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What do you do if you suspect a spy in your midst in Ireland? Could they be sitting right next to you? And, even if you did suspect someone of espionage, our country does not have a dedicated counter-intelligence agency, so can anything be done? Joining Seán to discuss is Sinéad O'Sullivan, Business Economist, formerly Harvard Business School.

As you would have seen, the Government has banned off-road motorcycles, scramblers and quad bikes in small public spaces. This follows the death of Grace Lynch, who was hit by a scrambler in January. But, how will this law be enforced, is it possible? Mark Ferris, Detective Garda in Blanchardstown and the Garda Representation Association’s central executive committee representative for DMR West, j...

Is there really any way to compete with junk food, or substitute it with a healthy equivalent? It’s National Junk Food Day in America, so why is this bad food so delicious and celebrated? Aisling Larkin, Food Writer, TV Chef and author of ‘You Are What You Eat’ joins Seán to discuss.

A lot of you might like to keep a birdfeeder in the garden, which is generally a good thing, but now the advice now is not to have one. Songbirds particularly are under threat, and feeding them could make them worse… Niall Hatch from Birdwatch Ireland joins Seán to discuss.

We should all be aware of the negative influence pornography is having on men today, not only on their own general sexual desires, but their attitude towards women… So, why aren’t these websites blocked? Ruth Breslin, Director of the SERP (Sexual Exploitation Research and Policy) Institute, joins Seán to discuss.

We can all procrastinate from time to time, some more than others, but did you know that there are nine different types of it? Dr. Mark Rowe, author and Medical Doctor, joins Seán to discuss.

In another example of the Americanisation of this year’s event, the World Cup winners have received their super bowl-style winners rings. Should men look for this style of ring when shopping? Joining Seán to discuss is Chupi Sweetman, Founder of Chupi Jewellery.

Do you have any weird food habits and why are so many of us fussy eaters even in adulthood? Henry McKean has been out and about asking the public, and joins Seán to share what he’s heard.

Our current heatwave may have come to an end, but odds are good that we’ll have another one. So, when the high temperatures are here, how do you exercise or work outdoors? How do they do it in Australia? John Gibbons, Environmental Journalist and author, joins Seán to discuss.

There are platforms such as Kalshi, where you can literally bet on anything. Now, there is some concern that US Government insiders are betting on political developments. This includes one individual who made $100,000 betting on words that Trump would say in speeches. His job? Running the teleprompter… Joining Seán to discuss is Scott Lucas, Professor in U.S. Politics at the UCD Clinton Institute.

We’re looking back on the weekend and looking forward to the week ahead through the lens of these four questions: What delighted you over the weekend? What annoyed you over the weekend? What did you learn over the weekend? What are you looking forward to this week? Joining Seán to discuss is Maia Dunphy and Donal O'Donoghue!

As you know by now, Andy Burnham has become the UK’s 7th Prime Minister in a decade - and he might already be in controversial territory. He makes a cup of tea by putting the tea bag and milk before the water, should this type of behaviour be allowed, no less from a world leader? Joining Seán to discuss is Jenna Logan, Tea Sommelier for Clement & Pekoe in Dublin.

Because of the warmer weather, we are getting through more wine. Should we go back to the 80s with the bag-in-box wine? Joining Seán to discuss is John Wilson, Wine Critic for The Irish Times.

If you want a room full of books, you don’t want them to appear in pristine condition, you want to give the impression that they’ve been well loved and read through! Because god forbid you actually read them all. Sina Najafi, Editor in Chief of Cabinet Magazine, offers a service to help, making the books appear well-read. He joins Seán to discuss.

What makes you left or right handed? The simple answer is that we’re born that way, but a new study suggests that practice might have something to do with it... Ahmet Arac, Assistant Professor in Neurology at UCLA, joins Seán to discuss.

More than a thousand scholars from the Poetry Society of America have voted on the most beautiful word in the English language. The winner? Diaphanous. So, why did this word win, and what were the runner ups? Dr. Gail Flanagan, Communication and Linguistics Lecturer in UL, joins Seán to discuss.

With the kids at home now, it may be a good time to introduce them to the world of cooking. So, where do you start? Jolene Cox, Food journalist and author of ‘Now You’re Cooking! 70 Recipes That Kids Can Make’, and her daughter Lily Mae Cox join Seán to discuss.

An Italian village in Lake Como is to impose €200 fines on male tourists with bare chests walking down the street. Henry McKean went out and asked: should we introduce fines here in Ireland, or is it ok to let it all hang out in the good weather? And, what about wearing sunscreen? He sends in this report.

The following item contains topics of school shootings and suicide. It isn't suitable for little ears and listener discretion is advised. In 2004, John Romano walked into his New York high school with a shotgun, and started firing. He was 16 years old at the time, and thankfully nobody was killed. After serving his prison sentence, he now has a quarter of a million followers on TikTok advocating f...

There was a time in Irish political history when Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael believed they were diametrically opposites of each other. Now, it seems hard to believe they could hold Government without a coalition. So, should they remove all pretense, and call themselves centre right parties? David W. Higgins, Economist and Political Analyst, believes they should, and joins Seán to discuss.

From 23-26 July, the Paddy Power Comedy Festival takes place in Iveagh Gardens in Dublin. One of those performing only just recently began his first solo tour! Risteárd Cooper, comedian, actor and writer joins Seán to discuss.

When looking at options for a pint, have you thought about the early house? What exactly are they, and why are they dying out? Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Daragh Curran, AKA The Guinness Guru.

With the hose pipe ban coming into effect for many counties from tomorrow, how can you ensure that your veg, herbs, and flowers survive and what exactly is allowed when it comes to the garden? Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Mick Kelly, Founder of GIY in Waterford…

New research suggests that going to museums, concerts and the cinema can slow down biological ageing, similarly to exercise. So, how true does this sound? Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Rose Ann Kenny, Regius Professor of Medicine, Head of Ageing Research at Trinity College Dublin.

Every Wednesday, Cassie Delaney will join to tell unusual stories on heinous crimes… This week, Cassie joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss cases where the weather was an accomplice, a witness, and, in one case, the detective!