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Jun 26, 2025 • 5min
Jeff Bezos is tying the knot in Venice at a 20-million-dollar wedding
Jeff Bezos is tying the knot in Venice at a 20-million-dollar wedding to Lauren Sanchez. The happy couple’s bliss has been disrupted by protestors unhappy with the billionaire’s presence in Italy. Nick Pisa, Journalist for the Daily Mail is in Venice and spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.
Jun 26, 2025 • 8min
Strength of economy to be tested by domestic challenges
Strength of economy to be tested by domestic challenges and a period of global uncertainty according to the latest ESRI Quarterly Economic Commentary. All to discuss with Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe.
Jun 26, 2025 • 7min
There has been a massive jump in complaints about potholes
There’s been a massive jump in complaints about potholes right across the country in the past three years. Figures obtained by Newstalk show there was a 92 per cent rise in complaints between 2022 and 2024 with people in Cork complaining the most. Our reporter Stephanie Rohan has been looking at the figures.
Jun 26, 2025 • 9min
Ireland’s economy continues to expand
Ireland’s economy continues to expand, and wages are high, but international uncertainty puts a dampener on growth. That’s according to the latest ESRI Quarterly Economic Commentary and joining Ciara to explain the findings is Alan Barrett, Researcher professor with the ESRI and author of the QEC.
Jun 26, 2025 • 5min
Ireland’s LGBT history is explored at Glasnevin Cemetery
Pride week is alive and well at the national cemetery. The Queer History tour at Glasnevin cemetery will run for the duration of Pride Week. Tickets can be purchased online or in person. Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports:
Jun 26, 2025 • 7min
An appeal togovernment to help lead the charge to get mobile hospitals into Gaza
Dr Mohammed Mustafa a British- Australian, Palestinian doctor who has recently spent time working in Gaza is appealing to the Irish government to help lead the charge to get mobile hospitals into the besieged territory. Dr Mustafa told Newstalk Breakfast about the horrific situation in Gaza.
Jun 26, 2025 • 5min
teachers seek resolution on Leaving Cert reform
The Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland will be seeking an official resolution to the teachers’ concerns about the Senior Cycle Redevelopment Programme. It comes after 68 per cent of teachers voted against a package of measures to support them in the new curriculum. Speaking to Ciara this morning was General Secretary of the ASTI Kieran Christie.
Jun 26, 2025 • 6min
Sinn Féin is pushing to soften a proposed new terrorism law
Sinn Féin is pushing to soften a proposed new terrorism law, describing it as an “attack on free speech”. Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson on Justice Matt Carthy described the changes as a “Kneecap clause” that could lead to charges against political activism and legitimate freedom of expression. Matt spoke to Shane this morning.
Jun 25, 2025 • 7min
Formula One on the Big Screen
Bernie Collins, F1 commentator for Sky Sports and former strategy engineer with Aston Martin, joins Newstalk Breakfast to talk about her work as a consultant on the new Brad Pitt-starring F1 film, the sport’s growing popularity, and Ireland’s rising stars.Listen here
Jun 25, 2025 • 4min
Trump's F-Bomb
Stephen Lucek, Assistant Professor in Linguistics at UCD, joins Newstalk Breakfast to unpack the use of explicit language by Donald Trump during public comments on Iran and what it signals about presidential rhetoric and public norms.Listen here
