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Liverpool and what it teaches us about the rest of the UK
This week on Taking Stock Emmet Oliver talks to Sam Wetherell about his new book 'Liverpool and the Unmaking of Britain'.Ciaran Hancock of the Irish Times and Sinead Ryan discuss a new report that shows that 27% of the wealth in Ireland is held by 'retirees'.Plus, Emmet gauges the reaction to Liberation Day in America when he talks to Elisabeth Buchwald of CNN.
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Should we boycott Hotdogs and Hollywood movies?
This week on Taking Stock Emmet Oliver talks to Rob Picheta of CNN about a growing trend for Europeans to boycott American goods in response to what's coming out of the White House. Emmet also talks to journalist Mick Clifford about some of the 'small' changes that he feels could drastically improve the housing situation in Ireland.Plus, Adrian Weckler discusses his use of '23andMe' and what happens to his DNA now that they've gone bust.
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The future is quantum & who is new Canadian PM Mark Carney?
This week on Taking Stock:Irish quantum computing company, Equal1, made waves earlier this week by announcing it had created the world’s first silicon-based quantum server but what is it and why is it so significant? John Goold, Professor of Quantum Physics at Trinity College joins Emmet Oliver to discuss.Jamie Smith, US Energy Editor from FT.com joins Emmet to discuss why Greenpeace has been ordered to pay at least $660m to US pipeline company, Energy Transfer.Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney took the reins last week and lost no time in defending his country despite the noises from south of the border - Emmet speaks to Robert Fife, Ottawa Bureau Chief of The Globe & Mail to find out more about him.
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The economics of Spotify and calling out bad bosses
This week on Taking Stock Emmet Oliver talks to economist John Fitzgerald about how to avoid the impact of President Trump's tariffs. Arts Journalist Aoife Barry details how costly to the music business Spotify really is. Plus, Oliver Balch who writes for the Financial Times tells us about a growing trend of 'calling out' bad bosses.
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What is the Dark Enlightenment?
This week on Taking Stock Emmet Oliver talks to Rana Foroohar of the Financial Times about the troubling philosophy at the heart of the MAGA Movement.Emmet also reflects on the early days and uses of Skype with Chris Stokel-Walker with the news that the platform is closing down.Plus, Emmet asks if the Petrol Engine is actually here to stay when he talks to Philip Nolan of the Daily Mail.
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