The Hard Shoulder

Dame Esther Rantzen appeared on Good Morning Britain in the UK this past Friday, and spoke candidly about her plans for death. It's as the UK Parliament continues to debate and scrutinize their Assisted Dying Bill.Why is it taking the UK so long to pass this legislation, and what is it doing to families affected by it?Her daughter, Rebecca Wilcox, joins Kieran to discuss.Image: Reuters

To discuss the latest in the county council nominations for President, Kieran is joined by Independent Kerry Councillor Niall ‘Botty’ O’Callaghan, and Acting Political Editor with the Irish Examiner, Paul Hosford.

Threats to politicians are on the rise, with some recently made to Tánaiste Simon Harris and his family and the murder of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk in the United States last week. While the majority of people, politicians and the public, condemn and speak out against these threats, we are still left asking how can they be prevented?Dr. Peter Boylan wrote a letter to the Irish Times condemning the threats made to Tánaiste Simon Harris, saying they are “completely unacceptable”. However, he points to the failure of Irish politicians to unequivocally condemn Kneecap for a 2023 performance, when they say to the crowd “The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP.”Dr Peter Boylan, former Minister of National Maternity Hospital and Chairman of Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and author of ‘In the Shadow of the Eighth’ joins Kieran to discuss.

This week, Kieran Cuddihy was joined by the presenter of Weekend Breakfast on Today FM, Alison Curtis and Off the Ball’s Ger Gilroy to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…

The World Athletics Championships will be held in Tokyo, taking place from the 13th to 21st of September. What are Ireland’s hopes for success?Joining Kieran to discuss is Freelance Sports Journalist, Cathal Dennehy.

Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joins Kieran Cuddihy to discuss apples, and the lovely things you can make out of them!

Off The Ball's Eoin Sheahan joined Kieran Cuddihy on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action.

“We got him” was the message from Utah Governor Spencer Cox earlier today, as 22-year old Tyler Robinson was taken into custody, who is suspected of killing Charlie Kirk on Wednesday.US-based Journalist Harriet Alexander joins Kieran with the latest updates.

The Association of Catholic Priests are calling for golfers not to take part in next year's Irish Open, which will be held at Trump International in Doonbeg, saying it is “shameful” and “another example of appeasing Donald Trump”.Joining Kieran to discuss is one of the association's Co-Founders, Father Tony Flannery.

A new report from the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) shows that the number of evictions facing renters has increased by 17% compared to a three month period last year.Why is this happening, and how is it affecting people?Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie has been investigating and joins Kieran to discuss.