Magnified with Matt Cooper

Eddie O'Connor, a visionary entrepreneur and renewable energy pioneer, shares his journey in transforming clean energy in Europe. He reflects on his environmental awakening in 1989 and discusses the challenges of sustainable planning in Ireland. Eddie reveals the concept of Supernode, a revolutionary supergrid aimed at stabilizing renewable power. He also addresses the threats posed by fossil fuel lobbying and highlights local economic opportunities tied to offshore wind projects. His commitment to combating climate change and promoting innovation shines through.

In the final episode of 2022, Matt is joined by David McDonald and Mick Clifford to discuss their book Unlocked and David's long career in the Irish Prison Service.

In this latest edition Matt is joined by Buymie CEO and Co-founder Devon Hughes to discuss the challenges of scaling a startup that provides a solution for grocers and consumers.

In this edition of Magnified, recorded live at the Silc Conference 2022 in Limerick, Matt talks with Eamonn Brennan, Director General of Eurocontrol. In a wide ranging discussion, they cover his career in aviation and the future of my the aviation industry as airlines attempt to achieve net zero and Evtol’s come on stream.

In this edition Matt places his Today FM Colleague Mario Rosenstock under the microscope and learns about the Gift Grub stars turbulent childhood, love of performing and his eclectic interests.

On this edition Matt Cooper is joined by David McRedmond whose remarkable career has taken him from selling books for Waterstones to running Eircom, TV3 and now An Post, a role he combines with chairing Eir.

As his biography of Mary Lou McDonald hits Ireland's bookshelves, Shane Ross joins Matt Cooper to Magnify his work on the book, his political career and his rift with old friend Eamon Dunphy.

In this edition, Matt is joined by Glenveagh Homes CEO Stephen Garvey, to discuss his path from plastering apprenticeship to running one of only two publicly listed home building companies in Ireland.

John Moran has had a fascinating career, in law, in business, as a senior official in the department of finance during an economic crisis, Chairman of the Land development agency and now he's overcoming cancer. He discusses all of these topics and the need for state intervention in land and housing development in this edition of Magnified.

In this edition of Magnified Matt Cooper is joined at his kitchen table in Dublin by American Conservative Journalist and commentator Cal Thomas, where they discuss his upbringing, his Christian faith, his Journalistic career and his love of Ireland.