The Irish team's unexpected success against Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal team on Thursday night took even the most optimistic commentators by surprise. Professor Ian Robertson, neuroscientist and author of 'How Confidence Works', joins Richard to discuss just how good a surprise win is for the brain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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'Nice Weather Isn't It?': How to Navigate the Dreaded Small Talk
Earlier this week, Catherine Connolly was inaugurated as the tenth president of Ireland. Yet at the inauguration, quite a few people were caught peeping at their phones rather than starting conversations with one another. Siofra Mulqueen reports on whether we've lost the art of small talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Cities Built for Scams in China
Richard and Denis Staunton, Irish Times Asia Editor, take a look at some of the stories making the headlines about China's economy. While the country is powering ahead on electric vehicles and AI, the intense competition between companies has caused prices to fall so much that many aren't making any money.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Terry Hughes: The Pioneer of Pivotal
In 2005 Terry Hughes set up Pivotal, a cash in transit and cash management business. A native of Belfast, Hughes joins Richard to discuss the beginnings of Pivotal, how he's dealt with armed robberies, and his past as a champion kickboxer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Clean Up After the Storm
Over 3000 homes and businesses are without power this morning after the heavy rains and winds last night. David Broderick, director of Small Firms Association, joins Richard to discuss the impact of Storm Claudia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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