The Business

Bruce Springsteen has been touring Ireland with three-hour gigs, wowing audiences. Freelance arts journalist Pat Carty believes we all could learn valuable lessons from The Boss.

Our next guest, Edward Luce, Financial Times US National Editor, warns of troubling times ahead if Donald Trump wins the next US Presidential election. He believes Europe and the EU should be particularly concerned about the potential impact of another Trump presidency.

A new study suggests that Irish workers may be among the least productive in Europe, challenging our national pride in productivity. Have multinationals misled us about our efficiency? We’re joined by Dr. Tom McDonnell, co-director of the Nevin Economic Research Institute, who is conducting this study with trade union SIPTU.

Join us as we explore the remarkable journey of Mike Corcoran, an Irishman on a mission in Ukraine. Starting as an apprentice in Ireland, he moved to America, became an Olympic athlete, and built a prosthetics business with a $23-27 million turnover. Now, his business spans 13 countries. Recently, he’s been aiding Ukrainian soldiers.

New research commissioned by the EPA conducted by the ESRI found that half of those people surveyed are unwilling to change their habits to help combat climate change. Irish Times journalist & co-host of that paper’s ‘In The News’ Podcast Bernice Harrison joins us on the show.

As the first ever non-binary Eurovision contestant, Bambie Thug has opened up the conversation around diversity. Peter Cosgrove, Managing Director of Futurewise joins us to talk about inclusion and diversity in the workplace.

One of the most notable things about the new film, “That They May Face The Rising Sun,” is that everything about it is quintessentially Irish. Producer Phillip King joins us to talk about what it takes to pull together funding for a film like this.

For many on a budget, the allure of fast fashion is hard to resist, despite its ethical concerns. Annaleise Duffy, founder of Linen Shirt Company and Fashion Connect Ireland, champions durable, Irish-made clothing. Today, she shares her family's fashion legacy and her mission for sustainable style.

Alison Payne, Coordinator of Business in the Community’s EPIC Programme joins us on the programme to discuss helping migrants and people seeking international protection to find jobs.

Jane Ohlmeyer, Prof of Modern History at TCD, uncovers the remarkable tale of Catherine Strong, an Irish woman who dominated Dublin's waste industry in the 1600s. Discovered through the Voices project, which utilizes AI to explore women's experiences in Ireland from the 1500s to 1700s, Catherine's story sheds light on overlooked historical figures.

Oliver Franklin-Wallis, journalist and author of "Wasteland," uncovers shocking statistics: 4 trillion plastic cigarette filters littered annually, 20,000 plastic bottles sold per second, and Americans producing 2 kg of waste daily. He also delves into the surprising emergence of gold mining in waste.

Siofra Mulqueen

Hugh McAllister Sr. started in coal, then ventured into barbering, relocating from Belfast to Dublin. His sons, Hugh and Conor, expanded the business from barber shops in Belfast and Ballyfermot to numerous franchises, known as Grafton Barbers. Hugh McAllister joins us to share the family's rich history in both barbering and business.

Can state-owned lands solve the property crisis? Recent events in Dublin spotlight the housing shortage. Some argue this crisis fuels anti-immigrant sentiment. Dr. Lorcan Sirr, an expert in housing, believes Ireland has untapped solutions, especially in utilizing state-owned lands.

As the weekend ushers in the peak season for nurseries, our reporter Siofra Mulqueen investigates whether inclement weather has affected sales. Tune in to discover insights and gardening tips from her exploration into the world of plants.

Food and culinary historian Regina Sexton from UCC, who has explored this topic for RTE's Brainstorm, joins us from Cork to shed light on the historical Easter tradition.

Xavier Greenwood is the producer of "Who Trolled Amber," an investigative podcast delving into the online hate campaign targeting Amber Heard during her defamation lawsuit with ex-husband Johnny Depp.

Nuala Walsh has risen to prominence as one of the 100 most influential women in global finance. She now serves as the founder and CEO of MindEquity. Recently, she has taken on roles as a Behavioral Scientist and author, delving into the topic of decision-making in her new book "Tune In."

Called the largest fraud in the history of Silicon Valley, thirteen years ago Mike Lynch, sold his company to Hewlett Packard for almost 12 billion dollars. Donal O’Donovan, Business Editor of The Irish Independent joins us.

Spent hours drafting an email and then wondered why we never get a response; or ended up entwined in a thread of emails trying to figure out what exactly we’re being asked to do? Sarah Geraghty from The Communications Clinic advises us on how to lighten this modern workload.