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Newstalk Breakfast brings you all the news you need to set you up for the day – from politics, business, sport, entertainment and everything in between. Shane Coleman and Ciara Kelly have all the stories that matter, every weekday from 7-9AM. CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainmentListen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk
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Jun 3, 2025 • 5min
Weight Loss Drugs & Diet Culture
Dr David A. Kessler, former US FDA Commissioner, joins Newstalk Breakfast to discuss his new book 'Diet, Drugs and Dopamine' — and what the popularity of Ozempic says about our relationship with food.Listen here.
Jun 3, 2025 • 4min
All Things Considered
All things considered, is the Leaving Cert too much to stress about? Jonathan and Ciara discuss.
Jun 3, 2025 • 6min
LDA Reform on the Table
Conor Skehan, Sunday Independent columnist, joins Newstalk Breakfast to discuss proposed reforms to the Land Development Agency that could speed up the delivery of housing across Ireland.Listen here.
Jun 3, 2025 • 10min
Carlow Shooting
Fintan Phelan, Mayor of Carlow, and Christy Galligan, former Garda Sergeant join Newstalk Breakfast as it’s revealed that a man who fired shots in a local shopping centre was already on bail and facing 13 firearms-related charges.Listen here.
Jun 3, 2025 • 5min
Russia & Ukraine Exchange Prisoners
Prof Donnacha Ó Beacháin of DCU joins Newstalk Breakfast as Russia and Ukraine agree to swap 1,000 prisoners each.But any discussions on a ceasefiure deal remain far apartListen here.
Jun 3, 2025 • 8min
Leaving Cert Nerves
Psychotherapist and author Stella O’Malley joins Newstalk Breakfast with advice for students and parents ahead of the first day of the 2025 Leaving Cert.Listen here.
Jun 3, 2025 • 4min
Flight Delay Compensation in the Firing Line
Claire Dunne, CEO of the Irish Travel Agents Association, joins Newstalk Breakfast to discuss why European airlines are calling for relaxation on compensation rules for flight delays.Listen here.
Jun 3, 2025 • 4min
Madeleine McCann: New Searches Begin
Vincent McAvinney, London-based journalist, joins Newstalk Breakfast as German police prepare to launch a fresh search in Portugal in connection with the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.Listen here.
May 30, 2025 • 4min
Friday Riff: Gardai on buses is it needed?
Friday Riff: Gardai on buses is it needed? Ciara and Jonathan discussed this morning.
May 30, 2025 • 3min
Research finds parental intuition can predict child’s serious illness before doctors
Parental intuition can predict child’s serious illness before doctors. That’s according to new research published in the journal Lancet Child and Adolescent Health. We discuss these findings with Monaghan Based GP Illona Duffy.
