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Oct 29, 2024 • 13min
How to talk to your children about racism
How do you talk to your children about racism?Bethan O'Riordan and Stef McSherry, hosts of The Mum Mind Podcast, were discussing this important subject recently, and it can be difficult for parents to sometimes navigate.They, alongside Conor Buckley from the Human Collective, join Andrea to discuss.
Oct 29, 2024 • 10min
How I Live Well: Axe Throwing
This year on Lunchtime Live we’ve been looking at things that we can do in order to make ourselves that bit happier and healthier.This week, Andrea is joined by World Axe Throwing Champion, Ceola McGowan, to learn all about axe throwing!
Oct 29, 2024 • 17min
Should Irish cars have a speed limiter?
Mayo TD Michael Ring says that the Government is taking the wrong approach when it comes to addressing the issue of road fatalities.His solution? He would like to see all cars being brought into Ireland fitted with technology to prevent them from reaching speeds above 100 km per hour.What do you think about the idea?Andrea is joined by Road Safety Advocate, Leo Lieghio, as well as listeners to discuss.
Oct 25, 2024 • 13min
Ask Me Anything: Auctioneer
Every Friday, as part of our ‘Ask Me Anything’ series, we put your questions to people from interesting backgrounds or working in different careers.This week, Andrea was joined by Ray Cooke from Ray Cookes Auctioneers to find out what it’s like to be an estate agent and property auctioneer.
Oct 25, 2024 • 10min
Are you running the Dublin Marathon?
The Dublin Marathon is taking place this Sunday, October 27th for its 43rd year.All the planning and preparation has been done, with over 20,000 people now waiting to take part this weekend.To chat about preparing for marathons, Andrea is joined by Presenter of Screentime on Newstalk, John Fardy and Newstalk’s own Aaron Jordan. John has run multiple marathons, and this will be Aaron’s first!
Oct 25, 2024 • 14min
Should there be ‘predator’ signs in men’s bathrooms?
Should there be signs in men's bathrooms asking: 'Are you a sexual predator?'Sarah Harte in the Irish Examiner recently wrote “...we are always telling women to mind their drink and change their behaviour, why aren’t we doing it with men instead?”What do you think?To discuss, Andrea is joined by Sean Cooke, Chief Executive Officer of the Men’s Development Network, Dr Michelle Walsh, CEO of MOVE Ireland, Noeleen Blackwell, Human Rights Lawyer and more.
Oct 25, 2024 • 10min
Andrea learns opera singing!
Today is World Opera Day!Seán Boylan, who will be appearing as Marullo in RIGOLETTO at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre from December 1 - 7, joins Andrea in the studio to give us the history of Opera, and attempt to coach her on how to sing like an opera singer!
Oct 25, 2024 • 11min
Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty
From a brand new social media influencer degree to a spook-tacular house transformation, Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins Andrea with his stories from across the country!
Oct 25, 2024 • 18min
How much does the passenger cap affect business?
Stephen Mooney, owner of The Ginger Man on Dublin’s Fenian Street has said that the airport passenger cap is going to negatively affect tourism, and therefore hurt his business.He, alongside Eugene Garrihy from Dublin Bay Cruises and Michael Coyne, from Coyne's GastroPub in Connemara join Andrea to discuss.
Oct 24, 2024 • 15min
The Home Squad: What stays, what leaves
From the bathtub to open fires, there are many things in your home that you may be considering removing, but should they stay or should they go? Well, the Home Squad are here to give their thoughts!Andrea is joined by Jenny Sheahan, Irish Examiner Columnist and former winner of ‘Home of the Year’ and Roisin Lafferty, Founder and Creative Director of Roisin Lafferty to discuss.
