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Jul 7, 2025 • 6min
The latest on the devastating floods in central Texas
The death toll from devastating floods in central Texas has jumped to at least 82 people, with ten girls still missing from the worst-hit Kerr County. We get the latest on the devastating floods with David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief with The Guardian.
Jul 4, 2025 • 4min
Do people need to embrace boredom a bit more?
July is “Anti-boredom month”, first invented in the 1980s to encourage people to get more active, both physically and mentally. But nowadays, do people need to embrace boredom a bit more? All to chat to with Leslie Shoemaker, Counselling Psychologist and Lecturer in TU Dublin.
Jul 4, 2025 • 7min
Was banning bedsits back in 2013 a mistake?
Bedsits suited students, single people, separated people and many others, and should not have been banned in 2013. That’s according to Michael McDowell’s latest column in the Irish Times. To discuss further is Tom Phillips, Managing Director of Tom Phillips and Associates and Adjunct Associate Professor of Town Planning, UCD and also Rory Hearne, Housing Spokesperson for the Social Democrats,
Jul 4, 2025 • 7min
Ireland’s relationship with the United States soured?
Today is the fourth of July, which is traditionally a day to celebrate all things about America! But has Ireland’s relationship with the United States soured as a result of our stance on Israel's actions in Gaza? All to discuss with Dan Mulhall Former Ambassador of Ireland to the United States.
Jul 4, 2025 • 10min
Michael O’Leary reacts to air traffic control strikes in France
Four hundred flights were cancelled by Ryanair, including 170 Irish flights, following two days of Air Traffic Control strikes in France. Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has said EU Commission President Ursula Von der Leyden should step down “if she’s not willing to reform Europe's failed ATC service”. Michael spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.
Jul 4, 2025 • 6min
Disagreements over the likely costs of a united Ireland
A united Ireland would cost €3 billion in the first year, but any financial burdens would disappear within a decade – so says a report published by Dublin City University and Ulster University. To discuss further with Ciara was John Fitzgerald, Adjunct Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin.
Jul 4, 2025 • 6min
Ireland’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions decrease by 2 per cent in 2024
Ireland’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions decrease by 2 per cent in 2024. That's according to the latest report from the Environmental Protection Agency Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Dr Eimear Cotter, Director of the EPA’s Office of Evidence and Assessment.
Jul 3, 2025 • 9min
OJ Simpson’s lawyer on the P Diddy verdict and more
A U.S. judge has denied Sean "Diddy" Combs' request to be released from jail ahead of his sentencing, after the music mogul was cleared of sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have put him behind bars for life but found guilty of lesser prostitution-related offenses. Ciara spoke to Alan Dershowitz , OJ Simpson's Defence Lawyer and started by asking him for his take on the verdict.
Jul 3, 2025 • 6min
Environment Minister rules out nuclear energy to provide clean electricity
Environment minister, Darragh O’Brien, has ruled out developing nuclear energy as an answer to the country’s pressing need for clean electricity. The Minister said it’s not even in the room, let alone on the table as an option. We get reaction to this with Denis Duff, Chartered Engineer and Co-founder of 18for, a voluntary group of energy, nuclear, environment, medicine & Health experts.
Jul 3, 2025 • 10min
A new single application system for admission to secondary school
The Department of Education is launching a first-of-its-kind Single Application System for admission to secondary school, first being piloted in five towns across Ireland. We hear from Helen McEntee, Minister for Education.
