The Business

President Biden's recent gaffes at a NATO meeting have raised concerns about his re-election chances. Donors, in particular, are voicing their disquiet, and their financial support is crucial. Who has withdrawn support, and who might they back if Biden drops out? Prof. David Dunn from the University of Birmingham joins us to discuss.

Former PM Tony Blair praised AI for reducing public sector costs. Our guest, Dr. James Muldoon, co-author of Feeding the Machine: The Hidden Human Labour Powering AI, sees AI's potential but has major concerns. He questions if the AI industry, worth a projected trillion dollars by 2030 and dominated by a few tech giants, is too concentrated.

At this time of year as some families are stacking and footing their yearly supplies of turf, others are drawing inspiration from the bog in other ways as Siofra Mulqueen has been finding out.

Hanna Hats marks 100 years in business this year. It’s had its fair share of celebrity customers over the years from Pavarotti to Britney Spears. Richard caught up with Eleanor Hanna at the factory.

More and more people are on the search for instagrammable destinations - from rolling sand dunes, to that perfect blue gate overlooking the Santorini coastline. But what impact is this having on the experience for tourists in such places? Travel writer and Instagrammer, Thom Breathnach, joins us to discuss.

What will a Labour government mean for business and finance? Broadcaster Enda Brady joins us to discuss.

Fentanyl is commonly administered to chronic pain patients through a patch on their skin. A new product developed by Gareth Sheridan, CEO of Nutriband, aims to make these patches safer for users. Gareth joins us on the programme.

From corsetry, to combat gear, to trips to China, the Jack Murphy brand has been generations in the making. The Murphy family has weathered its fair share of storms and blizzards over the years. Two generations of Jack Murphy Clothing join us on the show.

Speaking of enterprising individuals, Ellen O’Byrne, a 19th-century Irish emigrant to the U.S., led the way in the music industry. She shares many traits with Taylor Swift, who is making big noise in Dublin this weekend. Dr. Michael Murphy, lecturer at IADT, discusses the parallels between these two remarkable women.

We could all use a holiday to escape. With most schools finishing up yesterday, summer has officially begun. Are there any simple tips to help us save our hard-earned cash this summer? Siofra Mulqueen investigates.