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What would you do if you heard your child cursing? Would you reprimand them, question the very education you gave them or perhaps even laugh? While there isn’t a consensus on what to do if you catch your child swearing, Journalist Allegra Chapman thinks parents don’t need to cede to panic and instead reframe how young people see profanity. She joins Seán to discuss.

The swan census has been taking place across Ireland recently, to try and ascertain how many wild whoopers we have in this country. Joining Seán to discuss is Helen Boland, from Birdwatch Ireland…

As the son of an Irish mother and a Palestinian father, Sami Abu Wardeh has experienced the effects of colonialism, war and displacement many times in his life and how it has shaped his family’s past. Turning away from a career in medicine in favour of comedy, he is now exploring what resistance really means in the face of adversity, in his show ‘Palestine: Peace de Resistance’ which will be shown...

The Oscar nominations have just been released, with lots of expectations surrounding Killarney’s Jessie Buckley. Joining Seán to discuss is film maker John Kelly, whose animated short film ‘Retirement Plan’ was nominated, and film reviewer Esther McCarthy…

When an elderly relative dies, some people may have regrets on not spending enough time with them or not asking enough questions - but what questions should you ask your older relatives? Newstalk’s Henry McKean has been asking the public, and joins Seán to discuss.

After a long day at work, cooking may be the last thing on our minds. With the added benefit of a home-cooked meal and none of the effort, takeaways have fast become a way for us to save time, but few realized just how effective they were in cheering us up. A study carried out by scientists from Anglia Ruskin University reveals that it is the most effective method to cheer up or console us after a...

It’s not unusual for parents to get in the middle of their children's love lives or try to set them up with a person they think would be an impressive catch, but it may be strange for some to consider setting up a stall in the local park to try to marry off their child. Well, parents in China are actually doing just that. Newstalk Reporter Emily Keegan went to check out a marriage market in Shangh...

Over the past number of years, landlords seem to have become a lot more welcoming to dogs, perhaps due to the pandemic when pet ownership rose significantly. Seán’s guest feels that the entire situation has gotten out of hand, and that dogs should now be banned from pubs altogether. Joining to discuss is Enda Brady, host of ‘Roundtable’ on TRT World, who has been writing about his thoughts in the...

Is it okay to go ‘off menu’ at a restaurant or are you just creating a headache for the kitchen? Joining Seán to discuss is Chef, Restauranteur and owner of Aniar in Galway, JP McMahon…

More and more work emails seem to be signed off with an ‘X’. But is it okay to put a kiss in correspondence with someone you may have never met and with whom you are in a formal, work relationship? Joining Seán to discuss is Career Psychologist Sinead Brady…

The Child Law Project’s latest report shows the strain that services are under to provide accommodation for children in state care, and also explores the main reasons why children end up in care in the first place. Joining Seán to discuss is Carol Coulter, Executive Director of the Child Law Project…

Seán’s guest uses a special submersible, based in West Cork, to help unlock the secrets of Ireland’s 2,000 shipwrecks. Joining to discuss is John Kearney, from Fastnet Maritime Heritage…

Micky Hazard’s nephew Jay passed away in 2019 when he took his own life, and the loss has spurred Micky on to help others. He and his sister have set up benches across the UK and Ireland that show phone numbers and QR codes where those in distress can seek out help. He joins Seán to share his story.

The iconic 1980s video game console Commodore 64 is being re-launched. But how well does it hold up in this decade? Tech Journalist Emmet Ryan joins Seán to discuss.

Hadja Lahbib, the Preparedness and Crisis Management Commissioner for the EU, has called on citizens to prepare at least 72 hours' worth of essential supplies in case of a crisis, whether it be weather related or otherwise. Joining Seán to discuss this is Frank Deegan, Founder of the Irish Survival and Prepper Group…

The fallout for the Beckham family continues in the wake of Brooklyn Beckham’s bombshell statement last night, but how will his parents David and Victoria respond? There is no doubt that crisis PR teams are hard at work... So how do things like these play out behind the scenes when a high profile brand or family is imploding? Deirdre Waldron is the Founder of Fuzion, a brand communication agency a...

Big tech is affecting every part of our lives and today the European Commission is launching a law which could very well mean the end of the car radio… With streaming and apps available in newer, fancier cars, will this spell the end of channel hopping between local stations? Fianna Fáil MEP for Dublin, Barry Andrews, joins Seán to discuss.

With the weather fluctuating between cold and mild, many listeners will be struck with ‘central heating hair’, but what is it, and how can it be controlled? Joining Seán to discuss is Hair Stylist Katrina Kelly…

Is antisocial behaviour really getting worse? And do you feel unsafe on our city streets? The problems with Dublin have been extensively documented: crime, homelessness, addiction, but is there a reason to be optimistic? Tony Duffin is the former CEO of the Ana Liffey Drug Project and for over 25 years has worked to improve things for the most vulnerable in society... He joins Seán to discuss.

With an increase in people taking part in long distance running and competing in races, it can cause the so-called “runner’s tummy” which is a common and often embarrassing side effect of endurance exercise, caused by a mix of digestion, nerves, timing, and what we eat before a run. Joining Seán to discuss this and give advice for runners is Dietitian, Orla Walsh.

There hasn’t been a day this week that the dangers of Grok haven’t been highlighted: particularly the nudification of women and children. However, AI’s dangerous and dark influence has been seeping in for many people, and now AI is impacting porn addiction in a big way as people begin to seek help… Family Psychotherapist specialising in porn addiction, David Kavanagh is highlighting this trend, an...

Do we need to be more like the French and keep Sundays sacred? Closing the shops and forcing people to rest? Henry McKean has been asking the public, and joins Seán to discuss.

Do you carry a handkerchief? With the winter colds and flus in full flow, some people are opting to ditch the manky tissue in favour of a luxury handkerchief... Louis Copeland would be a handkerchief man arguing that a pocket square is key to completing any look… He joins Seán to discuss.

Outrage continues to fulminate in Germany over the Christmas broadcast of the so-called ‘Slime Jesus’... So, what is getting people so exercised? Joining Seán to discuss is Deborah Cole, Berlin Correspondent for the Guardian… Image: ARD

While touring a Ford factory in Michigan on Tuesday, Donald Trump was heckled by an autoworker. He responded with profanity and a hand gesture. So, how common is it for politicians to use profanity and has this evolved over time? Joining Seán to discuss is Joseph Philips, a Politics Lecturer at Cardiff University… Image: Reuters