Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

PJ talks to Carmel from carmeloconnor.com about why the Chinese exercise has a lot to offer for those looking to make a change in 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Maura Walsh from IRD Duhallow who has a neat idea for cutting back on the avalanche of waste after events like mini-marathons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Dr. Ciarán Dawson, former blanket protester, about the plight of Palestine protesters in the UK who have gone on hunger strike. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne who met Helena Kiely, the paramedic who had to use her training to save her partner Mark after he suffered a sudden cardiac arrest in their own bedroom and now runs a business teaching CPR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears how this Christmas saw a record number of people looking for help from Cormac O’Sullivan, Regional Coordinator St Vincent De Paul. The raffle mentioned is here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Dr Michelle Minihan of the Food Safety Authority to get the details. For more see also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ and Dave O'Brien from the Cork Business Association discuss a confident Cork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As fuel prices rise again PJ chats with Paddy Comyn of DoneDeal Motoring and The Driving Seat Podcast about why there is no relief in the cost of living. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Victoria about her daughter Frances, the first Corkonian of 2026, learns about the problem of the hidden homeless, hears from Norma Sheehan about Wine O'Clock. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Lynch changed film-making for sure and Triskel are launching a mini-festival about his PJ hears from Chris O'Neill See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Caroline Reidy from The HR Suite about a shocking survey where half say they are in the wrong job with many blaming their parents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to Norma in advance of her Wine O'Clock show in The Opera House Jan 22nd. See also Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Deborah Maguire & Tom O’Byrne who help manage the beautiful area about the heartless act of vandalism that saw seating burned Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Martin Leahy has been singing protest songs about the housing situation since 2022 and recently testified before the Oireachtas Housing Committee. He says homelessness is vastly undercounted because of the hidden homeless. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Adrian Lennihan, The Recovery Coach, about joining the growing numbers of people who have left alcohol behind in their lives and they also discuss if Zero drinks are a good way forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Conor Horgan of Irish Business Against Litter whose latest survey has great news! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Eoghan Corry of travelextra.ie about Schipol and hears some other travel news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to mum Victoria who gave birth to our first rebel of the year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Ken Perrott of the Corks 96FM Street Fleet and Cathal Nolan of Ireland's Weather Channel to get a picture of the roads this morning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to the Briar Rose chef who sent a bus full of toys to the North Pole for kids in Edel House, chats to traders in North Main St and the English Market, hears from the man who will guide Santa through Cork airspace. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears Santa talk to the boys and girls about Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats with Martin O’Keefe who reveals the coordination, clearances, and festive protocols to guide Santa safely over Cork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats with Space expert Leo Enright who explores the science and story behind the Star of Bethlehem on Christmas Eve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pj Chats with Taoiseach Michael Martin about family meals, 10k walks, and switching off on Christmas and St Stephen’s Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats with Tom Durcan of Durcan's Meats, who talks classic Cork spiced beef, holiday queues, and what makes Christmas at the market special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.