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Aug 15, 2025 • 6min
Trump meets face to face with Putin today
US President Donald Trump is meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska later today to discuss the possibility of peace in Ukraine. It comes after Trump said Putin must agree to a ceasefire or face “serious consequences” Speaking to Ciara was Ian Bond, former British Diplomat and now the Deputy Director of Foreign Policy at the Centre for European Reform.
Aug 14, 2025 • 9min
Former President Mary Robinson on her visit to the Gazan border
After visiting Egypt and the Rafah border with Gaza, former Irish President Mary Robinson has called on states to implement “decisive measures” to halt the “unfolding genocide and famine” in the region. Mary discussed her visit with Shane.
Aug 14, 2025 • 5min
Ireland is the 7th most expensive country to take out a mortgage
Ireland is the seventh most expensive country in the eurozone when it comes to taking out a mortgage despite falling interest rates. That’s according to Central Bank statistics. We discuss these findings with Daragh Cassidy, Head of Communications at Bonkers.ie.
Aug 14, 2025 • 6min
Should public dining areas be pet free zones?
‘Pet-friendly cafes? No thanks, the only animals I want to see in a restaurant are on a plate’ So wrote Sinead Ryan, Presenter of The Home Show and Columnist with the Irish Independent. Sinead explained why to Shane this morning.
Aug 14, 2025 • 4min
Thursday's Riff: The a stark gender gap in the leaving cert
There is still a stark gender gap in the Leaving Cert, with boys still more likely than girls to be studying physics, chemistry, engineering and other STEM subjects, new figures show. Ciara and Shane discussed further.
Aug 14, 2025 • 9min
Trump eyes a meeting with Putin and Zelensky
US President Donald Trump has said that if his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin goes well, he would like to have a quick second meeting with Putin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and himself. We discuss this further with Sean Bell, Former Fighter Pilot, Military Analyst and Co-Host of the Red Matrix Podcast.
Aug 14, 2025 • 5min
Is racism on the rise in young people?
Racist attacks by young people in Ireland is becoming 'a national crisis'. That's according to the Special rapporteur for the National Plan Against Racism and CEO of the Institute of Anti-Racism and Black Studies, Dr Ebun Joseph.
Aug 14, 2025 • 4min
Extra rail services for Oasis gig goers
Thousands of Oasis fans are set to flood into Dublin this weekend as Croke Park plays host to their two long-awaited concerts. With demand for travel to the capital surging, Irish Rail has announced extra Intercity services to accommodate the crowds, urging passengers to book early. We get the details from Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager, Iarnród Éireann.
Aug 14, 2025 • 7min
The latest on Trump Putin meeting
President Donald Trump has stated that if his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin is successful, he would be open to arranging a follow-up meeting involving himself, Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This comes after the US President held talks with European leaders on Wednesday ahead of Friday's Alaska meeting between Trump and Putin. We discuss further with BBC’s Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse is in Berlin.
Aug 13, 2025 • 4min
Should basic income for artists stay in place?
The Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD, launched a nationwide public consultation on the future of Basic Income for the Arts. Should basic income for artists stay in place? We asked Maria Fleming, Chair of the National Campaign for the Arts.
