The Business

Professor Diane Negra joins Richard to discuss her latest book 'I'm Sorry You Feel That Way' and the impact of AI developments on customer service.

Comedian Anne Gildea reflects on how some of the most influential people in the world have lost the art of good grammar.

Economist Frances Coppola joins Richard to discuss the state of the UK economy, following major gains for Reform UK in the latest UK local elections.

Writer Emer McLysaght reflects on the pros and cons of being self employed when you miss out on bank holidays.

Professor Gavan Titley from the Media Studies Department at Maynooth University joins Aine to dissect the implications of 'conflict entrepreneurs' and how they make their money from spreading hate.

Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin, offers his insights into how people react in moments of crisis, and what these reactions reveal about us.

Aine visits painter Deborah Donnelly in her studio in Marley Park to learn all about the advertises she has overcome in both her personal life and career.

Timothy Ash, associate fellow with Chatham House, joins Aine to discuss the US Defence Department's plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, following a clash between President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the war with Iran.

Siofra Mulqueen reports on why some people are always just that bit behind time, and whether its due to bad timing, or bad habits.

Liz Carolan of The Briefing offers her insights into the role of data centres, and how these facilities are using a significant share of the country's electricity.

With much focus on how the energy crisis is impacting prices and supply, comedy writer Aidan Fitzmaurice reflects on how the shortage is draining our energy in more ways than one.

Simon MacAllister, co-head of geopolitical strategy with EY, joins Richard to dissect the economic implications of the energy shortage, as Taoiseach Michael Martin warned that there was 'a lot of pessimism' among EU leaders earlier this week.

Tom O'Brien, head of Nephin Energy, joins Richard to discuss his career in the fuel sector, and Ireland's vulnerabilities when it comes to energy supply.

Historian Dr. Nikki Carter joins Richard to discuss President Donald Trump's latest pet project: the creation of a triumphal arch known as 'Arc de Trump.'

As Donald Trump continues to pass on his tough tasks to JD Vance, Norma Sheahan offers her advice on what to do when your boss gives you all the dirty work.

Dr. Emma Howard, Economist at TU Dublin, dissects the implications of countries stockpiling and hoarding natural resources.

David Gilbert from Wired Magazine offers his insights into how people are turning conspiracy theories into big businesses, gaining earnings from likes, books and even conferences.

Ed Guiney of Element Pictures joins Richard to discuss how his childhood love of films turned into a highly acclaimed career in the movies, winning Academy Awards, BAFTAS and Golden Globes.

Joe Gill, director at Goodbody stockbrokers, joins Richard to discuss how the aviation industry is continuing to feel the impact of fuel jet shortages.

Fiona Looney wonders how the Artemis II crew managed to spend the past ten days in such close company, and whether she could last that long with her colleagues.

As the Artemis II crew successfully returned to earth earlier this morning, John O’Donoghue joins Richard to discuss his space heat shields business Enbio Space Tech.

Maria Archer of Dede Restaurant and Patrick Murphy of O’Murchu Muscles Ltd share how their businesses are being impacted by the fuel crisis.

Joe O'Leary and Caroline O'Donnell of Levis Corner House discuss their work as publicans, Joe's time in indie band FRED and their shared love of music.

Energy Specialist Muireann Lynch and Karol Kissane, Head of Public Sector Services and Economics at Irish Farm Accounting Cooperative, join Richard to discuss the range of measures that the government may put in place to tackle the fuel crisis.

Kevin McPartlan, CEO of Fuels for Ireland, joins Richard to dissect the implications of the ongoing fuel cost protests.