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Sep 11, 2025 • 5min
Thursday Riff: US Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk shot dead
US Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk dead following shooting. Shane and Fionnula discussed this further this morning and President Trump's response.
Sep 11, 2025 • 13min
How the US is reacting to the shock shooting of Charlie Kirk
US President Donald Trump has said he is "filled with grief and anger" following the death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Kirk was shot dead at a university event in Utah on Wednesday afternoon. Speaking to Shane this morning with reaction to the killing was Amy Tarkanian, Former Nevada Republican State Chairwoman and Republican Strategist.
Sep 11, 2025 • 5min
A need to restore confidence in Dublin city centre
Dublin Town, the collective voice of traders in the city centre, says businesses in the city centre cannot wait any longer for urgent action to restore confidence. The are calling for immediate funding of the Taoiseach’s Taskforce report. We discuss further with CEO of Dublin Town Richard Guiney.
Sep 11, 2025 • 4min
What goes into the making of a commemorative stamp?
Today, An Post is marking a milestone in Irish music history by issuing a limited-edition stamp collection celebrating 25 years of Westlife. But what goes into the making of a commemorative stamp? All to discuss with Aileen Moloney, Irish Stamps Manager at An Post.
Sep 11, 2025 • 6min
US right-wing activist Charlie Kirk shot dead
US right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk has died at the age of 31 following a shooting at an event at Utah Valley University. We get the latest on this from David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief of The Guardian.
Sep 11, 2025 • 5min
The greater issues with our planning legislation
Planning permission for the Greater Dublin Drainage scheme was applied for in 2018. However, seven years later, it remains under judicial review. Is this a symptom of greater issues with our planning legislation? Shane discussed this further with Michael McDowell, Independent Senator and Irish Times Columnist.
Sep 10, 2025 • 3min
The sentimental value to wallets
Beyond the value of the cash and coins they hold, there’s a sentimental value to wallets we’re losing as phones become our main method of payment. That’s according to Ellie Harrison, TV Editor of the Independent.
Sep 10, 2025 • 5min
Is there any hope left at all for qualifying hopes?
Ireland's World Cup dream has turned into a nightmare after losing two-one to Armenia last night. But is there any hope left at all for qualifying hopes? We asked Johnny Ward, sports journalist.
Sep 10, 2025 • 7min
Former Israeli Minister of Justice Yossi Beilin on Doha strike
The leaders of Hamas have survived an Israel strike on a negotiation delegation in Doha, the capital of Qatar. While the White House has said the IDF strike does not align with their goal to resolve conflict in the Middle East, Hamas have said the US are just as responsible as Israel for the attack. Speaking to Shane this morning was Yossi Beilin, A former Israeli Minister of Justice.
Sep 10, 2025 • 4min
Spain plans smoking ban at bar terraces, beaches and stadiums
The Spanish government has approved a draft law to ban smoking and vaping on bar and restaurant terraces. The new law would also prohibit minors from using vapes and stop sale of single-use electronic cigarettes. We get reaction to this with Chris Macey, The Irish Heart Foundation’s Director of Advocacy.
