This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston delves into the geopolitical landscape as Poland heads into an election. The war in Ukraine has cast a long shadow over the political arena and Mandy asks if Ukraine is being used as a political pawn and the implications that might hold. We hear from Joe Millar of the FT in New York who gives us an exclusive preview of what's in store for Donald Trump's upcoming court hearing next week. And there’s also the topic that's on everyone's minds – housing. With Budget 24 around the corner, Mandy takes a 360-degree view of this complex issue with Jack Horgan-Jones of the Irish Times  and Tax Expert Marian Ryan.