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Apr 3, 2025 • 5min
Remembering Mick O’Dwyer
Legendary Kerry GAA Manager Mick O’Dwyer has sadly passed this morning…Colm O'Rourke, former Meath Player and Manager, joins Kieran to reflect on the legacy he leaves behind.
Apr 3, 2025 • 24min
The challenges that families face when it comes to autism
With this month being Autism Acceptance Month and yesterday being World Autism Awareness Day, Kieran is joined by Fiachna O’Broanan and Siona Ryan, who are here to highlight the challenges families face when it comes to autism support and education. From misconceptions about the spectrum to the overwhelming bureaucracy, there is still a long way to go where supports are concerned…
Apr 3, 2025 • 11min
Hot School Meals - provider’s perspective
Many questions have been raised with the Hot School Meals scheme around its nutritional value, logistics and waste, but what is the perspective of these issues and what are operators seeing on their side?Cathal Connelly from Bradberry & Connelly, hotschoolmeals.ie, is one such operator and joins Kieran to discuss.
Apr 2, 2025 • 13min
How to do Stuff: Fixing Bad Breath
Life can be full of confusing things, but no need to worry! Every Wednesday, Simon Tierney will be showing you ‘How to do Stuff’ - bringing his best tips for those things you might not think about.This week, Simon joins Kieran to discuss how you can deal with bad breath!
Apr 2, 2025 • 13min
Parents to do protest sleep-out outside Leinster House for World Autism Day
On today, World Autism Day, parents are going on a 24 hour sleep-out at Leinster House to highlight the lack of suitable school places.Two of those parents: Rebecca Meehan and Danielle Cleary, join Kieran to discuss.
Apr 2, 2025 • 7min
Is intermittent fasting the right choice?
Intermittent fasting has been gaining popularity as a way to lose weight, but is it the right choice for everyone?While some swear by its benefits, others are cautious about its long-term effects.To help us make sense of it all, we’re joined by Sarah Keogh, a registered dietitian and founder of Eatwell.
Apr 2, 2025 • 10min
Tech Takeover: AI and Art
In a continuation of her 'AI 101' series, Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly joins Kieran for this week’s Tech Takeover to discuss how AI generates art, and some of the controversy that surrounds it.Image: Fotor
Apr 2, 2025 • 6min
Remembering Val Kilmer
Actor Val Kilmer has passed away at the age of 65. He starred in some big hits of the 90’s, including Top Gun, Heat and Batman.Brian Lloyd, Entertainment Journalist, joins Kieran to look back at his life and career…
Apr 2, 2025 • 14min
Mark Little on the possible goal of Trump’s tariffs
US President Donald Trump is set to announce his sweeping Tariffs this evening as part of “Liberation Day”, but what exactly is Trump’s goal here, and are we entering a new era of ideology?Mark Little, Tech entrepreneur and broadcaster joins me now…Image: Reuters
Apr 2, 2025 • 7min
How to build your pension the right way
Apparently, to enjoy a moderate retirement, you will need to have a kitty of nearly 500k, according to the Pensions Council…Robert Whelan, Managing Director of Rockwell Financial Planning Advisors joins Kieran to discuss how realistic that is, as well as give his best tips for building a pension.
