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Oct 31, 2024 • 7min
Why people think they have a sixth sense!
80% of women believe they have a sixth sense, according to a new study about gut feelings. We discuss the sixth sense with Psychologist and Lecturer in TU Dublin Leslie Shoemaker.
Oct 31, 2024 • 7min
Spain is enduring its worst flooding disaster in decades
Spain is enduring its worst flooding disaster in decades, with at least 95 people dead and dozens more missing. We get the latest on the situation with John Marsham, Professor of Atmospheric Science at the University of Leeds and also Andrew White, of Valencia GAA.
Oct 31, 2024 • 6min
Gerry O'Mahony has been found guilty of sexual assault
Former President of the Irish Athletic Boxing Association Gerry O'Mahony has been found guilty of sexual assault after a weeklong trial in Waterford Circuit Court. We get the details on this case with Ralph Reigel, Southern Correspondent with The Irish Independent.
Oct 31, 2024 • 5min
A Luas in Galway could be decades away
A Luas in Galway could solve chronic traffic congestion, according to a new study commissioned by National Transport Authority. But it could still be decades before the city gets one. We discuss this with Brian Caulfield, Professor of transportation at Trinity College Dublin.
Oct 31, 2024 • 4min
The latest on the flash floods in Spain
95 people have died in floods in Valencia following devastating floods. We get the latest on the floods there with Freelance journalist Melita Cameron-Wood is in Valencia.
Oct 30, 2024 • 22min
What life is like for Emily after being held hostage by Hamas
On October 7th last year, Tom Hand’s daughter was taken hostage by Hamas. After a 50-day nightmare, in which he initially believed his daughter had been killed, Tom was reunited with Emily on November 25th. Tom spoke to Newstalk Breakfast about that day and how Emily is doing, a year on from being taken hostage.
Oct 30, 2024 • 4min
What is the new trend ‘looksmaxxing’?
Inspired by TikTok, teenage boys are becoming increasingly obsessed with their appearance. but what is the new trend ‘looksmaxxing’? We find out with Maria Lally, Writer for The Times of London.
Oct 30, 2024 • 4min
Trick or treat or a sticker!
Dentists in the UK have issued a plea to replace sweets for trick or treaters this Halloween with stickers or playdough in a bid to prevent tooth decay, as worrying figures show it is the leading cause for hospital admissions among children. We discuss this idea with Caroline Robbins, Chair of the GP committee of the Irish Dental Association, and a Dentist at Kiwi Dental in Carlow.
Oct 30, 2024 • 6min
Irish households pay most expensive Irish households pay the most expensive net electricity prices!
Irish households pay the most expensive net electricity prices in the EU, according to the latest Eurostat report. We discuss this with Darragh Cassidy is Head of Communications at Bonkers.ie.
Oct 30, 2024 • 9min
Planning one of the biggest barriers to Ireland’s infrastructure demands
Ireland’s infrastructure is catching up, but housing and planning are a big challenge. That’s according to a new publication from the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast with more on this was Senior Economist with IFAC, Niall Conroy.
