Europe's woes deepen. They go back a long way and are suddenly getting worse - Germany's car engine has broken down
Germany is in economic trouble. Its car industry - 7% of the economy - is being squeezed by struggling exports (to China in particular) and a poorly handled transition to EVs.Add in problems that go b...
30 Okt 202434min
Unchecked power: why do so many men adore The Godfather?
Loads of men (mostly) say their favourite movie is The Godfather. Plenty also rate the Sopranos as the best TV series ever. Is that because they secretly (and not so secretly these days) would love to...
25 Okt 202435min
Why do we fight? An exploration of the causes of conflict and war, focussing on a brilliant and important book
It's easy to conclude that we are a violent species. Just look at the state of the world.In a quite brilliant book, Professor Christopher Blattman argues that history books can give a misleading impre...
23 Okt 202450min
The house price boom is getting boomier. Is there still a cost of living crisis?
Irish house prices are now well in excess of their pre-financial crisis peaks. Is the only thing that will get them down an old fashioned recession? More supply is certainly needed but it is far from ...
19 Okt 202429min
Needed: a resilient domestic economy. Shocks are certain. Only question is when
The arguments over the help needed for the domestic economy run and runIs Sinn Fein just a reunification party with a few half-hearted populist policies thrown in to get elected? Neither Chris nor Jim...
16 Okt 202438min
Is the Irish economy under-heating? Inflation gets headlines, disinflation not so much.
Is the Irish inflation rate too low? All economists bar one or two say that the economy is over-heating. Could the opposite be true? Latest data certainly hints in that direction.Inflation disappoints...
13 Okt 202434min
UK politics: dysfunction and chaos. Again already?
Is Keir Starmer up to the task? The early evidence suggests not?Are bankers worth it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9 Okt 202437min
The post-budget state of Irish politics: in conversation with leading Irish journalist Sarah Carey
Has the coalition blown it? Or does the outpouring of budget criticism from official Ireland miss the point: it's what the people wanted? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6 Okt 202441min
