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Next Round
by Dale McDermott & David W. Higgins
Next Round with Dale McDermott and David W. Higgins covers current issues in the Irish economy, politics and society. With one working abroad and one at home, we hope to give a global and young perspective that is unlike the other podcasts in your feed. Dale McDermott is a leadership consultant and adviser based in London, having previously worked in Toronto and Dublin, where he held leadership roles in management consulting, tech and a business representative group. David W. Higgins is an economist in Dublin, having previously worked as Chief Economist at Carraighill, an independent financial research firm with clients in New York and London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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40| Canada is Not for Sale! US recession and RPZ rent control reforms
Canada is once again the focus of the new US administration. The threat of tariffs lingers, and there's a more sinister suggestion of border changes around the Great Lakes. Is Canada being pushed to become the 51st state? Forecasts for recession in the United States are picking up, driven by the...
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39| An End to Europe’s Peace? Wages on the Move Higher. Trump’s Gold Card
Europe is now scrambling. The decades-long US security guarantee is falling apart. The US is siding with Russia and elbowing out its ally in Ukraine. Must Europe now build a common military force to fill the void? What’s Ireland’s role in all this? The CSO reports that wage growth remains high.…
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38| DOGE for Ireland? Vance in Munich. Must DEI die?
With Irish government spending surpassing €100bn this year, we ask whether a body for “government efficiency” is needed. David fills us in on an article he wrote in the Irish Independent this week. DOGE may not be the best fit for Ireland, but something is needed. US Vice President JD Vance spoke...
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37| Make Ireland Poor Again (MIPA), Living at Home Data, UK’s Woes
Make Ireland Poor Again. David tells us why he now uses this phrase to describe a new group of people in Ireland. They’re the voices that have resurfaced to once again call on the Taoiseach to boycott a meeting with the US President on St. Patrick’s Day. With thousands of jobs on the line from...
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36| Housing Confusion, Trump’s Tariff Gamble & Zuck’s Free Speech Shake-Up
What’s really happening in Ireland’s housing market? Despite a flood of recent data—housing starts rising, completions falling, and mortgage approvals surging—the picture remains murky. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is turning the heat on its closest neighbours with fresh tariff threats...
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35| New Year, Same Bubble, The Rise of Zero-Alcohol and an Unclear Opposition
As we kick off the new year, we dive into the Australian property market, exploring the potential for a bubble as prices slow after years of growth. With many young Irish choosing to move Down Under for a better life, we discuss David W. Higgins’ recent article in The Irish Times, which warns…
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34| 2024 Year in Review - Economy, Politics and Society
We review the exciting year that was 2024. Ireland kept the Apple money, budget surplus, UK election, France legislative election, Hate speech bill dropped, Euro/local elections, family / care referendums, Bambi Thug, the New York portal, inflation quashed, rates lowered, wages high, Leo...
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33| Irish Election Fallout, Regulating Rents, Trump’s Tariffs
With the dust settling after Ireland’s 2024 general election, we unpack its fractured results and the intricate coalition negotiations now underway as Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael navigate options against the backdrop of pressing challenges like housing, healthcare, and climate action. We also...
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32| Irish Election Uncertainty, Baby Bonds, Modern Masculinity
With just two days until voters in Ireland head to the polls, we dive into the shifting dynamics revealed by this week’s surprising poll results and analyse last night’s debate between the leaders of Ireland's three main parties. We also explore Fine Gael's new proposal—the Acorn Savings Account...
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31| The Real Murph
Eoghan Murphy was Ireland’s housing minister between 2017 and 2020. He faced the most difficult challenge in government at the time, the challenge of rapidly growing homeless numbers, a dormant construction industry, and rising rents. His departure from cabinet was soon followed by his full exit...
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30| Canada and Trump with Former Foreign Minister John Baird
You’ve seen the reaction to Trump’s win this side of the Atlantic, but what about Canada? We’re honoured this week to be joined by John Baird, former Foreign Minister of Canada and Senior Advisor at Eurasia Group. We discuss the fallout to the Trump win, why Kamala lost, and how countries can…
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29| UK Budget Gilt Drama, Fertility Falls Further, US Election Night Playbook
The UK’s first Labour budget in 14 years and its first by a female chancellor. Rachel Reeves has raised taxes, spending and borrowing. We discuss the main budget items and contrast it to Ireland. The markets are cautious on the approach and the rise in borrowing costs means less room is available...
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28| US Election Knife Edge, Housing Delivery Down, Irish Election 2020 Lookback
According to a new Financial Times poll, Donald Trump has now overtaken Kamala Harris as the candidate most trusted by Americans to manage the economy. Could the former president be on track for an unprecedented return to the White House? We dive into the shifting polls and explore the factors...
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27| Dude, Where’s my Election? Driverless Cars and UK Investment Summit
The Irish general election, it’s happening, right? We discuss the delicate steps to orchestrate an end to the 33rd Dáil. Micheál Martin remains the key player and his recent appearance on the Irish Times Inside Politics Podcast holds clues. Driverless cars are in their infancy, but they’re on the...
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26| Seán Keyes on Progress Ireland – Policy, Infrastructure and Housing
We are joined by Seán Keyes, Executive Director of Progress Ireland, who leads the organisation's infrastructure policy initiatives. Seán previously served as Finance Editor at The Currency, Managing Editor at MoneyWeek, and Editor of an equity research newsletter. Together, we delve into the...
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25| Budget 2025 Winners and Losers (Just Winners Actually)
Who lost out from Budget 2025? Maybe no one! As the government announces the last budget before the next general election, we discuss the main points. Are the income tax changes a cut or just relief? Have we done enough to support the expansion of infrastructure? And how are young people looked...
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24| Higgins’ U.N. Meltdown, United Ireland, Job Churn
As the U.N. General Assembly wraps up, President Higgins’ recent comments have sparked controversy, raising questions about how far he has stretched the boundaries of his role. In this episode, we examine the evolving nature of the presidency and look ahead to next year’s election, discussing…
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23| The Dating Recession, Fed cuts 50bps and a new Irish election poll
A new long-read article from Bloomberg draws attention to the “dating recession”, how 13.3m extra singles emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic and are now adding to an “epidemic of loneliness” in the US. We discuss the decline in social and group activities, the implications for Ireland, and how it...
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22| Apple’s Taxes, EU Competitiveness, US Election Debate
The European Court of Justice ruled that Apple’s tax structure in Ireland amounted to illegal state aid and Ireland will receive over €13 billion in unpaid taxes. We analyse the fallout; what does it mean for Ireland’s industrial policy, should the government save it or spend it on the key...
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21| Progress Ireland Launch, the Luxury Problem and SF Housing
David attended the launch of Progress Ireland, a new think tank launched by Sean Keyes and a team of colleagues. The think tank believes in “unlocking Ireland’s potential” in the areas of housing, infrastructure and innovation. We discuss the wider issue of Ireland’s budget surplus, termed a...
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20| Hospitality 9% VAT & Oasis Gouging, Record Immigration, 250K Home Deficit, Earnings Up, CPI Down
As high-profile restaurants shutter their doors and price gouging concerns rise with the upcoming Oasis concert, we delve into the state of Ireland’s hospitality sector. With calls for a return of the 9% VAT rate, we debate whether it should be reinstated. Is this tax break crucial for the...
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19| Olympics and OnlyFans, Can Ireland Host 2072, and New Data on Industrial Disputes
As Olympic athletes celebrate their homecomings, Dale raises the topic of OnlyFans, a platform used by many athletes to supplement their incomes and fund their dreams. Is this a tragedy or a triumph? We discuss the wider porn industry and the high engagement from creators and users. Fianna Fáil...
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18| Global Market Turmoil, Harris’s VP Pick and UK Riot Unrest
Amid recent market turmoil across the world, we dive into last week’s stock market turbulence and its implications. We discuss the fallout from speculative yen borrowing, disappointing jobs data, missed earnings from AI and the "Magnificent 7," and the Fed's decision to hold off on interest rate...
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17| “Bonkers” not to switch, with Daragh Cassidy. Mortgages, savings, energy, and more.
Daragh Cassidy is the current Head of Communications at bonkers.ie, the price comparison and switching website. Before joining bonkers.ie Daragh had over 10 years’ experience working in the banking and insurance industry. In his current role, Daragh regularly writes for the company’s popular blog...
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16| UK Shoplifting and Crime Surge, Home Size and Fertility Rates, Councils Dominate Housing Market
Shoplifting in England and Wales has soared to a 20-year peak, with a staggering 60% increase in just two years. This alarming trend, coupled with a surge in street thefts, underscores a growing crisis highlighted by ONS data. We delve into the underlying causes and far-reaching impacts. We also...
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15| The Gay Economy and How Marriage Benefits All. Ireland’s 7 million Population in 2057
Boston Consulting Group has released new research showing how marriage equality has bolstered wealth and wellbeing. We discuss the findings, including a higher net worth and spending for married same-sex couples. The “durable relationships” debate gets a mention. We also look at the latest CSO...
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14| New UK government – challenges for growth. French election quagmire. Ireland’s Inheritance Tax Debate.
After years of political uncertainty, the UK has decisively voted in a new Labour government with a supermajority. We delve into the election results and scrutinise the First Past the Post voting system—has it outlived its usefulness? The new administration hit the ground running, but decades of...
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13| US economic data – what matters for the November election. New ESRI report on Ireland’s housing needs.
When the US economy sneezes, the world catches a cold. For a change, we focus this episode on the US economy and the various data points that reveal its strength. The post-COVID years have seen a solid US recovery, and if it continues, it will give a strong incumbency advantage to the US…
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12| House prices strike back, Irish election date, and a UK Labour supermajority is all but assured
Daft.ie released their Quarterly House Prices report for Q2 of 2024, showing housing prices nationally rising again! With housing inflation on the radar, we look at house prices in the context of loans and prices – how do ratios compare with the world? Ireland is on an election footing, and we...
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11| Election 2024 Review Special – Winners and Losers
Hugh O’Connell is Political Editor for The Sunday Times in Ireland. Having spent more than a decade reporting and writing on politics in Ireland, we discuss with Hugh the fallout from the 2024 local and European elections. With a mixed bag of results, did the government win? Did the opposition...
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10| Decision Time – your guide to the Irish, EU and UK elections (and ECB inflation!)
It’s D-Day (literally) and tomorrow and over the weekend Ireland and Europe decides in crucial elections. We look at how the elections will logistically unfold. With underwhelming performance by Sinn Fein in the polls and an uptick for Fine Gael, will there be sweeping change? We look at how…
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9| National Service - the best the Tories can offer young people? Ireland’s far-right fizzle. Stock markets participation and ways for more people to partake in wealth appreciation.
As the UK general election campaign unfolds, national service is the big Tory policy offering to the young electorate. The UK Labour Party picks up significant business support. We look at how this compared to Sinn Féin in Ireland, which has traditionally lacked such support. Ireland’s far-right…
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8| Sunak plunges the UK into an election betting on low inflation, is it enough? The Housing Commission calls for a radical reset on policy, but what should the target be? Ireland’s population growth has surged, what does that mean for immigration?
With inflation “beaten”, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called a general election for 4th of July (Independence Day!). We look at the numbers and examine what are the indicators that may spell trouble for his gamble. The Housing Commission has said the Government’s housing policy needs a...
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7| Mortgage War heats up for lower interest rates, but will house prices increase further? OpenAI and Google release the next generation of AI products. Are most workers destined for the scrap heap, and what about our dating lives?
PTSB announces a large cut in mortgage interest rates and more could be ahead. We compare the Irish and UK markets and explore if this (unfortunately!) will lead to house prices increasing again. It’s been a busy week in Silicon Valley with the next generation of artificial intelligence products...
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6| Elon Musk cares about birth rates, why should we? Good news on Dublin rents but are rent controls causing trouble? And is Labour truly certain to win the UK election, or is a hung parliament ahead?
With Elon Musk sounding the alarm on the birth rate crisis that affected the Roman Empire and now our generation, we examine the causes and possible solutions and if history is doomed to repeat itself. Good news might finally be on the horizon for the Dublin rental market and we examine the...
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5| Housing, hate and the pursuit of happiness! Are dual mortgages needed to buy a home? What will happen with the latest UK-Ireland immigration spat over Rwanda? Is the rise of hate in the country about to boil over?
Do you need to have a partner or significant other to buy a home? We examine the rise of dual income mortgages and has there been correlation or causation to higher house prices in Ireland and across the world. With asylum seekers reportedly heading to Ireland en masse because of the UK’s ‘Rwanda...
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4| Referendum Rewind - From Family definitions to asylum trends. Is corporate welfare here to stay? Can our politicians wake up to our generation's needs? And the Gen Zs are richer (but are having a lot less fun).
What did the government know before proposing to widen the definition of the family at the March referendums? We look ahead to what asylum applications might do in the coming quarters, and how it feeds into politics. As Paschal Donohoe takes to Instagram to share the latest business grant, we...
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3| Only 8% of young Irish have high mental wellbeing. UK jobs data sends a warning. Maybe we all move to Australia?
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2| 250,000 homes to empty Ireland's box rooms? New Zealand and Canada turn on migration.
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1| What's going on in Fine Gael? Can housing be solved by the next election?
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Next Round with Dale McDermott and David W. Higgins covers current issues in the Irish economy, politics and society. With one working abroad and one at home, we hope to give a global and young perspective that is unlike the other podcasts in your feed.
Dale McDermott is a leadership consultant and adviser based in London, having previously worked in Toronto and Dublin, where he held leadership roles in management consulting, tech and a business representative group.
David W. Higgins is an economist in Dublin, having previously worked as Chief Economist at Carraighill, an independent financial research firm with clients in New York and London.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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