Best TD Securities Podcasts (2025)

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What's Driving Market Expectations: Companies Staying Private Longer 16:01

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In the last of our two-part series diving into investment banking, market leaders Larry Wieseneck, Head of Global Investment Banking, TD Securities and Vice Chair, TD Cowen and Grant Miller, Executive Managing Director, Head of Global Capital Markets, TD Securities, together with adjunct professor at Columbia Business School David Erickson, explore…

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The US House of Representatives vote to release Jeffrey Epstein files 5:11

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The US House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a Bill demanding that the justice department release all files related to its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. All to discuss with David Smith Washington Bureau chief of The Guardian.

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Newly appointed Education Minister Hildegarde Naughton 8:04

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As part of yesterday’s ministerial reshuffle in the wake of the departure from politics of Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe, Galway West TD Hildegarde Naughton has been appointed Minister for Education and Youth, marking her appointment to full Cabinet for the first time. Minister Naughton spoke to Shane this morning.…

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What is fueling a great relationship recession? 6:56

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According to a new survey, men would rather remain single than have to deal with women’s expectations and their desire to change them. Is this fueling a great relationship recession? To discuss further we heard from Alana Kirk, Author and Midlife Coach.

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Taxi drivers raise safety concerns 4:00

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31 per cent of taxi drivers feel unsafe while working. That's according to a new FreeNow report released today. We discussed further with Danny O’Gorman, General Manager at Freenow Ireland.

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We debate greyhound funding 7:26

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Today, the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food will meet to discuss State funding for horse and greyhound racing in Ireland. Greyhound racing received 19.8 million euro in Budget 2026. Joining Shane to discuss more is Nuala Donlon, Greyhound Action Ireland Spokesperson and Michael Healy Rae, Independent Minister of State at the Department of Ag…

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Why more and more adults are drinking at home 7:26

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One in three adults who drink now drink at home alone at least once a week, while one in four report binge drinking in the past 30 days. That’s according to new research from Drinkaware, whose CEO Dearbhla O’Brien spoke to Ciara this morning on the show.

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Should Amhrán na bhFiann be taught in schools? 5:04

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A public petition is calling for Mandatory singing of the National Anthem and raising the Irish Flag in schools . We discuss this with Máire Ní Churraoin, native Irish speaker and Irish content creator.

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Get ready for a cold snap - Carlow Weather update 2:26

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If you haven’t already, break out your hats and scarves as temperatures are set to plummet for the next few days. We get an insight into what we should expert from Alan O’Reilly of Carlow Weather.

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UN Security Council adopts US resolution on Gaza peace plan 3:41

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The United Nations Security Council has voted in favour of a resolution endorsing US President Donald Trump's 20-point Gaza peace plan. Sean Bell, Former Fighter Pilot, Military Analyst and Co-Host of the Red Matrix Podcast.

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Government moves to tighten rules around migration 8:39

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Ireland may need to consider changes to asylum and immigration rules on foot of tougher changes being brought in by the British government. That’s the warning from Minister Justice Jim O’Callaghan. This comes as coalition leaders met last night to sign off on a further tightening of migration rules, relating to the criteria for family reunification…

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So are zoos still fit for purpose in the modern day? 6:03

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Elephants should be completely removed from all zoos. That’s the call in a new report from advocacy group Freedom For Animals, who also argue that traditional zoos such as Dublin Zoo with “old-fashioned programmes and tiny enclosures are at risk of falling behind” modern best practice. So are zoos still fit for purpose in the modern day? We asked A…

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Do more schools need no idling zones? 7:45

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Green-Schools is inviting classrooms all across Ireland to take part in the 7th annual Clean Air Week. One of main themes is ‘no idling’ as many parents drive their children to school. Ciara spoke to Sadbh O’Neill, climate and environmental researcher to discuss further.

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Public give their view on the right to request remote working arrangement 5:50

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A public consultation has opened today seeking the views of members of the public, employers and other interested parties on the right to request a remote working arrangement. For more on this we heard from Alan Dillon Minister of State for Employment, Small Business and Retail.

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Woman dies after stabbing near Cork home 3:03

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A 60-year-old woman has died and her husband is in a serious condition in hospital, after they were stabbed near their home in Cork city last night. We get latest on this with Barry Roche, Southern Correspondent with The Irish Times.

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How influencers are swaying our purchasing decisions 3:51

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Black Friday is just 9 days away, and new research by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission shows that influencers are swaying our purchasing decisions. All to discuss with Newstalk tech correspondent Jess Kelly. With thanks to Renault.

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We speak the former coach of Troy Parrott! 6:05

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There was five minutes, and 12 seconds of additional time played when Parrott poked a Liam Scales header, from a Caoimhín Kelleher hit and hope, into the Hungary net. What a moment it was! Henry McKean met Troy Parrott's friends and family at the Bridge Tavern in Portland Row after they watched Troy's hat-trick. We also spoke to the former coach of…

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Government need to keep its promise to reduce childcare costs 5:40

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Creches could close indefinitely until the Government keeps its promise to reduce childcare costs. That’s the warning from the Federation of Early Childhood Providers, whose chair Elaine Dunne discussed further with Ciara this morning.

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Trump tells Republicans to vote to release Epstein files 3:50

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Donald Trump has called on Republicans to vote for the release of the Epstein files. This is a major reversal from his previous position. He now says the files should be public and the republican party has nothing to hide. We discuss further with David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief of the Guardian.

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Tragic road crash that claimed the lives of five young people 6:12

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We return to that tragic road crash that claimed the lives of five young people in Dundalk on Saturday night. Our Chief Reporter Barry Whyte joins us from Co.Louth.

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Six out of ten couples seeking fertility treatment 4:57

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Six out of 10 couples seeking fertility treatment are trying to conceive a second child. That is according to leading fertility doctors. For more on this we heard from Dr John Waterstone Medical Director of Waterstone Clinic.

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Is there a sense of anti-Americanism on the Irish left? 7:13

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David McWilliams wrote an interesting piece over the weekend regarding why there is an anti-Americanism on the Irish left Some of it is about foreign policy, some about ideology, but all of it raises big questions about how we see ourselves on the world stage, and how our closest economic partner sees us. All to discuss with Law lecturer from Unive…

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Keep kids safe with their Christmas gift choices 3:56

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Parents should take care to keep their kids safe with their Christmas gift choices. That’s the warning from CyberSafeKids, as it releases its new ‘Gadget Gift Guide’. Speaking to Shane this morning was their CEO, Alex Cooney.

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Five young people have died in a road crash in Dundalk 6:41

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Five young people have died and three others have been injured in a road crash in Dundalk in Co Louth. The three men and two women who died were all under the age of 25 and have been named as Chloe McGee,Alan McCluskey, Dylan Commins, Shay Duffy and Chloe Hipson. To pay tribute to the victims was Padraig McGovern, Principal of O'Fiaich College, Dun…

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How bedtime stories are more than just a nighttime ritual 3:36

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Bedtime stories are slipping away. Recent UK literacy surveys have shown a clear drop in how often young children are read to at home. All to discuss with Leslie Shoemaker, Counselling Psychologist and Lecturer in TU Dublin.

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Inflation is now at its highest level in a year and a haf 4:30

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Inflation is now at its highest level in a year and a half. That’s according to the latest consumer price index from the Central Statistics Office. Will it be an expensive Christmas? All to discuss with Sinead Ryan, Presenter of The Home Show on Newstalk and consumer columnist with the Irish Independent.…

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The rates of high blood pressure among children and teens 5:20

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In the past 20 years, the rate of children and teenagers living with high blood pressure globally has nearly doubled because of a toxic combination of unhealthy diets, mass inactivity and soaring levels of obesity. That’s according to a new meta analysis of data from 96 studies published in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health journal. Joining Sh…

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Significant flooding likely today 5:57

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Met Eireann has issued a status orange weather warning for counties Dublin, Wicklow and Wexford today, with heavy rain expected to create the possibility of “significant flooding”. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Keith Leonard Director of fire and emergency management at the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government.…

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Riff: How we need to tackle misinformation 4:00

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How we need to tackle misinformation. Ciara and Shane discussed this morning.

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Labour TD Conor Sheehan on rising homophobic violence 5:16

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Labour TD for Limerick Conor Sheehan told the Dáil that he would not feel comfortable as a gay man walking on the street while holding the hand of a partner in any part of the country. Conor discuss this further with Shane this morning.

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Dangers of receiving unregulated botox treatment 5:00

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People receiving unregulated Botox treatment are placing themselves at a “serious risk of harm”. That’s the warning from the Irish Medical Council, who say that people could suffer issues including “infection, paralysis or life-threatening complications” from the injections. All to discuss with Professor Caitriona Ryan Consultant Dermatologist at t…

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How powerful false content can be in shaping opinion 5:41

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Almost half of people say they’ve been influenced by misinformation they’ve seen online showing just how powerful false content can be in shaping opinions. Ciara discusses this further with Author and Disinformation expert, David Robert Grimes.

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The latest on the orange weather warning from Met Éireann 2:57

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Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange weather warning for Dublin, Wicklow, and Wexford today, with heavy rainfall expected to bring a risk of “significant flooding.” Speaking to Shane with an weather update was Rebecca Cantwell, Meteorologist with Met Eireann.

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A new study finds nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented 5:54

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Up to 45% of dementia cases are preventable through addressing modifiable risk factors. That's according to new research out today from Trinity College. Principal Investigator of The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing and Head of the Ageing Research Programme in Trinity College Dublin, Rose Anne Kenny discuss the findings with Newstalk Breakfast.…

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Is kindness in the service industry rare these days? 4:03

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‘To the cashier who left me absolutely speechless – I salute you’. So wrote Writer for The Guardian and Broadcaster, Adrian Chiles about a rare interaction in a petrol station.

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Minister Darragh O’Brien discusses the new Housing Plan and COP30 13:21

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Minister Darragh O’Brien has defended Jim Gavin’s decision not to participate in the review into Fianna Fáil’s disastrous Presidential Election. “Mistakes were made - that has been recognised - but we’ve a job of work to do. “We’re the largest party elected to govern less than a year ago.” Minister O'Brien spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning a…

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New Epstein documents released 4:49

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Jeffrey Epstein said that Donald Trump spent hours with a woman later identified as a victim of sex trafficking, according to emails that raise fresh questions about the US president’s relationship with the late paedophile. Joining us to discuss this further is Washington Bureau Chief of The Guardian, David Smith.…

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Riff: Are we more or less polite these days? 3:57

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Are we more or less polite these days? Ciara and Shane discussed this morning first thing.

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Calls to make driving less expensive 6:50

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The government must end the rip-off and cut the cost of driving. That’s the call from Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry and the party’s Transport spokesperson.

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Is it too early to start your Christmas shopping? 2:50

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Over the past few days, you will have heard Christmas music starting to creep into your shopping trip. Lights, trees and decorations are going up across the country in an effort to entice you all in to spend, spend, spend. Have you got into the Christmas mood or is it still too early? Our reporter Josh Crosbie has been asking these shoppers in Dubl…

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Will the new housing plan solve Ireland’s housing crisis? 5:06

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The Government is set to unveil its long-awaited new housing plan later today. But will it finally be the silver bullet to solve Ireland’s housing crisis? Ciara discusses this further with Carol Tallon, CEO of Property District.

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Ireland falling behind on emissions targets 4:32

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Ireland has failed to achieve the targeted emission reductions during the first Carbon Budget period. That’s according to a new report from the Climate Change Advisory Council, whose Chair Marie Donnelly joined Shane to discuss further.

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All you need to know about making a will 6:58

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The Law Society of Ireland and RIP.ie have joined forces to promote trusted legal guidance in will-making and encourage proactive future planning. So, what do you need to know? To tells us all was Elaine Byrne, of Elaine Byrne Solicitors in Athboy Co. Meath.

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How to efficiently implement the government’s Metrolink plans? 4:17

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 Minister Darragh O’Brien will seek approval for a dedicated MetroLink delivery body, which is designed to aid the delivery of one of Ireland’s biggest infrastructure projects over the coming years. We discuss further with Brian Caulfield, Professor in the School of Engineering at Trinity College Dublin.…

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Riff: Working from home is it good or bad for productivity? 4:11

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Working from home is it good or bad for productivity? Ciara and Shane has a discussion on this.

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The National Housing Plan and rising rents! 10:18

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Minister for Housing James Browne will brief the Cabinet this morning on the long-awaited National Housing Plan which is to be entitled 'Delivering Homes, Building Communities' and will be published tomorrow. Acting Political Editor at Irish Examiner Paul Hosford discussed further. Also rents are continuing to rise across the country with supply ti…

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Was allowing remote working a mistake by business owners? 6:16

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Businessman Denis O'Brien has claimed there has been a "marked decline" in the efficiency of all parts of the Government due to remote working. Does he have a point? All to discuss with Managing Director of Futurewise, Peter Cosgrove.

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Is there really much benefit to protein shakes? 4:41

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One in four adults in the UK now regularly drink protein shakes. That’s according to a YouGov survey published this year, which found nearly 40% of 25 to 34-year-olds consume supplemented drinks. But is there really much benefit to them? All to discuss with Dietician Orla Walsh.

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Ryanair digital boarding passes: All you need to know! 5:20

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Ryanair are making a full switch to digital boarding passes from today. We get all the details on this change for you with Dara Brady, Chief Marketing Officer with Ryanair.

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Protests about the use of compulsory purchase orders to create new greenways 5:43

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Landowners and homeowners will protest at the gates of Leinster House today against the use of compulsory purchase orders to create new greenways for cyclists and walkers. This comes as a number of organisations from across the country are appearing before the Oireachtas Transport Committee to discuss the issue. For more on this we spoke to Michael…