The Business

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Publishes	Daily	Episodes	105	Founded	21 years ago
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When Music Motivates

Siofra Mulqueen reports on the music that has inspired well-known business people.

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10 Oct 2026 • 10 min

The Nerd Reich

Gil Duran, journalist and former political advisor, joins Richard to discuss his new book The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy

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10 Oct 2026 • 16 min

The Francis Street Guitar Man Strumming Up Business

Richard visits Owen McQuail of Some Neck Guitars on Francis Street to learn more about the story behind his business.

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10 Oct 2026 • 17 min

Donald's Dangerous Diesel Deal

Dr Edgar Morganroth, Professor of Economics at DCU Business School, joins Richard to dissect the implications of US President Donald Trump's recently announced deal to import Russian diesel into the US.

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Naomi O'Leary

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Alexander Shelley

Conductor, National Symphony Orchestra Ireland

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Jared Browne

Global Head of Privacy and AI Governance at Fexco

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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.
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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.
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Denis_Ev
Ireland16 years ago
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i would'nt download the podcasts for the reason they dont give anyformation about what's on
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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.

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Apple Podcasts	#176	Italy/Business/Entrepreneurship
Apple Podcasts	#2	Ireland/Business/Entrepreneurship
Apple Podcasts	#10	Ireland/Business
Apple Podcasts	#114	New Zealand/Business/Entrepreneurship
Apple Podcasts	#135	Belgium/Business/Entrepreneurship
Apple Podcasts	#160	Spain/Business/Entrepreneurship

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The big business of a little bucket

Q: How did you navigate international expansion and the mistakes along the way?

Expansion required careful market and product selection, learning from failures, and ensuring you have contingency funds and a resilient team to execute different strategies across markets.

The big business of a little bucket

Q: What was the early days' biggest lesson about fundraising and managing cash flow?

Cash alone doesn't create a business; you need solid ideas, leadership, and the discipline to avoid overleveraging, leaning on a capable CFO to advise when to exit or pivot.

The big business of a little bucket

Q: Take us back to that campaign. How did you get the bucket on the Late Late Show, and what was the strategy behind it?

The bucket idea was novel and people would encounter it unexpectedly; the aim was to land it on the Late Late Show by being persistent and strategic, which ultimately gave the product significant exposure.

Trump turns up the heat on diesel

Q: Suzanne, was there a sense of inevitability to events yesterday evening where ultimately Europe agreed to release more diesel given the threats being issued by US President Donald Trump?

Yes, pressure built over the week with the Trump administration signaling potential export bans, culminating in EU and Irish presidency meetings that coordinated a response and led to a substantial diesel release.

What's happening to young men online?

Q: Now, a new survey looking at young men's attitudes to rape and sexual violence has been getting attention this week; what is shaping these attitudes and where does the manosphere fit into the picture?

The manosphere is an umbrella for a network of communities centered around masculinity and misogyny, amplified by algorithms that push sensational, attention-grabbing content, which can shape young men's attitudes over time, especially when content shifts from general self-improvement to more extremist or anti-feminist ideologies.

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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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