Taking Stock

We take a special focus on various aspects of the Chinese economy and its position within the global landscape.

We've been speaking with the likes of Julia Lovell, author of Maoism, A Global History.

Tom Orlik the chief economist for Bloomberg Economics and author of "Understanding China's Economic Indicators" talks to us about the bigger picture in terms of China's global positioning.

Also we hear from Stefan Nicola, Bloomberg’s Telecoms, Media and Technology reporter, on why 5G is a major front in the trade ‘war’ between China and the US - with Europe in the middle.

Taking Stock is brought to you in association with PwC Ireland.

We take a special focus on various aspects of the United States.

We've been speaking with the likes of Leah Boustan, Professor of Economics at Princeton University on the issue of immigration.

Ger Gilroy from Off The Ball on the structure of the NFL; a unique mix of socialism, communism and capitalism?

Also we hear from Amity Shlaes the author of many best-selling books including ‘The Forgotten Man: A New History of the Great Depression’.

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Liam Kennedy, Professor of American Studies and Director of the Clinton Institute, University College Dublin comes into studio to discuss the Democratic Presidential candidates best placed to take on Donald Trump as well as the growing rift within the Democratic Party between moderates and progressives.

Vincent is also joined by Jon Ihle, former financial journalist, and Head of Communications at Goodbody to discuss the 'Savings amp; Loans Crisis' in the 80's amp; 90's in the United States.

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We take a special focus on the Big Changes that are being pushed forward to face the challenges of the future and how our economies and societies work.

We've been speaking with the likes of Mark Little on changing media consumption habits and breaking up Big Tech, Cass Sunstein on the growing influence of Behavioural Economics and Anne Ryan on Universal Basic Income.

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Steve Dempsey, Group Director of Publishing Products and Columnist at Independent News amp; Media joins Vincent in studio to discuss the criticisms of and pushback to Facebook's cryptocurrency - Libra.

Enda Curran, Chief Asia Economics Correspondent, with Bloomberg News Hong Kong joins Vincent to discuss how despite China’s economy slowing to its weakest pace since quarterly data began in 1992 amid the ongoing trade standoff with the U.S - factory output and retail sales growth beat estimates showing remarkable resilience.

Jonathan Keane, Tech Journalist with Fora.ie came into studio to speak to Vincent about Amazon 25 years since it was founded, the journey the company has been on, as well as the challenges it faces now and possibly on into the future.

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Enda Curran, Chief Asia Economics Correspondent, with Bloomberg News Hong Kong joins Vincent to discuss how despite China’s economy slowing to its weakest pace since quarterly data began in 1992 amid the ongoing trade standoff with the U.S - factory output and retail sales growth beat estimates showing a remarkable resilience.

Jonathan Keane Tech Journalist with Fora.ie came into studio to speak to Vincent about Amazon 25 years since it was founded, the journey the company has been on as well as the challenges it faces now and possibly on into the future.

Taking Stock is brought to you in association with PwC Ireland.

Sophie Pedder, Chief of The Economist's Paris Bureau and author of ‘Revolution Française: Emmanuel Macron and the Quest to Reinvent a Nation’ joins Vincent to discuss Emmanuel Macron's domestic and international standing since his rise to power in 2017.

Evan Davis, economist, journalist, and presenter of Radio 4's PM programme and former Economics Editor of BBC News and Vincent talk about what economists get wrong, and how theoretical and structural changes may be needed to be implemented when we teach economics to younger generations.

Vincent is joined by 'Off the Ball's' Joe Molloy to chat about the future of the Irish Open, the business of golf in Ireland, and the journey Northern Ireland has taken in the past number of years having now established itself as a premier destination for golfers the world over.

Taking Stock is brought to you in association with PwC Ireland.

Sophie Pedder, Chief of The Economist's Paris Bureau and author of ‘Revolution Française: Emmanuel Macron and the Quest to Reinvent a Nation’ joins Vincent to discuss Emmanuel Macron's domestic and international standing since his rise to power in 2017.

Evan Davis, economist, journalist, and presenter of Radio 4's PM programme and former Economics Editor of BBC News and Vincent talk about what economists get wrong, and how theoretical and structural changes may be needed to be implemented when we teach economics to younger generations.

Vincent is joined by 'Off the Ball's' Joe Molloy to chat about the future of the Irish Open, the business of golf in Ireland, and the journey Northern Ireland has taken in the past number of years having now established itself as a premier destination for golfers the world over.

Taking Stock is brought to you in association with PwC Ireland.

Dan O'Brien, Chief economist at the Institute of International and European Affairs, columnist with Independent newspapers and senior fellow at UCD joins Vincent to discuss Christine Lagarde, the newly selected president of the European Central Bank.

Johnny Ward, columnist with The Sunday Business Post and part of The League of Ireland Podcast with INM joins Vincent to talk through the possibility of establishing an All-Ireland football league.

Vincent speaks to Camilla Cavendish, Senior Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School & author of ‘Extra Time: 10 Lessons For An Ageing World’.

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Danny McCoy, Chief Executive of Ibec talks to Vincent about the choice we have as to how we deliver the projects our rapidly-expanding population requires over the next 5 to 10 year period - the choice between effectiveness or efficiency, purpose or prudence.

Ben Mezrich, discusses his new book ‘Bitcoin Billionaires: A True Story of Genius, Betrayal, and Redemption’ and the rivalry between Mark Zuckerberg and twins, Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss.

Vincent is joined by Newstalk's very own Tom Dunne to talk about 'Féile Classical', the fine margins business owners operate on at music festivals and asks - are the number of fesitvals on offer in Ireland sustainable in the long term?

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