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The Business

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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.

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RTÉ Radio 1

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Business

Podcast website

www.rte.ie

Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

The Poolbeg Chimneys: Dublin's Red-and-White Icons 11.07.2026

Siofra Mulqueen reports on the people, memories and history that have made the Poolbeg Chimney's one of Dublin's most iconic landmarks.

Secrets, Silence and Silicon Valley 11.07.2026

Patricia Clarke of The Observer joins Richard to discuss former Meta executive Sarah Wynn-Williams' memoir, Careless People, and the culture of secrecy in Silicon Valley.

The Magic of a Great Tour Guide 11.07.2026

Travel writer Roslyn Dee reflects on the tour guides who have shaped her travels.

From Homer to Hollywood 11.07.2026

Alastair Daly, Assistant Professor of Ancient Greek in Trinity College, offers his insights into why The Odyssey continues to endure after 3000 years, ahead of the release of Christopher Nolan's adaptation next week.

Cooking Up a New Chapter with Cúán Greene 11.07.2026

Chef Cúán Greene joins Richard to discuss his creative culinary career, and his latest project Ómós, a restaurant and guesthouse in Abbeyleix.

Scratch That: When the DJ Wants a Break 04.07.2026

DJ Jim X Comet shares his 'Bad Blood' with djing weddings.

Entering the Prenup Era 04.07.2026

As Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tie the knot in Madison Square Gardens, family law solicitor Ann O'Neill joins Richard to offers her insights into prenups, and how they work in an Irish context.

When the World of AI Echoes the Railroad Rouges 04.07.2026

Pulitzer prize-winner author Liaquat Ahamed discusses the similarities between the AI age and the stock market crash of 1873, otherwise known as the first Great Depression.

On the Road for Summer 04.07.2026

Dave McArdle reports on mobile businesses as they set on the road for summer.

Seany McCleary: A Tearaway Teen Transforming Trailers 04.07.2026

Seany McCleary, founder of Streat School, joins Richard to discuss how a narrow escape with the law and his entrepreneurial spirit changed the course of his life.

The Power of a Quick Quip 27.06.2026

Comedian and presenter Kevin McGahern reflects on whether being quick-witted is more than just good entertainment.

Doing Business in the Heat 27.06.2026

Andrea Keane of Keane's of Claremorris and Reggie White of Reggie's Pizza in Rathmines offer their insights into navigating trade as temperature's rise.

Can Robots Replace Workers? 27.06.2026

Joe Leahy of the Financial Times joins Richard to dissect the implications of Beijing's attempts to replace workers with robots and artificial intelligence.

Claire Garvey: How a Dublin Fashion Business Went Global 27.06.2026

Richard takes a visit to designer Claire Garvey's studio to hear how she carved out her niche in the fashion world, designing outfits for the Oscars, the Emmys and Cannes Film Festival.

Sunshine, Suitcases and Sweltering Summers 27.06.2026

Eoghan Corry, editor of Travel Extra, joins Richard to discuss vacation trends as thousands of Irish holidaymakers head overseas on one of Dublin Airport's busiest weekends.

Welcome to Irlandia 20.06.2026

Comedian Anne Gildea reflects on what other billionaires might come up with if they were to create their own town like Elon Musk.

Starbase: What It's Like to Live in the Town Elon Musk Built 20.06.2026

Amy Gamerman, contributor to The New York Times, offers her insights into what it's really like to live in Elon Musk's town Starbase.

The Productivity Rules We Should All Follow 20.06.2026

As rising temperatures begin to impact our productivity levels, Siofra Mulqueen reports on how to best stay focused over the summer months.

Single Motherhood and Success with Joanne Sweeney 20.06.2026

Joanne Sweeney of the Digital Training Institute joins Richard to share her entrepreneurial journey, and all the adversities she faced along the way.

Counting the Cost of War in Iran 20.06.2026

Dan O'Brien, chief economist at the Institute of International and European Affairs, joins Richard to discuss the cost of war in Iran, following the latest attacks on Lebanon last night.

Making Money from Memories: The Value of Trading Cards 13.06.2026

Liam Shaughnessy of the Ireland Card Show and Collector Con Ireland joins Richard to discuss sport memorabilia, and whether their value is set to increase off the back of the World Cup.

World Cup Linguists: A Beautiful Game in Any Language 13.06.2026

Simon Kuper, author of World Cup Fever, dissects the language of the World Cup.

What Chess Can Teach Us About Company 13.06.2026

Clinical psychologist and neuroscientist Ian Robertson reflects on how humans will always crave each other's company, even when computers are in the mix.

Attention: Surveillance and the AI World 13.06.2026

Liz Carolan of The Briefing offers her insights into how AI is going to impact the privacy around our data.

Jonathan Rogan: The Belfast Business Owner Battling to Bring the City Together 13.06.2026

Jonathan Rogan, founder of SQC Digital, joins Richard to discuss his entrepreneurial journey and his efforts to promote the city of Belfast.

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