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The ‘Shamrock’ was a car built in Ireland intended for the American market, but after the tenth car was made, production ceased - making it a very rare collector’s item.Alison Healy, Journalist with the Irish Times has been writing about the strange history of the car, and joins Seán to discuss.

On Friday many of us here in Ireland will be going to the polls to exercise our democratic franchise. 2024 is a pivotal year for democracies around the world with as many as 2 Billion people world wide taking part in elections.But although these are all taking place in democracies, not all democratic systems are the same.So what is the fairest and how does ours compare?Lee Drutman is a Political Scientist at New America, and joins Seán to discuss.

Are you looking for love but are having no luck finding it online? Maybe it's time to try something a little more traditional. Personal ads have been a cornerstone of connection for decades, and they are one of the most beloved sections in the Irish Farmers Journal.To discuss why farmers are still turning to these pages to find romance, Seán is joined by Ciara Leahy, Editor of the Irish Country Living Magazine for the Irish Farmers Journal.

Ireland is prescribing a staggering 50% less hearing aids, per capita, than the UK. Why is this, and what can be done to help more people?Joining Seán to discuss is Brendan Lennon, Director of Advocacy for Chime…

Figures from Eurostat data show that the rate of c-sections in Irish maternity hospitals has jumped to 41% among first time mums. This is double the EU average. So, what is driving this increase?Joining guest host Stefanie Preissner to discuss is Dr Krysia Lynch, Chairperson for the Association for Improvements in Maternity Services in Ireland…

With the holiday season fast approaching, parents are looking for ways to save money, reduce waste, and find toys their kids will truly love. Enter Vicky Noble, the craftswoman behind DluluKaloo Wooden Toys, an eco-friendly Irish enterprise inspired by a similar initiative in Australia.Her solution? Renting toys before buying them! Parents can now “try before they buy,” whether it’s for big-ticket items like balance boards or special birthday bundles. And the perks? Less clutter, smarter spending, and a greener planet. Guest host Stefanie Preissner is joined by Vicky to discuss.Vicky will bring Dlulukaloo Wooden Toys to a national audience when she exhibits at Gifted, the country’s biggest craft and design fair.It takes place at Dublin’s RDS from December 4-8.Image: DluluKaloo

Rather than having ‘the big day’ be, well, one day - should a wedding be spread among multiple dates? This is called a ‘deconstructed wedding’, and it's becoming a growing trend.Guest host Stefanie Preissner is joined by Wedding Planner Tara Fey to discuss.

A new motion in Paris proposes to ban SUVs from the city - should we be doing the same? Newstalk’s Henry McKean has been out asking the public, and joins guest host Stefanie Preissner to discuss.

Ever gone on a date where the guy just keeps talking about his gym routine, and you're left wondering if he even knows how to ask a question? Well, you're not alone! Today, we’re unpacking why some men struggle with conversation, from being socially pushed to stay quiet about feelings to the pressure of being 'manly' and emotional all at once.Brendan Kelly, Psychiatrist, joins Seán to discuss.

Until now, the world’s thinnest pasta has been made in a village in Sardinia, the so-called ‘Threads of God’ pasta. But now, a crowd of scientists in London has created one that is 200 times thinner than a human hair!Joining Seán to discuss is Adam Clancy, a lecturer in Materials Chemistry at University College London...Image: Beatrice Britton / Adam Clancy