Facebook is planning to launch a cryptocurrency of it own which it hopes will “transform the global economy.”

The currency - called Libra, is hoped to be launched next year and will be managed by a group of 28 companies including Uber, Visa, Spotify, Vodafone, and PayPal.

But how will it work and can Facebook get past recent privacy issues?

Andy O’Donoghue joins Gavin McLoughlin in studio to discuss the new cryptocurrency and why Facebook has decided to launch now.

As a part of Newstalk's 'How Ireland Works' campaign in partnership with JobsIreland - a Government of Ireland service, we take a look at leadership in the workplace.

Simon Boucher, CEO of the Irish Management Institute joins Gavin McLoughlin to discuss the pressures on leaders today, and how best to become the type of leader you want by establishing an emotional connection with the business, the people you employ, and your customer base.

Liam Campion, Chairperson from Westport Tidy Towns, Anna Connor from the Great Western Greenway, Geraldine Horkan, acting CEO of Westport Chamber, and Cillian O'Morain join Bobby live from Knockranny Hotel to discuss the tidy town initiative, the Great Western Greenway and local brewery, Mescan.

We are also joined by Manus Bray of Janey Mac, Michael Callaghan Head of Commercial Finance Carrig Donn, Niamh DeBurca CEO of Gnó Mhaigh Eo, Kirstin MacDonagh- PAX Whole Foods & Eco Goods and Tom Treacy, VP Pharma & Biotech.

Bobby is joined by Orla Murphy, architect and lecturer in the School of Architecture in UCD & Westport resident for over 15 years, landscape designer, Ingrid Smith as well as Alan O'Neill, The Change Agent and author of 'Premium is the New Black' to give Westport a complete health check.

Bobby is out-and-about yet again, and this time he's attempting to scale one of Ireland's most beloved and holiest mountains - Croagh Patrick.

Bruce Morton is GS Global Head of Strategy and has more than three decades of experience within the human capital and workforce management industry.

He is the author of 'Redesigning the Way Work Works' and he joins Bobby to talk about what's on the horizon for the workforce of tomorrow.

To take a look behind the scenes of the pet daycare business, Bobby is joined by:

Paul Carroll from The Dog Lodge and Lounge in Lusk North Co. Dublin.

Paula Feaheny of the Urban Pup in Galway.

Liz McDonagh of Positive Dog Training in Sandyford, Dublin 16.

With a career spanning over 30 years,  general manager of The Slieve Russell Hotel, Golf & Country Club, Tony Russell is no stranger to the hospitality sector.

He joins Bobby in studio to discuss his life in hospitality and how passion is an essential ingredient for hotel managers if you are to deliver the best possible experience to customers.

As part of our 'Buy Local' campaign celebrating locally owned businesses and advocating for sustainable local economies - Bobby goes out and about to Clones and spoke to different businesses about the importance of buying local, particularly with Brexit looming.

Also, in case you missed it, Bobby was in Westport and decided to climb Ireland's holiest mountain - Croagh Patrick.

Noelle O'Connor appeared on the Irish Dragon's Den over 8 years ago with her fake tanning product, Tan Organic which is now sold around the world.

This month she is joining forces with 'Look Good Feel Better' to raise funds and awareness for Melanoma Awareness Month.