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Jan 14, 2025 • 5min
Does second-hand shopping lead to overconsumption?
Does second-hand shopping rival fast fashion when it comes to overconsumption? Are platforms like Vinted and Depop exacerbating the problem? We discussed this further with Chloe Hamilton, Freelance journalist, who recently revealed her guilt about buying second-hand too much.
Jan 14, 2025 • 5min
How is the passenger cap hindering Ireland’s tourism vision?
At a press conference later this morning, the Dublin Airport Authority will provide an update on the DAA’s efforts to increase the current 32 million passenger cap at Dublin Airport But how is the cap hindering Ireland’s tourism vision? We discussed with Eoghan O’Mara Walsh, Chief Executive at Irish Tourism Industry Confederation.
Jan 14, 2025 • 4min
Strong winds threatening to trigger new wildfires in LA
More firefighters have travelled to Los Angeles as stronger winds have been forecast, threatening to trigger new wildfires. We get the latest on the situation there with Colleen Shalby, LA Times Reporter and native of Altadena, California.
Jan 13, 2025 • 5min
How obesity medications significantly reduce alcohol use
New research has found that obesity medication significantly reduces alcohol intake among heavy drinkers. To discuss further we heard from Dr Maurice O’Farrell Medication Weight Loss Clinic Lead and GP who carried out the research.
Jan 13, 2025 • 4min
How we can push for more EVs in rural Ireland?
Electric vehicles in rural Ireland could result in a 35 per cent greater reduction in carbon emissions compared to urban areas. That’s according to a new study published by Brian Caulfield, Professor at the School of Engineering at Trinity College Dublin.
Jan 13, 2025 • 5min
How AI could turn your house into a smart-home!
We've heard plenty about AI tools, but how will this technology be ingrained into our homes? Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly tells us more.
Jan 13, 2025 • 4min
All Things Considered: Do we take dog fouling seriously enough?
All things considered: Dog fouling. Do we take it seriously enough? Ciara and Jonathan discussed this morning.
Jan 13, 2025 • 9min
Government formation talks ramp up!
With Fianna Fail and Fine Gael reportedly doing a switcha-roo on government briefs, government formation talks are ramping up. Joining us for more on this is Sean Defoe, Newstalk’s Political correspondent and also Former Minister for Education, Mary Hanafin.
Jan 13, 2025 • 5min
Experts are warning that students have AI at their fingertips
Experts are warning that students have AI at their fingertips, using apps like Snapchat’s AI bot feature which should be considered for exam reform. We discuss this with Patrick Hickey, current teacher and AI expert from AIteachingGuru.com.
Jan 13, 2025 • 7min
Do we need to rethink using county boundaries weather warnings?
During last week’s frost, some places under Orange warnings did not experience severe weather, while other areas in the same county were hard-hit. This could be a sign that weather alert systems need to rethink using county boundaries in their warnings. That’s according to John Sweeney, Climatologist and Professor Emeritus of Geography at Maynooth University who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.
