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Taking Stock takes a global view of the big business stories and the trends affecting the world economy. CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment Listen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk

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A little book of economics and the big economics of Disneyland

This week on Taking Stock, Susan talks to the author Niall Kishtainy about his brilliant book ‘A Little History of Economics’ that has some big ideas. Susan also takes a close look at the economics involved in the massive theme parks of Disneyland and Disney World. Plus, Hannah Lang of Reuters gets us up to speed on all that’s going on in the world of crypto.

48 min
30 JANV.

UK Zombie businesses and Japanese Economics

This week on Taking Stock Susan talks to Soumaya Keynes of the Financial Times about the strange economic outlook that might see business in the UK closing but yet productivity improving. Susan also talks to Leo Lewis in Toyoko about the upcoming election and the volatile nature of the Japanese economy. Plus, PwC's Robert Byrne, Technology Data & AI Partner, looks at how AI might help Irish businesses in 2026.

46 min
23 JANV.

'Life-Admin’ days, Austria’s peerless infrastructure and Meloni’s mission

This week on Taking Stock, Susan looks at how much money you can save by spending one whole day looking at your bills when she talks to Michael Houghton of the Irish FIRE Podcast. When it comes to infrastructure Austria is leading the way and we hear what other countries could learn when Susan talks to Jonathan Tirone of Bloomberg. Plus, Amy Kazmin of the Financial Times tells us why Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is becoming an unlikely conduit between President Trump and the EU.

44 min
16 JANV.

Being recruited by AI-Techscape on Taking Stock

On this month's Techscape, with thanks to Renault, Susan talks to Helen Coffey of The Independent who had a very unusual job interview.

13 min
16 JANV.

Why You Can't Call Trump a Fascist

This week on Taking Stock Susan Hayes talks to renowned writer Simon Kuper about why Donald Trump does not actually meet the criteria of being called a 'fascist'. In the monthly 'Techscape' slot Susan talk to Helen Coffey of The Independet about her experience of being interviewed by an AI recruiter. Plus, Susan is also joined by Claer Barret of the FT and by Jennifer Loftus of the Acorn Life Group to talk about the growing number of people who don't want to retire.

49 min
9 JANV.

The economics of being a football manager

Following several high-profile management sackings in the English Premiership of late, this week on Taking Stock Susan Hayes Culleton looks at the economics behind football managers at Premier League clubs when she talks to Chief Sports reporter for The Times UK, Martyn Ziegler and football finance expert at the University of Liverpool, Kieran Maguire. What now for Global Oil following the crisis in Venezuela? Susan is joined by Jamie Smyth who is the US Energy Editor at the Financial Times. Plus, in the run up to CAO deadline, Susan asks why more people don’t consider ‘apprenticeships’ when she talks to Gemma Lawlor who is Guidance Counsellor at Tyndall College Carlow.

48 min
2 JANV.

The Economics of Dry January

This week on Taking Stock Susan Hayes Culleton looks at how much you might save when you go ‘dry’ for January. She talks to Conor Pope of the Irish Times about what he has found. Susan also talks to aviation expert Jeff Wise about the possible return of ‘supersonic’ flight. Plus, we ask what impact Trump’s Tariffs are having on American citizens. Susan talks to Jordyn Dahl of Politico.

48 min
19/12/2025

Geo-Politics, cricket and getting things done

This week on a special Taking Stock Susan Hayes Culleton talks to some of her regular contributors about their favourite 'non-fiction' books of the year. Expect some surprises.

45 min

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Taking Stock takes a global view of the big business stories and the trends affecting the world economy. CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment Listen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk