The Business

Six years ago Sharon Keegan launched Peachy Lean, an online active wear brand, unfortunately competition from huge international household names proved too much for the business and it went into liquidation this week. Sharon joins us to tell her story.

Donald Trump's US election victory raises questions about trade and his promised tariffs. How will his return to the White House affect Ireland and Europe? Harry Harrison, Tax Partner at PWC Ireland, joins to discuss.

As Republicans celebrate Trump's victory, Democrats are already playing the blame game. Ian Robertson, Emeritus Professor of Psychology at Trinity College and author of How Confidence Works, argues that this response is a natural human instinct, as discussed in his recent essay.

Is the pursuit of economic growth worth its cost? Daniel Susskind explores this in his book Growth - A Reckoning, shortlisted for the FT & Schroders Business Book of the Year. Susskind, an expert in economics and AI ethics, joins to discuss how, for thousands of years, economies saw no growth at all.

Donald Trump, a frequent visitor to his golf course in Doonbeg, is expected to return as President. But do presidential visits really impact local businesses? Our reporter, Siofra Mulqueen, has been exploring this question.

Recent headlines are filled with speculation about Trump’s possible actions if he regains the presidency. Irish government and business leaders are attentively observing the impact on US multinationals based in Ireland. Independent economist Jim Power offers his perspective on these developments.

Mark and Kira Walton, founders of Voya, have faced numerous challenges together. In 2006, they left their corporate jobs in Dublin to create a seaweed-based skincare brand in Sligo. Almost two decades later, Voya has grown into a multimillion-euro enterprise with products available in over 40 countries.

Dave Macardle has been exploring the stress-busting effects of plunging into the Atlantic. He’s been meeting with swimmers who take a dip to wash away workday stress.

As a pivotal election approaches, The Washington Post and The Los Angeles Times have broken from tradition by choosing not to endorse a presidential candidate. They’re not alone; numerous corporate leaders in America are also treading carefully. Terry Sheridan, news director of WSHU Public Radio, is here to share insights.

When a phone beeps with a new message and reveals a voice note, it often leads to a few minutes spent listening to someone ramble on. Fiona Looney argues it’s time to put an end to the flood of stale, self-indulgent audio messages that have become a staple in our daily lives.

Focus in the U.S. presidential race shifts from issues like Trump and Harris’s debates on character to the topic of gender. Joining the discussion are Marion McKeone, U.S. Correspondent for the Sunday Business Post, and leadership expert Margaret Ward.

Nigel O'Reilly, a master goldsmith and high jewelry designer, is trailblazing in the industry. His creations have appeared in Vogue, adorned celebrities like Saoirse Ronan and Julianne Moore, and featured at Sotheby’s auctions. Yet, he remains rooted in his hometown, Castlebar, Co. Mayo. Before discussing his success, he reflects on his childhood.

Sticking with all things gold and glistening—though perhaps not as sparkling—it’s that time of year to enjoy barmbrack, hoping to discover a hidden ring. Siofra Mulqueen delves into the spooky challenges of balancing treat-making with business targets.

As election season nears, politicians memorize names, hoping voters remember theirs on election day. But how important is name recognition, and is forgetting a name a business dealbreaker? Comedy writer Aidan Fitzmaurice weighs in.

Coming soon is Meet the Rees-Moggs, a reality TV series featuring former British MP Jacob Rees-Mogg and his family as they approach the General Election. Joining us is Anna Nolan, Ireland’s first reality TV star from the inaugural Big Brother in 2000. Anna, is reality TV still thriving? Does it continue to draw big audiences?