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Jun 12, 2025 • 7min
Should workspaces become more child-friendly?
A woman was refused entry into London Tech Week after she tried to bring her 8-month-old daughter with her. The woman in question Davina Schonle said the incident “humiliated” her but organisers argued their event was not made to facilitate children. To discuss this more Sean was joined by Karen Sugrue, Lecturer in Sociology & psychotherapist, and Ella Whelan, Columnist for the Telegraph.
Jun 12, 2025 • 6min
Brian Wilson’s lasting legacy
Brian Wilson, cofounder of The Beach Boys and the creative force behind the group’s surf sound, orchestral arrangements and perfect harmonies, has died at the age of 82, his family announced yesterday evening. Broadcaster and Rock Journalist Dave Fanning takes a look at Brian Wilson’s lasting legacy.
Jun 12, 2025 • 5min
Anti-ICE protests spread across American cities
The Trump Administration is preparing to send hundreds of Europeans living illegally in the country to Guantanamo Bay, according to US reports. However, the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs said there are “no plans” to deport EU citizens, while President Trump’s press secretary Karoline Leavitt called the reports “fake news”. We spoke to David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief with The Guardian for more on this.
Jun 12, 2025 • 6min
Ongoing disturbance in Northern Ireland
Fires have been started and windows smashed in at the Larne Leisure Centre in Co Antrim amid ongoing disturbance in Northern Ireland. Amanda Ferguson, Freelance journalist explained to Sean what happened overnight.
Jun 11, 2025 • 5min
The rise of vinted
Vinted hauls are taking over everyone's feeds. But just what is vinted, how did it get so popular and are it's sustainability credentials all they're cracked up to be? Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports.
Jun 11, 2025 • 5min
What is the most cost-effective way to bring children out of poverty?
A second-tier of means-tested Child Benefit is the most cost-effective way to bring children out of poverty at a cost of 772 million euros to the State. That’s according to the latest figures from the ESRI. Joining Sean too discuss these figures Dr Karina Doorley, Senior Research Officer and author of the report.
Jun 11, 2025 • 9min
Do symbolic actions like the voyage of the Madleen aid boat make a real impact?
Greta Thunberg has accused Israel of ‘an illegal act’ after being deported to France. The climate activist was aboard the Gaza aid boat Madleen, seized in international waters while trying to breach Israel’s blockade. But do actions like this really make a difference?" We debated with Brendan O’Neill, Chief Political Writer at Spiked and writer for the Spectator and Emma Desouza, Writer and Political Commentator.
Jun 11, 2025 • 9min
The ongoing issue around driving test and NCT delays
Representatives from the Road Safety Authority will appear before the Oireachtas Transport Committee later today to discuss the ongoing issue around Driving test and NCT delays. Joining Ciara to discuss this is Sean Canney, Junior Minister for Transport.
Jun 11, 2025 • 5min
Wednesday Riff: Teens throwing house parties !
Wednesday Riff: Teens throwing house parties ! How do you cope when your teen wants to throw a house party? Ciara and Sean gave their view this morning.
Jun 11, 2025 • 5min
The concerns over the proposed Mental Health Bill
The proposed Mental Health Bill could deny patients with serious mental illnesses access to life-saving medical treatment, according to the Irish Medical Organisation. The IMO will bring these concerns to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health. Ciara spoke to Brendan Kelly, Consultant Psychiatrist for the IMO and Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin.
