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May 19, 2025 • 4min
Shock as Former US president diagnosed with prostate cancer
Former US president Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive" form of prostate cancer. A statement from his office said that the cancer has spread to his bones, and they are reviewing treatment options We get an update on this news with David Smith , Washington Bureau Chief of The Guardian.
May 16, 2025 • 8min
Who will claim the title of Ireland’s biggest Eurovision fan?
Today we find out who will claim the title of Ireland’s biggest Eurovision fan! All this week we’ve been putting fans to the test. Ireland’s own Eurovision royalty Paul Harrington joins us in studio to crown the nation’s biggest Eurovision fan! Who will win? Daniel Ryan and Jimmy Kempson go head to head in our Eurovision quiz.
May 16, 2025 • 5min
A tenth review has been launched at the Portiuncula Hospital
A tenth review has been launched at the Portiuncula Hospital in Galway after the death of a baby in recent weeks. The review is examining the care given to women and babies in the hospital. With reaction to this we spoke to David Cullinane Health Spokesperson for Sinn Féin.
May 16, 2025 • 8min
Over a billion budgeted for asylum seeker accommodation in 2025
1.2 billion euros has been budgeted for International Protection accommodation this year. A ten-fold increase in spending since 2019. We discuss this with Peadar Toibin, Aontú Leader and TD for Meath West.
May 16, 2025 • 3min
Friday Riff: How do we fix our Eurovision woes?
Friday Riff: How do we fix our Eurovision woes? Shane and Ciara discussed this morning.
May 16, 2025 • 5min
Is the“Hollywood effect” of brands effecting our homegrown businesses?
The “Hollywood effect” of brands like Taco Bell coming to Ireland is pulling us away from homegrown businesses. That’s according to Tanya Sweeney, Irish Independent columnist who spoke to Ciara this morning.
May 16, 2025 • 5min
Donald Trump says he wants to turn Gaza into a ‘freedom zone’
Donald Trump has made calls for the U.S. to take control of Gaza—proposing a sweeping plan to turn the devastated territory into a ‘Freedom Zone’ of luxury and business. We discuss this with David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief, The Guardian.
May 16, 2025 • 6min
Ireland’s Eurovision journey is over!
Ireland’s Eurovision journey is over. Ireland are out of the Song Contest. Emmy failed to qualify for the Grand Final on Saturday. What went wrong? Henry McKean was in the Arena for us last night and he told us what was the atmosphere like last night.
May 15, 2025 • 4min
Are we too susceptible to health fads?
This morning on the show we asked are we too susceptible to health fads? Ciara and Shane discussed.
May 15, 2025 • 7min
More than 2,200 families may be caught up in children's hip surgeries controversy
More than 2,200 more families could potentially be caught up in the controversy over children's hip operations. The information on top of 561 surgeries reviewed so far came from Children’s Health Ireland, which administers Crumlin and Temple Street hospitals, and the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Cappagh. We discuss this further with Padraig Rice, Social Democrats TD and Spokesperson for Health.
