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Feb 28, 2025 • 18min
Ask Me Anything: Survivalist / Prepper
For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Frank Deegan, Founder of the Irish Survival and Prepper Group joins Andrea to answer any of your prepper-related questions!
Feb 28, 2025 • 26min
What suicide supports exist in Ireland?
Yesterday, Andrea heard from Joe Loughnane and the tragic death of his brother by suicide…Since then, listeners have been sending in their experiences of mental health services in Ireland.Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss, as well as Sarah O’ Toole, Executive Director at the Samaritans.If any of these issues have impacted you, please call the Samaritans on 116 123.
Feb 28, 2025 • 14min
What blockbusters have you not seen?
Oscar's season is just around the corner…However, a new study has revealed that almost 38% of people have never watched Titanic, among other huge movies!So, what blockbuster movie have you never watched?To discuss, Andrea is joined by Movie Critic, Brian Llyod, Ciara Treacy from the Newstalk Digital team and Tom Douglas, from Newstalk’s Newsroom.Image: Disney
Feb 28, 2025 • 10min
Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty
From inheritance scams to dog bakeries, Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins Andrea with plenty of stories from around the country this week!
Feb 28, 2025 • 14min
Are people too Dublin-centric?
People often fall into the trap that news that happens outside Dublin is no news at all. That’s according to Irish Examiner Columnist and Cork native Michael Moynihan, who was speaking to Newstalk earlier today.What do you think? Do people in Dublin sometimes act like they’re at the centre of the universe?Are we too Dublin-centric in Ireland?To discuss, Andrea is joined by Joe O’Shea, Editor of CorkBeo.ie, as well as listeners.
Feb 27, 2025 • 14min
The Home Squad: Ambient Lighting
The right lighting in your home can make the difference between a drab and welcoming place to live - so how can you do it properly?The Home Squad is here to let you know! Andrea is joined by Jenny Sheehan, Irish Examiner Columnist and former ‘Home of the Year’ winner and Sarah Carroll, @sand.and.deliver on Instagram.
Feb 27, 2025 • 21min
Brother of suicide victim calls for hospital policy changes
An external review has been launched in Galway after Adam Loughnane died by suicide after presenting to A&E.His brother Joe has been sharing his story, and is calling for changes in hospital policy.Joe joins Andrea to discuss...If any of these issues have impacted you, please call the Samaritans on 116 123.
Feb 27, 2025 • 12min
Does women’s sport get the respect it deserves?
An Australian radio host has been fired for mocking their national women’s soccer team, saying they remind him of “Year 10 girls”.How is women’s sport still getting ridiculed like this?Joining Andrea to discuss is Off the Ball’s Adrian Barry and Kathleen McNamee, Laoise Lenehan, Kildare Football Captain and Mary McCarthy, Irish Independent Columnist.
Feb 27, 2025 • 15min
Throwback Thursday: iTunes, Harry Potter, Wikipedia
For this week’s Throwback Thursday, Rebecca Shekleton, Presenter on 98fm’s Big Breakfast joins Andrea to look back on the year 2001!Image: Smithsonian Magazine
Feb 27, 2025 • 15min
Is the cost of cancer becoming too great?
A leading Oncologist has warned that patients on lower incomes are missing out on vital cancer treatment…Are we in danger of developing a two-tier health system like we see in the US?To discuss, Andrea is joined by Bernard Mahon, a Lecturer in Maynooth who was diagnosed with stage four stomach cancer. Also joining to discuss is listener Samantha.
