Taking Stock

4.8 (48)
BUSINESS
UPDATED WEEKLY

Taking Stock with Mandy Johnston 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'

6 DAYS AGO

Half-time in Germany and calling time on Trump's legal cases

This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston looks at Germany, where political shifts and an upcoming election have stirred up debates on the country's economic and social future. Mandy talks to Dr Katharina Karcher of the University of Birmingham. Donald Trump, now president-elect once again, is navigating a complex web of legal challenges. Mandy is joined by Joe Millar of the FT to break down where these cases stand, what they mean for his upcoming term, and how they could impact American politics on the world stage. Finally, back at home Mandy looks at what the business community wants from the parties ahead of the General Election 2024. From tax policies to housing and infrastructure, we’ll explore the promises being made and the policies that could shape the future of Irish businesses.

48 min
8 NOV

Adidas race Nike, Buffett dumps Apple and Trump reigns

This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston talks to her regular US contributor Caroline Vikal of the Hill about where the election was lost and won. Russ Mould of AJ Bell profiles Warren Buffett and looks at why he might be selling his much-valued Apple shares. And Mandy talks to Louise Lucas of the Financial Times about the competition between the giants of sports footwear; Adidas and Nike.

46 min
1 NOV

Does a good economy mean a good election for government?

This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston looks at how much the economy really matters when it comes to an election and if people vote based on their pay packets and tax breaks. Mandy is joined by Linda Daly of the Sunday Times and economist Dan O’Brien. The Washington Post is dealing with a fallout from owner Jeff Bezos’s decision to block an endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for president. Mandy hears all from David Folkenflik of NPR. Plus, Columbia professor Michael Morris argues that our tribal instincts are humanity’s secret weapon in his new book ‘Tribal: How the Cultural Instincts that Divide Us Can Help Bring Us Together’.

50 min
25 OCT

Techscape- Is Crypto here to stay?

In the monthly Techscape slot on Taking Stock with thanks to PWC, Mandy Johnston looks at the strange history and future of Crypto Currencies.

19 min
25 OCT

The Economic cost of a Bank Holiday

This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston gets to grips with the economic benefits and costs of having bank holidays when she talks to Edward Thomas Jones, Lecturer in Economics at Bangor University, who has looked at the global data on extra days off. The US voting system is a complex one. Mandy talks to Sam Levine from the Guardian, who goes through the role of the electoral college system, how it was created and how it all works. Plus, in our 'Techscape' Slot Mandy looks at the world of Crypto after the news that the Collison brothers are buying the US crypto platform Bridge,

47 min
18 OCT

Do builders have a credit problem?

This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston looks at house prices as more figures released this week saw more rising prices for home buyers. Mandy talks about access to credit for those who are trying to build homes when she talks to AJ Noonan of Rhonellen Developments and Donal MacNamee of the Business Post. The UK is grappling with a concerning rise in youth inactivity, with the number of people aged 16 to 24 not in education, employment or training rising to over three quarters of a million. Mandy examines the causes with Amy Borret of the Financial Times who has been looking at this issue. And as we reach the final furlong in the US Election Mandy talks to Caroline Vikal of the Hill about two wildly different campaigns from the Trump and Harris camps.

48 min
11 OCT

Boris 'unleashes' all

This week on Taking Stock, Mandy Johnston talks to legendary Guardian Columnist John Crace who read every page of Boris Johnson's new memoir and also tells us about his new book Taking the Lead-A Dog at Number 10' which sees his dog Herbie recount turbulent times in Westminster. Mandy also chats to Javier Espinoza of the Financial Times about a new EU Ruling that could change European Football forever. And Mandy hears about Intel's change of plans in Germany and what it might mean for everyone else.

47 min
4 OCT

A Commotion on the trial to the White House

This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston talks to Lawrence Donegan who is a renowned Scottish journalist, author and former musician with bands such as Llyod Cole and the Commotions. He is now based in the US and he’s back on the US election beat for what he says is the biggest story of our lifetime. He has been traveling around America covering the US Presidential campaign and he gives us his take on where things stand in the race for the White House. And the big beasts of Wall Street are no longer having it all their own way anymore as a new wave of electronic-trading firms muscle in on their patch and we hear about the companies taking over the global stock market landscape. And finally - in the budget this week fuel prices went up, but that's not the only concern for households and car owners. As tensions escalate in the Middle East Mandy looks at the potential cause for concern about yet another energy crisis with Muireann Lynch of the ESRI. Plus, Cliff Taylor of the Irish Times gives us his take on Budget 2025.

47 min

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48 Ratings

Excellent

02/07/2020

ommaca

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

18 Oct

Mcmood

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.
Super show

06/06/2020

Barrowford1

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.
Intelligent well researched interviews

27/06/2020

El Gaffo

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.

Taking Stock with Mandy Johnston 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'