The Business

COP 29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, has quickly faced controversy, with critics calling it a farce. Mary Robinson and 21 other signatories have written an open letter to the UN, declaring that COP is “no longer fit for purpose” in addressing the climate crisis effectively.

Dee Coakley, co-founder and CEO of Boundless, joins us to discuss how remote working can benefit the environment. Boundless helps companies navigate tax, employment laws, and international work regulations. Dee's journey took her from the music industry to tech, making a big impact in the remote work space.

Rejection is something everyone faces, especially politicians knocking on doors or, perhaps, teachers this week. However, Siofra Mulqueen has been discovering that rejection might not always be a setback—it can offer unexpected opportunities for growth and learning.

While Ireland’s economy is said to be at "full employment," many employers still struggle with a major "skills gap." Generation Ireland, a charity addressing this issue, runs skills bootcamps to help individuals facing employment barriers land roles in tech and green energy. Executive Director Ronan Harbison and graduates tell us more.

Gladiator II has been making waves, mainly for its red carpet moments and Paul Mescal’s 1970s-inspired look. Mescal has spoken about the pressure for the film to be a box office hit. To dive deeper, we asked Dr. Rebecca Usherwood, an expert in Late Antique and Early Byzantine Studies, to explore the business of gladiators in ancient times.

Six years ago Sharon Keegan launched Peachy Lean, an online active wear brand, unfortunately competition from huge international household names proved too much for the business and it went into liquidation this week. Sharon joins us to tell her story.

Donald Trump's US election victory raises questions about trade and his promised tariffs. How will his return to the White House affect Ireland and Europe? Harry Harrison, Tax Partner at PWC Ireland, joins to discuss.

As Republicans celebrate Trump's victory, Democrats are already playing the blame game. Ian Robertson, Emeritus Professor of Psychology at Trinity College and author of How Confidence Works, argues that this response is a natural human instinct, as discussed in his recent essay.

Is the pursuit of economic growth worth its cost? Daniel Susskind explores this in his book Growth - A Reckoning, shortlisted for the FT & Schroders Business Book of the Year. Susskind, an expert in economics and AI ethics, joins to discuss how, for thousands of years, economies saw no growth at all.

Donald Trump, a frequent visitor to his golf course in Doonbeg, is expected to return as President. But do presidential visits really impact local businesses? Our reporter, Siofra Mulqueen, has been exploring this question.