Taking Stock
Episodes
Changing Trends in Media Consumption, Sabbaticals On The Rise & Investments Surge in Serie A
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new report by PwC looks into whether old media is on the way out as the competition for our attention sends advertisers over the top and into the pa...
Coffee Wars, Multinational Tax and the Real Cost of Irish Unity
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston talks to Sabah Meddings of the Sunday Times about the history of Starbucks and why it’s rumoured that it ma...
Turing Up the Heat on Climate Change, Italian Political Chaos and is Crypto for You?
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston discusses the dichotomy of dealing with climate change during a global energy war with Prof Michael Grubb fro...
The Return of Q, Failing Euro and Commercial Property Bouncing Back
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the Euro fell below parity with the dollar for the first time in twenty years on this week’s Taking Stock Mandy Johnston talks to Cliff Taylor of...
The Power of Unions, Early Budgets and the Final Days of Boris
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week the massive spike in the rate of inflation has meant the Government has had to revise its plans for Budget 2023. Their own spending guidelin...
A Winter of Energy Discontent, Bridging Gender Pay and More Headaches for Boris
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Concerns for Ireland’s energy security gather apace with some ominous reports this week that Britain may stop supplying gas to mainland Europe if th...
The Future of the Professions, Charity Sector Post-Pandemic & Growth in the Private Jet Market
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston is joined by Daniel Susskind, Fellow in Economics at Balliol College, Oxford & co-author of ‘The Future of ...
A Looming Trade War, American Democracy Examined and The Business Book of the Year
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston talks to Martina Lawless of the ERSI about a possible looming trade war between the UK and The EU and what th...
The Never-Ending Working Day, Supply Chain Blues and Danny McCoy of IBEC
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are we working harder than ever before? This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston hears how the 9 to 5 job is a dim and distant memory as she chats to...
Boris' Chums, Are We Anti-Hotel Building and Not Letting the Trolls Win
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
No room at the inn for tourists coming into Ireland; this week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston talks to Mark Paul from the Irish Times to hear his view...
Banter in the Workplace, The Cost of Summer Holidays and The Prospect of a Global Recession
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Banter in the workplace is often harmless in nature but in some cases it may be disguising a toxic work culture. This week on Taking Stock Mandy John...
Runaway Golf, How Diverse Are Irish Workplaces and Why is Trump Still Looming So Large?
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston talks about the economics of golf; as the PGA Championship kicks off this weekend she is by journalist Fionn ...
Do Opinion Polls Work? Brexit Freedoms and The Merits of Financial Warefare
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How Opinion Polls and Market Research Actually Works
Volatile Economics, Climate Showdown and Why Social Media Sites are the new Gold
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This Week's Taking Stock looks at the gathering Economic Clouds
Is Billy Joel's Back Catalogue Worth A Billion Dollars?
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Huge Figures Being Paid for Musicians' Back Catalogues
Do Irish Companies Care About The Planet, UK Politics Nearing Crisis and the real Abramovich
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This Week's Taking Stock looks at the strange goings-on in UK Politics
Deja-Vu in China, Social Media in Wartime and Tips for Late-Blooming Entrepreneurs
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This Week's Taking Stock looks at the Looming Crisis In China and why it's never too later to become an Entrepreneur
Elon Musk and Twitter, The New Art of Shopping and French Dissent
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What Will Elon Musk Do to Twitter?
The End of Globalisation, Quitting at the Top & Women in STEM
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many point to the invasion of Ukraine and the pandemic as the catalyst, others say it started back with the banking crisis of 2008, but are we actuall...
Inflation Levels on the Rise, The Fall of Libra & Bridging the Digital Divide
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation Levels on the Rise, The Fall of Libra & Bridging the Digital Divide
Shedding Light on Oligarchy, PwC's Irish CEO Survey 2022 & Reporting From the Front Lines with Photojournalist John McHugh
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Who are the oligarchs? What does the term mean, and why are they important in this time of war? To shed some light on the subject, Mandy was joined by...
Ireland's Energy Security, Reporting the Troubles II & 20 years of 'Other Voices'
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland's Energy Security, Reporting the Troubles II & 20 years of 'Other Voices'
German Ambassador to Ireland, Nóirín Hegarty on Working in the Media & Ireland's Over-Reliance on Incineration
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
German Ambassador to Ireland, Nóirín Hegarty on Life in the Media & Ireland's Over-Reliance on Incineration
Roots of the Ukraine/Russia Conflict, Trump's New Social Media Platform & The Conscious Cup Campaign
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Roots of the Ukraine/Russia Conflict, Trump's New Social Media Platform & The Conscious Cup Campaign
French Election Look-Ahead, NFTs Explained & Fairtrade Fortnight 2022
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
French Election Look-Ahead, NFTs Explained & Fairtrade Fortnight 2022
Spotify Resilience, Protecting Against Cyberattacks in Ireland & Sustainability in the Cut-Flower Supply Chain
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Spotify Resilience, Protecting Ourselves Against Cyberattacks in Ireland & Sustainability in the Cut-Flower Supply Chain
Boris Johnson's Political Prospects, A Great Week For The Irish Exchequer & Revolut In Ireland
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
First up this week on Taking Stock Mandy speaks to the Guardian's Will Hutton about Boris Johnson's political prospects which appear to be hanging by ...
Qatar 2022 Look-Ahead, SIS Sports Pitches & Convene: Fostering University-Enterprise Engagement
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Qatar 2022 Look-Ahead, SIS Sports Pitches & Convene: Fostering University-Enterprise Engagement
Challenges in the Construction Industry, Philanthropy in Ireland & Aviation 2022 Outlook
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
CIF Chief Tom Parlon on Construction Industry, Philanthropy in Ireland & Aviation 2022 Outlook
Ireland's Energy Security, Ukraine/Russia Overview & Nathan Law on Defending Freedom
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland's Energy Security, Ukraine/Russia Overview & Nathan Law on Hong Kong and Defending Freedom
Storytelling In The Digital Age, Incentivised Financial Whistleblowing & Elizabeth Holmes Conviction Fallout
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mandy was joined by Frank Rose, Senior Fellow at Columbia University, and author of 'The Sea We Swim In: How Stories Work in a Data-Driven World' to d...
Economic Landscape, Investments & Artificial Intelligence 2022 Look Ahead
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Economic Landscape, Investments & Artificial Intelligence 2022 Look Ahead
Embattled Boris Johnson, Fjord Trends 2022 & Gig Economy 2.0
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Embattled Boris Johnson, Fjord Trends 2022 & Gig Economy 2.0
Growing Canadian-Irish Ties, Turkey's Currency Crash & Ecological Sustainability with The GreenPlan
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Canadian Ambassador to Ireland, Turkey's Currency Crash & Ecological Sustainability with The GreenPlan
Peter Vandermeersch of Mediahuis Ireland, Germany Post-Merkel & The Collapse of General Electric
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mediahuis NI Expansion, Germany Post-Merkel & The Collapse of General Electric
The Future of Print Journalism & NI Expansion with Peter Vandermeersch of Mediahuis
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
NI Expansion & the Future of Print Journalism with Peter Vandermeersch of Mediahuis
Life After Merkel: Germany's New Traffic-Light Coalition
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Life After Merkel: Germany's New Traffic-Light Coalition
The Fall of General Electric
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
'Lights Out: Pride, Delusion, and the Fall of General Electric
Supermarket Profit Margins, Forward Look to the French Presidential Election & Inflation Rates Hitting Record Highs
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Supermarket Profit Margins, Forward Look to the French Election & Inflation Rates Hitting Record Highs
Continued Supply Chain Disruption, Global Media Trends of 2022 & The Global Future of Work
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Continued Supply Chain Disruption, Global Media Trends of 2022 & The Global Future of Work
Increasing International Investor Concerns in the Irish Property Market & How Covid Shook the World Economy with Adam Tooze
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Housing, Planning and International Investor Concerns & How Covid Shook the World Economy with Adam Tooze
The Impact Of COP26 & What Ireland Can Learn From Australia's Eco-Policies
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Taking Stock with Mandy Johnston: It's not easy being green. As the banks' green pledges came under scrutiny at COP26 - Mandy hears fro...
The Human & Environmental Cost of the Fast Fashion Industry & A History of Civilization in Twelve Clocks
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Taking Stock with Mandy Johnston: Spring forward, fall back - twice a year we look to take control over father time but do we think enoug...
Inflation Levels on the Rise, Ireland's Potential in the Global Conferencing Sector & The UK's Future Fund
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland's Potential in the Global Conferencing Sector & The UK's Future Fund
Budget 2022 Analysis with Cliff Taylor, UK's Winter of Discontent & Growing EU Inflation Concerns
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Taking Stock with Mandy Johnston: Are budgets an outdated piece of political theatre, or do they remain an important part of how our poli...
The Reality of Carbon Taxes, Budget 2022 & The Fall of WeWork
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Taking Stock with Mandy Johnston: As we approach the next global gathering to tackle climate change, Simon Kuper calls out political lead...
David Whelan of Immersive VR Education on the Metaverse
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gavin McLoughlin was joined by David Whelan, Founder & CEO of Immersive VR Education. Together they discuss the future of the 'Metaverse' - an int...
Climate Cange Risk to Business with Kevin Prendergast, Chief Executive of IAASA
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gavin McLoughlin was joined by Kevin Prendergast, Chief Executive at Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority. Together they discuss the re...
Berlin Brands Group & Future Trends in the E-Commerce Sector
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gavin McLoughlin was joined by Christian Salza, Managing Director at Berlin Brands Group. Together they discuss the growth of the e-commerce sector ov...
El Salvador's Adoption of Bitcoin - Why Have They Done It & How Will It Work?
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this month, El Salvador became the first country in the world to adopt bitcoin as legal tender. The country's president, Nayib Bukele, has cla...
Theranos: The Rise, Fall & Trial of Elizabeth Holmes
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The trial of Elizabeth Holmes, founder, and former chief executive of medical technology company 'Theranos' began earlier this month, with the one-tim...
Cadmium, Cocoa & the Côte d'Ivoire: The Trade Dispute Eight Years in the Making
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marc L. Busch, Karl F. Landegger Professor of International Business Diplomacy at the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University joined ...
China Property Giant 'Evergrande' Admits Colossal Debt
18 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Property giant China Evergrande Group has said that it cannot sell properties and other assets fast enough to service its massive $300bn debts, and th...
The Impact Of Cyber Attackers Exploiting New iPhone Software Vulnerability
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier in the week a" cyber surveillance company based in Israel developed a tool to break into Apple iPhones with a never-before-seen technique that...
UK Appoints First LGBT Business Champion - Should We Follow Their Lead?
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"The UK's first LGBT business champion has pledged to build a bridge between the government and the LGBT community." Iain Anderson, executive chair...
Parcel Volumes, E-Commerce Growth & Brexit Impact with Des Travers, CEO of DPD
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gavin McLoughlin is joined by Des Travers, Chief Executive of DPD Ireland. Gavin McLoughlin asked these questions of Geraldine Herbert - Motoring...
Robert Armstrong on the Dangers of ESG Investing Industry
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gavin McLoughlin is joined by Robert Armstrong, US financial commentator with the Financial Times. Gavin McLoughlin asked these questions of Geral...
Growth of Fresh Dog-Food Company 'Butternut Box'
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gavin McLoughlin is joined by Kevin Glynn, co-founder of 'Butternut Box'. Gavin McLoughlin asked these questions of Geraldine Herbert - Motoring ...
Video-Based CVs: Just How Effective Are They & Should You Make One?
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gavin McLoughlin is joined by Maureen Lynch, Director of Hays Ireland. Gavin McLoughlin asked these questions of Geraldine Herbert - Motoring Jou...
A Four-Day Working Week: How Does It Increase Productivity In The Workplace?
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gavin McLoughlin is joined by Lorraine Gray, Chief Operating Officer of Pursuit Marketing in Glasgow. Gavin McLoughlin asked these questions of Ge...
Next Steps for Apple & Google as South Korea Bans App Store Payment Requirements
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gavin McLoughlin is joined by tech expert, Andy O'Donoghue. Taking Stock with on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, ...
Why Are Used Car Prices Soaring Globally?
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why are used car prices soaring and why is there a slowing down in the production of new cars? Also why Tesla maybe in trouble. Gavin McLoughlin ask...