Doing Great in Dublin 8

As Ned Said, the Liberties is really the heart of Dublin, but what is it like doing business there in 2025 in the shadow of the famed Guinness factory? Dave McArdle finds out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard catches up with the foremost member of the Guinness family, Arthur Edward Guinness, who has just published a book on the family. Guinness, A Family Succession: The True Story of the Struggle to Create the World's Largest Brewery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It appears that some businesses in the UK are cozying up to Nigel Farage and the Reform Party. Up to now, many businesses have remained wary of associating with them, fearing how it might impact their brand. Mark Paul joins to discuss what's changed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Protests, cancellations of subscriptions, and calls for boycotts of Disneyland due to the company's decision to suspend US talk show host Jimmy Kimmel. The move came after he made some controversial comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk and President Donald Trump’s reaction to it. CNN correspondent Gina London joins to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK rolled out the red carpet for President Donald Trump in a bid to boost business. How far will pomp and pageantry go when trying to lure investors? Aidan Fitzmaurice has been watching proceedings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Environmental Protection Agency in the US has moved to stop requiring thousands of polluting factories to report the amount of heat-trapping greenhouse gases that they release into the air, following President Trump’s effort to erase mentions of climate change across government websites. Dr. Tara Shine joins the programme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the fields of Armagh to the magic of Marvel and the land of Narnia, Seamus McGarvey has carved out a hugely successful career as a world-renowned cinematographer. From music videos for the Pet Shop Boys, U2, and The Rolling Stones to films like Atonement and The Greatest Showman, his work has been nominated for Oscars and BAFTAs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the world was shocked by the assasination of 31 year old conservative influencer Charlie Kirk at a campus event in Utah. The videos of the shooting remain online for everyone to see but can social media be policed in real time? Dr. Jennifer Cassidy, Lecturer in Technology and Diplomacy in Oxford University joins the programme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The watercooler moments of late have been all about The Traitors. We all know that there’s a certain amount of treachery in business and workplaces, but can we learn from our favourite film and TV characters? Siofra Mulqueen has been finding out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many owners of major social media platforms are multi-billionaires, with Elon Musk's pay package being revealed to be an eye-watering $29 billion. Comedian Anne Gildea asks the question: How much money is too much?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.