Taking Stock

This week on Taking Stock with Joe Lynam:Big tech has often been seen as too big to be reined in by regulation but that might be changing as lawmakers are targeting well-known brands like Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta. We’ll be finding out about the differing approaches being taken from both Europe and the US.As the struggle for political supremacy in Venezuela goes on, we look at the man at the centre of it all - Nicholas Maduro.Pre-pandemic it was one of the highest-margin airlines in the world but in recent times Aer Lingus has lost its position as one of IAG’s top performers. Aviation journalist, Gerry Byrne joins Joe to discuss.

In the UK this week Chancellor Rachel Reeves set out a series of “incredibly tough choices” to fill in a £22bn fiscal hole she’s found since taking office. George Parker, Political Editor for the Financial Times joins Mandy to discuss what it will look like for the Government and the people of the UK.How committed is business to pursuing the green agenda? Peter Stapleton of Greenscene and Raquel Noboa, CEO of Fifty Shades Greener join Mandy to discuss.And, it was once described as "the most insignificant office that ever the invention of man contrived, or his imagination conceived”, yet Vice Presidents have also been integral to some of the most consequential chapters in U.S. history. Joel Goldstein, author of The White House Vice Presidency: The Path to Significance, Mondale to Biden joins Mandy to explore the origins and purpose of the office.

This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston looks at Defence spending and how its increasing across Europe and asks should Ireland do the same when she talks to Jackie King of IBECWith the Olympics beginning Mandy looks back at how the games have evolved over the years when she talks to Philip Barker, the Editor of the Journal of Olympic History about the evolution of the greatest games on earth.And you’ve heard of the Art of War in business - but what about ‘Ethics’ in war and in business?  David Rodin is an Oxford-trained philosopher of war who global leaders can't  get enough of and he has some fascinating observations on modern business practices.

For this Month's 'Techscape' on Taking Stock, with thanks to PWC, Mandy talks to Elaine Moore of the Financial Times about how big tech companies are ditching the bean bags and latte machines for tougher lines with their staff.

 “Overtourism” is a real thing in Spain right now and this week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston talks to Sam Jones of the Guardian about Spain’s growing disdain for throngs of tourists.In ‘Tech Scape’ Mandy talks to Elaine Moore of the Financial Times about how big tech companies are ditching the bean bags and latte machines for tougher lines with their staff.Ursula Von Der Leyen made it across the line with ease in the end to become President of the European Commission for a second time.  Jack Power of the Irish Times tells us how it all panned out and what it means for Ireland.

At this week’s NATO Summit all eyes were on President Biden following a disastrous TV debate. This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston asks where NATO stands in the world when she talks to Alex Marquardt, CNN Chief National Security CorrespondentElectoral Shocks; whether it’s the Far Right in France or Jason Rees Mogg losing his seat or even Trump winning in 2016, it seems it’s nearly impossible to really know what any future election is going to throw up. Mandy talks to Geoffrey Evans the co-author of ‘Electoral Shocks: the Volatile Voter in a Turbulent World’.During the Covid Pandemic supply chains were constantly in the news. But have things settled down? A new report from PWC tells us that supply chains are actually becoming more localized. 

This week on Taking Stock Joe Lynam is in for Mandy and he hears about the continuing phenomenon of 'Quiet Quitting'. Joe also talks to Joe Miller of the Financial Times who details why Donald Trump was given immunity and what it means for the US justice system. Plus Sean Keyes of the Currency discusses the government's role in AIB and why Revolut is going to give out mortgages.

This week on Taking Stock as the UK elections enter their final days Mandy Johnston is joined by Will Hutton, an opinion writer for the Observer and former Editor-in-Chief. He’s a respected voice in UK politics and he shares his thoughts on what we might expect and tell us about his latest book ‘This Time No Mistakes: How to Remake Britain’.Could AI be the key to closing the gender gap in boardrooms? Sue Duke, Country Lead for Ireland in LinkedIn talks to Mandy.And finally, Mandy delves into the challenges facing Jack Chambers as he takes up one of the most pressurised roles in Government when she talks to Cliff Taylor of the Irish Times.

This Month on 'Techscape' with thanks to PWC Mandy Johnston talks to Nell Watson author of ‘Taming the Machine: Ethically Harness the Power of A1’.

 This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston looks at Legendary Film Studio Paramount Pictures the company behind The Godfather, Indiana Jones, Chinatown and Titanic and asks whether the last major studio left in the Hollywood district can survive the streaming era? Mandy talks to journalist Justin Klawans. As Eamon Ryan exits politics - we look at his legacy beyond the environmental issues that he championed and examine how he has affected, rail, roads, airports and energy policy. Mandy talks to Daniel McConnell of the Business Post. Plus in our monthly ‘Techscape’ slot Mandy talks to Nell Watson author of ‘Taming the Machine: Ethically Harness the Power of A1’.