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Publishes	Daily	Episodes	105	Founded	21 years ago
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Is the Ai Investment Boom Beginning to Lose its Shine?

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Prosthetics, Props and Profit with Odyssey Studios

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When Being a Witch Makes You Wealthy

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Hackers Hit the Jackpot

Conor Flynn, Managing Director of Waystone Digital Assurance, joins Richard to discuss how hackers stole over $6 billion from Binance, the world’s largest crypto currency exchange.

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Louise Campbell

Head of Careers at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School

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Kali Yenis

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Episode: Owls, Bats and Creepy Crawlies

Niamh Roach

Bat conservationist with Bat Conservation Ireland

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Episode: Owls, Bats and Creepy Crawlies

Willie Corcoran

Owner of Mayfield Birds of Prey Centre

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Episode: Owls, Bats and Creepy Crawlies

Alan Joyce

Former Qantas CEO and author of Riding the Jet Stream

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Episode: Alan Joyce: The Tallaght Man and His Turbulent Time in Airlines

Sarah Geraghty

Communications Clinic professional commenting on first impressions and public communication

The Communications Clinic

Episode: Turning a Bad Impression Good

Puneet Kukreja

EY Partner and Resilient Nation Leader

Episode: Protecting our Pennies: Financial Cybersecurity Ramps Up

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Richard Curran

Host of The Business with a focus on in-depth business, policy, and finance discussion.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 89 ratings

Why separate features??
Hello,
Please play as one continuous show as in the present format I can’t listen while out walking or driving due the current format of several separate features. It’s my favourite programme on radio but often missed because of the ‘bitty’ podcast presentation.
Apple Podcasts
3
Barna Barbara
Ireland2 years ago
Great listen
Enjoyable show - varied guests and items. Quality production.
Apple Podcasts
5
DublinPodcastFan
Ireland6 years ago
Lazy RTE
Have the editors of the RTE podcasts got so lazy that they can't even be bothered to edit out the ad breaks for this podcast.
Apple Podcasts
2
Denis_Ev
Ireland16 years ago
podcast
i would'nt download the podcasts for the reason they dont give anyformation about what's on
Apple Podcasts
3
shania1
Ireland16 years ago

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The show is seen as a solid source for current business and policy insights.

Negative feedback centers on perceived editorial balance and pacing in some episodes.

Some listeners wish for more concise episode formats and fewer ad breaks.

Audience notes varied pacing with multiple feature segments can disrupt listening when on the go.

Guests and production quality are generally praised for Credibility and depth.

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Apple Podcasts	#4	Ireland/Business/Entrepreneurship
Apple Podcasts	#19	Ireland/Business
Apple Podcasts	#30	Switzerland/Business/Entrepreneurship
Apple Podcasts	#117	Sweden/Business/Entrepreneurship
Apple Podcasts	#156	Switzerland/Business

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Protecting our Pennies: Financial Cybersecurity Ramps Up

Q: And is there not a real risk there with those third parties? Because they're very concentrated. There aren't that many of them. If somebody was in a position to take out a piece of that, the consequences could be huge.

Kukreja agrees and describes this as concentration risk. He recommends distributing data across multiple cloud providers, understanding system dependencies and identifying the minimum operations that must continue during disruption.

Protecting our Pennies: Financial Cybersecurity Ramps Up

Q: First of all, are the kind of cyberattacks that people talk about in relation to various systems, when it comes to financial systems and financial security, are they a real threat, do you think?

Kukreja says the threats are real and longstanding, but AI has combined decades of attack and defense knowledge in ways that can be used by both malicious actors and defenders.

Alan Joyce: The Tallaght Man and His Turbulent Time in Airlines

Q: Do you think that when you look back, do you personally take responsibility for that?

Joyce says he takes ultimate responsibility as CEO for the decisions made, while maintaining that Qantas got more things right than wrong.

Alan Joyce: The Tallaght Man and His Turbulent Time in Airlines

Q: Are there any sort of memories that show that grit in action?

Joyce recalls his mother standing outside a fish van for hours until the seller refunded the money for spoiled fish, illustrating her persistence.

When Bots Are Hiring Bots: AI and Recruitment

Q: AI is not going to find any of that, is it?

Campbell says AI can help identify basic qualifications, but employers should be cautious about using it to predict performance or infer candidate behavior. She emphasizes that human skills and individual potential need to be demonstrated by candidates.

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This show centers on business, economics, policy, and personal finance, featuring in-depth conversations with leaders, policymakers, and industry experts. Recent episodes span tax policy in Europe, AI governance, leadership in the arts, data-center regulation, hospitality entrepreneurship, and ADHD treatment in Ireland, weaving together practical insights for professionals navigating markets, regulation, and technology. Notable strengths include a steady rotation of high-profile guests across sectors, clear takes on current issues, and a focus on how macro trends translate to business strategy and everyday decision-making. Listeners are likely drawn to rigorous analysis, credible guests, and thoughtfully moderated debates on how policy and ... more

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6. Willie Corcoran
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