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This week on a special Taking Stock Mandy Johnston talks to some of her favourite contributors to the show about a book they read this year that they are recommending as a stock-filler!

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The Best Business and Politics Books of the Year

Taking Stock

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published about a year ago

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This week on a special Taking Stock Mandy Johnston talks to some of her favourite contributors to the show about a book they read this year that they are recommending as a stock-filler!

253 episodes

#Economics #Business Disciplines #Sports #American Football #Newstalk #Business #Big Tech

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Liverpool and what it teaches us about the rest of the UK 44:41

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This week on Taking Stock Emmet Oliver talks to Sam Wetherell about his new book 'Liverpool and the Unmaking of Britain'. Ciaran Hancock of the Irish Times and Sinead Ryan discuss a new report that shows that 27% of the wealth in Ireland is held by 'retirees'. Plus, Emmet gauges the reaction to Liberation Day in America when he talks to Elisabeth Buchwald of CNN.…

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Should we boycott Hotdogs and Hollywood movies? 45:39

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This week on Taking Stock Emmet Oliver talks to Rob Picheta of CNN about a growing trend for Europeans to boycott American goods in response to what's coming out of the White House. Emmet also talks to journalist Mick Clifford about some of the 'small' changes that he feels could drastically improve the housing situation in Ireland. Plus, Adrian Weckler discusses his use of '23andMe' and what happens to his DNA now that they've gone bust.…

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The future is quantum & who is new Canadian PM Mark Carney? 46:24

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This week on Taking Stock: Irish quantum computing company, Equal1, made waves earlier this week by announcing it had created the world’s first silicon-based quantum server but what is it and why is it so significant? John Goold, Professor of Quantum Physics at Trinity College joins Emmet Oliver to discuss. Jamie Smith, US Energy Editor from FT.com joins Emmet to discuss why Greenpeace has been ordered to pay at least $660m to US pipeline company, Energy Transfer. Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney took the reins last week and lost no time in defending his country despite the noises from south of the border - Emmet speaks to Robert Fife, Ottawa Bureau Chief of The Globe & Mail to find out more about him.…

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The economics of Spotify and calling out bad bosses 49:32

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This week on Taking Stock Emmet Oliver talks to economist John Fitzgerald about how to avoid the impact of President Trump's tariffs. Arts Journalist Aoife Barry details how costly to the music business Spotify really is. Plus, Oliver Balch who writes for the Financial Times tells us about a growing trend of 'calling out' bad bosses.…

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What is the Dark Enlightenment? 45:08

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This week on Taking Stock Emmet Oliver talks to Rana Foroohar of the Financial Times about the troubling philosophy at the heart of the MAGA Movement. Emmet also reflects on the early days and uses of Skype with Chris Stokel-Walker with the news that the platform is closing down. Plus, Emmet asks if the Petrol Engine is actually here to stay when he talks to Philip Nolan of the Daily Mail.…

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Streaming Wars, Sanction-Busting and the best day to get paid 47:04

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This week on Taking Stock Emmet Oliver talks to Gearóid O’Sullivan, Chartered Accountants Ireland tax lead, and asks him is there really a best time to get paid—weekly or monthly? Newstalk's own John Fardy tells us who is winning the 'streaming war' and we hear about Netflix's 'Great correction'. Plus, Ed Conway of Sky News looks at what impact sanctions have actually had on Russia.…

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Greenlash, Germany on the brink and Bubble Tea 45:02

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This week on Taking Stock Emmet Oliver hears about the 'Greenlash' when he talks to Pilita Clark of the Financial Times about large sections of society turning their backs on environmentalism. In advance of elections in Germany Emmet chats to Wolfgang Münchau author of 'Kaput; The End of the German Miracle'. Plus, what exactly is Bubble Tea and why is it launching on the stock exchange? Emmet hears from Hilary Osborne of the Guardian.…

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When Brands beat Personalities 43:49

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This week on Taking Stock Emmet Oliver looks at Tesla's declining sales in some countries and asks how much an owner's personality can affect sales of their products when he talks to Gretchen Larsen, Professor in Marketing at Durham University Business School. Gold is going gang busters in the era of tariffs and Emmet talks to Russ Mould of AJ Bell about why Gold will never die. Plus, Emmet talks to Professor Steven Barnett of the University of Westminster about the BBC World Service and why it may be more important than ever.…

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We ain't ever going back 44:45

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This week on Taking Stock Emmet Oliver talks to Chris Kane author of 'Where's My Office' about Citibank's embrace of hybrid working and why the model is here to stay. Emmet also talks to Cliff Taylor of the Irish Times and Henry Foy of the Financial Times about all of President Trump's possible Tariffs and what they might mean for Ireland and Europe. Plus, Karl Waters of Folk VML talks to Emmet about the huge money that Superbowl Ads still command ahead of this Sunday's big game.…

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Starbucks changes gear, Deepseek takes off and Global Golf struggles 44:40

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This week on Taking Stock Emmet Oliver looks at the changing face of customer service and why Starbucks won’t let you in unless you’re a paying customer. Emmet gets the lowdown on ‘Deepseek’ from Ciara O’Brien of the Irish Times. Plus, has LIV Golf ruined golf’s popularity? Emmet is joined by Nathan Murphy of ‘Off the Ball’ and Sports Columnist Ian Mallon.…

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From Davos to Alaska: the many ramifications of the Trump presidency 44:20

10 weeks ago44:20

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Among the Executive Orders that President Trump swiftly passed was the Global Tax Pact withdrawal; one which deals with global corporation tax. This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnsont talks to Thomas Hubert of the Currency to find out what it means to Ireland. With Trump’s promise to ‘Drill Baby Drill’ Mandy talks to Jamie Smyth from the Financial Times to find out what exactly that means. Plus, what was it like at Davos this week? Mandy hears all from Leela De Kretser of Reuters.…

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Fantasy Cabinet Bingo 44:46

11 weeks ago44:46

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This week we saw the publication of the long-awaited Programme for Government. Now, all eyes turn to the jockeying for position with Cabinet Ministers. This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston talks Kevin Doyle and Daniel McConnell about who is likely to get what. As we prepare for Trump 2.0 Mandy is joined by Adam Gabbatt of the Guardian to give us his assessment of what we know so far and what the world can expect from the second coming. Plus, over in the UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is accused of refusing to 'face up to her own failures' amid market turmoil. Mandy talks to Lucy Fisher of the Financial Times.…

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What really goes on when forming a new Government? 49:30

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The Programme for Government talks are officially underway, and all eyes are on the horse-trading, backroom deals, and political machinations that come with it. This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston talks to two seasoned insiders: former Labour Party Leader Pat Rabbitte and journalist and author Stephen Collins. In a move that has sent shockwaves through the footballing world, Saudi Arabia has officially been announced as the host of the 2034 FIFA World Cup. Mandy is joined by Martin Lipton, one of football’s most insightful commentators, to delve into the implications of this historic decision. And finally, as Justin Trudeau steps down as Canada’s Prime Minister, we’ll take a closer look at his legacy with Marieke Walsh of the Globe and Mail.…

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Happy 2nd Birthday ChatGPT? 45:58

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This week on Taking Stock Emmet Oliver is in for Mandy and he talks to Economist Dan O’Brien about why there are reasons to be ‘hopeful’ about the economy in 2025. Mark Corcoran of Taxback talks to Emmet about changes to your pay packet in the year ahead. Plus, Emmet talks to Dr Alexandra Diening about her book ‘The Strategy for Human-AI Symbiosis’ which talks about how we can use AI for good by taking a human-centric approach.…

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The Best Business and Politics Books of the Year 43:30

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