RTÉ - The Business

Professor Mark Blyth, Professor of International Economics at Brown University, joins Richard to discuss the influence of the super rich, and whether their displays of wealth are the most brazen that they've ever been.

Historian Nikki Carter reflects on the history of faces that have featured on notes and coins, following Donald Trump's attempts to have his face emblazoned on a $250 bill.

Ciaran Dunne, Transversal Skills Director of Dublin City University, offers his insights on how AI will impact the future of third-level education.

Simon Boucher, CEO of Global Innovators Ireland, joins Richard to discuss how his childhood in Africa has led him to a career in sparking innovation.

Siofra Mulqueen reports on the business of flying, chatting to those for whom the sky has no limits.

Timothy Ash, Associate Fellow at Chatham House, joins Richard to discuss the Trump's administration latest attempts to make a 'final determination' on a deal with Iran.

Animator Chris Dicker shares his insights into how he turned his love of drawing and story telling into an award winning career.

Siofra Mulqueen reports on the benefits of daydreaming, and getting lost in your own world.

Edward Luce, US National Editor of the Financial Times, offers his insights into how the economics of warfare has been completely revolutionised by current conflicts between Ukraine and Russia and the US and Iran.

Writer Fiona Looney explores the lucrative lore of Love Island, following the latest news that Galway footballer Sean Fitzgerald is set to enter the villa.

Adrian Weckler, technology editor of the Irish Times, and Patrick Walsh, CEO and founder of Dogpatch Labs, join Richard to discuss Meta's recent decision to cut one fifth of its workforce in Dublin, and whether this is the start of a great tech layoff due to AI.

Elaine Burke of the For Tech Sake Podcast offers her insights into various experiments which tested just how productive AI is when left to its own devices.

Professor Brendan Flynn of the University of Galway joins Richard to discuss how the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is impacting life at sea, with some speculating that there are 800 ships trapped in the Gulf.

Pat and Fiona McCormack of The Farmhouse in Abbeyshrule, Co. Longford, share how their love for plants and the outdoors led to a career in beekeeping.

After a forty-seven day expedition in Nepal, Jason Black joins Richard to share his insights from leading the expedition to Mount Everest.

Comedian Rory O'Hanlon, in character as D4 guy, reflects on why CEO's are so often obsessed with early morning runs and gym routines.

Graham Finlay, Lecturer in the School of Politics and International Relations at UCD, joins Richard to discuss the implications of the US trade mission to China.

Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin, Dr. Brendan Kelly, reflects on what body language can reveal about those in power in business and politics.

Ian Dodson, founder of AICertified and former co-founder of the Digital Marketing Institute, reveals how he made the move from marketing into music as he releases his third album under the name Jimmy's cousin.

Professor Maura McAdam of DCU joins Richard to dissect how introverts can compete in the business landscape, where the loudest voice is often the one that gets the most attention.

Síofra Mulqueen reports on the rise of AI in the music industry, and its impact on those who create real music.

Economist Frances Coppola joins Richard to discuss the state of the UK economy, following major gains for Reform UK in the latest UK local elections.

Comedian Anne Gildea reflects on how some of the most influential people in the world have lost the art of good grammar.

Professor Diane Negra joins Richard to discuss her latest book 'I'm Sorry You Feel That Way' and the impact of AI developments on customer service.

Eoghan Corry, Editor of Travel Extra, offers his insights into how recent developments in the travel industry, from jet fuel shortages to the hantavirus, are set to impact summer holidays.

Jane and Katherine Mulrooney share the story of how their father Patrick harnessed the healing power of the sea through the skincare brand Seavite, and how his entrepreneurial spirit encouraged them to set up their own business, Dr. Mulrooney Clinic.

Siofra Mulqueen reports on the blooming business of flowers. If you want to find out more about wildflowers in Ireland, you can visit Zoe Devlin's website https://www.wildflowersofireland.net/

Timothy Ash, associate fellow with Chatham House, joins Aine to discuss the US Defence Department's plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, following a clash between President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the war with Iran.

Aine visits painter Deborah Donnelly in her studio in Marley Park to learn all about the advertises she has overcome in both her personal life and career.

Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin, offers his insights into how people react in moments of crisis, and what these reactions reveal about us.

Professor Gavan Titley from the Media Studies Department at Maynooth University joins Aine to dissect the implications of 'conflict entrepreneurs' and how they make their money from spreading hate.

Writer Emer McLysaght reflects on the pros and cons of being self employed when you miss out on bank holidays.

Tom O'Brien, head of Nephin Energy, joins Richard to discuss his career in the fuel sector, and Ireland's vulnerabilities when it comes to energy supply.

Simon MacAllister, co-head of geopolitical strategy with EY, joins Richard to dissect the economic implications of the energy shortage, as Taoiseach Michael Martin warned that there was 'a lot of pessimism' among EU leaders earlier this week.

With much focus on how the energy crisis is impacting prices and supply, comedy writer Aidan Fitzmaurice reflects on how the shortage is draining our energy in more ways than one.

Liz Carolan of The Briefing offers her insights into the role of data centres, and how these facilities are using a significant share of the country's electricity.

Siofra Mulqueen reports on why some people are always just that bit behind time, and whether its due to bad timing, or bad habits.

Historian Dr. Nikki Carter joins Richard to discuss President Donald Trump's latest pet project: the creation of a triumphal arch known as 'Arc de Trump.'

Joe Gill, director at Goodbody stockbrokers, joins Richard to discuss how the aviation industry is continuing to feel the impact of fuel jet shortages.

Ed Guiney of Element Pictures joins Richard to discuss how his childhood love of films turned into a highly acclaimed career in the movies, winning Academy Awards, BAFTAS and Golden Globes.

David Gilbert from Wired Magazine offers his insights into how people are turning conspiracy theories into big businesses, gaining earnings from likes, books and even conferences.

Dr. Emma Howard, Economist at TU Dublin, dissects the implications of countries stockpiling and hoarding natural resources.