The Hard Shoulder

Google has confirmed that it would add the label of ‘Gulf of America’ to its maps following the political action made by US President Donald Trump. But, how common is it for a location to have two contesting names, and what other examples are there? Pádraig Carmody, Professor of Geography at Trinity College joins Kieran to discuss.

According to figures from Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, less than half of men believe that people make up accusations, with 25 percent believing that consent is not as big an issue it is made out to be. Is there an issue with how men see consent and sex and what can be done to help educate men in this endeavor? Eve McDowell Communications and Engagement Officer with Active Consent and David Hall, CEO...

The names of the 29 victims, including a woman pregnant with twins, were read aloud and a minute's silence held as a public inquiry into the 1998 Omagh bombing got under way. Chairperson Alan Turnball said those who listen "will be shocked at a level of grief imposed on ordinary decent members of society doing nothing other than living their daily lives". Campaigner Eamonn McCann joins Kieran to d...

It is being reported today that extra Senior Ministers are being sent to the US this St Patrick's Day in an attempt to prevent any dramatic policy decision from Donald Trump. Is this the right move, or is it time to scrap the Government trip to the states? Joining Kieran to discuss is Dublin MEP, Regina Doherty and People Before Profit TD, Richard Boyd Barrett.

Anyone can be scammed, and the proof lies with Kieran’s guest. Consumer Expert Brendan Burgess was done out of a significant amount of money. He joins Kieran to discuss what happened. Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor for the Irish and Sunday Independent also joins to give his advice so you don’t get scammed yourself.

With the passenger cap being temporarily lifted for 2025, Fionn Davenport, Travel Journalist and Lonely Planet author joins Kieran to tell us how airlines are adapting to the changes…

For this week’s Kids Health Check, Kieran is joined by Iseult White, Psychotherapist and author, to discuss how you can best deal with separation anxiety with your children.

Amongst protests and walkouts, President Michael D. Higgins read at a ceremony yesterday marking Holocaust Memorial Day. It comes as the Chief Rabbi Yoni Wieder had asked the President not to attend the ceremony due to comments he made in the past. So, should he have listened to this request? To discuss, Kieran is joined by Lior Tibet, Jewish-Israeli woman based in Dublin, and one of the protester...

100,000 people are to be without power until February, and over 109,000 are still without water after the damage caused by Storm Éowyn. What are the latest updates on when things should return to normal, and what has the Government response been like? Kieran is joined by Head Of Water Operations with Uisce Eirinn, Margaret Arterage, Siobhán Wynne, ESB Networks Regional Manager, Michael Horan from...

With the new Cabinet being announced recently, you may have noticed the gender imbalance in particular, with three women at the Cabinet table: Helen McEntee, Jennier Carroll MacNeill and Norma Foley. Is this something to be concerned about? Frances Fitzgerald, former Fine Gael Tánaiste and MEP, joins Kieran to discuss.

This week Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Chef Edward Hayden and Journalist Eimear Ní Bhraonáin to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…

Off The Ball's Eoin Sheahan joined Kieran Cuddihy on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action… Image: Vincent Thian / AP

Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joins Kieran to look at all the ways you can incorporate lentils into your meals!

You’ll have likely heard the news yesterday evening that former soldier Cathal Crotty has been jailed by the Court of Appeal for two years for his “brutal and unprovoked” physical assault on Natasha O’Brien in Limerick city. Natasha joins Kieran to discuss.

Most partnerships are built on a list of promises, to take care of them and support them through thick and thin. But, there is one act so grievous that it will destroy that trust… watching ahead of your shared TV show! Is it the worst thing imaginable? Or a bit overblown? To discuss, Kieran is joined by Social MEdia Content Creator Holly Carpenter and Commercial Creative Director with Journal Medi...

With weather warnings still around the country, the worst of Storm Éowyn is over, but what damage has it left behind, and what can be expected tonight and tomorrow? Kieran is joined by Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather to discuss.

The Kuhner Report on WRKO AM680 Radio in Boston is hosted by Jeffrey T. Kuhner, "Liberalism's Worst Nightmare," he is a conservative nationalist, who champions God, country and family. This week, Jeff joins Kieran to discuss Trump’s first actions in his second term as President, including the pardoning of January 6th rioters. Image: Reuters

Storm Éowyn is predicted to be the worst storm to ever hit the country, and is making its way - with a red weather warning on from tonight. To give the latest updates on services, Kieran is joined by: Linda Hughes, Meteorologist at Met Eireann Jeremy Ryan, Director of Public Transport Services at the National Transport Authority Keith Leonard, Director of Fire and Emergency Management at the Depar...

At 2 o’clock, Micheál Martin was voted Taoiseach by the Dáil. He then travelled to Áras an Uachtaráin to get his seal from Michael D. Higgins. With his Cabinet coming together, Kieran is joined by The Irish Examiner’s Special Correspondent Mick Clifford, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West and Housing Spokesperson, Eoin O’Broin, and Mandy Johnston, Presenter of Taking Stock on Newstalk to discuss wha...

The LA fires (which are still burning) got a special mention at the Oscar Nominations earlier. There were high hopes for this year’s Best International Feature Film and Best Original Song; Kneecap lost out on both… But, good news for the Donald Trump biopic ‘The Apprentice’, which is Irish produced. Was Kneecap snubbed? Henry McKean has been asking around, and joins Kieran to discuss.

After the unprecedented scenes in the Dáil yesterday, you’d be excused for wondering what was going on in Leinster House. Micheál Martin became Taoiseach, and his full Cabinet picks are expected soon. Joining Kieran to discuss and give insight is Sarah McGuinness, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail, and Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fáil TD for Clare.

It’s time for the Shopping Trolley Hotline! Where we review the same product from various stores and brands. This week, Newstalk’s Simon Tierney joined Kieran Cuddihy to look at different offerings of salad dressing!

With chaos evident in the Dáil today, what went wrong - and when will the next Taoiseach be elected? Joining Kieran to discuss is People Before Profit TD Dún Laoghaire, Richard Boyd Barrett, Philip Ryan, Political Editor with the Irish independent and Alan Farrel, Fine Gael Senator.

US President Donald Trump has called a bishop "nasty" and demanded an apology. This is after she told him from the pulpit that he was sowing fear among the country's immigrants and LGBTQ people… Reverend Richard Coles joins Kieran to discuss.

For this week’s Tech Takeover, Newstalk’s Tech Correspondent joins Kieran to discuss the Tomorrow Golf League (TGL): a new indoor golf tournament backed by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. Is it a glimpse into the future? Image: TGL