The Business

David McWilliams offers his insights into how the Middle East conflict is hitting oil markets and global trade as the US and Israel press on their military campaign against Iran, and violence spreads across the wider region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Siofra Mulqueen reports on how beyond all the glitz and glamour, the Academy Awards offer a masterclass in the art of speechwriting, providing lessons that businesses can apply to their own presentations, pitches and public speaking moments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Hamnet in the chance of winning best picture at the Oscars this weekend, historian Nikki Carter considers how Shakespeare mastered the art of turning creativity into commerce.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With St Patrick's Day just around the corner, one person keeping our rich heritage alive is Aindreas de Staic, an award-winning storyteller and musician. Aindreas joins Richard to discuss how he has turned past challenges into a life of creativity and craft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Brendan Flynn, Head of Discipline Political Science at the School of Political Science and Sociology in the University of Galway, offers his insights into how the Middle East conflict is causing real concern within the shipping community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.