Attacks on Iran

Earlier this morning, the US and Israel carried out a series of strikes on Iran. Dan O'Brien, chief economist at the Institute of International and European Affairs, joins Richard to dissect the implications of 'Operation Epic Fury.'

When Hobbies Combine Fun and Fulfilment

Siofra Mulqueen reports on the importance of hobbies not only as a means to escape the daily grind, but also in the world of work.

Tech Giant Anthropic versus The Pentagon

Yesterday, Donald Trump directed every federal agency to immediately stop using Anthropic's technology, following the AI developer's refusal to give the military unfettered access to its AI tools. Joe Miller, Special Correspondent with the Financial Times, offers his insights into the tensions betw…

Paul Hughes: The Ad Man Shaking Up the World of Art

Richard visited Paul Hughes' art studio in Dublin to discuss how Hughes went from establishing Rothco, one of Ireland's best known advertising agencies, to becoming a full time artist.

Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump

On Friday, the US Supreme Court struck down on Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs. John Fitzgerald and Marion McKeone join Richard to discuss what's next for the Trump administration.

Meta in the Docks

Liz Carolan, author of thebriefing.ie, joins Richard to discuss the landmark social media trial which saw Mark Zuckerberg face tough questions about the addictive nature of Meta's platforms, and the impact on young users.

Oisin Hanrahan: The Rathcoole Man Revolutionising Retail

Oisin Hanrahan joins Richard to discuss the story behind his successful startups including Handy, Tradespeople, and Keychain, his current company that's being used by over 30,000 manufacturers.

Dance of the Robots

Earlier this week, a chorus line of dancing humanoid robots was unveiled at China's Spring Festival Gala. Aidan Fitzmaurice reflects on what will be left for us poor humans as robots continue to develop.

Cashing in on the Classics

With the release of Wuthering Heights garnering a lot of attention, Siofra Mulqueen finds out why the classics continue to hook people in.

The New United States with Edward Luce

Earlier this week, Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State, addressed European leaders at the Munich Security Conference, calling for a new alliance with Europe. Edward Luce of the Financial Times joins Richard to discuss the realities of a New America.