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On today's show: @sarahmcinerney.bsky.social
Ex-CIA Director John Brennan on US strike on Iran

US tightens the rules for students visas

How Cork is getting tough on vaping outside

Shels responds on Duff's departure

And you'll spend 25 years of your life staring at your phone
June 23, 2025 at 3:27 PM
On today's show:
Fatal mass school shooting in Austria

Rent caps to extend nationwide, but opposition says new rules 'screw tenants'

Number of children in consistent poverty soars

Why fertility rates falling worldwide

And, why Ed Sheeran identifies as 'culturally Irish'
June 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM
On today's show:
Trump-Musk public bust up continues

Garda Commissioner orders a review of the Satchwell murder investigation

Noise pollution or simply convenient - a debate on drones delivering goods to your door

And, a cat expert on how a cat knows its owners' smell
June 6, 2025 at 3:27 PM
On today's show: @sarahmcinerney.bsky.social

The DAA on coping with Dublin Airports biggest summer ever

Reaction to the RTÉ Investigates exposé of nursing home care

Latest on Irishwoman detained by Israeli authorities

And, are scathing restaurant reviews ever justified?
June 5, 2025 at 3:33 PM
On today's show: @sarahmcinerney.bsky.social
Should bail be denied to repeat offenders?

Mother of Private Seán Rooney killed on duty in Lebanon to sue the UN

Death of rural Ireland, real or exaggerated?

Tinder introduces height filter

And, why Gen Z struggle reading to their kids
June 3, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Today's show:
3 more resignations from Board of CHI

Housing Committee hears only 34,000 homes will be built this year

Reaction from Liverpool Victory Parade tragedy

Ministerial apology for family of hit & run victim Shane O'Farrell

And, what your biological age says about you
May 27, 2025 at 3:22 PM
On today's show: @sarahmcinerney.bsky.social
Fiona Pender disappearance reclassified as murder investigation

Calls for return of 100% mortgages

Aid collected in Ireland destroyed in a Russian drone attack on Ukraine

French pushback against adult-only facilities

And PE gear or uniforms?
May 26, 2025 at 3:28 PM
On today's show: @sarahmcinerney.bsky.social
Camogie Special Congress on skorts

Was Shannon Airport used for illegal US deportations to Africa?

New Childrens' Hosp. delayed again

Are Trump's South Africa 'white genocide' claims true?

And would you stand on a plane for a cheaper flight?
May 22, 2025 at 3:29 PM
On today's show: @sarahmcinerney.bsky.social
Drug dealers now dropping 'menus' through student letterboxes

Min. Seán Canney on 'reset on road safety' after death of Garda Kevin Flatley

An Taoiseach & Viktor Orban of Hungary clash publicly

And, the rights & wrongs of tracking your adult children
May 12, 2025 at 3:18 PM
On today's show: @sarahmcinerney.bsky.social
Min. Patrick O'Donovan on skorts in camogie & Trump threat to Irish movie industry

Dublin city centre's only public toilets to close

E-scooters seen as most dangerous form of transport

And, the Irish author sending books to children in Ukraine
May 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
On today's show: @sarahmcinerney.bsky.social

Massive power blackout in Spain and Portugal causes chaos

Scoliosis families meet the Minister for Health

We meet GAA's new 'Head of Hurling'

And, the so-called 'Grandpa robbers' go on trial in Paris over Kim Kardashian $10m jewellery heist
April 28, 2025 at 3:23 PM
On today's show: @sarahmcinerney.bsky.social
Russian general killed in car bomb attack in Moscow

Doctors seeing effects of extreme pornography in their surgeries

World leaders arrive in Rome for pope's funeral

Homeless figures hit new high

And, is it ok to keep momentos from your ex?
April 25, 2025 at 3:21 PM
On today's show: @sarahmcinerney.bsky.social
Trump unhappy with Russia's overnight strikes on Ukraine, but pressuring Zelenskyy to make a deal

John Cooke from Rome amid prep for Pope's funeral

Pushy sideline parents at children's sports

And, new trend of going make-up free at your wedding
April 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
On today's show: @sarahmcinerney.bsky.social

Huge crowds descend on Rome to pay their final respects to Pope Francis

Kneecap manager on the band's performance at Coachella

Social housing target missed by almost 20%

And, could wholegrain be the key to tackling obesity? Danes think so.
April 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
On today's show:
We're live in Rome as details of the Pope's funeral emerge

Monsignor Enda Murphy and Colm Ó Gorman assess the Pope's legacy

Dublin Bus demands transport security

US reaction to grim IMF forecast

And Dr Paul D'Alton's advice on living in a time of uncertainty
April 22, 2025 at 3:14 PM
On today's show:
🏠Govt moves to regulate short-term letting

🏘️The Simon Communities on those locked out of the rental market

🗣️Senator Evanne Ní Chuilinn on improving acute mental health services

🪐Potential signs of life on a distant planet

🤔And, how to start a conversation
April 17, 2025 at 3:32 PM
On today's show:
Grace Report fallout - we hear from Ombudsman for Children

Reaction to Daniel Wiffen's world record attempt

A Yale Professer - an expert on fascism - on why he's leaving Trump's America

And why Katy Perry's trip to space has been blasted by female celebs
April 16, 2025 at 3:28 PM
On today's show:
🥣Questions raised about School Meals Programme

🐴Pavee Point answer criticism of Traveller community about sulky racing

🌌We talk Black Holes with Nobel Prize-winning astrophysicist Prof. Brian Schmidt

🎞️And, why teens are going wild at the Minecraft Movie
April 11, 2025 at 3:15 PM
On today's show: @sarahmcinerney.bsky.social
📺Min. for Communications on new Broadcasting Bill

🐴'Utter carnage' - Sulky race in Limerick ends in violent collision

🗣️Amid record homelessness, life in a hotel room for pregnant mother and family

🦷And, are expensive toothpastes worth it?
April 10, 2025 at 3:31 PM
On today's show:
🗣️Calls for public inquiry as HIQA report outlines spinal surgery failures. Childrens' Health Ireland Chair resigns

⚕️US doctor on attacks on hospitals & medics in Gaza

📻Min. Jack Chambers on reviewing development plans to counter US tariffs

🤧And, advice on incoming "Pollen Bomb"
April 8, 2025 at 3:29 PM
On today's show: @sarahmcinerney.bsky.social
🗣️It's 'Liberation Day'- Min. for Trade Promotion Niamh Smyth on Trump's tariffs

⚖️Irish employee allegedly paid to spy for rival multibillion dollar company

📈Claims going down, but insurance premiums are up

📻And, Why Gen Z spurn remote work
April 2, 2025 at 3:27 PM
On today's show:
🗣️Confidence motion in Ceann Comhairle

📻Latest on Myanmar rescue efforts

📈Student's view on third level fee increase

🎤New Beatles movies - and Irish actors playing 2 of the fab 4

🗣️And DCC hires steward for Molly Malone
April 1, 2025 at 3:39 PM
On today's show: @sarahmcinerney.bsky.social
🥊US tariffs and Europe's response

💊Trump targets Irish pharmaceuticals

🗣️Walking away knowing they'll die - a US doctor witnessing GAZA

🗣️The mystery of missing Kerry farmer Mike Gaine

😠And, Adrian Chiles on his hatred of scatter cushions
March 27, 2025 at 4:29 PM
On today's show: @sarahmcinerney.bsky.social
📻Ceann Comhairle - resign or face a no confidence motion - Dáil crisis deepens

🗣️We speak to Clare Daly from a conference on Palestine in Yemen organised by the Houthis

💬Fresh detail on US security breach

☘️And top heritage sites visited around Ireland
March 26, 2025 at 4:23 PM
On today's show:
🗣️Dáil chaos as speaking rights row erupts again

🇵🇸A US doctor describes what she's witnessed in Gaza

🏫98% of primary schools employ unqualified teachers - INTO reacts

🚫One environmentalist on going car free

📻And callout for Memories Made in Dublin City
March 25, 2025 at 4:35 PM