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Elle McPherson has revealed she was diagnosed with breast cancer seven years ago nut decided not to undergo chemotherapy or further traditional medical treatment. The supermodel who is now 60 said she wanted to take a holistic approach to treating the disease but acknowledged this isn’t right for everyone.  John Crowne, Consultant Oncologist at St Vincent's University Hospital Group&nbsp...

The Taoiseach has arrived in Ukraine amid talks of a new political deal which expresses Ireland's strong solidarity with the country.   Barry Whyte, Newstalk’s Chief Reporter is with the Taoiseach in Ukraine and spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Dublin airport will exceed its 32 million passenger cap in 2024 – that's according to the Dublin Airport Authority. 3.46 million passengers went through the terminal doors of Dublin Airport this August, making it the busiest month ever in Dublin Airport’s 84-year history. We discuss with Eoghan Corry, Travel Expert .  

There has been a total of 2,395 allegations of historical sexual abuse at over 300 religious-run schools, according to a report released yesterday. We discuss the findings of the Scoping Inquiry with Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor at The Irish Examiner.

The Department of Education has come under pressure to drop a Junior Cycle textbook containing discriminatory depictions of an Irish family from the school curriculum. We discuss with Eric Nelligan Teacher and Aontu Education Spokesperson. 

Reduced government grants have been blamed for New electric vehicle sales being down over 25% so far this year. We discuss with Nadia Adan, Owner of Ashford Motors and Social Media Star.   

Benjamin Netanyahu has asked for "forgiveness" that the six hostages were not brought home alive but remains defiant that Hamas will pay a ‘heavy price’. We speak to Alistair Bunkall, Sky’s Middle East to discuss along with Dr Einat Wilf, Former Member of Israeli parliament and co-author of “The War of Return” .

New report released today by Irish Charity CybersafeKids reveals that almost 25% of 8-12 year olds are bothered by harmful content online. We discuss this with Stella O’Malley, Psychotherapist and Author, with three books on parenting and mental health .  

Dublin city centre businesses are to be banned from leaving out rubbish in plastic bags in a bid to clean up the capitals streets. We get reaction from this plan with Gina Murphy, Owner of Hugo’s Restaurant.

More than 220,000 US soldiers have travelled through Shannon Airport over the last three-and-a-half years, new figures show from the Department of Transport show. Could this US military transit through Shannon airport may seriously undermine Irish neutrality? Ciara discusses this with Dr. Edward Hogan, neutrality campaigner and former member of the Defence Forces.

SEAI 2023 Energy Balance Report shows progress on emissions reduction, but not yet enough to meet carbon budget .We discuss with Margie McCarthy, Director of Research and Policy Insights with the Sustainable Energy Authority Of Ireland .  

334 motorists were caught speeding in the first five hours of National Slow Down Day. Now as the 24-hour campaign draws to a close. Shane discuss the stats received with Superintendent Liam Geraghty.

British author and journalist, Dolly Alderton, recently claimed that the internet has made us all dress the same. Have influencers and algorithms stolen our sense of individuality when it comes to fashion?  We asked Image Consultant and Owner of The Style Bob, Aoife Dunican .

Thousands of disappointed Oasis fans have expressed their frustration with Ticketmaster after failing to secure tickets for one of the highly anticipated comeback tour. We discuss further with Jess Kelly, Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent .  

Thousands have taken to the streets in Tel Aviv as pressures mount for a ceasefire deal as six more captives were found dead in Gaza. We get the latest on this with Alistair Bunkall, Sky News Middle East Correspondent .   

Friends of the Earth commend the South Dublin County council decision to not allow planning for another Google data centre and want to see it nationally. We speak with Jerry McEvilly, Head of Policy at Friends of the Earth Ireland and also Gavin Lawlor, Director at Tom Phillips and Associates .  

Thousands of people fell victim to dynamic pricing as tickets for Oasis went on sale Saturday morning. Do we need to hold Ticketmaster to account? We spoke to   Michael Healy Rae, Independent TD Kerry .  

Today Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson for Housing, Eoin O’Broin will publish the party’s five-year plan to overhaul the current government’s housing policy, titled ‘A Home of Your Own’. Shane was joined on the show by Senator Mary FitzPatrick, Fianna Fail’s Spokesperson on Housing, Local Government and Heritage .  

Thousands of people fell victim to dynamic pricing as tickets for Oasis went on sale Saturday morning. Do we need to hold Ticketmaster to account?  Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Michael Healy Rae, Independent TD Kerry .  

Minister for Justice,  Helen McEntee has announced the introduction of a new system of civil orders to prevent stalking and protect victims.  We get reaction to this with Una Ring, stalking victim and co-founder of stalking.ie. 

The Alternative for Germany Party is the first far-right party to win a regional election in Germany since World War II. To get the latest on this Ciara spoke to Rob Hyde, freelance Journalist based in Germany. 

Coldplay rocked Croke Park last night with the first of four gigs in their Music of the Spheres World Tour. Newstalk’s Digital and Social Media Executive, Ciara Treacy was at the gig and told us how it went.

A new phone line for non-urgent medical issues could be on the way as an alternative to the using the 112/999 national emergency lines. We discuss this with Dr Denis McCauley, Donegal GP and President of the Irish Medical Organisation GP committee.

Kamala Harris took part in her first her first unscripted interview last night sitting down with CNN’s Dana Bash alongside her V.P candidate Tim Walz. Was it a success? We ask David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief of The Guardian.

Doctors are calling for stricter regulations within Ireland's cosmetics industry.  Medical professionals are urging government to introduce laws which will only allow doctors or nurses to administer the products, similar to the rules surrounding the use of botox.  Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Patricia Molloy, Nurse Practitioner, Owner of the Derma Clinic, Member of the Board and Fo...