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Budget 2027 is to be revealed next week; there’s a massive team behind it, but that wasn’t always the case. In the early days, the early budgets were put together by people with not as much economic experience. So, what is the history behind the early ones? Aidan Kane, Lecturer in Economics at University of Galway joins Seán to discuss.

Hollywood Actress Olivia Coleman was spotted on a red carpet sporting a new natural grey hairdo. Is it time we all embraced the grey? Henry McKean has been out asking the public, and joins Seán to discuss.

How do you navigate it when your friends have more money than you? When you want a trip to Cork, but they want a trip to New York? These differences become increasingly obvious with hen parties, when the cost of multiple nights abroad can highlight this issue. Emma Howard, Economist at TUD, joins Seán to discuss.

‘Brothers’, a new series starring Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConnaughey, is based on the popular internet theory that the two actors share the same father. So, what is this theory based on, and what was the life of Woody’s father, Charles Harrelson? TV Critic Brian Lloyd joins to discuss. Image: Apple TV

Last Friday, the Central Bank of Ireland officially unveiled a new €2 commemorative coin celebrating U2 and marking 50 years since the band was formed. This will soon be followed by a coin commemorating the late author Maeve Binchy as part of the Central Bank's commemorative coins programme. Designer Shaughn McGrath joins Seán to discuss how this U2 coin was made.

A 27-year-old base jumper died on Sunday when he leapt off a 700-foot cliff and his wingsuit failed, according to authorities. This isn’t a standalone incident over the years, there have been many fatal accidents from base jumping. In 2017, a Cork man died while base-jumping after his parachute opened the wrong way at the Cliffs of Moher. So, how does base jumping work and what are the dangers for...

Every Wednesday, Seán will be joined by someone to hear unusual stories on heinous crimes… This week, Cassie Delaney joins to discuss cases involving modern day cults!

Following his first Labour conference speech as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham has said that the UK could go “all the way” back into the EU. What would this look like, and when could we see this happen? John O'Brennan, Professor of European Politics at the Department of Sociology at Maynooth University joins Seán to discuss.

Vehicle lights are bigger and brighter these days. LED lights are a big trend in the car scene and offer a longer range for drivers, but many motorists complain that their intense white light can be almost blinding when you are driving at night.   Motoring editor and Columnist with the Sunday Independent Geraldine Herbert joined Sean on the show to discuss.

 When it comes to promoting the environment & nature in schools, An Taisce’s Green Schools initiative reaches 85 % of schools, and Ireland has the highest share of Green Flags of any participating country. So, why then are so many school grounds lifeless, uninspiring and grim: tarmac and not much else?  Dr Patrick Kirwan, a pioneering science teacher from Ardscoil na Mara in Waterfor...

  Michaelmas is a Christian festival observed in many Western Christian liturgical calendars on 29 September, and on 8 November in the Eastern Christian traditions. Michaelmas is celebrated on September 29th to honour the Archangel Michael and mark the shift from the harvest season into the darker, colder months of autumn and winter.    Sean was joined on the show by Marion McGarry,...

What is a snag list and what is it like for smaller projects like new build homes? How do snag lists work and can they delay the completion of your home? Kevin Hollingsworth, Chartered building surveyor from the Society of Chartered Surveyors joined Sean on the show to discuss.

Kids asking for a dog is a tale as old as time. So, what do you do when your kids are constantly asking for a pet? Irish Independent columnist Kirsty Blake Knox joined Sean on the show to discuss.

Prosecutors in New York are reopening an investigation into allegations that seven Cornell University fraternity brothers drugged and gang-raped a former student. The lawsuit alleges that the Cornell fraternity members were offered “essay” mitigation for their actions.  Harriet Alexander from the Daily Mail US joined Sean on the show to discuss.

There is a story known as the parable of the Mexican fisherman, which is all about living for today and recognising what’s really important in life. But, will living this way pay the electricity bill? Michael Houghton, Host of The Irish FIRE Podcast has tried it out himself, and joins Seán to discuss.

Here in Ireland, blood in foods has been an important part of life for centuries. It has sustained warriors in epic battles, kept off hunger, offered protection from bad luck and provided sustenance during winter. Joining Seán to discuss the importance of bloody Irish foods is Food Writer and author of ‘Blood, Guts and Black Pudding’, Kate Ryan...

Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister, Antonio Tajani, has prompted furious backlash after saying that women will make better mothers if they wear longer skirts. He said that while it might be “nice to marry a glamorous girl”, such a woman may have “gone through a string of boyfriends, dumped them, walked out, and has a tendency to cheat”... Nick Squires, Correspondent for the Daily Telegraph in Rome join...

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 may have seen, the White House attempted to ban multiple media outlets for their alleged unfair coverage of President Trump. While all of this was happening, the White House launched ‘Trump TV’ - a 24 hour streaming channel seemingly owned by the Trump organisation. Scott Lucas, Professor of US Politics at the Clinton Institute in UCD joins Seán to discuss.

For years, restaurant toilets tended to be a boring afterthought, but recently, they have emerged as arguably the most unexpectedly glamourous room in the building. From prosecco bars to antique mirrors, restaurant toilets are now a spectacle which attracts influencers and digital camera users. Interior Stylist & Design Colour Consultant at Retwiggd Sarah Twigg Doyle joined Sean to discuss.

A petition has been made to stop Galway City Council from changing their logo. €28,000 has been spent already on the new logo’s creation, and it has been unveiled less than a week after councillors were told that the plans were ‘paused’. Fergus McGinn, Owner of McGinn’s Hop House in joined Sean on the show to discuss.

Did you know Rolls-Royce has a connection to the spirit world? Well at least their names do... so what are cars actually named after and why? Paddy Comyn, Head of automotive content and communications with Done Deal Cars joined Sean on the show to discuss.

Queues for food have become a regular occurrence, whether that be 20 hours waiting to get free chicken at Popeyes or the constant line outside Bambinos for a slice of pizza, why do we do it? Jason O'Callaghan, Owner of the D4 Clinic and Psychologist who specialises in Clinical Hypnotherapy joined Sean on the show to discuss

The Walkman gave an entire generation of children their first taste of independence. Music has continued to be a rite of passage of independence for kids, only now it is heavily linked to screen time. So, how have we gotten to this point? Joining Seán to discuss is freelance journalist and parenting columnist with the Journal.ie , Niamh O’Reilly...

Today is One Day Many Voices #ODMV26, funded by Coimisiún na Meán and produced by Learning Waves, to celebrate cultural diversity and inclusivity across Irish radio. With this in mind, Henry McKean has been chatting to the food and hospitality sector and how their influence has changed our taste buds and the way we see the world. A two way street, swapping stories and experiences and coming out st...