Irish News means business with new podcast launch

The Irish News has launched a new business podcast — promising insight combined with fun to bring a new audience to its stories.

Trading Up will build on the success of the paper’s award-winning business coverage, the title said.

Trading Up is hosted by experienced broadcaster and journalist Jim Fitzpatrick, who is returning to his Irish News home where he began his career on the business desk.

Jim, who is also taking up a new role as consulting editor at the Irish News, said: “Trading Up is all about delivering weekly business insight from the best. It’s going to be a space for business leaders to share their secrets of success. It will be serious and quality content, but with a fun approach.”

Each episode will include an analysis of the week’s news with input from the Irish News’ business team Gary McDonald and Ryan McAleer; a detailed look at key economic numbers; a focus on the life of a business leader; and an irreverent look at what policy idea would change the world for the better.

The podcast- which can be streamed and downloaded from all platforms — will be available each Wednesday.