RTÉ - The Business

What will the proposed 50% tariff on all EU goods coming into the US mean for Irish businesses? PJ Rigney, founder of The Shed Distillery in Drumshambo and producer of Drumshambo Gunpowder Gin joins the programme to discuss.

Along with the proposed 50% tariff on EU goods, President Donald Trump has also threatened to impose a 25% tariff on all Apple phones not manufactured in the US. Patrick McGee, author of Apple in China, believes it will be difficult for Apple to leave China, where the company has a long history of manufacturing iPhones.

Lafcadio Hearn is a name not widely known to many of us, but for Keith Guinan, tour guide at Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens in Tramore, the name is synonymous with bringing Japanese culture to Ireland.

This father/daughter duo's family business has been burying the dead in Galway City for almost 200 years.

Siofra Mulqueen has been finding out what inspires people to dedicate hours to crafting intricate miniature models, one tiny detail at a time.

President Donald Trump's tariffs are all part of a plan to bring more trade back to the United States but Ben Chu, author of Exile Economics, is not convinced the plan will work. He joins the programme to talk about the global shift towards self sufficiency and away from international economic cooperation.

Darina Connolly is a Cork woman who began her career as an intern at MTV. She has since worked with Apple, TikTok and Sony. She is now general manager of music label Rhino UK.

TikTok and social media have become a massive part of the music industry as a way for artists to get their name out there. Siofra Mulqueen has been looking at TikTok's influence on music and the other means that artists are using to win new fans.

During a jaw dropping trip to the middle east, Donald Trump dined out at McDonalds and enjoyed lavish displays of wealth from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Ian Robertson joins the programme to discuss how flattery can get you everywhere.

Aria Ungerer's French born father Tomi Ungerer was a famous illustrator whose childhood in the shadow of the Nazis informed his work. As a child, her family moved to Mizen Head in West Cork where she began to follow in her father's footsteps.

Theologian Gina Menzies gives her thoughts on what we can learn about leadership after the election of Pope Leo XIV.

The US and UK announced a historic trade deal, hailing their “special relationship” as a key factor in agreeing terms. Economist David McWilliams joins the programme to discuss just how good of a deal it is.

Bill Gates announced recently that he would be winding down his Gates Foundation. Liz Carolan of The Briefing joins the programme to discuss what this might mean.

It's beginning to feel like summer here…hopefully. Siofra Mulqueen hit the road to find out about the sounds of the summer that some business owners can't wait to experience.

The first 100 days of President Donald Trump's second term in the White House have been anything but dull. Michael Wolff, author of “All or Nothing: How Trump Recaptured America,” joins us on the programme to discuss Donald Trump's second term.

Actors like Paul Mescal, Nicola Coughlan, Brendan Gleeson and more have been making the leap from the screen to the stage. Film critic Cara O'Doherty joins us to find out what's behind this trend.

Our reporter Siofra Mulqueen has been churning up stories of fairy folk and bad actors for this May Day.

What started out as a small paper mill in Rathmines has grown into a multi-billion dollar multinational company. Last year Smurfit Kappa merged with US company WestRock, making it the largest packaging company in the world. CEO of Smurfit WestRock joins us on the programme.

Parmy Olsen, author of “Supremacy - AI, ChatGPT and the race that will change the world,” joins us to discuss how tariffs might affect the AI race, and two of the central figures in the AI world, Demis Hassabis and Sam Altman.

Is it a bad thing when a company finds itself shifting from a values-driven entity to a capitalist behemoth, or does the ability to be ‘nimble' when it comes to change make for a good entrepreneur? Creator of thebriefing.ie, Liz Carolan has been mulling it over.

Dane Galligan of RTE's "Davy's Toughest Challenge" television series, where he helped coach young people to go above and beyond, credits the outdoors with saving his life. Dane spent years in the hospitality trade before struggles with his mental health started to take a toll.

Professional caddy, Colin Byrne, who has worked with some of the biggest names in golf, such as Ernie Els and Retief Goosen, joins us to discuss what role a caddy plays in the success of their golfer.

After increasing profits at its Irish base to almost $430 million this year, 2FM's Aifric O'Connell joins us to discuss LinkedIn, a site that most people either loathe or love.

Are the big US tech companies based in Ireland about to get caught in the crossfire as the EU begins tariff negotiations with the US? Former head of the IDA and Grant Thornton's current Head of Industry, Martin Shanahan, joins to discuss how difficult it might become to pull in foreign direct investment from other places.

Before running a multi-million euro global skincare brand, Noella Gabriel had run a health food shop and trained as a classical singer in Cork, but it all started with a chance phone call while she was working in Harvey Nichols in her late twenties.

The “MAGA makeover,” has taken hold in some quarters of the United States. For men like Elon Musk it means shrunken suits - a dark gothic version of MAGA. For women, it's a whole other ball game. Comedian Anne Gildea definitely won't be trying it out any time soon.

Robin Harding, Asia Editor of the Financial Times joins the program to discuss how the ongoing trade war is playing out in China.

What happens when striving for perfection becomes an unhealthy pursuit? Siofra Mulqueen has been finding out.

Gary Neville spent 25 years at Manchester United alongside David Beckham, Paul Scholes, and Ireland's own Roy Keane. Under Alex Ferguson, he began growing a business empire that now employs 700 people. We caught up with him ahead of a Consello event in Dublin.

Do elite athletes have something extra that helps them in business after they leave the arena? Siofra Mulqueen has been finding out.

It looks like a global trade war has well and truly begun after President Donald Trump announced tariffs on Thursday. China became the first country to hit back, imposing a reciprocal 34% tariff on all US goods, but one Irish sector is particularly worried about the road ahead. Eoin Ó'Catháin, director of the Irish Whiskey Association joins us.

Many in the US have been rushing to stockpile goods before tariffs hit. What is the impact of this in our shipping lanes? To give us the lowdown on what's happening on our high seas, Graham Parker, CEO of Ship Angel joins us on the program.

Tesla chief Elon Musk was missing from the rose garden this week as President Trump dished out the thorny tariffs. Can the bromance between Trump and Musk last? Will other Silicon Valley billionaires stick with Trump as the markets fall and their businesses are impacted? Noam Cohen has been giving it some thought.

Let's say, hypothetically, someone you have to work with has been talking about you in less than glowing terms, slagging you off to whoever will listen. How do you work with someone you dislike? Dr. Sabina Brennan, neuroscientist, psychologist and author joins to give us some pointers.

John Conroy's colorful career has taken him from Wall Street to the White House. He most recently set up an investment fund dedicated to investing in food start up companies. He joins us to discuss the falling US stock market as well as his new novel, inspired by a sex scandal in American politics.

It seems that all of us are living in “the age of rage,” with people getting angrier, fuses getting shorter, and more signs being posted in passport and post offices warning people not to be aggressive. Professor Ian Robertson has been giving it some thought.

President Donald Trump has promised a new round of tariffs on what he has dubbed “liberation day.” Patrick Honohan, former Central Bank Governor joins us to discuss what this means for Ireland's pharma sector and more.

Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha visited Greenland earlier this week, where their presence was received with a cold shoulder frostier than the landscape. Career coach and author Jane Downes joins us to discuss what to do when you don't feel welcome.

With Mother's Day tomorrow, flower sellers are out in full swing. Are people worried they'll get the bouquet wrong? Siofra Mulqueen has been tackling this thorny subject.

After the death of Formula 1 legend Eddie Jordan, his close friend and business partner, Keith O'Loughlin joins us to discuss Eddie's unique business style.

Holo Toyz, an augmented reality toy business based in County Meath, is making huge waves in the highly competitive US toy market. Owners Kate Scott and Declan Fahy join us to discuss their new partnership with Mattel and more.

Tension between two of the main stars of Disney's Snow White remake is being carefully managed on Instagram. Is Hollywood now being controlled by social media? Fiona Looney finds out.