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Taking Stock

Hosted by Newstalk · business · EN-IE · 291 episodes

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Taking Stock takes a global view of the big business stories and the trends affecting the world economy. CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment Listen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk

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37%

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What is Taking Stock about?

Taking Stock takes a global view of the big business stories and the trends affecting the world economy. CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment Listen to Newstalk at | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk

Who hosts Taking Stock?

Taking Stock is hosted by Newstalk. The show has published 291 episodes to date.

What has Taking Stock covered recently?

Recent episodes include "AI, Energy and Pets" (16 October 2026, 47 minutes), "Sir Jeremy Hunt on Taking Stock" (2 October 2026, 43 minutes), and "Canadian crossing, simple savings and what to tell our children about AI" (25 September 2026, 44 minutes).

How often does Taking Stock publish?

Taking Stock publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 46 minutes across 291 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Taking Stock?

Booking probability for Taking Stock is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Taking Stock requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Taking Stock's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Taking Stock?

The strongest fits for Taking Stock are Investing & Wealth Management. Taking Stock has a business audience.

About the host

Newstalk hosts Taking Stock, a business show with 291 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Taking Stock

    AI, Energy and Pets

    Oct 16, 202647 min

    This week on Taking Stock, Susan Hayes Culleton explores the business stories shaping our economy and markets. From the rise of AI-powered “hyper-scalers” and their impact on global bond markets with Financial Times...

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    Sir Jeremy Hunt on Taking Stock

    Oct 2, 202643 min

    This week on Taking Stock, Susan Hayes Culleton sits down with former UK Chancellor of the Exchequer and Foreign Secretary Sir Jeremy Hunt for a wide-ranging conversation on economic crises, Brexit, leadership, and the...

  • Taking Stock

    Canadian crossing, simple savings and what to tell our children about AI

    Sep 25, 202644 min

    Could Canada ever really join the EU? We discuss the economic and political implications with Euronews correspondent Shona Murray. Ahead of the Budget, Munroe O'Dwyer of PwC Ireland explains what Personal Investment...

  • Taking Stock

    Is AI too big to stop and do Europeans work less?

    Sep 18, 202645 min

    This week on Taking Stock, Susan Hayes Culleton speaks with economist Chris Giles about the realities of European work culture and productivity. She explores the changing fortunes of Airbnb with Jack Power of the Irish...

  • Taking Stock

    The Falklands, turning off algorithms and what happens after Monday

    Sep 11, 202645 min

    This week on Taking Stock, Emmet Oliver sitting in for Susan, talks to Financial Times journalist Ciara Nugent who explains why the Falkland Islands remain strategically important in today's geo-economic landscape...

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  • Taking Stock

    Meloni's political staying power

    Sep 4, 202651 min

    This week on Taking Stock the Financial Times' Amy Kazmin joins us to discuss the remarkable staying power of Italy's Giorgia Meloni. Finance expert and co-host of ‘The Most Important Thing’ podcast Alan O'Sullivan...

  • Taking Stock

    Canada at a crossroads, Shein slowing and the next era of the streaming wars

    Aug 28, 202647 min

    This week, we ask whether the shine has finally come off fast-fashion giant Shein amid its IPO struggles with Arjun Alim of the Financial Times. We explore the growing battle for your TV subscriptions in the new "bundle...

  • Taking Stock

    The economics of droughts, football and Iceland

    Aug 21, 202645 min

    This week on Taking Stock Emmet Oliver is in for Susan, and he talks to Susannah Savage of the Financial Times about how climate change is changing so many of Europe's economic models. With the return of the Premier...

  • Taking Stock

    Circular economy, 'dead internet' theory & blockchain revolution

    Aug 14, 202648 min

    This week on Taking Stock, Susan explores the growing narrative around the 'dead internet' theory with Professor Barry O'Sullivan from the School of Computer Science and IT and University College Cork. Co-Founder, Chief...

  • Taking Stock

    Migration economics, US Yen intervention & Living the 100-Year-Life

    Aug 7, 202643 min

    This week on Taking Stock, Susan looks at the economics of migration and the forces that drive people to move with Jonathan Portes, Professor of Economics and Public Policy at King’s College London. The yen is back in...

  • Taking Stock

    The Digital Euro explained, business exit plans & the shortcomings of our climate risk models

    Jul 31, 202646 min

    This week on Taking Stock, Susan asks what a Digital Euro actually is and how it differs from the “digital” money already sitting in our bank accounts. Deloitte Ireland chief economist Kate English explains. Susan...

  • Taking Stock

    Gen X working blues, Prediction Markets and Burnham's economic headaches

    Jul 24, 202648 min

    This week on Taking Stock Susan Hayes Culleton talks to Claer Barrett of the Financial Times about the seemingly decreasing employment options in 'mid-life'. Renowned Business Journalist Chris Blackhurst tells us what...

  • Taking Stock

    How Christopher Nolan is changing the economics of Hollywood

    Jul 17, 202646 min

    This week on Taking Stock Susan Hayes Culleton talks to Film Critic Darren Mooney about the money and faith Hollywood have put into Christopher Nolan. Flavia Krause-Jackson of Bloomberg reflects on 1000 days of conflict...

  • Taking Stock

    Are weight loss drugs starting to have an economic impact on society?

    Jul 10, 202650 min

    This week on Taking Stock Susan Hayes Culleton talks to retail and fashion consultant Eddie Shanahan and Food and Wine Writer Tom Doorley about how weight loss drugs are starting to impact fashion and hospitality. Susan...

  • Taking Stock

    Inflation and its many uses

    Jul 3, 202646 min

    This week on Taking Stock, Susan speaks to straight-talking economist Mark Blyth about the book he co-authored ‘Inflation: A Guide for User and Losers. In a week where it was reported that Ford have replaced AI systems...

  • Taking Stock

    Is the UK ungovernable & Vegas’ K-shaped economy

    Jun 26, 202644 min

    This week on Taking Stock, Susan is joined by Cliff Taylor, Columnist with The Irish Times to discuss Alan Greenspan, who served 19 years as Fed Chair, under four Presidents in the US, and his ’100...

  • Taking Stock

    Are 20-somethings worse off? Cost of the EU presidency & Diversification in passive income

    Jun 19, 202644 min

    This week on Taking Stock, Susan speaks to economist Austin Hughes asking are 20-somethings are worse off than their parents. Shona Murray, Europe Correspondent with Euronews joins Susan to discuss the...

  • Taking Stock

    The Blue Economy & Could Iceland join the EU?

    Jun 12, 202644 min

    This week on Taking Stock, Susan is joined by Jack Power, EU Correspondent for The Irish Times to discuss the potential of Iceland joining the EU. Also joining to examine Ireland’s place in the ‘blue economy’ is Minna...

  • Taking Stock

    Is remote working to blame for weak junior hiring, SpaceX & Anthropic IPOs and Robotaxis

    Jun 5, 202650 min

    This week on Taking Stock, Susan speaks to Larissa Feeney, CEO Kinore Finance & Business Services, about whether remote working, not AI, is to blame for weak junior hiring. Three of the most valuable private companies...

  • Taking Stock

    The economics of failure & the benefits and pitfalls of wearables

    May 29, 202644 min

    This week on Taking Stock, Susan looks at the economics of failure and asks - have we completely misunderstood the importance of not getting it right? Emma Howard, Economics Lecturer at TU Dublin; Bernie Bulkin, author...

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