When Does a Recession Feel Like A Recession?
The IMF warned this week that 2023 will feel like a recession as it cuts global growth forecasts for the fourth time this year. This Week on Taking Stock Mandy…
What Just Happened?
This week on Taking Stock Mandy chat to Award-Winning journalist Marina Hyde about her new book ‘What Just Happened’ which reflects on her writings over the last number of years…
The Macro and Micro Budget
This week the “cost of living budget” doled out a record breaking 11 Billion. This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston talks macro and micro taxation with Cliff Taylor of…
Can the United Kingdom Stay United Without The Queen?
This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston asks if the United Kingdom can survive the death of Queen Elizabeth? She talks to the renowned Will Hutton of the Observer and…
Ireland’s Role in IKEA’S Flat-Pack Miracle
Flat packing its way to billions, Ikea’s journey in Ireland has been a lucrative one for the company, and on this week’s Taking Stock Mandy Johnston looks at why they…
Why the Germans Do it Better.
This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston looks at the phenomena of “quiet quitting” where workers do less while still keeping their jobs. She chats to HR expert Caroline Reidy…
Surviving The Daily Grind, Twitter’s Whistle-Blower and Great Irish Political Comebacks
This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston is joined by the author and financial journalist Philip Coggan who has just written a new book called Surviving the Daily Grind’ and…
Is Irish Banking Broken?
This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston analyses what was left in the wake of the departure of Ulster Bank and KBC and is joined by Sean Keyes from the…
Has America Gone With the Wind?
How does a novel set in 1860s, published in the 1930s relate to America in 202? This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnson talks to Author Sarah Churchell about her…
Taking Stock Special: A Deep Dive Into Irish Universities in 2022
This week on Taking Stock Mandy explores the complexities of university life both inside and outside of the lecture hall by getting the perspective of those that run our third-level…