The Business

But if there’s no tariff agreement between the EU and US, the fallout could be serious. Higher costs for consumers and businesses, pressure on jobs, and a deepening rift in transatlantic relations. John Fitzgerald, Economist & Adjunct Professor at Trinity College Dublin joins the programme to discuss what’s at stake.

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Entrepreneurs Gillian White of children’s clothing brand Sully & Juno, and Adam Harris of AsIAm, Ireland’s autism charity explore the unique viewpoint that comes with being neurodivergent in the workplace.

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Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin reacted to a couple caught on a kiss cam at the band’s concert in a video that has now taken the internet by storm. How should the people involved handle the fallout? Eoghan Tomás McDermott, managing director of the Communications Clinic joins the programme to discuss.

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With surprise moves on Canada and Brazil, a wobbling dollar, and fresh pressure on EU-US relations, where does it all leave Ireland? Patrick Honohan, Honorary Professor of Economics at Trinity College Dublin joins the programme to look at what’s been happening and where it might all be heading.

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Did you ever wonder how the fabulously wealthy spend their holidays? The answer involves private castles, helicopters on standby, lavish surprises and perfectly planned little details. Siobhan Byrne of Adams and Butler runs a luxury travel agency that’s rolled out the red carpet for the likes of Taylor Swift and Kim Kardashian.

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With all the tariff turmoil in the air, you'd be forgiven for feeling a little drowsy, which brings us to the noble art of the afternoon nap. A little lie-down, a strategic snooze — call it what you like. Louise Campbell now considers the lure of the sneaky siesta.

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Amid tariff talk and rising costs, is Ireland still a draw for overseas visitors? Americans in particular. To get an idea of what’s happening on the ground, Sean Lally, co-owner Hotel Woodstock in Ennis and Eoghan O’Mara Walsh join us on the programme.

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Let's take a peek behind the hotel reception desk. Siofra Mulqueen explores some of the bold and brilliantly odd requests that have had hospitality hosts doing a double take.

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What does the "big beautiful bill" mean for America in terms of their national debt, for billionaires, those on the breadline and the consequences for Ireland? Tony Foley, Associate Professor Emeritus of Economics at DCU Business School and Journalist Marion McKeone join to discuss.

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With summer holidays in full swing, some have the bags and the dog in the boot for the ferry trip to France. For those staying at home, it seems that Irish hotels are upping their game in welcoming our furry friends. Dog love rand travel writer Rosalyn Dee has the scoop.

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