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Sep 15, 2025 • 4min
Conor McGregor drops out of the presential race
The race to the Áras is fast approaching and today, Conor McGregor has announced he will now not seek a presidential nomination from Dublin City councillors. We get all the latest on the presential race with Pat Leahy,Political Editor of The Irish Times and Daniel McConnell, Editor at The Business Post
Sep 12, 2025 • 4min
Are manners really on the decline, and who’s to blame?
Even though many still find manners hugely important, there’s a growing attitude that children are ruder than they once were. So, are manners really on the decline, and who’s to blame? Genevieve Roberts, parenting columnist with the iPaper, recently asked that question herself and she joined Shane this morning to discuss further.
Sep 12, 2025 • 4min
Should alcohol on flights be banned?
2024 saw over 1,400 incidents involving difficult and unruly passengers on commercial flights operated by airlines certified by the Irish Aviation Authority. How much of this comes down to alcohol, and should it be banned on flights? All to discuss with Eoghan Corry, Editor of TravelExtra.ie.
Sep 12, 2025 • 8min
No Eurovision for Ireland if Israel participates
RTÉ has said it will pull out of the Eurovision Song Contest next year if Israel participates. We get reaction to Oliver Sears, Founder of Holocaust Awareness Ireland.
Sep 12, 2025 • 3min
Friday Riff: Are good manners becoming a thing of the past for today’s kids?
Are good manners becoming a thing of the past for today’s kids? Shane and Fionnuala discussed this morning.
Sep 12, 2025 • 7min
More reaction to the killing of Charlie Kirk
The Governor of Utah Spencer Cox has pledged to find the killer of Charlie Kirk and pursue the death penalty. The death of the conservative commentator has shocked America across the political divide, raising questions for the future of discourse and debate in the US. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast with reaction to the killing was Dan Mulhall, Former Ambassador of Ireland to the United States.
Sep 12, 2025 • 7min
Is our minimum wage rate too high to sustain?
Ireland has one of the highest and most valuable minimum wages in the world, according to a study by HR company Moorepay. It found that the €13.50-an-hour basic legal pay rate ranks as the sixth most valuable globally. So is this rate too high to sustain? All to discuss with Dr Laura Bambrick Social Policy Officer with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions and Karl Deeter Financial Advisor and Analyst.
Sep 12, 2025 • 5min
Only two presidential hopefuls vying for Fingal's backing
Only two candidates campaigning for the presidency are confirmed to be vying for backing from Fingal County Council today. It's a result of the local authority’s more stringent requirements for Áras hopefuls. One of them is Maria Steen, who announced yesterday that ten Oireachtas members have promised to nominate her for the presidency. We discuss further with Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Examiner.
Sep 12, 2025 • 4min
The consequences of the shortage of public health nurses
Tackling the shortage of public health nurses must be a priority for the sake of child protection. So wrote Dr Suzanne Crowe, a Consultant in Paediatric Intensive Care.
Sep 12, 2025 • 7min
Search for Charlie Kirk killer continues
The Governor of Utah Spencer Cox has pledged to find the killer of Charlie Kirk and pursue the death penalty. It comes after the FBI has released images of a “person of interest” and is offering a 100,000-dollar reward for information. We get the latest on this with Washington Bureau Chief with The Guardian David Smith.
