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Well known chef and Owner of MacNean House & Restaurant,Neven Maguire is selling his dishes for the charity, Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. Neven spoke to Sean about this.

Are the super wealthy actually a bit dead inside? Sean was joined by George Monbiot, Journalist and activist to discuss this...

This month marks the 50th anniversary of women bathers at the Forty Foot, the iconic swimming spot in Dublin Bay. The summer of 1974 heralded a bizarre face-off between men and women at the popular spot. Sean was joined by Brian Fennell, husband of the late Fine Gael politician and activist Nuala Fennell.

Jonathan DeBurca Butler joins Seán Moncrieff to take listeners through the week's international stories…

As the climate crisis heats up, are more and more people ditching their cars? but can you really manage without it? Independent climate and Environmental Researcher, Sadhbh O’Neill, discusses this with Sean.

Is having a big family a thing of the past? According to a new study, women may soon have the opportunity to be able to delay motherhood, with a drug that is being looked at for its potential ability to slow the ageing of ovaries. Medical journalist, June Shannon, joined Sean to discuss.

Last week, scientists voted to eliminate the names of certain plants that are deemed to be racially offensive. The decision was made after a gruelling six-day session attended by more than 100 researchers, as part of the International Botanical Congress. Botanist Sandy Knapp of the Natural History Museum in London, joined Sean on the show to discuss

Oh the joys of quitting, can it ever be a good thing? Our Reporter, Henry McKean went to find out and he joined Sean on the show to share his results.

A new UCC study has shown that taking part in Dungeons & Dragons, the table-top role-playing game, can be good for players’ mental health.  Joining Seán to discuss her findings is Study Lead and PhD Researcher at UCC School of Applied Psychology, Orla Walsh.

As the country prepares for the All-Ireland Final this weekend, what exactly is the history of hurling, and the hurley stick itself?  Joining Seán to discuss is Dr. Paul Rouse, Professor at the School of History in UCD.

The most successful celebrity nepo baby has been revealed in a new study by LatestDeals.co.uk .  The list is topped by Miley Cyrus, followed by every other member of the Kardashian family. But, is it fair to still classify these as nepo babies?  Sarina Bellissimo is a Broadcaster and Entertainment Journalist, and joins Seán to discuss. Image: Disney

The hashtag #cabgslag has nearly 4,000 posts on TikTok, with most videos being posted by female users. What is ‘cab slagging’, you may ask? Urban Dictionary defines it as: “A girl that’s dating/having a fling with a culchie, and thus ends up sitting in the cab of his tractor as he works.”  Joining Seán to tell more is Aoife Rooney, Assistant Editor at Weekend Magazine.

When you think of Guinness, you might not associate it with Kenya, but it’s huge there! During Micheál Martin’s visit to the country, he had a tour of the brewery. Newstalk Reporter, Andrew Louth, was there, and joins Seán to discuss the drink’s impact.

It has been announced that a new ten pin bowling alley is to open in south Dublin before the end of the year. But, what is the current bowling scene in Ireland like? And just how competitive does it get?  Joining Seán to discuss is Christopher Sloan, Professional Bowler and Chairperson of the Irish Tenpin Bowling Association.

If you’re sitting in a room with someone you love right now, wondering if they feel the same, there are some tests you can do in order to find that out.  Chrissie Russell has been looking at this in today's Irish Independent and joins me on the line now, Afternoon Chrissie.

Bob Dylan has announced shows in the UK, and some of the press are making a stink of the fact that he does not allow phones at the performances, an attempt to curb poor audience behaviour and engagement. If filming is considered rude, what is good concert/gig etiquette? Newstalk’s Henry McKean has been out asking concert-goers, and joins Seán to share what he’s heard.

The topic of childfree weddings is often debated. If you’re unsure of where you stand on the issue, there’s now a solution that may be a compromise between both points of view. Wedding Nannies are now available to come and mind your children on location for your special day, and joining Seán to discuss is The Wedding Nanny, Aisling Roche. 

After having a presence in West Cork for decades, the Buddhist community finally has a proper Tibetan temple perched on the cliffs near Castletownbere. Joining Seán to discuss is Malcolm MacClancy, Centre Director of Dzogchen Beara… Image: Dzogchen Beara

The rifle that was used in the assassination attempt on Donald Trump last weekend was an AR-15, a weapon that many Americans have taken pride in. Joining Seán to discuss the history and culture of this firearm is Zusha Elinson, National Reporter for the Wall Street Journal and co-author of ‘American Gun: The True Story of the AR-15'.

Jess Kelly, Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent, joined Seán to discuss ‘Malvertising’ - online viruses and malware, disguised as regular ads! They go through how hackers use them, and how you can avoid them.

The National Museum of Ireland is appealing for more information after two axe heads, which are believed to be more than 4,000 years old, were sent in a Flahavan’s flapjack box by an anonymous letter writer.  Assistant Keeper of Irish Antiquities at the National Museum of Ireland, Matthew Seaver, joins Seán to discuss the significance of a find like this.

If you’re planning on flying today, you might not like what you’re about to hear. The 17th of July has an unusual history of failed flights that met a tragic end. Two are even within a year of each other.  Joining Seán to tell more is Irish Independent Journalist and host of The Home Show on Newstalk, Sinead Ryan.

With NASA’s upcoming Artemis missions, the demand for astronauts to carry out longer and longer spacewalks creates a challenge for the use of bathroom facilities. Now, designers have invented a special space suit that can recycle urine as drinking water.  To discuss, Seán is joined by Sofia Etlin, a researcher at Weill Cornell Medicine and co-designer of the suit. Image: Claire Walter

A new exhibition in Waterford showcases some of Ireland’s Olympians, but not as you might imagine. These are the artists and writers who participated in the cultural Olympiad, which were medal events in the early part of the modern Olympics. Joining Seán to discuss is Luke Currall, Curator at Waterford Gallery of Art.

Video killed the radio star, but are car manufacturers next? Top car brands are reportedly looking at phasing out radios in new car models to save space and cut costs.  Joining Seán to discuss is Motoring Journalist for CompleteCar.ie , Dave Humphreys.