The Hard Shoulder

As it is election year in the US, every Thursday here on the Hard Shoulder we are going to get the latest from the campaign trail.  Kieran was joined by Jeff Kuhner, Host of The Kuhner Report on WRKO AM680 Radio in Boston... 

What is your favourite Irish accent or what accent do you think is the worst? Newstalk reporter, Josh Crosbie has meeting with people from across the country to hear if they ever felt discriminated against due to their accents.

Israel could potentially miss this year’s Eurovision Song Contest over a row on the country’s entry.  The EBU, who organise the event are “scrutinising” the lyrics of Israel’s entry to this year’s competition amid allegations the song is politically motivated.   Kieran was joined by Tom Dunne Newstalk's Own and Adrian Kavanagh, Lecturer at the Maynooth University Department of...

While mothers are traditionally viewed as the primary caregivers at home, in today’s day and age parenting is usually more evenly divided between both mum and dad. However, many mothers still feel they bear the brunt of both childcare and household chores.   Kieran was joined by June Shannon, Mum and Medical Journalist, Mary McCarthy, mum of four and columnist for the Irish Independent a...

The Director General of RTÉ Kevin Bakhurst joined Kieran Cuddihy in studio to discuss former members of the RTÉ executive receiving exit packages, the sale of land owned by RTÉ and RTÉ's appearances before a number of Oireachtas Committees...

This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch up on the day's news.  Today, Kieran was joined by Becca Fisher, Journalist with DMG Media and Shane Hannon from Off The Ball...

Newstalk's own, Simon Tierney joined Kieran Cuddihy for the series 'The Shopping Trolley Hotline'. The series will give listeners pause when they’re filling their trolleys, to consider their options this new year. This week Simon and Kieran take a look at bottled water...

This is The Soapbox. Today, Kieran was joined by Alex Cooney, CEO of CyberSafeKids to discuss online safety for children...

Jess Kelly, Newstalk Technology Correspondent joined Kieran for the Tech Takeover. This week Jess looked at the ongoing crackdown on dodgy boxes...

Should we extend voting rights in the upcoming referendum to the Irish overseas?  Kieran was joined by Keith Mills, Political Commentator and Emma De Souza, Spokesperson & Vice chair of votingrights.ie  to discuss...

Covid-19 taught us just how much we need and crave human connection.  Professor Brendan Kelly has authored a book about the tenacity of the human spirit in one of the most trying times we may see in our lifetime.   He joined Kieran on the show to discuss his new book 'Lessons from Sir William Wilde on Life After Covid'...

The Irish Government have agreed to spend up to €50M for the development of Casement Park in Belfast.  Damien Duff has criticised the GAA ground receiving this handout for the sake of hosting the Euro 2028 games.  Kieran was joined by Alan Cawley, Soccer Analyst and Former League of Ireland Player and Matthew O’Toole, SDLP MLA for South Belfast to discuss... Image: Casement Park

This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch up on the day's news.  Today, Kieran was joined by Ian O’ Doherty, Columnist, Irish Independent and Shauna Bowers, Reporter, Irish Times to discuss...

This is The Soapbox. Today, Kieran was joined by Conor Skehan, Sunday Independent Columnist to discuss the failure and collapse of cost benefit analysis for large scale public projects...

Writer and broadcaster, Barbara Scully joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss some of her favourite books...

Protests are scheduled in Dublin, Cork, and Limerick for March 2nd to demand urgent reforms in Eating Disorder Services across Ireland  Many who need to service find obstacle sin the way when trying to reieve help  Kieran was joined by Ciara from Limerick and Lauren from Dublin who both suffer with an eating disorder and have met these obstacles in trying to access help and will be takin...

Newstalk's Sean Reidy joined Kieran in studio to discuss what to do after dropping your iPhone in water...

Home of the Year, back for its tenth series, resumes tonight at 8:30pm. From renovated classics to architectural marvels, this series will be showcasing twenty-one remarkable homes located in various parts across the country.   Kieran was joined by Home of the Year judges, Hugh Wallace and Sara Cosgrove to discuss... Image: RTÉ

This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch up on the day's news.  Today, Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Jen Hogan, Columnist with The Irish Times and Newstalk Reporter Seán O'Regan to discuss...

There are renewed calls for a dedicated transport police to be set up to protect staff and passengers. More than 80% of public transport workers who were surveyed say they have suffered abuse on the job. Newstalk reporter, Josh Crosbie has been meeting with staff who have experienced anti-social behaviour on-board their services.

What were the big moments from last night’s Baftas? A precursor to the Oscars in 3 weeks time. Henry McKean joined Kieran from London to discuss the moments that people are still talking about...

This is The Soapbox. Today, Kieran was joined by Maia Dunphy, Writer and Broadcaster to discuss her upcoming son's First Holy Communion...

From 2012 to 2021, over 1,000 children were hospitalised as a result of being bitten by a dog. Many children who experience dog bites are usually bitten by dogs in their own home, with children under the age of 5 years being the most at risk.    Kieran was joined by Dr Suzanne Crowe, consultant in paediatric intensive care at Crumlin Children’s Hospital to discuss what to do if your...

Barbie and The Banshees of Inisherin are set  to be added the Leaving Cert Curriculum.   From 2026 students will be able to study the box office favourites, but is the curricula trying too hard to be relevant? 

The Love Island All Stars final will air tonight. The show has seen major characters return for another shot have love. But have many people tuned in over the last few weeks or is everyone got Love Island fatigue ?  Kieran was joined by Audience editor of Independent.ie , Deirdre Molomby, Fashion Columnist with The Limerick Post, Jodie McCormack and journalist and Host of My Pod on Paper and...