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The period following the birth of a new baby is particularly sensitive for new parents. Even though you may not intend to offend, well-meaning but poorly chosen comments can be received very negatively.   Speaking to Ciara this morning to discuss further Iseult White, Psychotherapist and Author .  

"Blatant and blunt threat on my life” those are the words Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has used to describe the sinister death threat that appeared on the social media platform TikTok Tuesday afternoon. Mary Lou spoke to Newstalk Breakfast on what she has been experienced over the last year and this week.

Southern Europe bakes in heatwave with hotter temperatures on the way, while Italy places 12 cities under the most severe heat warning as temperatures soar above 40 degrees. But where’s Ireland’s heatwave? We ask Gerry Murphy, Meteorologist with Met Eireann.

Donald Trump is to be officially crowned Republican Candidate later tonight at the party’s National Convention in Milwaukee. JD Vance spoke overnight he very much spoke of his blue collar credentials and his troubled upbringing. We got reaction to his first speech with Former Nevada Republican State Chairwoman and Republican Strategist Amy Tarkanian.

The European Parliament will today vote on whether Ursula Von Der Leyen will serve a second term as president of the European Commission.   Despite being part of a coalition of parties that is supporting Ms Von Der Leyen, none of Fianna Fáil’s four MEPs will vote for her re-election, a move that has been criticised by Fine Gael. Barry Andrews Fianna Fail MEP for Dublin explained this dec...

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland is warning parents about the health risks of slush ice drinks for young children. We discuss the health risk with Dr Wayne Anderson, FSAI Director of Food Science and Standards.

When it comes to US politics the merchandise, posters and slogans play a central role in the campaigns from both sides. The Republican National Convention is ongoing in Milwaukee and as expected, Make America Great Again hats are selling out.  Our reporter, Josh Crosbie is there and has been meeting with some Trump fans and also finding out how the election is shaping up.    

The State ‘should help developers to build more homes for rent’, that’s according to a government review. Speaking to Shane to discuss further wasCarol Tallon, CEO of Property District .

An investigation is under way by gardaí after an under-15 hurling championship match was abandoned on Monday evening following a brawl involving players, mentors and supporters.  We get a reaction from Liam O’Neill, Former GAA President. 

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee gave her response to the ongoing protests scenes in Coolock.

Now last week on the show we heard calls from the Climate Change Advisory Council for people to ditch the open fire. However it appears many in Rural Ireland want the cosy fire to remain in the home with turfcutting remaining a staple in the Irish household.   Henry McKean visited a bog on the Galway - Roscommon border, beside the N60 road.  He sent this report. 

Ireland has five times more cabinet members with no third-level education compared with UK equivalents. We discuss this with Dr Eoin O'Malley, Associate Professor of Politics at DCU.

For the first time in nearly 15 years, a reigning British monarch will, later today, set out a Labour’s government’s plans for the UK. We ask what will Labour's government plans be for the UK with Stephen Pound, Former Labour MP for Ealing North (and former Northern Ireland Shadow Minister).

“It’s no wonder so many of us are lonely. Friendship has become harder and more complex” so writes Irish Times Journalist Laura Kennedy.   We ask how can we make friends in later life with Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist and Co-Host of podcast, ‘Tough Love’. 

Long-term exposure to pollution from solid fuels increases the risk of poorer mental health that’s according to a new ESRI study.   We discussed the findings with Professor Anne Nolan, Research Professor with the ESRI .  

A bandaged Donald Trump appeared to rapturous applause at the Republican National Convention as he revealed his 2024 running mate, JD Vance last night.   We speak to David Smith Washington Bureau Chief of The Guardian to get reaction.

Yesterday Gardaí charged at least 15 people following wide-ranging disorder at a site in Coolock that is due to be developed to house asylum seekers.    Henry McKean was at the scene and spoke to locals there. Demonstrators hurled rocks and fireworks at gardaí throughout the day, while pepper spray has been used by gardaí responding to the incidents. We speak to Paul Murphy, People...

Too many motorists admit drink driving the law just does not seem to deter them. So says Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent, Geraldine Herbert who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Donald Trump has made his first public appearance since the shooting. The former president was welcomed to chants of fight, fight, fight at the Republican Convention last night in Milwaukee.  Appearing with a bandaged ear, Trump didn’t address the crowd on the first night the event. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie is there and has been asking Republican Party members how they feel about the a...

Pensioners are joining the workforce at the fastest rate of any age cohort in Ireland, according to the Central Statistics Office. What is causing pensionable workers rejoining or staying in the workforce for longer?    Shane discusses this with Peter Cosgrove, Managing Director at Futurewise. 

Fifteen people were in court yesterday evening charged in connection with disturbances at a disused paint factory designated as accommodation for international protection applicants in Coolock North Dublin. Three garda cars were damaged during the disturbances, including one set on fire. We get local reaction from Mícheál McDonnacha, Sinn Fein Councillor for Donaghmede .  

Kids across the country are settling into the summer holidays, and that may mean some parents are battling against increased screentime and concerns around what their child is doing online. Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent, Jess Kelly tell us how to monitor your children's screetime. All with thanks to Bird & Bird.

A recruitment freeze at the HSE that has been in place since last year will end today, according to HSE Chief Executive Bernard Gloster.   This follows last week’s announcement that an additional €1.5 billion will be allocated for the health service this year. Speaking to Ciara this morning was Tony O’Brien former Director General of the HSE, Strategic Advisor and columnist wit...

Josh Crosbie is in America and in particular, he’s in Milwaukee where the Republican National Convention is being held. He gave us a feeling on the ground there.  Also speaking to Newstalk Breakfast with more reaction was Stephen Moore, Economist at The Heritage Foundation and Current economic Adviser to the Trump 2024 campaign and also Stephen Moore, Economist at The Heritage Foundation and...

‘Women should look well for their husbands, otherwise he will look around and it will be your fault ’So says Actress and Fair City star Tatiana Ouliankina and Tatiana spoke to Shane to discuss her statement further.