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Nov 1, 2024 • 6min
How does 'pretty privilege' impact our treatment in society?
here was a very interesting article in The Times of London here science editor Tom Whipple investigates the world of “pulchronomics” — the often hidden, often controversial, economics of beauty. Do we all hold a beauty bias? Dan Hamermesh, Professor of economics, University of Texas at Austin joined Shane and Ciara to discuss.
Nov 1, 2024 • 6min
Calls for more people to pay income tax and USC
The next government needs to ensure more people pay income tax and USC – that's the call from The Irish Tax Institute. Their Director of tax policy and representations Anne Gunnell joined Shane and Ciara with the latest.
Nov 1, 2024 • 4min
150 dead in Spain following devastating floods
The death toll from devastating floods in eastern Spain has passed 150 people with more torrential rain expected. Freelance journalist Melita Cameron-Wood joined Shane and Ciara with the latest.
Nov 1, 2024 • 4min
Was Halloween night a horror show for the fire brigade?
Was Halloween night a horror show for the fire brigade?Shane and Ciara were joined by John Guilfoyle, Assistant Chief Fire Officer from Dublin Fire brigade to bring us up to speed
Oct 31, 2024 • 6min
The dangers of bonfires at Halloween!
Halloween is upon us and many of you will be on trick-or-treating duties this evening. Emergency services are gearing up for their busiest night of the year, as anti-social behaviour is expected to spike. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been meeting with those living and working in communities dealing with illegal Halloween preparation.
Oct 31, 2024 • 4min
Several families of Creeslough victims met with Minister Helen McEntee
Several families of Creeslough victims met with Minister Helen McEntee yesterday to make their case for a public inquiry into the tragedy. Solicitor Darragh Mackin represents many of the Creeslough victims’ families joined us on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.
Oct 31, 2024 • 6min
The terms of reference for the evaluation of Ireland’s response to COVID-1
The terms of reference have been decided for the evaluation of Ireland’s response to COVID-19. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Kingston Mills, Professor of Experimental Immunology at Trinity College Dublin.
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 • 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 • 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.
