Sinopsis
Vincent Wall is joined by experts on the big issues facing economies and societies across the world and the direction of the future economy.
Episodios
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The Economics of Being a Carer
04/07/2025 Duración: 45minThis week on Taking Stock Susan Hayes Culleton looks at the economic realities of being a full-time carer when she talks to Majella Beattie from Care Champions as well as Jaimie Williams, Co-founder and Chair of the Phoenix Rising Network. Susan also hears about Big Tobacco and their continuing attempts to turn a profit when she talks to Clara Murray of the FT.Plus, Thomas Harr on his book 'The Great Inflation Resurgence'.
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Is the Ad Industry moving away from diversity and inclusion?
27/06/2025 Duración: 45minThis week on Taking Stock Susan Hayes Culleton talks to Daniel Thomas of the Financial Times about how some advertising and marketing departments seem to be changing priorities in a changing world. Economist Dan O'Brien takes a look back at the financial crisis of 2008 and asks if we are repeating any of those mistakes today. Plus, Susan is joined by Dr Chinyere Almona from the Lagos Chamber of Commerce to look at the opportunity that Africa may pose for Irish Businesses.
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Reconfiguring the Global Food System
20/06/2025 Duración: 14minSusan is joined by David McGee who is PwC ESG Leader to talk about PwC's new report 'Reconfiguring the Global Food System' which looks at re-designing how we produce, process and consume food.
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Too much Insurance, Global food chains and a new Union for Europe
20/06/2025 Duración: 48minThis week on Taking Stock Susan Hayes Culleton looks at not just the cost of insurance but also the 'types' of insurance we're paying for and asks Sinead Ryan if we're spending too much on the wrong kind of insurance?David McGee PwC ESG Leader looks at a new report 'Reconfiguring the Global Food System.' Plus, Susan is joined by Javier Espinoza of the Capital Forum to examine what the new Savings and Investment Union might mean for Ireland and Europe.
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The economics of owning a pet, Nama's legacy and when to sell.
13/06/2025 Duración: 46minThis week on Taking Stock Susan Hayes Culleton looks at the growing numbers around pet ownership and asks if we have reached peak pet when she talks to Charles Cosgrove of Village Vets.John Burns of the Irish Independent assesses what NAMA did and didn't do for the country.Plus, Susan looks at a new report from global law firm Taylor Wessing which shows that confidence remains high across the Mergers and Acquisitions landscape despite geopolitical pressures.
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Is Ireland's economics school curriculum preparing students for the working world?
06/06/2025 Duración: 41minThis week on Taking Stock with Susan HayesCulleton: As the OECD has slashed its global growth forecast, she speaks to OECD Economist, Isabell Koske, to delve deeper into these latest results. Susan speaks to Sinead Gogan, Chief People Officer at Deloitte, as record numbers of students begin their Leaving and Junior Cert exams, she questions whether or not our economics curriculum through school and college is adequately preparing our graduates for a changing world of work.Plus, she's joined by Elaine Teague, CEO of the Disability Federation of Ireland & Bobby Hickey, who works in the Diversity and Inclusion space, on the shocking news that Ireland has the lowest rate of employment for people with disabilities in the EU.
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The economics of Ozempic
30/05/2025 Duración: 47minThis week on Taking Stock Susan Hayes Culleton looks at how weight-loss drugs are changing economic patterns all around us when she talks to Ben Spencer who is science editor with The Sunday Times.Susan talks to Jay Zagorsky of the Questrom School of Business at Boston University about his new book ' The Power of Cash: Why Using Paper Money is good for you'. Plus, with new stats showing just how much Irish people listen to music online Susan talks to arts journalist and author Aoife Barry about the popularity and numbers behind music streaming.
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The thorny economics of 'Tipping'
23/05/2025 Duración: 45minThis week on Taking Stock Susan Hayes Culleton takes a look at the issue of 'tipping' in both Ireland and elsewhere when she talks to Travel Writer Fionn Davenport and James Fahy of JustTip.Susan talks to two international mortgage experts Leigh Hodgetts and Stacy Penn about whether Ireland is any harder to buy a house in than other countries around the world. Plus, George Park of the Financial Times explains what was and wasn't signed up to in the new UK/EU deal this week.
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Should we rename charity shops?
16/05/2025 Duración: 47minThis week on Taking Stock Susan Hayes Culleton looks at the economics of charity shops and why they are becoming the 'go-to' shop for consumers. Susan is joined by Dr Esther Pugh of Leed Beckett University and retail consultant Eddie Shanahan. Susan talks to Warick Bloore of Vanguard about the staggering amount of money that is being transferred from boomers to Gen X when she looks at the growing area of 'Intergenerational' Wealth. Plus, Ian Curran of the Irish Times takes a look at the tariff deal struck between the US and China.
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Should everyone change jobs after 8 years?
09/05/2025 Duración: 47minThis week on Taking Stock Susan Hayes Culleton talks to Pilita Clark of the Financial Times and Carolie Reidy of the HR Suite about a new working plan by the ECB called '3-5-8' which means employees must move roles after 8 years.Susan also talks to Chris Stokel-Walker about the real cost of using 'free' social media platforms.Plus, Rory Gillen of Gillen Markets looks at the 'investing' life of Warren Buffet as he finally calls it a day.
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How will Canada’s economy fare if it tells the US where to go?
02/05/2025 Duración: 45minThis week on Taking Stock, Susan Hayes Culleton talks to Robert Fife, The Globe and Mail's Ottawa Bureau Chief, about what's next for Canada as Mark Carney takes the economic reins.Susan is also joined by Russ Mould, AJBell Investment Director, to discuss how the seven largest companies in the world will shape the way we work and spend our time in the years to come.Plus, Susan delves into the enduring appeal and stability of gold with Nigel Doolin of Core Bullion Traders.
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When is the right time to reinvent your business?
29/04/2025 Duración: 12minSusan is joined by PwC Ireland Partner Barry Whelan to talk about the best time to reinvent your business.
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Why the iPhone defies tariffs and trade wars
25/04/2025 Duración: 45minThis week on Taking Stock Susan Hayes Culleton talks to Tom Calver of the Times and the Sunday Times about how the iPhone has the most astounding supply chain.Susan is also joined by PwC Ireland Partner Barry Whelan to talk about the best time to reinvent your business.Plus, the economics of going to gym; Susan talks to Conor Pope of the Irish Times and Leslie Giltinan of 'Lean with Lesley' about the changing nature of people's exercising routines.
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Nintendo Economics and Trump's nostalgia for factories
18/04/2025 Duración: 45minThis week on Taking Stock Susan Hayes Culleton hears about Nintendo's big hopes for its new 'Switch 2' coming soon and what it might do for the Video Game industry when she talks to Tech Journalist Elaine Burke. Susan also talks to Tej Parikh of the Financial Times about why President Trump's longing for an Industrial past is misguided.Plus, Adele Bergin of the ESRI explains the 'significant' economic differences between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
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Musk and Trump; is the bromance cooling?
11/04/2025 Duración: 45minThis week on Taking Stock Emmet Oliver chats to Joe Miller, who is Washington Correspondent with the Financial Times, about how the relationship between Elon Musk and Trump is faring since the tariff wars started.Emmet also talks to Gustav Agneman, Associate Professor of Economics at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, about what the people of Greenland really feel about America.Plus, there is a deep dive into 'sovereign wealth funds' and what they really mean for a country with Robin Harding who is Asia Editor with the FT.
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Liverpool and what it teaches us about the rest of the UK
04/04/2025 Duración: 44minThis week on Taking Stock Emmet Oliver talks to Sam Wetherell about his new book 'Liverpool and the Unmaking of Britain'.Ciaran Hancock of the Irish Times and Sinead Ryan discuss a new report that shows that 27% of the wealth in Ireland is held by 'retirees'.Plus, Emmet gauges the reaction to Liberation Day in America when he talks to Elisabeth Buchwald of CNN.
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Should we boycott Hotdogs and Hollywood movies?
28/03/2025 Duración: 45minThis week on Taking Stock Emmet Oliver talks to Rob Picheta of CNN about a growing trend for Europeans to boycott American goods in response to what's coming out of the White House. Emmet also talks to journalist Mick Clifford about some of the 'small' changes that he feels could drastically improve the housing situation in Ireland.Plus, Adrian Weckler discusses his use of '23andMe' and what happens to his DNA now that they've gone bust.
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The future is quantum & who is new Canadian PM Mark Carney?
21/03/2025 Duración: 46minThis week on Taking Stock:Irish quantum computing company, Equal1, made waves earlier this week by announcing it had created the world’s first silicon-based quantum server but what is it and why is it so significant? John Goold, Professor of Quantum Physics at Trinity College joins Emmet Oliver to discuss.Jamie Smith, US Energy Editor from FT.com joins Emmet to discuss why Greenpeace has been ordered to pay at least $660m to US pipeline company, Energy Transfer.Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney took the reins last week and lost no time in defending his country despite the noises from south of the border - Emmet speaks to Robert Fife, Ottawa Bureau Chief of The Globe & Mail to find out more about him.
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The economics of Spotify and calling out bad bosses
14/03/2025 Duración: 49minThis week on Taking Stock Emmet Oliver talks to economist John Fitzgerald about how to avoid the impact of President Trump's tariffs. Arts Journalist Aoife Barry details how costly to the music business Spotify really is. Plus, Oliver Balch who writes for the Financial Times tells us about a growing trend of 'calling out' bad bosses.
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What is the Dark Enlightenment?
07/03/2025 Duración: 45minThis week on Taking Stock Emmet Oliver talks to Rana Foroohar of the Financial Times about the troubling philosophy at the heart of the MAGA Movement.Emmet also reflects on the early days and uses of Skype with Chris Stokel-Walker with the news that the platform is closing down.Plus, Emmet asks if the Petrol Engine is actually here to stay when he talks to Philip Nolan of the Daily Mail.