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Taking Stock

Newstalk
Artificial Intelligence
Paramount Pictures
Business Post
Ireland
Eamon Ryan
News Talk
Hollywood
Streaming Services
Skydance Media
Viacom
Nell Watson
Gender Pay Gap
Quiet Quitting
UK Elections
Digital Markets Act
Netflix
Cloud Seeding
Local Elections
AI Governance
Business Ethics

Taking Stock takes a global view of the big business stories and the trends affecting the world economy. Listen and subscribe to Taking Stock on Apple 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 and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'

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This week on the monthly 'Techscape' slot on Taking Stock with thanks to Renault, Susan is joined by tech journalist Andy O'Donoghue to look at how AI is changing the business of coding.

This week on Taking Stock Susan Hayes Culleton looks at Night-Time economies here in Ireland and elsewhere around the world when she talks to Ray O’Donoghue, Dublin’s Night-Time Economy Advisor and Jo Cox Brown, CEO of Night Time Economy Solutions.

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This week on Taking Stock Susan Hayes Culleton looks at the global cruise ship market when she talks to Paul Hackett of Click and Go.  

Susan also looks at the growing popularity of Singles’ Day and how it's becoming a retail phenomenon when she tal... more

This week on Taking Stock Susan Hayes Culleton talks to Harry Halem who is Senior Research Fellow in the National Security Unit at Policy Exchange and is the author of a controversial paper that claims Ireland has reached its peak and other countries... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Hackett
Co-founder and CEO of Click and Go Holidays, and vice president of the Irish Travel Agents Association
Click and Go Holidays
Episode: The economics of cruises, Singles’ Day and Trump vs the BBC.
Kel Galavan
Money expert and author
Episode: The economics of cruises, Singles’ Day and Trump vs the BBC.
Steven Barnett
Professor of Communications at the University of Westminster
University of Westminster
Episode: The economics of cruises, Singles’ Day and Trump vs the BBC.
Harry Halem
Senior Research Fellow at Policy Exchange
Policy Exchange
Episode: Have we reached 'Peak' Ireland?
Olivia Fahy
Editor of Geek Ireland
Episode: Video Game Wars and Never-Ending Tarriff Talk
Mairéad O'Driscoll
Better known as the Tax Nerd, discusses capital gains tax.
Episode: Time to kill the car?
Arthur Kay
Co-author of Unveiling the True Cost of Our Toxic Relationship with Cars.
Episode: Time to kill the car?
Ken Hughes
Author of Taylor Making, a customer experience book through the lens of a Swifty
Episode: Taylormaking: What Brands Can Learn from Taylor Swift.
Michael Sullivan
Author of The Levelling and a political economist
Episode: Peak Social Media, Firey French Economics and a Changing Mortgage Landscape

Host

Susan Hayes Culleton
Host with extensive experience in business analysis and economic commentary.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 75 ratings
  • Bias

    Not bad on Irish topics. Shows total bias on US issues. Instead of trying to see both sides, is yet another tiresome Trump bashing podcast. Mandy casually calling Trump a racist. MSNBC with a shamrock on it.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mcmood
    Irelanda year ago
  • Excellent

    Great Podcasts. Variety of topics, well executed. Interesting guests. Well done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ommaca
    Ireland5 years ago
  • Intelligent well researched interviews

    Vincent Wall is exceptionally well informed and gets the best out of his interviewees without the need for drama or agressive questioning. His style is calm and analytical and very pleasent listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    El Gaffo
    Ireland5 years ago
  • Super show

    Well done Vincent on an excellent show. Like no other, plain intelligent, interesting, engaging. You rock! Keep up the good work, your show was a great find. I highly recommend it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Barrowford1
    Ireland5 years ago
  • Looking forward to more

    Really enjoyed the first few episodes! Looking forward to hearing more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Surfsuprob
    Ireland7 years ago

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Overall, the quality of guests and the range of subjects covered are frequently praised, contributing to a solid reputation among its audience.
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There are some criticisms regarding perceived biases in the discussion of certain international topics, although many express satisfaction with the local economic analysis.

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Video Game Wars and Never-Ending Tarriff Talk
Q: What impact do you think AI will have on the gaming industry?
AI is already influencing the gaming sector, with calls for protections against AI utilization in the industry for game creators and actors.
Video Game Wars and Never-Ending Tarriff Talk
Q: To what extent do you feel the console wars affect the market, or is it more about the hardware or subscription services?
There is definitely been a shift towards PC gaming and subscription services like Xbox Game Pass, with significant implications for traditional hardware sales.
Video Game Wars and Never-Ending Tarriff Talk
Q: What do you think the recent renaissance for Nintendo and Xbox in particular was caused by?
People remembered the joy that they used to get from games during the pandemic, alongside a resurgence in communal gaming like that of the Nintendo Switch.
Time to kill the car?
Q: How did you connect philosophy and car ownership?
Arthur explains that philosophically, they address freedom, not just from a convenience standpoint but from a broader perspective of safety and personal finance.
Time to kill the car?
Q: Can you tell us about that?
Arthur Kay elaborates on how society has become dependent on cars and how it's critical to rethink our relationship with them.

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This podcast offers in-depth analysis of significant business stories and trends shaping the global economy. With a variety of topics that range from local economic challenges in Ireland to international financial implications, the content appeals to listeners interested in understanding complex economic concepts and their relevance to everyday life. By featuring industry experts and entrepreneurs, the episodes provide valuable insights into the intersections of economics, policy, and market strategies. Listeners can expect informative discussions that highlight both the challenges and opportunities present in diverse sectors, making it an engaging choice for anyone keen on navigating the modern financial landscape.

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Taking Stock launched 7 years ago and published 244 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Paul Hackett
2. Kel Galavan
3. Steven Barnett
4. Harry Halem
5. Olivia Fahy
6. Mairéad O'Driscoll
7. Arthur Kay
8. Ken Hughes

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