Podcast Episodes

The UNESCO effect

Delegates will soon descend on Saudi Arabia for perhaps the most consequential meeting in UNESCO’s history. With an extended agenda after last year’s…

2 years, 6 months ago

Ireland's data centre boom

These tech powerhouses bring in money and jobs but can be environmentally problematic and in Ireland data centres account for almost a fifth of the e…

2 years, 6 months ago

Swiftonomics

Taylor Swift's Eras tour is predicted to make a record $1 billion - but how?

As countries around the world grapple with high inflation, how has Taylor…

2 years, 6 months ago

The end of the office?

Many of us started working from home in the coronavirus pandemic - and never went back.

Now, office space in many cities around the world is standing…

2 years, 6 months ago

The return of the wine cork

The humble wine cork, once the main way to stop a bottle of wine, had its market share decimated in the 1990’s when screw caps were favoured. However…

2 years, 6 months ago

What should I eat on a night shift?

Working irregular hours, including overnight, means meal times can be disrupted.

So what impact does this have on the body and overall health?

We hear…

2 years, 6 months ago

Is Bangladesh ready for digital only banks?

The government in Bangladesh is trying to modernise its economy and has announced a policy to create digital only banks. The idea is to move away fro…

2 years, 6 months ago

Picture perfect cakes and cafes

Dive into a world of amazing cakes and cafes, where look and taste combine in the hope of tempting customers to part with their cash for sweet treats…

2 years, 6 months ago

Giving cash directly - the future of aid?

What’s the best way to help people in need?

In the past, humanitarian aid has focused on providing shelter and food, but there’s a growing move towar…

2 years, 6 months ago

Business daily meets: Ida Tin

Ida Tin coined the term Femtech after she founded the period tracking app, Clue, which has since been downloaded more than 100 million times.

We hear…

2 years, 6 months ago