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How the World is Responding to the Energy Crisis
Professor of Economics in the UCD School of Economics, Lisa Ryan, offers her insights into how different countries around the world are tackling the energy crisis.
07:06
Outwest Clothing: Crashing Waves Inspire on the West Coast
Shane Finn and Rebecca Hoban join Richard to discuss how their love of the outdoors and the Kingdom of Kerry led to the creation of their outdoor clothing brand, Outwest Clothing.
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Iran cashes in on the Strait of Hormuz
Earlier this week, Marco Rubio warned that disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz could stretch for another month. Dr. Patrick Bury, Senior lecturer on warfare at the University of Bath, joins Richard to discuss the implications of this, and how the Middle East conflict is sending shock waves throu…
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The Tween Beauty Industry
Earlier this week, it emerged that The Italian Competition Authority are investigating Sephora and Benefit cosmetics due to their marketing strategies, which may be fueling unhealthy skincare obsession amongst tweens. Dr. Karen Hand, social psychologist and brand strategist, dissects the implicatio…
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Finding an Easter Camp for the Kids
Dave McArdle reports on the business of Easter Camps as thousands of children across the country prepare for singing, swimming and sailing over the next couple of weeks.
07:27
How to Appease the Alpha Male
Neuroscientist and author Ian Robertson reflects on how to best appeal the alpha male, taking inspiration from gorillas!
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A Life Under the Sea with Ken O'Sullivan
Ken O'Sullivan joins Richard to discuss how he developed his love of the ocean into a career by launching a business as an underwater documentary film maker.
14:31
Moments of Reflection at Work
Siofra Mulqueen reports on the importance of taking a moment for reflection during the working day.
10:26
A View from The Middle East
Richard Fitzgerald of Lovin Dubai offers his insights into how the war in the Middle East is impacting local businesses, while Dr. Brendan Flynn, Senior Lecturer in NUIG, discusses the impact of this conflict on the shipping industry.
11:38
How the Middle East Conflict is Impacting Energy Costs
Edgar Morganroth, Professor of Economics at DCU, joins Richard to discuss how conflict in the Middle East is disrupting energy markets, with the government set to announce a package of measures to ease higher fuel costs on Tuesday.
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