Wednesday 9 July - Tourist Taxes, Trump’s Tariffs & Grok’s Hitler Scandal
On The Tonight Show with Kieran Cuddihy: Is it finally time to copy other countries and introduce a ‘tourist tax’ in Ireland? Will Trump pose 200% tariffs on pharmaceuticals, or will he chicken-out? And Elon Musk’s Grok AI sparks social media outrage with Hitler praise.📰 Louise Burne, Political Correspondent, Irish Mirror 📰 Thomas Hubert, Editor, The Currency 📈 David W. Higgins, Economist 📰 Mick Clifford, Irish Examiner 🏨 Michael Magner, President, Irish Hotels Federation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tuesday 8 July - Shrinking Spaces, Rising Costs & A Presidential Wildcard
On The Tonight Show with Kieran CuddihyCabinet agrees to ease apartment size rules in an effort to reduce costs and increase supply. But will the plan do either? Plus, pressure mounts on government over lack of cost of living supports in the next budget, after Barnardos survey reveals scale of families pushed to brink by rising costs.And the race for the Aras finally gets interesting, after Mary Lou McDonald refuses to rule herself out as a presidential candidate.🏛️ James Geoghegan TD, Fine Gael🏛️ Eoin O Broin TD, Sinn Féin Housing Spokesperson📰 Sarah McGuinness, Political Correspondent, Irish Daily Mail 🔴 Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs Consultant🏠 Robin Mandal, Architect and former RIAI president Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wednesday 02 July - Tariffs, Trump, and the Race to Áras
With U.S. tariffs looming and EU trade policy at a crossroads, Tánaiste Simon Harris hints at a 10% rate becoming the "new normal." Lucinda Creighton, Kevin Doyle, and Dr. Nora Strecker unpack what this means for Ireland and beyond.Then, President Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill” clears the Senate — but what’s in it, and who wins or loses? Niall Stanage of The Hill joins the panel for a fiery breakdown.Finally, as President Michael D. Higgins prepares to step down, Ireland braces for its first presidential race in over a decade. The panel asks if Ireland really needs a President? It’s tariffs, Trump, and a turning point in Irish politics — all on The Tonight Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On The Tonight Show, we marked 160 days of the new coalition by asking: where are the bold solutions to the housing crisis?We also examined the shock news that student fees are rising again—despite previous government pledges to reduce them.Plus, as Europe swelters under extreme heat, with schools shut in France and bans on outdoor work in Italy, we ask: is this the new normal, and are we ready for it?Catch the full debate and analysis now.#TonightVMTV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wednesday 25 April - Ireland’s Soaring Costs, AI, and a Venetian Wedding For The 1%
On The Tonight Show with Gavan Reilly Driven by economic growth, rising demands and government policies, Ireland is now ranked as Europe’s second most-expensive country. But for many, the prosperity is not trickling down. Also, what does the future hold for jobs and the economy in an AI world, and can Ireland keep up? Plus, gondolas and angry locals: Jeff Bezos’ wedding brings Venice to a standstill.🏛️ Senator Fiona O’Loughlin, Fianna Fáil 🏛️ Darren O’Rourke TD, Sinn Féin, 🎓 Dr Emma Howard, Economist, TU Dublin 📰 Sinead Ryan, Journalist & Broadcaster📰 Emmet Ryan, Tech Journalist 👨💻 Mark Kelly, Founder, AI Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A sharp look at the major stories shaping Ireland and the world, led by Kieran Cuddihy and a panel of guests.Expect thoughtful analysis and robust discussion on the country’s only independent TV current affairs programme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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