The Business

Jon Ihle, Deputy Business Editor of the Sunday Times Ireland, joins Richard to discuss Elon Musk's new trillionaire status, following the launch of Space X onto Wall Street earlier this week.

Siofra Mulqueen reports on the business of flying, chatting to those for whom the sky has no limits.

Simon Boucher, CEO of Global Innovators Ireland, joins Richard to discuss how his childhood in Africa has led him to a career in sparking innovation.

Ciaran Dunne, Transversal Skills Director of Dublin City University, offers his insights on how AI will impact the future of third-level education.

Historian Nikki Carter reflects on the history of faces that have featured on notes and coins, following Donald Trump's attempts to have his face emblazoned on a $250 bill.

Professor Mark Blyth, Professor of International Economics at Brown University, joins Richard to discuss the influence of the super rich, and whether their displays of wealth are the most brazen that they've ever been.

Writer Fiona Looney explores the lucrative lore of Love Island, following the latest news that Galway footballer Sean Fitzgerald is set to enter the villa.

Edward Luce, US National Editor of the Financial Times, offers his insights into how the economics of warfare has been completely revolutionised by current conflicts between Ukraine and Russia and the US and Iran.

Siofra Mulqueen reports on the benefits of daydreaming, and getting lost in your own world.

Animator Chris Dicker shares his insights into how he turned his love of drawing and story telling into an award winning career.

Timothy Ash, Associate Fellow at Chatham House, joins Richard to discuss the Trump's administration latest attempts to make a 'final determination' on a deal with Iran.

Comedian Rory O'Hanlon, in character as D4 guy, reflects on why CEO's are so often obsessed with early morning runs and gym routines.

After a forty-seven day expedition in Nepal, Jason Black joins Richard to share his insights from leading the expedition to Mount Everest.

Pat and Fiona McCormack of The Farmhouse in Abbeyshrule, Co. Longford, share how their love for plants and the outdoors led to a career in beekeeping.

Professor Brendan Flynn of the University of Galway joins Richard to discuss how the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is impacting life at sea, with some speculating that there are 800 ships trapped in the Gulf.

Elaine Burke of the For Tech Sake Podcast offers her insights into various experiments which tested just how productive AI is when left to its own devices.

Adrian Weckler, technology editor of the Irish Times, and Patrick Walsh, CEO and founder of Dogpatch Labs, join Richard to discuss Meta's recent decision to cut one fifth of its workforce in Dublin, and whether this is the start of a great tech layoff due to AI.

Síofra Mulqueen reports on the rise of AI in the music industry, and its impact on those who create real music.

Professor Maura McAdam of DCU joins Richard to dissect how introverts can compete in the business landscape, where the loudest voice is often the one that gets the most attention.

Ian Dodson, founder of AICertified and former co-founder of the Digital Marketing Institute, reveals how he made the move from marketing into music as he releases his third album under the name Jimmy's cousin.

Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin, Dr. Brendan Kelly, reflects on what body language can reveal about those in power in business and politics.

Graham Finlay, Lecturer in the School of Politics and International Relations at UCD, joins Richard to discuss the implications of the US trade mission to China.

Siofra Mulqueen reports on the blooming business of flowers. If you want to find out more about wildflowers in Ireland, you can visit Zoe Devlin's website https://www.wildflowersofireland.net/

Jane and Katherine Mulrooney share the story of how their father Patrick harnessed the healing power of the sea through the skincare brand Seavite, and how his entrepreneurial spirit encouraged them to set up their own business, Dr. Mulrooney Clinic.

Eoghan Corry, Editor of Travel Extra, offers his insights into how recent developments in the travel industry, from jet fuel shortages to the hantavirus, are set to impact summer holidays.