Episodes

  • What Is The Economic Forecast For Ireland?

    What Is The Economic Forecast For Ireland?
    Sep 18 2021
    Earlier in the week we saw the headlines claiming “Carbon tax hikes and higher stamp duty are among measures being considered for the upcoming budget.” Is it time to tighten our belts or will the roaring 20’s be making a comeback? Economist Dan O'Brien gave us his economic forecast for the country.  Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.    Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
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    9 mins
  • Economist Colm McCarthy Discusses Ireland's Reopening

    Economist Colm McCarthy Discusses Ireland's Reopening
    May 1 2021
    Bobby discusses Ireland's reopening with economist Colm McCarthy. McCarthy stated that this downturn is similar to the housing crisis but with one distinct difference. All of Europe is in this together, every country in Europe has been equally affected by Covid. Bobby pointed to the fact that the US have started doing well economically speaking due to the speed of their vaccine rollout. Optimistically, the economist spoke about how the European Central Bank won't be looking to get back to balance immediately and so it would be incorrect for people to presume to expect austerity in the short term future. Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.    Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.  
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    6 mins
  • Martin O'Byrne & His Dedicated PPE Shop

    Martin O'Byrne & His Dedicated PPE Shop
    Sep 19 2020
    Last week Dun Laoghaire saw one of Ireland’s first dedicated PPE shop open due to the incredible demand for hygiene products. Bobby was joined by its inventive proprietor, Martin O’Byrne, to talk about his new venture. Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.    Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
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    5 mins
  • Down to Earth - a cake with a difference!

    Down to Earth - a cake with a difference!
    Jul 21 2020
    To mark Ivan's final episode of Down to Earth, Dr Cara Augustenborg baked him a cake. However it was a cake with an environmental point: it was made with cricket flour! Yes, instead of milled wheat flour, it was made of ground insects. Take a listen to Ivan's taste test, and why Cara would make a cake with insects in the first place...
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    13 mins
  • Can Ireland learn from France when it comes to climate action?

    Can Ireland learn from France when it comes to climate action?
    Jul 14 2020
    On Down To Earth this week, we are celebrating Bastille Day, which marked a flash point for the French Revolution. Our environmental expert, Dr. Cara Augustenborg saw it as a good chance to explain how Ireland could learn a lot from France today, particularly when it comes to food and agriculture.
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    12 mins
  • Down To Earth: Plastic Pandemic

    Down To Earth: Plastic Pandemic
    Jun 30 2020
     As we enter a new normal of social distancing and hand sanitisers, resident environmental scientist, Dr. Cara Augustenborg joins Ivant o discuss the environmental fallout that’s beginning to take place via plastic pollution. Listen and subscribe to The Hard Shoulder on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.  
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    13 mins
  • Down to Earth: the poor wasp!

    Down to Earth: the poor wasp!
    Jun 23 2020
    This week's Down to Earth features wildlife expert Eanna NiLamhna, who defends the stinging wasp! Here she explains the life cycle and why you can end up stung if you interact with one.
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    9 mins
  • Down to Earth

    Down to Earth
    Jun 16 2020
    Resident Environmentalist Dr.Cara Augustenborg  explains to Ivan why Hemp might actually be good for the planet. Listen and subscribe to The Hard Shoulder on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
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    13 mins