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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

In this month’s Tech Scape slot with thanks to PWC, Mandy asks could TikTok be banned in the US when she talks to Chris Stokel-Walker

This week on Taking Stock, Mandy Johnston talks to Tom Standage the Deputy Editor of The Economist about what shocks and positives may lie in store for the Global economy next year. Ever wonder about the most expensive homes changing hands in Ireland? From a sprawling Cork estate to the childhood home of Garret FitzGerald, 2024 has seen over 1,200 sales topping €1 million. Alanna Gallagher from The Irish Times gives Mandy a tour of these prestigious properties. In this month’s Tech Scape slot, Mandy asks could TikTok be banned in the US when she talks to Chris Stokel-Walker.

This week on Taking Stock:Just how should the EU deal with a possible round of trade wars and tariffs? With the return of President Trump just weeks away, it is a topic exercising the minds of the new EU Commission, particularly its vice-president, Stéphane Séjourné. Alice Hancock, EU Correspondent with Financial Times joins Mandy to discuss.French politicians have ousted their government with a no-confidence motion, plunging the eurozone's second-largest economy into political turmoil. Mandy explores the potential consequences with Sarah Collins, Brussels Correspondent with the Business Post.Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with the Irish Examiner, chats to Mandy about some of the most memorable coalitions of years gone by.

In our monthly Techscape slot, with thanks to PWC, Elaine Burke, host of the For Tech’s Sake podcast, analyses political party manifestos to uncover how they’re tackling AI.

This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston talks to Bruno Giussani, who was the global curator of TED from 2005. He orchestrated talks from the likes of Pope Francis, Bill Gates, and countless others. We hear the fascinating story of the birth and growth of TED. Jamie Smyth, Energy Correspondent for the Financial Times, explains how the U.S. is gearing up to test the waters for a nuclear fuel revival—an issue with implications for energy markets worldwide. In our monthly Techscape slot, with thanks to PWC, Elaine Burke, host of the For Tech’s Sake podcast, analyses political party manifestos to uncover how they’re tackling AI.

This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston looks at Germany, where political shifts and an upcoming election have stirred up debates on the country's economic and social future. Mandy talks to Dr Katharina Karcher of the University of Birmingham. Donald Trump, now president-elect once again, is navigating a complex web of legal challenges. Mandy is joined by Joe Millar of the FT to break down where these cases stand, what they mean for his upcoming term, and how they could impact American politics on the world stage.Finally, back at home Mandy looks at what the business community wants from the parties ahead of the General Election 2024. From tax policies to housing and infrastructure, we’ll explore the promises being made and the policies that could shape the future of Irish businesses.

This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston talks to her regular US contributor Caroline Vikal of the Hill about where the election was lost and won.Russ Mould of AJ Bell profiles Warren Buffett and looks at why he might be selling his much-valued Apple shares.And Mandy talks to Louise Lucas of the Financial Times about the competition between the giants of sports footwear; Adidas and Nike.

This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston looks at how much the economy really matters when it comes to an election and if people vote based on their pay packets and tax breaks. Mandy is joined by Linda Daly of the Sunday Times and economist Dan O’Brien.The Washington Post is dealing with a fallout from owner Jeff Bezos’s decision to block an endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for president. Mandy hears all from David Folkenflik of NPR. Plus, Columbia professor Michael Morris argues that our tribal instincts are humanity’s secret weapon in his new book ‘Tribal: How the Cultural Instincts that Divide Us Can Help Bring Us Together’.

In the monthly Techscape slot on Taking Stock with thanks to PWC, Mandy Johnston looks at the strange history and future of Crypto Currencies.

This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston gets to grips with the economic benefits and costs of having bank holidays when she talks to Edward Thomas Jones, Lecturer in Economics at Bangor University, who has looked at the global data on extra days off.The US voting system is a complex one. Mandy talks to Sam Levine from the Guardian, who goes through the role of the electoral college system, how it was created and how it all works.Plus, in our 'Techscape' Slot Mandy looks at the world of Crypto after the news that the Collison brothers are buying the US crypto platform Bridge,