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Aug 12, 2025 • 4min
Trump deploys National Guard to tackle Washington crime
President Donald Trump has announced he will deploy National Guard troops to Washington DC to 're-establish law and order'. We get the details from David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief with The Guardian.
Aug 11, 2025 • 8min
Could you see a 35-year-old as President?
35-year-old founder and former CEO of Nutriband Gareth Sheridan has announced his intention to run for the Irish presidency in this year’s election. Gareth spoke to Newstalk Breakfast about his run for the Aras.
Aug 11, 2025 • 4min
How reliable is your smart watch data?
Many of us have smart watches on our wrists, but just how reliable is the data they give us? A new study calls into question the accuracy of the information relating to stress. All to discuss with Newstalk's Tech Correspondent, Jess Kelly.
Aug 11, 2025 • 6min
Government is considering plans to charge asylum-seekers for IPAS accommodation
The Government is considering plans to charge asylum-seekers up to €238 a week for accommodation in IPAS centres. The proposed measure comes as costs for housing international protection applicants surged past €1 billion last year. For more on this we heard from Peadar Toibín, Meath West TD and Leader of Aontu.
Aug 11, 2025 • 4min
Monday Riff: Drop in litter fines issued by DCC
Drop in litter fines issued by DCC. Does there need to be greater enforcement to tackle the issue of litter? Ciara and Shane talked it out this morning.
Aug 11, 2025 • 7min
US 'working on Putin-Zelenskyy meeting'
European leaders have reaffirmed their backing for Ukraine, insisting Kyiv must be included in any future peace talks with Russia. The joint statement comes ahead of a high-stakes meeting between US President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska this Friday. Ukrainian Member of Parliament, Kira Rudik.
Aug 11, 2025 • 5min
Calls for vehicular manslaughter laws
Leo Leighio, Vice President of the Irish Road Victims Association is calling for a new offence of vehicular manslaughter to replace dangerous driving offences. Leo explained why to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.
Aug 11, 2025 • 10min
New figures reveal sharp drop in litter fines in Dublin City
There has been a sharp drop in fines issued for littering in Dublin City. That’s according to information obtained by Newstalk Breakfast under freedom of information. Just 68 fines have been given out in 2025 so far, and if that trend holds, there will be an 89 per cent drop in fines in the past two years. We discuss this and more with Mannix Flynn, Independent Councilor for Dublin Bay South.
Aug 11, 2025 • 6min
Benjamin Netanyahu has defended his plan to take control of Gaza City
Al Jazeera said two of its correspondents, including a prominent reporter, and three cameramen were killed in an Israeli strike on their tent in Gaza City. Meanwhile Benjamin Netanyahu has defended his plan to take control of Gaza City promising to 'finish the job' against Hamas, as he denies starving Gazans. All to discuss with Sean Bell, Former Fighter Pilot and Military Analyst.
Aug 11, 2025 • 4min
A murder investigation is under way in Downpatrick
A murder investigation is under way in Downpatrick after a man was found dead on Sunday and police believe it may be connected to a brutal attack on a local priest earlier that morning. We get the latest with Amanda Fergusson, Freelance Journalist based in Belfast.
