Lunchtime Live

Are babysitters becoming a thing of the past? Are parents too precious, or are they too costly?Joining Andrea to discuss is Journalist Niamh O’Reilly, Katie Makk from the ‘Opinions Matter’ Podcast and listeners.

We’ve decided to do a deep dive on some of our favourite albums to explore the stories behind them.What did the artists really think of each other? Where did the inspirations from the songs come from?Joining Andrea to discuss is Head Tour Guide at the Irish Rock ‘N’ Roll Museum Experience, Alan Buckley, who’s going to talk through The Cranberries album ‘Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?’.

In September, Irish businessman Paul Anthony Walsh was shocked to find that thousands had been stolen from his Revolut account.He has now been told by Revolut that he is not entitled to a reimbursement.He joins Andrea to discuss what exactly happened. Presenter of the Home Show on Newstalk and Consumer Columnist with the Irish Independent, Sinead Ryan also joins to discuss how to avoid these types of scams.

Should terms like ‘burger’ and ‘sausage’ be reserved for real meat?EU Countries and lawmakers are meeting today to decide whether plant based foods should be allowed to call their products burgers.What do you think?Joining Andrea to discuss is Denis Drennan, Farmer and President of the Irish Creamery Association, as well as listeners.

Lunchtime Live's Reasons to be Happy looks at some of the news stories that you might have missed that will leave you feeling more optimistic.98FM’s Cathal O’Sullivan joined Andrea in the studio to put a smile on your faces…

The UK Labour Party’s Workers’ Rights Bill may allow for grief leave after the death of a distant family relative.This begs the question, is Ireland’s grief and compassion leave adequate, or does more need to be done?Joining Andrea to discuss is Kathie Stritch from Grief Ireland, as well as listeners.

Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies.Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Master of the National Maternity Hospital, to cover every area of trying to have a baby. From the very start of knowing how to prepare, right up to pregnancy – and all the bumps in the road in between.This week, Shane joins Andrea to discuss perinatal mental health, and how to look after your own.

The Department of Housing has now deleted the controversial video giving tips for young people on how to move back in with their parents during the ongoing housing crisis…The video garnered widespread backlash from both the public and the opposition, with Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty describing it as a “two-fingered salute” to an entire generation.Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Motty Varghese, Sleep Physiologist and Behavioural Sleep Therapist at the Sleep Therapy Clinic in Dublin to answer any of your sleep-related questions!

Paramount Pictures has launched a rival bid for Warner Bros Discovery.They are attempting a hostile takeover after the company had already agreed to a buyout with streaming giant Netflix…The Warner Brothers deal would give Netflix control of the studio behind franchises including Harry Potter, Batman and Superman, as well as HBO, home to shows including Game of Thrones, The White Lotus and Succession.There are concerns that combining Warner’s HBO Max streaming service with Netflix could put the company over the 30% market share threshold in the US.But, how will it directly affect you as a consumer?Joining Andrea to discuss is host of the ‘For Techs Sake’ podcast Elaine Burke and Entertainment Journalist and host of the ‘Screenland’ podcast, Brian Lloyd.