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 Correspondent Electoral 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...

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...

  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...

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’.

Last week Emmanuel Macron stunned the political landscape by announcing parliamentary elections and as they are about to host the Olympic games shortly this week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston takes a look at the turmoil in French political life and also at the economic costs and benefits of hosting large scale sports events. Mandy also talks to Economist Dan O Brien & John Downing from Mediahus about how much is in the Government coffers and how much they have to tempt you in the next...

Mandy Johnston dives into the latest election news with Iar Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, Former Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald, Tommie Gorman, Jonathan O'Brien, Newstalk's Seán Defoe and Christina Finn. We take a look at both local and European elections, as well as the prospect of Presidency for Bertie Ahern.

With the whole of Europe seemingly on an election footing this week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston looks at the political landscape at home and abroad when she looks into the Reform Party in the UK with Philip Webster, Former Political Editor of the Times. We look at the situation in Belgium which is divided and increasingly being pulled to political extremes when we hear from Laura Dubois who is the editor of Europe Express for the Financial Times. Here at home we ask how significant are the...

This Month on 'Techscape' with thanks to PWC Mandy Johnston talks to Charlie Taylor of the Business Post about a new conference called 'The Global Economic Summit' that was held in Killarney this week and hears how AI dominated every discussion.

This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston talks to Mark Paul of the Irish Times about Rishi Sunak’s ill-fated election announcement. She is also joined by Susie Farrell of Addison to talk about what Corporate Affairs is really all about. In our Monthly ‘Techscape’ slot Mandy talks to Charlie Taylor of the Business Post about why AI is on the minds of nearly all business people. Plus Martin Arnold of the Financial Times on The European Central Bank’s Identity Crisis.

This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston raises a pint to the global phenomenon that is Guinness. With its recent rise to become the UK's favourite pint, we hear how Guinness has successfully expanded its consumer base when Mandy talks to Frank McNally. Mandy also looks at the hospitality sector where Irish hotels have undergone significant changes in recent years. With news of three new global players entering the market, there’s a discussion about the current landscape of the industry. Plus...

Local elections over in the UK have led to a surprising conservative loss, with the Labour Party picking up the most council seats. With Tory plans to replace Prime Minister Rishi Sunak all but finished for the moment, what does this mean for the overall political landscape in the UK? Lucy Fisher, Correspondent with the Financial Times, fills us in on the details   News of Trinity students protesting and blocking access to the Book of Cells due to their college’s ties with Israeli investments...

In the US there's a split-screen election underway with Donald Trump in the dock and President Biden doing his best to tell everyone about it. Lauren Fedor of the Financial Times brings us the latest from the US election campaign. New checks on imports into the UK on Agri and food products were introduced this week. Mandy finds out how they went down with businesses and what it might mean for the consumer. And we dive into the ever-evolving landscape of AI in business & politics, and the...

This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston delves into the world of Customer Service when she talks to the Consumer Editor with the FT Claer Barrett about the role of ‘Bots’ and AI when trying to contact companies. As Liz Truss's new book sparks controversy Mandy talk to Ian Dale of LBC Radio about her tenure and memoir. And, as the Government unveils its economic projections, Economist Dan O’Brien offers his insights on their fiscal strategy.

The seven most valuable companies are not only linked by their financial success they are linked by Artificial Intelligence and this week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston looks at the “magnificent seven”; who they are, how much are they valued at, and are they unstoppable in terms of their economic success? Mandy is joined by Karl Schmedders, Professor of Finance at IMD Business School in Zurich. It’s part of our new slot called ‘Tech Scape’ with thanks to PWC. At the other end of all that...

This week on Taking Stock Mandy Jonston explores the great American transport question when she looks at everything from the Baltimore bridge collapse and the chaos at Boeing and asks are these seemingly isolated incidents indicative of a broader dysfunction? Mandy talks to Rana Foroohar a Global Business Columnist and Associate Editor of the Financial Times. Mandy talks to Kathleen Gallagher of the Business Post about 'Reits' - or Real Estate Investment Trusts - to see if they could provide...

This week on Taking Stock:As Simon Harris prepares to take over at the helm of Government, he’s faced with the tricky task of rearranging his Cabinet - Mandy is joined by John Downing, Political Columnist with the Irish Independent & former government press officer with the Green Party as well as Gerard Howlin, Public affairs consultant, political commentator and former senior government adviser to look back at some of the leaders who have got it wrong in the past.Following the...

This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston talk to Josh Glancy of the Sunday Times about a recent trip to Taiwan and why it may be the place that reshapes the modern world. What Government needs to do for Tourism; Mandy talks to Eoghan O'Mara Walsh of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation and Economist Jim Power about the state of the Hospitality Sector. Plus for the weekend that it is Mandy is joined by Susannah Savage the Commodities Correspondent of the Financial Times to look at the...

She’s arguably one of the most powerful women on the planet, this week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston looks at Ursula von der Leyen's life, leadership and her bid for another term as President of the EU Commission. Suzanne Lynch of Politico joins Mandy to give us a profile. Across the water Rishi Sunak started the week with a warning shot across the bows of his party. But will he last long enough to pull the plug himself? Mark Paul of the Irish Times tells us what's going on in the Tory...

This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston has something a little different when she takes a look at the Irish Music, Movie Makers and Visitor Attractions that have proved the most lucrative. She has assembled a crack team of Newstalkers!

This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston has something a little different when she takes a look at the Irish Music, Movie Makers and Visitor Attractions that have proved the most lucrative. She has assembled a crack team of Newstalkers!

This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston talks to Stephen O'Leary of Olytico and Mark Corcoran of Taxback about how the Revenue Commissioners are starting to turn their attention to social media influencers.  Mandy delves into the Russian security services' use of poisoning with Financial Times special correspondent Courtney Weaver. Plus Joshua Oliver discusses his latest book, 'The Hype Machine; The Ultimate Guide to the Crypto Boom and Bust."

Melania Trump has been somewhat absent from her husband’s side of late. But who is the woman behind the man who is fighting to return to the White House. This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston talks to Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter for The Washington Post and author of ‘The Art of Her Deal’ Mary Jordan. John Mooney of the Sunday Times explores Ireland's role as a hub for dangerous drug cartels from all over the world. Plus Richard Spencer of the Times discuss China’s economic shifting...

There was a lot of 'football' news in the last few days and this week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston takes a look at the money going into sports stadiums around Ireland and the League of Ireland's sudden surge in popularity with wealthy business people. Water may be the next big issue for Irish Business and Mandy talks to Cliff Taylor of the Irish Times about how our supply is drying up.  Plus Caroline Vakil from the Hill in Washington tells us about what’s next in the Trump melodrama across...

 As International Women's Day approaches Mandy Johnston tries to unravel ‘imposter syndrome’. It's often linked to women but it is something that 70% of people experience at some point in their lives. It was once Europe's economic engine. But are the wheels about to come off the Germany economy? Plus, where do you get your news and entertainment? Core media join Mandy to tell us about the latest media trends and what that means for advertising in 2024.