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A weekly look at the world of business and personal finance with Richard Curran. Listen live Saturday at 10am on RTÉ Radio 1.
Episodes 100
What's Behind the US Air Travel Chaos?
Aviation consultant, Lt Col Kevin Byrne, joins Richard to discuss the US aviation's decision to ground all departing flights across the country yesterday due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of …
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Aviation consultant, Lt Col Kevin Byrne, joins Richard to discuss the US aviation's decision to ground all departing flights across the country yesterday due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety.
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Weaving Stories with the Rugmakers
Clare and Paul of Kukoon Rugs join Richard to discuss how they got involved in their family business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tricks From Market Traders
Dave McCardle reports on the business tricks we can learn from market traders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jensen Jitters and the Cult Conundrum for Big Tech
Adrian Weckler, group technology editor of the Irish Independent, dissects the implications of Jensen Huang's forced resignation earlier this week for Nvidia and Silicon Valley. See omnystudio.com/listener for …
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Adrian Weckler, group technology editor of the Irish Independent, dissects the implications of Jensen Huang's forced resignation earlier this week for Nvidia and Silicon Valley.
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Why No One Wants to Date the Young Tech Bros
Aidan Fitzmaurice reflects on why some young men in tech are finding it increasingly difficult to meet someone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Golden Opportunities in Your Golden Years
Dave McArdle reports on the retirees starting over again in completely different fields.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Making a Shorter Working Week Work
Dale Whelehan, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Trinity College Dublin, joins Áine to discuss whether AI advances might make a shorter working week possible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shift Work, Sleep, and Selling a Big Idea
Dr. Jan Cosgrave, CEO and co-founder of Neurotype, joins Áine to discuss how her time as a clinical psychologist inspired her to use cutting-edge technology to help shorten waiting lists for autism and ADHD …
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Dr. Jan Cosgrave, CEO and co-founder of Neurotype, joins Áine to discuss how her time as a clinical psychologist inspired her to use cutting-edge technology to help shorten waiting lists for autism and ADHD diagnoses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Trump Tech Tide Turns
Marion McKeone, journalist and broadcaster on US Affairs, dissects the implications of this week's midterm elections for Silicon Valley's billionaires. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Donald Duck
Norma Sheehan reflects on whether Donald Trump has finally received his comeuppance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is the Ai Investment Boom Beginning to Lose its Shine?
Economist David McWilliams joins Richard to explain why investors are growing concerned about AI spending, and what this means for the future of the AI boom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Prosthetics, Props and Profit with Odyssey Studios
Mark Maher and Ciaran Cooke of Odyssey Studios join Richard to share how their love of props and prosthetics brought them together to form a model making business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When Being a Witch Makes You Wealthy
Historian Nikki Carter reflects on the economics of witchcraft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hackers Hit the Jackpot
Conor Flynn, Managing Director of Waystone Digital Assurance, joins Richard to discuss how hackers stole over $6 billion from Binance, the world’s largest crypto currency exchange. See omnystudio.com/listener …
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Conor Flynn, Managing Director of Waystone Digital Assurance, joins Richard to discuss how hackers stole over $6 billion from Binance, the world’s largest crypto currency exchange.
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Businesses That Go Bump in the Night
Siofra Mulqueen reports on spooky businesses, and the trade of body snatching. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From Skull to Sao Paulo: The Making of a Brazilian Beef Baron
Jerry O'Callaghan, chairman of the board of JBS, joins Richard to discuss his time as a Cork farmer, presentation brother, and his move to Brazil. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When Bots Are Hiring Bots: AI and Recruitment
Louise Campbell, Head of Careers at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, offers her insights into the use of AI in the world of recruitment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Power of Silence
Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin Brendan Kelly reflects on how essential silence is in our working day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Owls, Bats and Creepy Crawlies
In the lead up to Halloween, Siofra Mulqueen meets the brave souls who get up close and personal with our creepy, crawly and feathered friends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alan Joyce: The Tallaght Man and His Turbulent Time in Airlines
Alan Joyce, former CEO of Qantas, joins Richard to discuss the many highs and lows of his airline career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Turning a Bad Impression Good
Sarah Geraghty of the Communications Clinic reflects on whether there's a way back when your first impression fails, following the firing of Katie Zacharia, Trump's latest press secretary, just five days into …
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Sarah Geraghty of the Communications Clinic reflects on whether there's a way back when your first impression fails, following the firing of Katie Zacharia, Trump's latest press secretary, just five days into the job.
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Protecting our Pennies: Financial Cybersecurity Ramps Up
Puneet Kukreja, EY Partner and Resilient Nation Leader, joins Richard to discuss the threat of cyber attacks and whether we are prepared for them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When Music Motivates
Siofra Mulqueen reports on the music that has inspired well-known business people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Nerd Reich
Gil Duran, journalist and former political advisor, joins Richard to discuss his new book The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on DemocracySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Francis Street Guitar Man Strumming Up Business
Richard visits Owen McQuail of Some Neck Guitars on Francis Street to learn more about the story behind his business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Donald's Dangerous Diesel Deal
Dr Edgar Morganroth, Professor of Economics at DCU Business School, joins Richard to dissect the implications of US President Donald Trump's recently announced deal to import Russian diesel into the US. See …
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Dr Edgar Morganroth, Professor of Economics at DCU Business School, joins Richard to dissect the implications of US President Donald Trump's recently announced deal to import Russian diesel into the US.
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The big business of a little bucket
Áine Kerr is joined by John Concannon to talk about his memoir 'The Bucket Man.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An Aladdin's cave for farmers
Dave MacArdle reports on a treasure trove of farm essentials and unexpected finds at Alfco Farm Services & Engineering in Trim Co. MeathSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What's happening to young men online?
Áine talks to Ciaran O’Connor on what's shaping young men’s attitudes to rape and sexual violence online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump turns up the heat on diesel
Áine speaks to Suzanne Lynch, Bloomberg’s Brussels Bureau Chief, on the threatened US ban on diesel exports to Europe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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