The Other Hand
Jim Power & Chris JohnsEconomics and finance demystified.
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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 552 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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* Chris argues the Irish government is spending too much of temporary corporation tax revenue on permanent commitments, citing IFAC’s warning that the state is spending six out of every seven euros from corporation tax.
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* In this episode, Minister Jack Chambers says Budget 27 was built around balance - protecting long-term capital investment while responding to cost of living pressures.
* Chambers says next year’s capital investment will exceed 20 billion euro, an... more
* In this episode, Jim breaks down the Irish Department of Finance white paper and says the public finances still look strong, with a forecast general government surplus of 6.9 billion euro this year and 13.5 billion euro in 2027.
* The conversatio... more
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The emphasis on climate seems a bit OTT when all it has resulted in is deindustrialising Europe. China now has
higher per capita emissions than Europe when it is much poorer and continues to increase coal & total
emissions, India will follow. Also Controlled skilled immigration good but the pod fails to acknowledge, mass unskilled migration not so good, especially w family reunification. There’s more than enough unskilled labour to staff the country never mind the housing requirement that goes w... more
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Ireland2 months ago - Indigenous
Dear Jim Power, you had a minister Peter Burke on a Special podcast lately who used the government predetermined term for the Irish specific part of the Economy as the indigenous economy not the Irish SME or Irish small businesses. It was a deliberate term used by the minister to refer to the Irish population as indigenous as opposed to National or main inhabitants of Our country Ireland. A lovely move to start to call us Irish Indigenous as possibly the Aboriginal peoples in Australia or Native... more
Apple Podcasts1AK156891Ireland6 months ago - Fuel
Well just out for a walk listening to yee both still talking bollox to be honest 😡😡
Apple Podcasts1Big Mikey 1Ireland6 months ago - Cormac Fitzgerald
I really enjoy listening to this podcast be it in a walk or train journey. It is a great way to keep up to date with educational content to make sense of the ever changing landscape. A trusted newsfeed thank you both.
Apple Podcasts5Cormac FitzgeraldIreland7 months ago - RK
Always enjoy the show
Condolences to Chris on the recent passing of his wife 💚
Apple Podcasts5Robk103Ireland8 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #248 |  United Kingdom/Business |
Spotify | #175 | Ireland/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #42 | Ireland/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #2 | Ireland/Business |
Apple Podcasts | #249 |  United Arab Emirates/Business |
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Two seasoned hosts deliver accessible yet sharp analysis of economics, finance, politics, and technology, with frequent forays into AI, housing, immigration, and policy. Episodes blend macro trends, current events, and data-driven commentary with personal anecdotes, creating a practical, policy-forward show that helps listeners connect global developments to everyday life. A notable strength is the energetic two-host dynamic, often complemented by occasional external experts, which keeps discussions broad but grounded in real-world implications for business, investment, and public policy.
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1. Jim Power
2. James Power
3. Sean Blanchfield
4. Eoghan O'Mara Walsh
5. Peter Burke
6. Mark Hedderman
7. Joan Mulvihill
8. Tull McAdoo
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