Best Retail Intel Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 56: Sit Still Kids Salon 33:37

14d ago33:37

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Send us a text This week on Retail Intel, host Brian Sheehan sits down with the amazing Amy Leclerc, Co-Owner and President of Franchising at Sit Still Kids Salon. 🎧 Tune in as Brian explores how Sit Still is revolutionizing the niche kids' salon industry—creating inspiring and imaginative experiences for children and their families. Amy shares her…

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Is the dollar on the brink of losing its reserve status? 59:34

2h ago59:34

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Moody’s downgraded the U.S.'s credit—what that means… Will the dollar lose its currency reserve status? … Coreweave's (CRWV) rapid rise… The 2 must-haves of successful retailers… Is Target (TGT) a buy after reporting earnings? … And noteworthy 13Fs. In this episode: Moody's downgraded the U.S.'s credit—what it means [3:46] Will the dollar lose its …

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Culture Club: Pat McCabe 40:11

3h ago40:11

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Author Pat McCabe was this week’s entry into the Culture Club as he celebrated the release of his new book ‘Golden Glove’. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear all his choices.

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From Nights Out To Insurance Premiums, Ireland’s Young People Are Being Priced Out Of Everything 22:03

5h ago22:03

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Earlier this week, a report by Daft.ie found that the average rent in Ireland has now exceeded €2,000 a month, which is almost 50% higher than it was before the Covid-19 pandemic. This, along with high insurance premiums, increasing TV and broadband prices, and the cost of nights out also rising means that low to mid-range earners have less and les…

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EP-283 Luminar’s Leadership Shakeup ⚙️, Google’s Smart Glasses Vision 👓, Intel’s Strategic Sale 💼 2:22

6h ago2:22

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```html i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for wednesday, may 21. dive into our top stories: luminar's restructuring: lidar company luminar faces another restructuring after the ceo's exit. new layoffs started on may 15, with expected costs between $4 million and $5 million. paul ricci steps in as the new ceo following founder austi…

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Elon Musk Weighs In… And Fed Survey Results 5/20/25 43:47

23h ago43:47

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk covering a broad range of topics with CNBC’s David Faber. What he had to say about the EV maker’s planned robotaxi rollout, his stint as CEO, and how DOGE is faring. Plus, stocks may have turned a corner since their lows, but have the odds of a recession done the same? The latest results from CNBC’s Flash Fed Survey, and the out…

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Life After Being Cancelled 20:36

1d ago20:36

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In 2018, author Jeanine Cummins published her novel American Dirt to a fanfare of praise and expectation. It didn't take long for online opinion to turn on the author. The author was accused of cultural appropriation and misrepresentation of Latino cultures. Despite the criticism, American Dirt was a bestseller. Jeanine Cummins spoke to Matt about …

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The Last Word on the US: Biden’s Health and Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Talks 25:43

1d ago25:43

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Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated columnist, and US Correspondent with The Business Post, Marion McKeone, join Matt the go through all the latest in US politics. With Joe Biden being diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, and the Russia-Ukraine peace talks taking place – this week has been more than eventful in the White House. Liste…

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EP-282 Luminar’s Leadership Shakeup ⚖️, Waymo’s Robotaxi Expansion 🚖, Apple Vs. Epic Showdown 🎮 2:16

1d ago2:16

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welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for tuesday, may 20th! here's what you need to know from today's tech world: leadership change at luminar: austin russell steps down as ceo amid an ethics inquiry; former nuance ceo paul ricci takes the helm. waymo's robotaxi expansion: approval to extend services to silicon valley and possibly san francisco intern…

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GAA: Dublin Beat Galway In Salthill, Limerick Lay Down A Marker Against Cork 22:31

1d ago22:31

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The All-Ireland Gaelic football championship sprung to life at the weekend as Dublin reminded everyone of their credentials by beating an in-form Galway side by a point at Pearse Stadium, Kerry had a comfortable win against Roscommon, and Cavan earned a superb win over Mayo in MacHale Park to put Kevin McStay’s side on the back foot for their remai…

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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Weighs In… And Trump Sounds Off On Walmart 5/19/25 43:42

2d ago43:42

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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon weighing in on tariffs, trade, succession plans, and more. Why he sees investment banking revenues declining, and the economic uncertainty weighing on his outlook. Plus President Trump sounding off on Walmart, as the retail giant announces tariff-fueled price hikes. Why he’s telling them to “eat it”... and the broader tarif…

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The Last Word on TV and Streaming: Ireland Gave Israel 10 points in Eurovision Final 14:44

2d ago14:44

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Joe O’Shea, Editor at Cork Beo, and Today FM’s own Alison Healy are here to give all the latest in this week’s TV and Streaming news. A curious Eurovision saw Ireland gave Israel the maximum 12 points in Eurovision semi-final and 10 points in the final, raising some eyebrows in the country. Everybody’s talking about the Netflix documentary covering…

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Campaign To Restrict Parental Rights For Killers 16:04

2d ago16:04

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David French, brother of Valerie French Kilroy who was murdered by her husband James, outlines his family's campaign to have the parental rights curbed for those who kill their spouses. David remembers his sister Valerie and writes about the aftermath of her murder in his book, For Valerie.

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EP-281 Openai Expands to Abu Dhabi 🌐, Google’s Ai Unveils at I/o 2025 🤖, Silicon Valley Influence in D.c. 🏛️ 2:40

12h ago2:40

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join wall-e for the tech briefing of monday, may 19th, and delve into today's key tech developments: openai's abu dhabi data center: openai partners with g42 to construct a massive ai-focused facility, covering 10 square miles and powered by the equivalent of five nuclear reactors, as part of their stargate initiative. the project has raised concer…

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Consumer and Retail’s Reality 28:14

4d ago28:14

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Send us a text In this episode I talk mainly about The big macro: - CPI, Core CPI, PPI, Consumer Sentiment, Powells Speech, and Retail Sales Earnings: - WMT, and ONON Additionally talk about 2 M&A deals: 3G Capital acquiring Skechers, and Dicks Sporting Goods acquiring Foot Locker. Focus is mainly on consumer and retail.…

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Fast Money 5/16/25 43:48

5d ago43:48

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Listen to our traders take you behind the money...how to play the volatility...pops and drops and the movers you missed. Fast Money DisclaimerBy CNBC

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Restaurants & Real Estate with Darren Tristano 28:11

3d ago28:11

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Darren Tristano with Foodservice Results joins broker Michael Bull to discuss restaurant performance, rent-to-revenue trends, and what types of restaurants are doing well. Other topics include the impact of tariffs, immigration policy, and consumer confidence.By Bull Realty

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Have Irish Consumers Taken On Too Much Personal Debt? 11:19

5d ago11:19

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New figures released by the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland have shown that in the final quarter of 2024, almost €200m was borrowed to fund car purchases. Loans for home improvement projects also hit highs never seen before. However, given the current economic climate, should borrowers exercise more caution when deciding to take out a loan?…

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The massive energy lie that's costing us trillions 56:53

5d ago56:53

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Dr. Scott Tinker dismantles energy myths in this eye-opening interview—covering EVs, renewables, nuclear power, and global energy poverty. Hear the real data behind the headlines and discover what the future of energy means for investors and the world. In this episode: One of my most eye-opening interviews EVER [0:16] Welcome, Dr. Scott Tinker, wor…

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EP-280 Google’s Gemini Ai Unveiled 🤖, Meta’s Virtual Workspaces 🚀, Amazon’s Earnings Surprise 📈 1:17

3d ago1:17

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welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for friday, may 16th! today's episode dives into the key developments in the tech realm: google's ai revolution: unveiling of gemini, a cutting-edge ai model poised to revolutionize business operations, as highlighted by ceo sundar pichai. meta's venture into virtual workspaces: launch of horizon workrooms by ceo m…

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Fast Money 5/15/25 43:55

6d ago43:55

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Listen to our traders take you behind the money...how to play the volatility...pops and drops and the movers you missed. Fast Money DisclaimerBy CNBC

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Living Near Golf Courses Increases Risk Of Getting Parkinson’s, Study Finds 14:12

6d ago14:12

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People who live near golf courses are more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease, due to pesticides used on the lawns. That’s according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, which looked at data from 27 counties in Wisconsin and Minnesota. John Gibbons joined Matt for Thursday’s environment slot. Hit the ‘Play’ bu…

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The Last Word On Tech: The Best Golf Gadgets 9:29

6d ago9:29

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As the US PGA gets into full swing, Andy O'Donoghue joins The Last Word to talk about all the best new golf tech. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

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EP-279 Youtube’s Tv Ad Shift 📺, Waymo’s Safety Recall 🚗, Foxconn’s India Expansion 💡 2:13

4d ago2:13

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i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for thursday, may 15th! dive into today's headlines: youtube's advertising shift: big changes at brandcast as youtube aims for tv ad dollars with a new partnership with the nfl, streaming an exclusive friday game for the 2025-2026 season, and introducing bingeable content formats. waymo's recall an…

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Culture Club: David Brophy 30:14

7d ago30:14

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Conductor David Brophy joins The Last Word for the Culture Club! Hear all of his favourite musical and cultural picks by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

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Fast Money 5/14/25 43:52

7d ago43:52

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Listen to our traders take you behind the money...how to play the volatility...pops and drops and the movers you missed. Fast Money DisclaimerBy CNBC

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The China trade deal takes a recession off the table 51:33

7d ago51:33

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In this episode: Trump's big week: China trade deal, ceasefires, and more [3:15] The China deal removes the risk of recession [10:47] The next AI boom will take place in this country [15:47] Stocks poised to rally on the U.S.-China trade deal [20:41] Why the current environment is perfect for big banks [23:00] Buy this AI pure play on a pullback [2…

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Goldman Sacks Eyes Household's Savings As It Considers Launching Retail Bank In Ireland 6:36

7d ago6:36

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Goldman Sachs’s is considering launching its online retail bank Marcus in Ireland, a move that could give Wall Street access to billions of euros in deposits from domestic households. Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, joins The Last Word to discuss how the banking giant could shake up the Irish market and more of the latest business new…

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Why Are Irish Teens Unhappy? 11:15

7d ago11:15

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A new report from UNICEF has found that Irish teenagers are among the least happy in high-income countries despite leading in academic performance. Aibhlín O’Leary, head of advocacy with UNICEF, and Dr Colman Noctor, child and adolescent psychotherapist, join The Last Word to discuss why teenagers in Ireland are less happy and what can be done to h…

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Cost Of Raising A Child In Ireland Rises To €169,000 9:00

7d ago9:00

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A survey by Laya Life has found that raising a child in Ireland now costs €15,000 per year, which is an increase of almost 40% in the last 10 years. The first year of the child’s life and teen years have been found to be the most expensive, with the cost of pocket money increasing by 86% since 2015 to an average of €1,196 per year. Charlie Weston, …

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EP-278 Chime’s Ipo & Nba Deal 💳, Y Combinator’s Google Challenge ⚖️, Aws’s Saudi Ai Expansion 🌍 2:23

5d ago2:23

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join wall-e for today's tech briefing on wednesday, may 14th, covering the latest industry headlines: chime's ipo preparations: digital banking leader chime is moving toward an ipo with s-1 filing, collaborating with top investment banks, alongside a significant $33 million sponsorship with the dallas mavericks. harvey's ai expansion: legal tech fi…

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Fast Money 5/13/25 43:52

8d ago43:52

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Listen to our traders take you behind the money...how to play the volatility...pops and drops and the movers you missed. Fast Money DisclaimerBy CNBC

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The Last Word On The US: Trump To Accept 'Palace In The Sky' Gift From Qatar 16:56

8d ago16:56

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US President Donald Trump has claimed it would be "stupid" not to accept the gift of a free Qatari plane, described as a "palace in the sky", to replace Air Force One. There has been much criticism of Trump's plan to accept the gift, even amongst his MAGA supporters. Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone join The Last Word to discuss this and more of the l…

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Jacqueline Connolly On Her Fight For Justice For Her Sister Clodagh Hawe 16:13

8d ago16:13

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Jacqueline Connolly, author of Deadly Silence, joins The Last Word to talk about her quest for justice for her sister Clodagh Hawe and her three nephews who were murdered by Alan Hawe in 2016. She explained why she wants the review into the investigation of their murders to be published. Listen back to the full conversation by pressing the 'Play' b…

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Calls For Pints Tax Rebate To Save Rural Pubs 12:23

8d ago12:23

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The Vintners Federation of Ireland is calling on the government to introduce a 40% tax rebate in excise on pints of draught beer sold in pubs. The association said the move would be helpful for rural pubs who are struggling with increasing costs. Pat Crotty, Chief Executive of the Vintners Federation of Ireland and Sheila Gilheany, Chief Executive …

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EP-277 Microsoft’s Copilot Innovations at Build 2025 🤖, Google I/o Highlights 🌐, U.s.-china Trade Eases Tech Stocks 🚀 2:30

6d ago2:30

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welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for tuesday, may 13! explore today's top tech discussions: microsoft build conference preview: microsoft prepares to unveil advancements in ai during their annual build conference, with potential reveals of new copilot functionalities and "maia 2" ai accelerator in collaboration with marvell. google i/o 2025 antici…

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Building Better Answers With AI Agents: SAP’s Walter Sun 34:53

9d ago34:53

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The suggestions and support offered by AI are helpful only if they’re relevant. On today’s episode, Walter Sun, senior vice president and global head of artificial intelligence at SAP, joins Sam and Shervin to share how his organization is helping employees get smarter about artificial intelligence through the company’s AI Days. Additionally, Walte…

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Stocks Surge On Tariff Cuts… And Trump’s Drug Pricing Executive Order 5/12/25 43:43

9d ago43:43

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Stocks surging across the board after the U.S. and China agreed to temporarily slash tariffs. The sectors and stocks seeing the biggest moves, and what the news means for the Fed’s rate policy. Plus Drugmakers on the clock, as President Trump signs an executive order aimed at lowering prescription drug cots. How the pharma space is reacting, and wh…

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Gaelic Football: After 3 Fantastic Finals, Do The Provincial Football Championships Have A Future? 15:41

9d ago15:41

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The future of the provincial football finals has been a source of debate in recent years due to Dublin’s dominance in Leinster and Kerry’s in Munster. But after Donegal won back-to-back Ulster titles and Louth were crowned Leinster champions for the first time in 68 years, along with a hugely entertaining Connacht final between Mayo and Galway last…

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Documentary Tells The Story Of Serial Scammer Samantha Cookes 13:53

9d ago13:53

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Earlier this year, Samantha Cookes was sentenced to three years in prison for multiple counts of theft and deception. She was found to have posed under numerous fake identities and convinced people she was a victim of discrimination due to her diagnosis of Huntington’s disease. ‘Bad Nanny’, a new two-part documentary on RTÉ One, hears from victims …

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The Last Word On Travel: Utah 9:25

9d ago9:25

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Sarah Slattery from the travelexpert.ie joins The Last Word to chat all about her recent trip to Utah in the United States. Listen back by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

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EP-276 U.s. Investment Scrutiny 💰, Apple’s App Store Challenges 🍎, Google I/o 2025 Preview 🤖 2:33

7d ago2:33

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```html i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for monday, may 12th. dive into today's top tech stories: investment scrutiny: the u.s. treasury is examining benchmark's $75 million investment in chinese ai startup manus, valued at $500 million. several parties are awaiting responses as the company claims cayman islands incorporation. ap…

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The Amazon Of... 24:27

11d ago24:27

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Send us a text In this episode I talk about The big macro: - Fed interest rate decision, strong labour market, the lack of a need for premature rate cuts, Trump vs Powell. - Strong demand for 10 year note auction, no disruption to global order, strength of the US economy, UK/US trade deal, potential China deal and more. Earnings: - PLTR, AMD, and C…

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Trump Floats China Tariff Cut… And Cargo Theft Threatens The Supply Chain 5/9/25 42:59

12d ago42:59

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President Trump suggesting a cut to China tariffs ahead of trade talks this weekend. The impact the move could have on negotiations, and what one U.S-China policy expert sees coming for the trade war. Plus… Google wraps up a rough week, all the major chip news moving semi stocks, Expedia signals trouble in travel demand, and how criminal gangs are …

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The Week Trending: Pope Leo XIV, Israel At Eurovision & Calls For Social Media Ban For U-16s 24:25

12d ago24:25

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Leo XIV becomes the first North American pope; RTÉ demands 'discussion' on Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest; and Tánaiste Simon Harris calls for a social media ban for children under the age of 16. Joe O’Shea, editor of Cork Beo, and Jennifer Horgan, Irish Examiner Columnist and secondary school teacher, join The Last Word to d…

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Lorcan Finnegan On Directing Nicolas Cage 10:39

12d ago10:39

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Irish film director Lorcan Finnegan spoke to Matt about working with Nicolas Cage for his new film, the Australian set, psychodrama, The Surfer. To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

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