
The world is full of noise, distraction and now dis-information. How do we extract the truth and become better informed? Join broadcaster Ivan Yates and finance expert Dr Alan O’ Sullivan as they meet the best and brightest minds in finance, investments, economics, and geopolitics. The Most Important Thing reveals what really matters.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 44 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | InvestingBusinessEducation | |||

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So happy to have Ivan to listen to again. Good luck with new show with Alan
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- The show features deep-dive conversations with leading minds in finance, economics, technology, and geopolitics, hosted by two seasoned Irish broadcasters. Across episodes, recurring themes include macro policy, debt dynamics, asset allocation, and how innovation (like AI) intersects with markets. Notable twists include contrarian investing perspectives, cross-disciplinary analogies (sports, history), and practical takeaways for investors and professionals navigating evolving regimes. The format blends rigorous analysis with accessible storytelling, sponsor integrations, and real-world implications for portfolios, careers, and policy. This mix of guests and topics is likely to appeal to finance professionals, policy-minded listeners, and ... more
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