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This day next week, world leaders will gather in the city of Belem on the banks of the Amazon to start the Cop30 climate negotiations. And though a scientific consensus on the realities of climate change has been established for quite some time, a political consensus seems as far off as ever, thanks in no small part to the government of Donald Trump… But, what can the rest of the world do to avoid...

If sci-fi writers are to be believed, we're only a few years away from a world in which some, or even most, of our friends are artificial. Some might say that a lot of us are there already. But, what is it like to try to make friends with an AI? Madeleine Aggeler is Lifestyle and Wellness Reporter for Guardian US, and joins Seán to discuss.

As we prepare to turn back the clocks this weekend, you might be surprised to discover the history of Daylight Savings Time and how it all began during World War One. Joining me now to discuss this is David Malone, Professor in Maths and Statistics at Maynooth University...

The Booker Prize has announced that, for the very first time, they will be including a category for Children’s Fiction, with authors eligible to win fifty thousand pounds in prize money from 2027. Author Sarah Webb joins Seán to discuss this.

When approaching a milestone birthday, many of us do take time to reflect on life and maybe plan something special to celebrate. For most seventy year olds, it could be a party or a big cruise ship, but for Gail Rice she wanted more... so she decided to hire an escort! Gail, who is a Registered Psychologist in the process of writing her memoir, joins Seán to discuss.

What makes a culchie, and is there such a thing as culchie culture?  Writer and Irish Times journalist Patrick Freyne has been musing on this matter and joins Seán to discuss.

More than 30 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs in New Jersey are up for grabs on Facebook Marketplace. It follows the imminent closure of the Field Station: Dinosaurs theme park in New Jersey in three weeks’ time. Opened in 2012 by dinosaur enthusiast Guy Gsell, the park has attracted thousands of children and adults along its adventure trails, theme shows and workshops. From as little as $700, you...

While the men’s shed concept has been an enormous success around the country, there is now a growing trend for women’s sheds, but what’s the difference and would it make sense just to join them up? Joining Seán to discuss is RoseMarie Dempsey, Chairperson of Clonakilty Women’s Shed…

You have probably seen ads for hair care products that make huge promises, with ingredients you've never heard of. What should you actually do with your hair, and what separates hair care fact from fiction? Joining Seán to discuss is Claire Fulham, Tricologist, and owner of Trua Tricology Clinic.

As the wrecking ball eviscerated the East Wing of the White House this week, concern is growing about Trump’s plans for the historic compound. Joining Seán to discuss is Niall Palmer, Senior Lecturer in U.S. Politics at Brunel University in London… Image: Reuters

The former British Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg recently shared a story of his first day working at Meta. He told employees not to bring their 'authentic self' to work - an apparent joke that did not go down well. But, is there a point to this? Should you leave your authentic self at home? Henry McKean has been investigating, and joins Seán to discuss.

You might have spent hours raking leaves this week, but from an environmental perspective, should we even touch the fallen leaves? Dr Michelle McKeown is an Environmental Geographer at University College Cork, and she joins Seán to discuss.

A new film on Gerry Adams’ life has hit the silver screen in Irish cinemas. ‘Gerry Adams: A Ballymurphy Man’, created and produced by Trisha Ziff, aims to recapture the life of the former Sinn Féin President. Filmmaker Trisha Ziff is based in Mexico and has previously created films on the Spanish Civil War and Che Guevara. She spent over five years working on this movie with Gerry Adams and a most...

Next summer, you may have a teenager in the house worried sick over their Leaving Cert results. If that’s the case, you can tell them about Séamus Boland. Séamus dropped out of school at 13, and today is the incoming President of the European Economic and Social Committee. He joins Seán to discuss his journey.

With a ceasefire ongoing in Gaza, there are questions asked as to why the conflict in Sudan has been largely ignored... So, what is next on the world’s moral compass, and as the humanitarian crisis deepens, just why should focus turn to Sudan? Senior Reporter with the Guardian Mark Townsend has been reporting on the situation, and joins Seán to discuss. Image: Reuters

Do you know how to identify a deepfake video? With AI technology now so advanced, the chances are that you have fallen for something online which actually is not real... With a fake video circulating online of Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly purporting to withdraw from the election, attention has turned to what role these videos play... Host of the ‘For Tech Sake Podcast’, Elaine Burke,...

Some of us are night owls, some of us are early birds.   But, is it better to be one or the other, can you change your circadian rhythm, and why does this division even exist in the first place? Professor Andrew Coogan is a Behavioural Neuroscientist and Director of the Chronobiology and Sleep Research Laboratory at Maynooth University. He joins Seán to discuss.

An Irish academic has become the first person since the 19th century to translate the dialogues of Plato.   Dr. David Horan , Trinity College Dublin Academic of Philosophy, joined Sean on the show to discuss his work 

Dr. Neil Kenny,  Associate Professor and researcher at the School of Inclusive and Special Education at DCU joined Sean to chat about the progress being made in diagnosing and understanding autism.

Did you know that Parks are where many people in China are finding love? Sean was joined by Mairead Loughman  Matchmaker at Love HQ Matchmaking to discuss.

Author of ‘The Hypocrisy Trap’, Michael Hallsworth, chatted to Sean about his new book

Sean was joined by, Dr Sarah Cleary,  Horror consultant and writer of the myth of harm, to discuss whether the Gen Z  generation abhors horror movies

Sean was joined by Valesca Lima  Assistant professor at Dublin City University, researching housing policy and governance, to discuss the need for greater protection for those living in informal rent arrangements

The fragility of the Gaza ceasefire was all too evident over the weekend, and it’s just the latest incident in the seemingly interminable conflict that has afflicted the beleaguered region since most of us can remember. But, has it always been like this? William Dalrymple is Historian and Co-Host of the ‘Empire Podcast’, which is currently running a series on the History of Gaza. He joins Seán to...

Seven minutes is all it took for thieves to steal “priceless” jewels from the Louvre Museum in Paris, but now as the hours go by - what are the chances of ever recovering these pieces? Christopher A. Marinello, Esq is a Lawyer and Founder of Art Recovery International. He joins Seán to discuss.