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Nov 26, 2024 • 5min
Donald Trump avoids prosecution for trying to overturn 2020 election results
The special prosecutor who brought two key criminal cases against Donald Trump has asked judges to drop both of them after his victory in the 2024 presidential election. Special counsel Jack Smith was overseeing cases accusing Trump of trying to overturn the 2020 election results and improperly storing classified documents after he left office. David Smith Washington Bureau Chief of The Guardian brought us the latest on this development.
Nov 26, 2024 • 6min
Should we increase the state pension age?
Changing demographics mean we should also look beyond current thinking on dependency ratios that generally assume retirement at 65. So said Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland Gabriel Makhlouf in a speech last night. So is it time we increase the state pension age? We discussed this with Cormac Lucey Economics Commentator with The Sunday Times and Nat O’Connor, Age Action’s Senior Policy Advisor.
Nov 26, 2024 • 6min
Labour call for a LUAS in every Irish city
The National Transport Authority should be required to advance LUAS designs for all 5 Irish cities with a view to completion of at least 15 new lines by 2040. That’s according to a new Transport Plan published by Labour this morning. We discuss this proposed idea with Duncan Smith who is the Labour Party Spokesperson on Transport and Election candidate for Fingal East.
Nov 25, 2024 • 4min
How to navigate Black Friday like a pro!
What was once an American tradition is now one of the busiest shopping weeks here in Ireland. Black Friday is this coming Friday and many retailers are already pushing what they promise to be great deals. Is there value to be had and what should you be wary of? Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brings us some advice for getting the best deals this Black Friday.
Nov 25, 2024 • 5min
Financial black holes found in each major parties’ spending promises
The three parties hoping to lead the next Government all have major financial holes in their manifestos when it comes to costing, according to Barra Roantree, Assistant Professor of Economics at Trinity College who spoke to Shane this morning on the show.
Nov 25, 2024 • 12min
Minister Eamon Ryan gives his assessment of COP 29
A deal that would see rich countries aim to provide $300 billion a year to help fund climate action in poor nations has been struck at Cop29 despite criticisms that the sum was too low. Eamon Ryan, Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications gives Newstalk Breakfast his assessment of COP24.
Nov 25, 2024 • 8min
Cost of living crisis never happened according to IBEC CEO Danny McCoy
The cost-of-living crisis is not only over, but it never happened, according to IBEC CEO Danny McCoy. We discuss this statement with Danny and also with Irish Examiner Columnist Fergus Finlay.
Nov 25, 2024 • 5min
What we can expect next from the civil action case against Conor McGregor?
The civil action taken against Conor McGregor and James Lawrence will return to the High Court later this week after Nikita Hand was awarded nearly €250,000 in damages on Friday. We discuss this with Irish Independent Legal Affairs Editor Shane Phelan.
Nov 25, 2024 • 5min
Why party promises of more Garda numbers are unlikely to bear fruit!
Despite party promises to the contrary, Garda numbers will not increase in the coming years. So found an internal review of recruitment policies revealed in the Sunday Times. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Mark O'Meara, President of the GRA.
Nov 25, 2024 • 6min
New analysis ranks Green Party third on climate action!
The Labour Party has come out with a number one ranking in a new assessment of the climate action pledges in party manifestos, with the Green Party left in third behind the Social Democrats. The analysis was coordinated by UCD’s Earth institute and commissioned by Friends of the Earth. We discuss this further with Cara Augustenborg, Professor of Environmental Policy at University College Dublin and is one of the three academic judges for the assessment.
