The Hard Shoulder

With the US Presidential Election imminent, the Hard Shoulder is broadcasting from New York City to give you the latest updates on what’s happening stateside. Newstalk’s Chief Reporter Barry Whyte reports from California to get the reactions on the ground from voters.

Kieran’s guest is a radio host on WBAI New York and a yellow cab Taxi Driver in New York... you may know him as ‘Johnny Two Pints’. John McDonagh joins the show to discuss the election, and to give his opinion what Americans think about Trump and the current Democrat party. Image: Reuters

The Hard Shoulder is broadcasting from New York for the 2024 US election, and it only seemed right to bring together a panel of Irish people living in NYC to get their thoughts on the imminent election. Joining Kieran to discuss is Executive Director of the New York Irish Centre, George Heslin, Global Head of Operations and Events for 150Bond, Irish Actress in New York, Sarah Street, Co-Hosts of T...

With less than 24 hours to go in the US election and more than 77 million votes already cast, are we any closer to knowing who the 47th President of the United States will be? Joining Kieran to discuss is Brigid Bergin, Senior Politics Reporter & host for WNYC on New York Public Radio and Ellen Ioanes, News reporter for VOX. Image: Reuters

This week Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Niamh O’Reilly, Freelance Writer and Journalist and Saoirse Hanley Features Writer with Sunday Independent and Sunday World to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…

The Hard Shoulder is live this Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from New York to bring election coverage, as the race to the White House between Harris and Trump is neck-and-neck. Kieran Cuddihy took to the streets of the Big Apple and interviewed Republican voter Ryan Harte and Democrat voter John right outside Trump Tower to get their thoughts.

You may remember when the Hard Shoulder was live in April from Boston and Austin, and that was thanks to the work that Ireland Gateway to Europe do. Following on from that, the Founder of Ireland Gateway to Europe and Executive Chairman of Sigmar Recruitment, Adie McGennis and Deidre Giblin, Chair of Ireland Canada Business Association and Director National College Ireland join Kieran to announce...

Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joined Kieran to look at olive oil, and the best ways you can incorporate it into recipes!

Off The Ball's Ger Gilroy joined Kieran Cuddihy on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action…

Early election tensions are already at play as Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are set to block Green Party plans to reduce traffic pollution. This would see tolling charges based on road usage as well as charges on the size of vehicle used. Is this a good idea, or is it just more taxation for motorists? Kieran is joined by Oisin Coughlan, CEO of Friends of the Earth Ireland and Eugene Drennan, Spokesma...

The 1st of November means one thing to some people out there: it’s the end of Halloween and the start of the festive season for those proud to be November Christmas celebrators! But, is it too early to start to get into the holiday mood, or are we all just Scrooges? Joining Kieran to discuss is Mary McCarthy, Columnist with the Irish Independent and Jen Hogan, Columnist with The Irish Times.

Early voting in the US is well underway, with suggestions that Harris is currently edging a lead. But, what is at play here, how does the early vote work, and is there any basis from Trump's claims of election interference? Kieran is joined by Tim Malloy, Quinnipiac Polling Analyst and former NBC Journalist to discuss.

The death toll from the floods in Spain has passed 200 and now stands at 205, as residents in the Valencia region were warned to brace for more rain. For the latest updates Kieran is joined by Graham Keeley, Spain Correspondent with The Independent UK, and Caroline Leahy, Secretary of The Midleton and East Cork Flood Protection Group joins to discuss gauging flood risks without a flood warning sys...

Former Glasgow Celtic player Rudi Vata has had a career that has taken him all over the world, but he has remained connected to Ireland, with a keen interest in the Irish International Football teams. He has writing a book chronicling his journey… Rudi Vata, Author of “Football, Freedom and Paradise: Rudi Vata – My Story” co-written by Gerry McDade joins guest host Mandy Johnston to discuss. Image...

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. President Joe Biden has found himself in a bit of hot water after responding to comments made by Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe about Puerto Rico being a pile of garbage - referring to Trump supporters themselves as “gar...

Former Broadcaster and Correspondent David-Davin Power has passed away at the age of 72. Guest host Mandy Johnston is joined by Ivan Yates, former Fine Gael Minister and Broadcaster to reflect on his legacy.

Today is the day for ghouls and goblins, and so it’s time for Henry McKean to visit O'Connell Primary in Dublin 1 for a special Halloween Kidstalk!

Our plan for one million electric vehicles by 2030 is simply an illusion, so writes Independent Senator Michael McDowell in the Irish Times. He joins Mandy Johnston to discuss his concerns.

There will be a few changes for this election, including who you can vote for due to boundary changes, gender quota increases, and a lot more. Joining guest host Mandy Johnston to go through all of this is Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Lecturer in Constitutional Law at South East Technological University.

It’s less than a week out from the highly anticipated US presidential election, and Harris and Trump are neck and neck in the polls... However, guest host Mandy Johnston’s guest is sceptical of these polls. Karl Deeter, Financial Advisor, joins to discuss why he thinks Trump will win by a higher margin than predicted.

More and more companies are adjusting to a 4-day work week, but is this what is best for productivity, or will it encourage more burnout and longer working days? Joining guest host Mandy Johnston to discuss is Managing Director of Futurewise, Peter Cosgrove and Ellen Kavanagh from Waxperts.

It’s time for the Shopping Trolley Hotline! Where we review the same product from various stores and brands. Newstalk’s Simon Tierney joined Kieran to look at options for Halloween treats this season!

According to a new survey, opening an umbrella indoors and putting new shoes on a table are some of the top things we are superstitious about. So, Henry McKean asked the people of Cork: are you superstitious?

It’s been 50 years since the blockbuster Rumble in the Jungle fight, where Mahammad Ali knocked out George Foreman in the 8th round to take home the World Heavyweight Championship. To look back to one of the biggest sporting events in history, Olympic gold medal Boxer, Michael Carruth and Eoin Sheahan from Off the Ball join Kieran. Image: History.com

As the US Election period enters its final days, how are Democrats feeling as the ballot day comes around the corner? Joining Kieran to discuss is Ed Flynn, Boston District 2 City Councillor.