Moncrieff Highlights

In a recent interview, the ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’ singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor revealed that her 5 sons, who all have red hair, have been subjected to some level of teasing. But, has acceptance in this area shifted over time?Joining Seán to discuss is Comedian and Writer Emma Doran…

Have you thought about what happens after we die, and would you ever consider donating your body to medical science?Nina Shelton’s dad passed away in 2023 and now two years later, the family are preparing to get his body back after he made the decision to donate his body to medical science so that trainee doctors could learn from his death...Nina is not alone in her experience, but wants to share what it’s been like for their family and the grieving process...She joins Seán to discuss.

More and more of the services we use are subscription based models.From watching our favourite films to our exercise plans, companies have managed to convince us to sign up to monthly fees.But many customers enjoy the convenience and it allows companies to be able to plan ahead. Newstalk reporter, Josh Crosbie has been looking into the growing trend of direct debit subscriptions.

How much does a tractor cost, and what are the considerations to take into account before you invest?Joining Seán to discuss is Darragh McCullough, Farmer, Columnist with the Irish Independent and recent purchaser of a new tractor.

In our lifetime, the Middle East has seemingly always been a region that has been characterised by conflict, strife and instability.So, is the prospect of democracy in the region dead?Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science, and author of ‘The Great Betrayal: The Struggle for Freedom and Democracy in the Middle East’ joins Seán to discuss.Image: Princeton University Press

After witnessing the evolution of gym culture in Ireland over many decades, Seán’s guest argues that there is a lot more to be done in terms of making these spaces better for women, and that too often, they remain bastions of masculinity.Joining to discuss is Sports Writer Clíona Foley, who has been writing about these things in the Irish Examiner…

Who wouldn’t like to work less hours to live a more ‘relaxed’ life?Well, the Spanish government has made the decision to reduce the 40 hour work week to 37.5, meaning that over twelve million workers now have an extra two and a half hours to themselves every week...So, how is this really going to work and are the Spanish delighted?Graham Keeley is a Madrid-based Journalist and joins Seán to discuss.

More and more hotels, both domestically and internationally, are going child free. But, how do these hotels work, and why are they popular?Joining Seán to discuss is someone who has stayed in a few: Joan Scales, Travel Journalist…

Male contraception is the wave of the future that has stayed in the future, always about 10 years away no matter what decade you’re living in.But, could that be about to change?Logan Nickels is Chief Research Officer with the Male Contraceptive Initiative. He joins Seán to discuss.

Apparently, the new trend for food is pairing ice cream with wine… It certainly sounds odd, but is meant to be better than you would think!John Wilson, Wine Critic for the Irish Times, joins Seán to discuss.Image: Princess Pinky Girl