Taking Stock With Vincent Wall

Inflation Levels on the Rise, The Fall of Libra & Bridging the Digital Divide

Who are the oligarchs? What does the term mean, and why are they important in this time of war? To shed some light on the subject, Mandy was joined by Prof. Jeffrey A. Winters, Director of the Equality Development and Globalization Studies program at Northwestern University. Earlier this month PwC launched its 2022 Irish CEO Survey. To discuss some of the key findings Mandy was joined by David McGee, PwC Markets & Strategy Leader. Finally, Mandy spoke to multimedia photojournalist John McHugh, to discuss his work documenting the ordinary lives of those living in some of the most war-torn areas of the world. Listen and subscribe to Taking Stock on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Ireland's Energy Security, Reporting the Troubles II & 20 years of 'Other Voices'

German Ambassador to Ireland, Nóirín Hegarty on Life in the Media & Ireland's Over-Reliance on Incineration

Roots of the Ukraine/Russia Conflict, Trump's New Social Media Platform & The Conscious Cup Campaign

French Election Look-Ahead, NFTs Explained & Fairtrade Fortnight 2022

Spotify Resilience, Protecting Ourselves Against Cyberattacks in Ireland & Sustainability in the Cut-Flower Supply Chain

First up this week on Taking Stock Mandy speaks to the Guardian's Will Hutton about Boris Johnson's political prospects which appear to be hanging by a thread. Battle-scarred Boris suffered another tough week and this was a bruising one for the prime minister. Positive news on the Irish Exchequer front this week, not so much on the inflation front, unfortunately. Mandy caught up with leading Economist Dan O'Brien on the implications this will have on the Irish economy. Finally, the online banking app Revolut has seen massive increases in its customer base here in Ireland. Here on Taking Stock Mandy asks are Irish Banks and the Irish Banking System creating the right environment for Fintech companies to operate here. Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent Charlie Weston walks us through why the service is so popular. Listen and subscribe to Taking Stock on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live o

Qatar 2022 Look-Ahead, SIS Sports Pitches & Convene: Fostering University-Enterprise Engagement

CIF Chief Tom Parlon on Construction Industry, Philanthropy in Ireland & Aviation 2022 Outlook

Ireland's Energy Security, Ukraine/Russia Overview & Nathan Law on Hong Kong and Defending Freedom

Mandy was joined by Frank Rose, Senior Fellow at Columbia University, and author of 'The Sea We Swim In: How Stories Work in a Data-Driven World' to discuss the importance of storytelling in a digital age. Whistleblowing is acknowledged as one of the most effective ways of stopping wrongdoing when it comes to financial corruption and corporate fraud - Vincent Digby, Managing Director Impartial Financial Advice joined Mandy to discuss incentivised whistleblowing in the financial services sector in Ireland. And, following the conclusion of the Elizabeth Holmes trial this week in which the once golden-child of Silicon Valley was found guilty on four charges of defrauding investors, Mandy was joined by Rupert Neate, the Guardian's Wealth Correspondent to assess the potential impact on Silicon Valley investment culture. Listen and subscribe to Taking Stock on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.co

Economic Landscape, Investments & Artificial Intelligence 2022 Look Ahead

Embattled Boris Johnson, Fjord Trends 2022 & Gig Economy 2.0

Canadian Ambassador to Ireland, Turkey's Currency Crash & Ecological Sustainability with The GreenPlan

Mediahuis NI Expansion, Germany Post-Merkel & The Collapse of General Electric

NI Expansion & the Future of Print Journalism with Peter Vandermeersch of Mediahuis

Life After Merkel: Germany's New Traffic-Light Coalition

'Lights Out: Pride, Delusion, and the Fall of General Electric

Supermarket Profit Margins, Forward Look to the French Election & Inflation Rates Hitting Record Highs