Taking Stock

Dec 06 2024 190 ep. 43 mins 182

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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'

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French Political Turmoil, Europe First & Coalitions of the Past

Dec 06 2024 51 mins

This week on Taking Stock:Just how should the EU deal with a possible round of trade wars and tariffs? With the return of President Trump just weeks away, it is a topic exercising the minds of the new EU Commission, particularly its vice-president, Stéphane Séjourné. Alice Hancock, EU Correspondent with Financial Times joins Mandy to discuss.French politicians have ousted their

Techscape on Taking Stock- How AI is or isn't featuring in the election

Nov 22 2024 12 mins

In our monthly Techscape slot, with thanks to PWC, Elaine Burke, host of the For Tech’s Sake podcast, analyses political party manifestos to uncover how they’re tackling AI.

Talking the Pope into doing a TED Talk

Nov 22 2024 49 mins

This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston talks to Bruno Giussani, who was the global curator of TED from 2005. He orchestrated talks from the likes of Pope Francis, Bill Gates, and countless others. We hear the fascinating story of the birth and growth of TED. Jamie Smyth, Energy Correspondent for the Financial Times, explains how the U.S. is gearing up to test the waters for a nuc

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

Nov 15 2024 47 mins

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 b

Adidas race Nike, Buffett dumps Apple and Trump reigns

Nov 08 2024 46 mins

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

Does a good economy mean a good election for government?

Nov 01 2024 50 mins

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

Techscape- Is Crypto here to stay?

Oct 25 2024 19 mins

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

The Economic cost of a Bank Holiday

Oct 25 2024 46 mins

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 colleg

Do builders have a credit problem?

Oct 18 2024 47 mins

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 numb

Boris 'unleashes' all

Oct 11 2024 47 mins

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 Europe