Can Dublin Avoid the Donut Effect?
This week, we delve into the growing crisis facing Dublin’s city center, exploring the troubling "donut effect" where the heart of the city becomes hollowed out due to rising crime, unaffordable rents...
13 Elo 202435min
The Downward Spiral of Upward Social Mobility
This week, we delve into the unsettling reality that this generation in Ireland might be the first in two generations to be poorer than their parents. We explore the ripple effects this could have on ...
8 Elo 202434min
Inside the Head of the FED
With financial markets on edge, the world is anxiously awaiting the Fed’s decision on whether to cut or maintain historically high interest rates. In this episode, we dive into the profound impact the...
6 Elo 202434min
Inheritance Tax & The Curse of the Silver Spoon
This week, we dive into the issue of inheritance tax in Ireland, asking if it's time for a rethink. With house prices skyrocketing by 62% since 2012, many middle-class families find themselves unexpec...
1 Elo 202433min
The Napster of Finance: A Revolut-ion
This week, we delve into one of the most transformative shifts in economics and finance: the rise of e-banking, spotlighted by Revolut's meteoric growth. Revolut, a Lithuanian-born company now boastin...
30 Heinä 202438min
Kamala's Cash, Vance's Chance, and Biden's Big Exit
What a week! The attempted assassination of Donald Trump, Joe Biden's unexpected withdrawal from the race, and Kamala Harris setting a fundraising record has thrown the U.S. political landscape into d...
25 Heinä 202432min
Ireland's Population Boom: Opportunity or Crisis?
The Central Statistics Office predicts Ireland's population could surge to 7.5 million by 2057, mostly due to inward migration. What could this mean for Ireland's future? Are we already at maximum cap...
23 Heinä 202437min
A Day In The Life Of Abed Salama with Nathan Thrall
I read Nathan Thrall’s book last year before the Gaza and October 7th massacres. I couldn’t put it down. It tells the true story of a young Palestinian boy, a tragic accident, his family and the daily...
18 Heinä 202444min
