This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston delves into the world of Customer Service when she talks to the Consumer Editor with the FT Claer Barrett about the role of ‘Bots’ and AI when trying to contact companies. As Liz Truss's new book sparks controversy Mandy talk to Ian Dale of LBC Radio about her tenure and memoir. And, as the Government unveils its economic projections, Economist Dan O’Brien offers his insights on their fiscal strategy.

The seven most valuable companies are not only linked by their financial success they are linked by Artificial Intelligence and this week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston looks at the “magnificent seven”; who they are, how much are they valued at, and are they unstoppable in terms of their economic success? Mandy is joined by Karl Schmedders, Professor of Finance at IMD Business School in Zurich. It’s part of our new slot called ‘Tech Scape’ with thanks to PWC. At the other end of all that technology is of course the ‘smartphone’. Mandy discusses the pressing topic highlighted in Professor Jonathan Haidt's new book “the anxious generation”. He argues that smartphones and social media are at the core of a mental health crisis affecting young people and calls for urgent action to be taken.  Mandy talks to Ollwyn Moran, Neuro Developmental Therapist & Founder of COGNI Kids. Plus Mandy is joined by author Daniel Susskind who has just published a magnificent history of economic growth and tells Mandy about the concept of infinite growth on a finite planet.

This week on Taking Stock Mandy Jonston explores the great American transport question when she looks at everything from the Baltimore bridge collapse and the chaos at Boeing and asks are these seemingly isolated incidents indicative of a broader dysfunction? Mandy talks to Rana Foroohar a Global Business Columnist and Associate Editor of the Financial Times. Mandy talks to Kathleen Gallagher of the Business Post about 'Reits' - or Real Estate Investment Trusts - to see if they could provide a solution in the future to funding more building here in Ireland. Plus. what would the real cost of Irish Re-Unification really look like? Mandy talks to Professor Edgar Morgenroth of DCU.

This week on Taking Stock: As Simon Harris prepares to take over at the helm of Government, he’s faced with the tricky task of rearranging his Cabinet - Mandy is joined by John Downing, Political Columnist with the Irish Independent & former government press officer with the Green Party as well as Gerard Howlin, Public affairs consultant, political commentator and former senior government adviser to look back at some of the leaders who have got it wrong in the past. Following the announcement that Boeing CEO, Dave Calhoun will be stepping down by the end of the year, Zach Wichter, Travel reporter and 'Cruising Altitude' columnist with USA Today joins Mandy to discuss the iconic American manufacturer and how it can recover following a succession of safety issues and concerns around its quality control protocols. The US & UK have set out a deal to pool technical knowledge, information, and talent on AI safety in a landmark agreement - Mandy speaks with Leigh McGowran of Silicon Republic to discuss what it means and if the Irish Government is doing anything to plan for a new age of AI technology.

This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston talk to Josh Glancy of the Sunday Times about a recent trip to Taiwan and why it may be the place that reshapes the modern world. What Government needs to do for Tourism; Mandy talks to Eoghan O'Mara Walsh of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation and Economist Jim Power about the state of the Hospitality Sector. Plus for the weekend that it is Mandy is joined by Susannah Savage the Commodities Correspondent of the Financial Times to look at the rapidly growing price of Cocoa and what it may mean for your favourite Chocolate Egg.

She’s arguably one of the most powerful women on the planet, this week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston looks at Ursula von der Leyen's life, leadership and her bid for another term as President of the EU Commission. Suzanne Lynch of Politico joins Mandy to give us a profile. Across the water Rishi Sunak started the week with a warning shot across the bows of his party. But will he last long enough to pull the plug himself? Mark Paul of the Irish Times tells us what's going on in the Tory Party. Plus we venture into the boardroom and look at the curious phenomenon of why so few individuals hold directorships in multiple companies here in Ireland when Mandy talks to Kathleen Gallagher of the Business Post.

This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston has something a little different when she takes a look at the Irish Music, Movie Makers and Visitor Attractions that have proved the most lucrative. She has assembled a crack team of Newstalkers!

This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston has something a little different when she takes a look at the Irish Music, Movie Makers and Visitor Attractions that have proved the most lucrative. She has assembled a crack team of Newstalkers!

This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston talks to Stephen O'Leary of Olytico and Mark Corcoran of Taxback about how the Revenue Commissioners are starting to turn their attention to social media influencers.  Mandy delves into the Russian security services' use of poisoning with Financial Times special correspondent Courtney Weaver. Plus Joshua Oliver discusses his latest book, 'The Hype Machine; The Ultimate Guide to the Crypto Boom and Bust."

Melania Trump has been somewhat absent from her husband’s side of late. But who is the woman behind the man who is fighting to return to the White House. This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston talks to Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter for The Washington Post and author of ‘The Art of Her Deal’ Mary Jordan. John Mooney of the Sunday Times explores Ireland's role as a hub for dangerous drug cartels from all over the world. Plus Richard Spencer of the Times discuss China’s economic shifting fortunes.

There was a lot of 'football' news in the last few days and this week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston takes a look at the money going into sports stadiums around Ireland and the League of Ireland's sudden surge in popularity with wealthy business people. Water may be the next big issue for Irish Business and Mandy talks to Cliff Taylor of the Irish Times about how our supply is drying up.  Plus Caroline Vakil from the Hill in Washington tells us about what’s next in the Trump melodrama across the water.

 As International Women's Day approaches Mandy Johnston tries to unravel ‘imposter syndrome’. It's often linked to women but it is something that 70% of people experience at some point in their lives. It was once Europe's economic engine. But are the wheels about to come off the Germany economy? Plus, where do you get your news and entertainment? Core media join Mandy to tell us about the latest media trends and what that means for advertising in 2024.

This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston talks to Lisa O'Carroll of the Guardian about the growing unrest of farmers all across Europe. Cynthia O'Murchu an Investigative Journalist with the FT details her special report on two big billionaire investors and their lavish lifestyles. Plus Lorcan Allen of the Business Post asks if Ireland is actually closed when it comes Big Tech Businesses.

This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston takes a deep dive in the business of Michelin Stars with food writer Tom Doorley and asks what a star really means for a restaurant? Mandy talks to the co-author of 'Eavesdropping on Millionaires' to find out what makes those people tick financially and personally. Plus as Ryanair buys houses and planes Mandy talks to Aviation Expert Gerry Byrne.

A recent and intriguing case in the UK shines a light on the problems that some employers face in convincing their employees to return to the office and this week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston talks to Michael O'Dwyer, Chief UK Business Correspondent at the Financial Times and Chris Kane, author of "Where is My Office" about the lengths some companies are prepared to go to. It looks like Donald Trump has this week guaranteed his position as the Republican nominee. Mandy talks to Caroline Vakil from The Hill about all that happened in the Primaries this week. Plus why the Oil Business is finding it hard to attract new employees.

This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston chats to Leela de Krester of Reuters who is in Davos to get a handle on what really goes on at the snowy Think-Tank. Russian’s Brain Drain; Mandy hears from journalist Jason Corcoran about all the qualified people leaving Russian and what Putin is doing to try and make them stay. And with the Houthi Rebels seeming to dominate affairs in the Middle East we hear from Anna Gordon of TIME about the group who are changing Global Trade.

What’s going at the Irish Stock Exchange as some of the biggest companies leave Ireland for the UK and the US? This week on Taking Stock Mandy talks to the man in charge, Daryl Byrne CEO of Euronext Dublin, who explains why some of our biggest companies delisted last year.  Housing is still the only game in town, Aoife Brennan is Head of Research and Development at Lisney takes Mandy through their housing and commercial property predications for 2024.  And finally – a pathfinder and a visionary is how he was described this week by those who knew him, we’ll look back at the life and visionary times of Eddie O’Connor who sadly passed away this week.

This week om Taking Stock Mandy Johnston takes a deep dive into the state of American Politics and European politics.  She is joined by Simon Tisdell Foreign Commentator with the Guardian who looks at the divided state of American and UK politics. Mandy also chats to Naomi O’Leary the European Correspondent with the Irish Times who details the growing movement of Far-Right parties across Europe. Back home in Ireland Jennifer Kavanagh Law Lecturer tells us about the various referendums and possible election that we have in store in 2024. And for the week that’s in it Mandy also chats to Marian Ryan of Taxback.com about changes coming to all our Taxes in the New Year.

This week on Taking Stock Mandy has some festive fun when she is joined by Newstalk 'Family' Jess Kelly, Henry McKean and John Fardy to chat about the best-selling toys, songs and movies of all time.

This week on Taking Stock Joe Lynam stands in for Mandy and looks at everything from Online Disinformation, reforming planning laws and Rishi Sunak’s eventful week.