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Jun 13, 2025 • 9min

What would you do if you won the lotto?

Winning the lotto sounds like a dream come true, but what happens next can be overwhelming. With millions suddenly in your account, how do you avoid costly mistakes and make the most of it?Joining Andrea to share the key steps you should take if you strike it lucky in the Euro Millions tonight is Paul Merriman from Ask Paul.
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Jun 13, 2025 • 18min

Should we expect pop stars to be role models?

If you’ve been anywhere on TikTok or Instagram, you might have seen the uproar related to a new Sabrina Carpenter album cover.The cover sees Sabrina’s hair being pulled while crawling on all fours.For fans, this is nothing new, but many people are shocked online and wondering if Sabrina has more responsibility to be a role model…Joining Andrea to discuss is Ruth Breslin, Director at The Sexual Exploitation Research and Policy Institute, Nadia Adan, Owner of Ashford Motors, Journalist Brenda Power and more.
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Jun 13, 2025 • 10min

Do we let kids quit hobbies too quickly?

Do we let kids quit hobbies too quickly? Is walking away a sign of giving up - or just part of figuring out what they love?Joining Andrea to discuss is Karen Beckett, Chartered Psychologist, Steve Cummins, Father and Comedian and more.
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Jun 13, 2025 • 13min

Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty

From Tidy Towns to dirty dentures, Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins Andrea with plenty of stories from around the country this week!
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Jun 13, 2025 • 17min

How bad is your commute?

As property prices get further out of reach, people are committing to longer commutes to get houses.You can get much more for your money if you leave the cities, but is the commute worth it?Andrea is joined by Professor in Transportation at Trinity College Dublin, Brian Caulfield, as well as listeners.
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Jun 12, 2025 • 11min

The Home Squad: Staging your home for a viewing

If you’re looking to sell your home, you want to make sure it looks perfect when potential buyers come to give it a look. So, what are the best things to do?The Home Squad are here to talk about staging your home!Joining Andrea to discuss is Jenny Sheehan former ‘Home of the Year’ winners who is on Instagram as @workerscottage and Kate O’Driscoll, who you might know on Instagram as @victorianrathmines.
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Jun 12, 2025 • 14min

Is it fair for celebrities to refuse a picture?

Sarah Jessica Parker has said she really doesn’t like taking pictures with fans, preferring to have conversations over selfies.What do you think about this?Joining Andrea to discuss is Owen McQuail, owner of Some Neck Guitars, Broadcaster Meghann Scully and more.
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Jun 12, 2025 • 17min

Is this new ad from the RSA too gruesome?

A new ad campaign by the Road Safety Authority shows blood on the hands of those who drink and drive, as well as those who don’t call it out.But, is it too gruesome? Or do we need this shock factor to call out those who drink to drive?Joining Andrea to discuss is Sarah O’Connor, Director of Partnerships and External Affairs at the RSA, Dominic Brophy, Director of Professional Driving Instructors Association, Mairead McDonnell Teacher and Psychotherapist, as well as listeners.Image: RSA
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Jun 12, 2025 • 12min

Should there be more focus on workplace wellbeing?

As work becomes increasingly sedentary, the need to prioritise physical activity and wellbeing in the workplace has never been more important. Integrating movement into the workday isn’t just good for health — it boosts productivity, morale, and long-term performance.Joining Andrea to discuss is Darina Dunne, Chair of the The Irish Physical Activity Alliance, Behaviour Change Consultant Marianna Costello and Colin Ryan from the HR Buddy.
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Jun 12, 2025 • 10min

The Making of ‘A Woman’s Heart’

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 1992’s ‘A Woman’s Heart’!

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