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With just 6 weeks until the opening ceremony of the Olympics in Paris, what exactly are the plans for the event, due to take place along the Seine?  Joining to discuss is Philip Barker, Editor of the Journal of Olympic History. Image: Paris 2024

After the tragic death of a woman in Limerick last week, there have been calls for a ban on certain dog breeds such as the XL Bully. Pete Wedderburn, aka Pete the Vet, does not believe that this is the answer. He joins Seán Moncrieff to discuss.

A new report has shown that wind farms have created 35% of Ireland’s electricity supply in the first five months of this year.  Joining Seán to discuss the significance of this increase is CEO of Wind Energy Ireland, Noel Cunniffe.

We’ve all had a laugh at our children’s expense when they mispronounce certain words growing up. Journalist and Mum of seven, Jen Hogan, has been speaking to parents to find some of the common occurrences in Irish households, and joins Seán to share her findings.

While we’re nearing the end of the count for the local elections, the European counts are expected to continue for a few days yet.   Many of us just go to the polling station, mark the papers, pop them into the box and wait to hear whether “our guys” got elected.   But, what happens between slipping that paper into the box and declaring a candidate elected is a mammoth task.&nb...

A man in Northern Ireland has had a Guinness World Record for continuous drumming verified, after an extraordinary 150 hours of play. But, how did he actually pull off this feat?  Joining John to discuss is that drummer, Ali Brown.

Decades after the iconic car, made famous in ‘Back to the Future’, ceased production, a festival this weekend will gather over 60 DeLoreans for a major celebration.  Joining John to discuss is David Mathers, Co-Organiser of DeLorean Revival.

From lawnmowers to ski suits to foot massagers, there’s something for everyone in the middle aisle of Aldi.   The “German discounter” is celebrating 25 years in Ireland, and while it took some time to get used to the speedy checkouts, they’ve become a staple store across Ireland with 161 premises.   But how much did their arrival change the Irish market?   Denis O’Hor...

A Russian cosmonaut has become the first person to spend over 1000 days in space. But how is this possible? And what effect does this have on the body and mind?  Joining Seán to discuss is Leo Enright, Space Commentator.

Quentin Tarantino has been giving out a lot in recent years over the price of a cinema ticket, which he says is prohibiting people from attending.  Some are saying this is the reason big movies aren’t performing as well as the box office.  Brian Lloyd is the movie editor for Entertainment.ie , and joins Seán to discuss.

Are you one of the 20% of tourists guilty of public urination? The 10% of holiday makers who admit to vomming abroad or the 5% who engage in public nudity on their joliers? Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports on Bad Tourists and why their tirade might be taking a turn for the worse:

The state has acquired two new surveillance aircraft, but what exactly will they be used for?  Joining Seán to discuss is someone who spent time with the aircraft: Conor Gallagher, Crime and Security Correspondent of The Irish Times. Image: Irish Air Corps

It may not be as much of a big winner as the lottery, but there is currently over €3 million worth of unclaimed prize bonds! Joining Seán to discuss why this is the case is Siobhan Maguire, Consumer Journalist.

Actor Helen Worth has revealed that she is leaving the long running soap opera ‘Coronation Street’ after 50 years on the show. Her decades-long role has cemented her as a soap icon. But, what are some other soap characters we can call iconic? Joining Seán to discuss is Ken Sweeney, ShowBiz Editor of the Irish Sun. Image: RTÉ

With the announcement that the EU is placing a phased ban on smoky bacon flavourings due to health concerns, how do you go about smoking your own foods at home? Seán is joined by Chef JP McMahon to find out.

Many things came and went during the Celtic Tiger - and one that stood the test of time is the Utility Room.   But, is it just a dumping ground for the stuff we no longer want on our kitchen counter?  Jennifer Sheahan, the former Home of the Year winner, has been writing about it today in the Irish Examiner, and joins Seán to discuss.

In many countries including Ireland we still seem to have an issue with getting basic healthy food for everyone. The importance of this has been coined as ‘Food Security’, but what does it exactly mean? And how can it be helped? Joining Seán to discuss is Sophie Healy Throw: a Food Activist and Founder of Act for Food. She has recently received a Global Citizen Award for her work.

It’s that time of year again, where we all remember the trauma of beginning the Leaving Cert.   But, was it easier to do the Leaving Cert Maths exam back in the day? Seán is joined by Hazel Murray, who is a Research Fellow at Munster Technological University, and has been studying this.

Louisiana judges could order surgical castration for people convicted of sex crimes against young children under legislation approved Monday, and if Republican Gov. Jeff Landry signs it into law, the state apparently would be the first with such a punishment.  Meghan Friedmann is a state politics reporter for The Advocate and The Times-Picayune who is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She join...

Most of us will head out on Friday to cast our vote in the Local and European Elections. And, if you feel better after you vote, there may be some science behind it.  Joining Seán to tell how voting is good for our health is Dr. Muiris Houston, Contributor to the Irish Times and Adjunct Professor of Narrative Based Medicine at Trinity College.

A new app on the OK Cupid dating site offers users the tools to erase their ex from their most treasured photographs. It’s called the Ex-Terminator app.  But, is it healthy to delete former lovers from your social media channels more generally?  Joining Seán to discuss is Kirsty Blake Knox, Columnist with the Irish Independent.

A house in Burtonport in Donegal with quite a bit of history is up for sale. Going from a family home, a hotel, and the home of ‘The Screamers’, a group of people who wanted to undo the trauma of being born. Patrick Boner, the current owner, joins Seán to discuss the home’s history.

Andy Kavanagh is Ireland’s longest living heart transplant survivor, the 57-year-old man from Dublin was just 19 years old when he received his transplant in 1986 in the Mater Hospital. He joins Seán to discuss his experience.

The Moka coffee pot is an Italian design classic that is still used not just in Italy, but many kitchens in Ireland, despite the proliferation of espresso, capsule and filter machines over the past number of years.  Joining Seán to discuss from the Espresso Capital of the World, Milan, is author and historian Tim Fanning.

It's the catch phrase of Donal Trump and the UK's Alan Sugar - but here in Ireland, hearing, you've been fired" is a less common affair. Still it's not unheard of, for you or Newstalk staffers. Sarah Madden, and her sketchy CV, reports.