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With lots of devices requiring new passwords for the new year, and the inbox full after the holidays, what can we do to clean up our personal tech? Joining Seán to discuss Ciara O’Brien, Tech Correspondent for the Irish Times…

Trump has announced that he intends to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. What does this mean for geopolitics in the region, and how can the names of major geographical features be changed unilaterally? Joining Seán to discuss is Gerry Kearns, Professor in the Department of Geography at Maynooth University… Image: Reuters, Britannica

With a popular boycott of both Coca Cola and Pepsi across many of the nations in the Middle East, a new product has stepped in, which will use its profits to rebuild a hospital in the region. Osama Qashoo, Founder of Gaza Cola, joins Seán to discuss.

The full bush bikini movement is the latest trend to hit TikTok and apparently, more and more young women are getting behind body hair positivity. So, are the days of the pink razor over? Suzanne Harrington, Journalist and Author, joins Seán to discuss.

Is small talk something that’s necessary in our lives? In Sweden, there's apparently none! Could we ever go without it? And, should we? Henry McKean has been out having small talk with the public, and joins Sean to share what he’s heard.

It’s often said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. However, in recent years, with the rise in popularity of intermittent fasting, it is hard to know what to believe. Joining Seán to discuss is Sarah Keogh, Dietician and founder of EatWell…

A newly-married couple living in Inchicore have been forced to vacate their home due to the danger of it falling into the River Camac, which the property backs onto. Joining Seán to discuss is Ellen Blehein, Inchicore resident…

Over time, your accents can tend to change. According to research, Queen Elizabeth II sounded more cockney throughout her 70-year reign. So, why does this happen? To discuss, Seán is joined by Rob Drummond, Professor of Sociolinguistics at Manchester Metropolitan University and author of ‘You’re All Talk: Why we Are What we Speak’.

Mark Zuckerberg has announced that Facebook and Instagram in the United States will remove their content moderation. Is this a bad thing? Seán is joined by Eoin O’Dell, Associate Professor in the School of Law at Trinity College Dublin, to discuss.

Perhaps the most famous example of observed evolution in a species is that of the Peppered Moth, which largely turned black in some English cities during the Industrial Revolution so as to use soot-covered trees as camouflage, and then turned back to their natural grey colour upon the advent of cleaner fuels. This demonstrates natural selection, but it also shows the impact of human activity on th...

Irish people are famous for the so-called ‘pulmonic ingressive’ or ‘inhaled yeah’... but, what is it exactly, and where does it come from? Joining Seán to discuss is Davy Holden, who runs a popular Irish history social media account, who has been investigating…

It’s exactly 10 years to the day that a terrorist attack killed most of the editorial staff at France’s satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo. The shooting is being marked in a typically-controversial style with a special 10th anniversary edition of the publication. But, how do the French public view Charlie Hebdo now? And in what way did this incident change France? Simon Kuper is a Journalist and Aut...

While Ireland has traditionally had a poor reputation for its hospital food, things are changing, especially at one particular maternity hospital. Joining Seán to discuss is Deborah Cullen, Catering Manager for the Rotunda Hospital...

Fairy erotica is big business these days, but it seems the people of Wales are not too happy about it. They claim that fairy porn is a misrepresentation of the country!  Newstalk’s Ciara Treacy joins Seán to tell more. Image: Bloomsbury

Were you a dab hand at hula hooping in your youth, and do you reckon you’d still be king or queen of the playground if you were to revisit it in adulthood?  Well, it turns out that the type of figure you have will play a key role in how well the plastic tube will circle around your body.   Researchers at New York University concluded that a narrow waist and large hips are optimal fo...

A recent survey concluded that Ireland is the most phished country in the world. At this time of the year, people are particularly vulnerable to online scams. So-called ‘pig butchering’ is now on the rise in Ireland, but what is it and how can you safeguard against it? Joining Seán to discuss is Adrian Wreckler, Tech Correspondent for the Irish Independent…

The Green Party are motioning a commitment from Dublin City Council to do a case study of Copenhagen's work on localised Re-Use Centres, otherwise known as ‘Swap Centres’. These centres bring people from the community together to swap clothes, furniture, books and whatever else you’re having to cultivate community and foster a culture of upcycling. To tell more, Seán is joined by Janet Horner, Gre...

The current weather might have you looking back on some of your fondest memories when the snow would grace you with its presence. So, what are some of your favourite snow day memories? Henry McKean has been asking the public, and joins Seán to share what he’s heard.

Simon Tierney joins Sean Moncrieff to discuss some hard life lessons learnt from taking his tree down too early...

Young people are opting against a career in farming, with a new CSO survey revealing that less than 5% of farmers in Ireland are under the age of 35. Why is it that young people from agricultural backgrounds don’t see a future working the land? Or is there something else going on? Joining Seán to discuss this is Macra President, Elaine Houlihan.

A group of volunteers in Limerick claim a simple chat could mean the difference between life and death. Volunteers from across the county patrol the River Shannon hoping to help people who are struggling with their mental health. Seán is joined by Lee Reeves, member and Ambassador of Limerick Treaty Suicide Prevention, to discuss…

With the financial restrictions today, it can be hard for families to have a stay at home mum. However, those who can, sometimes regret it. Jen Hogan, Journalist and Columnist with the Irish Times and host of Conversations with Parents Podcast joins Seán to discuss.

It’s been 25 years since the millennium turned over - back when the Liffey digital clock broke down, and when people were terrified about Y2K. Henry McKean has been out asking the public for their memories, and joins Seán to discuss.

There wasn't a dry eye at Dublin Airport, as families reunite for Christmas from all over the world! Henry McKean sends in this report…

While the Ancient Romans waged battle across their empire, how exactly did they treat pain on the battlefield and what sort of medical equipment did they use? My next guest collects such equipment and even does reenactments. Joining me now is Martin McAree, Chairperson of Legion Ireland, The Roman Military Society of Ireland…