Following Donald Trump's meeting with oil executives at the White House, Jamie Smyth, US Energy Editor of the Financial Times, joins Richard to discuss whether oil executives are prepared to commit to Trump's proposed investment of at least $100 billion in Venezuela.

A weekly look at the world of business and personal finance with Richard Curran. Listen live Saturday at 10am on RTÉ Radio 1.

The Business

A weekly look at the world of business and personal finance with Richard Curran. Listen live Saturday at 10am on RTÉ Radio 1. 

A weekly look at the world of business and personal finance with Richard Curran. Listen live Saturday at 10am on RTÉ Radio 1.&nbsp;

Thick Oil and Testy Relations

With 2026 already looking like a testing year, you might want to add some mindful moments to your to-do list! Our reporter Síofra Mulqueen has been getting the low down on how traditional diary logging can help you stay organised this year.

Why We Write it Down: How to Sort Out Your Life!

While it's only the beginning of January, it looks like geopolitical violence is likely to persist this year. Simon McAllister, co-head of EY Ireland's Geopolitical Strategy Unit, and Dan Mulhall, former Ambassador to the USA, UK, and Germany, offer their insights into how recent events will continue to impact this year.

The State of the World

Jenny Melia, CEO of Enterprise Ireland, joins Richard to discuss how the global political situation will impact businesses at home.

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