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1 hour show looking at business and enterprise in Ireland.

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    Arc de Trump: The Man, the Myth, the Monument

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2026 4:41


    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.'

    Jet Fuel Shortages: Fact or Fiction?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2026 8:51


    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: The Movie Man in His Element

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2026 22:43


    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.

    Cashing in on Conspiracy Theories

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2026 5:01


    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.

    Hoarding Goes Global

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2026 5:08


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

    Doing the Dirty Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2026 4:20


    As Donald Trump continues to pass on his tough tasks to JD Vance, Norma Sheahan offers her advice on what to do when your boss gives you all the dirty work.

    The Latest Developments from the Fuel Protests

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2026 5:04


    Kevin McPartlan, CEO of Fuels for Ireland, joins Richard to dissect the implications of the ongoing fuel cost protests.

    How the Government is Tackling the Fuel Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2026 11:19


    Energy Specialist Muireann Lynch and Karol Kissane, Head of Public Sector Services and Economics at Irish Farm Accounting Cooperative, join Richard to discuss the range of measures that the government may put in place to tackle the fuel crisis.

    Business, Bands and Banter in Ballydehob

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2026 15:21


    Joe O'Leary and Caroline O'Donnell of Levis Corner House discuss their work as publicans, Joe's time in indie band FRED and their shared love of music.

    Baltimore's Take on the Fuel Protests

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2026 5:09


    Maria Archer of Dede Restaurant and Patrick Murphy of O'Murchu Muscles Ltd share how their businesses are being impacted by the fuel crisis.

    Heat Shields in Space: A Giant Leap for a Wexford Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2026 8:48


    As the Artemis II crew successfully returned to earth earlier this morning, John O'Donoghue joins Richard to discuss his space heat shields business Enbio Space Tech.

    When Your Office is a Space Ship

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2026 6:11


    Fiona Looney wonders how the Artemis II crew managed to spend the past ten days in such close company, and whether she could last that long with her colleagues.

    Fighter Jets and Finance

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2026 5:31


    Dr Patrick Bury, Warfare and Counter-Terrorism specialist at the University of Bath, joins Aine to discuss the US F-15 fighter jet which was shot down over Iran as searches continue for its missing crew member.

    EU Warns to Brace for Energy Shocks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2026 6:12


    Suzanne Lynch, Brussels Bureau Chief with Bloomberg, joins Aine to dissect the implications of the war in the Middle East on energy costs, as the EU warns that we must brace ourselves for a long-lasting energy shock.

    Why Do Some People Have Their Names Everywhere?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2026 4:13


    With Donald Trump revealing plans for his presidential library earlier this week, comedy writer Aidan Fitzmaurice reflects on the desire of some people to have their name and image everywhere.

    Growing Up in the Funeral Business with David and Bridin McGowan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2026 16:18


    David and Bridin McGowan of McGowan Funeral Directors share their experiences in the funeral industry, revealing what life is like when death is a part of your everyday routine.

    Is Iran the World's Biggest Social Media Troll?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2026 7:12


    Journalist and broadcaster Marion McKeone joins Aine to discuss how the United States and Iran are conducting an online war of memes and AI generated videos.

    Sweet Moments in the World of Sweets

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2026 10:54


    Siofra Mulqueen reports on the business of sweet making on Easter Eve.

    Iran cashes in on the Strait of Hormuz

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2026 8:54


    Earlier this week, Marco Rubio warned that disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz could stretch for another month as the Middle East conflict continues to send shock waves through global markets. Dr. Patrick Bury, Senior lecturer on warfare at the University of Bath, joins Richard to discuss the implications of this.

    How the World is Responding to the Energy Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2026 6:56


    Lisa Ryan, Professor of Economics in the UCD School of Economics, offers her insights into how different countries around the world are tackling the energy crisis.

    How to Appease the Alpha Male

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2026 4:32


    Neuroscientist and author Ian Robertson reflects on how to best appeal the alpha male, taking inspiration from gorillas!

    The Tween Beauty Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2026 5:02


    Earlier this week, it emerged that The Italian Competition Authority are investigating Sephora and Benefit cosmetics due to their marketing strategies, which may be fuelling unhealthy skincare obsession amongst tweens. Dr. Karen Hand, social psychologist and brand strategist, dissects the implications of this.

    Outwest Clothing: Crashing Waves Inspire on the West Coast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2026 17:48


    Shane Finn and Rebecca Hoban join Richard to discuss how their love of the outdoors and the Kingdom of Kerry led to the creation of their outdoor clothing brand, Outwest Clothing.

    Finding an Easter Camp for the Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2026 7:17


    Dave McArdle reports on the business of Easter Camps as thousands of children across the country prepare for singing, swimming and sailing over the next couple of weeks.

    How the Middle East Conflict is Impacting Energy Costs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2026 4:44


    Edgar Morganroth, Professor of Economics at DCU, joins Richard to discuss how conflict in the Middle East is disrupting energy markets, with the government set to announce a package of measures to ease higher fuel costs on Tuesday.

    A View from The Middle East

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2026 11:28


    Richard Fitzgerald of Lovin Dubai offers his insights into how the war in the Middle East is impacting local businesses, while Dr. Brendan Flynn, Senior Lecturer in NUIG, discusses the impact of this conflict on the shipping industry.

    How to Make a Good Idea a Reality

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2026 5:09


    Leadership Strategist and Organisational Psychologist, Dr Melrona Kirrane, reflects on how we can finally finish the jobs we started long ago.

    Jury Finds Musk Misled Twitter Shareholders

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2026 3:45


    A federal jury in California has found that Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders, driving down the company's share price as he was poised to buy it in a 44 billion dollar deal. Adrian Weckler, technology editor from the Irish Independent, joins Richard to dissect the implications of this.

    A Life Under the Sea with Ken O'Sullivan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2026 14:21


    Ken O'Sullivan joins Richard to discuss how he developed his love of the ocean into a career by launching a business as an underwater documentary film maker.

    Moments of Reflection at Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2026 10:16


    Siofra Mulqueen reports on the importance of taking a moment for reflection during the working day.

    Aindreas de Staic: Backpacking, Busking and Battling Booze

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2026 25:02


    With St Patrick's Day just around the corner, one person keeping our rich heritage alive is Aindreas de Staic, an award-winning storyteller and musician. Aindreas joins Richard to discuss how he has turned past challenges into a life of creativity and craft.

    The Business of Being a Bard

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2026 4:46


    With Hamnet in the chance of winning best picture at the Oscars this weekend, historian Nikki Carter considers how Shakespeare mastered the art of turning creativity into commerce.

    The Cost of War with David McWilliams

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2026 8:43


    David McWilliams offers his insights into how the Middle East conflict is hitting oil markets and global trade as the US and Israel press on their military campaign against Iran, and violence spreads across the wider region.

    Winning Words: Speech Secrets from the Oscar

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2026 12:14


    Siofra Mulqueen reports on how beyond all the glitz and glamour, the Academy Awards offer a masterclass in the art of speechwriting, providing lessons that businesses can apply to their own presentations, pitches and public speaking moments.

    Is a Global Recession on the Cards?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026 9:19


    Patrick Honohan, economist and former Governor of the Central Bank, joins Richard to discuss the economic implications of the Middle East conflict.

    Three Brass Balls: Stories from Pawn Brokers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026 9:24


    Dave McArdle reports on the business of Pawn Broking, revealing the tradition of women on both sides of the counter.

    The Mother and Daughter Duo Cleaning Up: Phil and Aisling Ryan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026 17:27


    Phil and Aisling Ryan join Richard to discuss their Tipperary based company Ryans Cleaning Services, which tidies up after festivals, in multinationals and schools across the country.

    The Middle East Conflict and Global Shipping Concerns

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026 9:17


    Dr. Brendan Flynn, Head of Discipline Political Science at the School of Political Science and Sociology in the University of Galway, offers his insights into how the Middle East conflict is causing real concern within the shipping community.

    The Language of Aggression

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026 6:51


    Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry in Trinity College Dublin, dissects the aggressive language used by our world leaders, and whether this rhetoric is becoming more acceptable in the work place.

    Attacks on Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 4:57


    Earlier this morning, the US and Israel carried out a series of strikes on Iran. Dan O'Brien, chief economist at the Institute of International and European Affairs, joins Richard to dissect the implications of 'Operation Epic Fury.'

    Paul Hughes: The Ad Man Shaking Up the World of Art

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 21:41


    Richard visited Paul Hughes' art studio in Dublin to discuss how Hughes went from establishing Rothco, one of Ireland's best known advertising agencies, to becoming a full time artist.

    Tech Giant Anthropic versus The Pentagon

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 13:55


    Yesterday, Donald Trump directed every federal agency to immediately stop using Anthropic's technology, following the AI developer's refusal to give the military unfettered access to its AI tools. Joe Miller, Special Correspondent with the Financial Times, offers his insights into the tensions between Anthropic and the US administration.

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