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Have we become afraid to talk to strangers? When you’re out for a walk and pass someone – do you say hello? Or if you’re at the supermarket, would you strike up a conversation with the person on the tills? For many, the thought of doing this sends shivers down their spine, but journalist Niamh O’Reilly thinks it’s good for the soul! She joins Seán to discuss.

What are the most common things to go missing? Do you find yourself panicking looking for your keys in the morning?Well, Henry McKean has been asking the public about their misplaced things, and shares them with the show.

In two weeks’ time, Olympic fever will take over the world when the games take place in Paris.And for a small Island, Ireland has punched well above its weight and along the way has some interesting stories to tell too. Clodagh Finn is a journalist with the Irish Examiner and has been writing about this in the Irish Examiner, she joins Seán to share.

Vending machines have become commonplace across many shops and services, but how would you feel if your usual confectionary was swapped with ammunition? That’s what’s happening in the US, with new technology allowing shoppers to pick up bullets instead of their usual bag of crisps. Seán is joined by Grant Magers, CEO of American Rounds, the company behind this new idea, to discuss.

The closing of a charity which deals specifically with oiled wildlife has left a vacuum in Ireland for when the next oil spill occurs. Joining Seán to discuss is Pauline Beades, Veterinary nurse and founder of the Oiled Wildlife Response Network.

While many listeners will be packing the old factor 50 into their suitcases from last summer, will it actually work as well? Or does it expire? Joining Seán to discuss suncream do’s and don’ts is Professor Caitriona Ryan, from the Institute of Dermatologists.

A major planning objection has been submitted with regard to Dublin Airport’s proposal for a designated viewing area for plane spotters. But how exactly do planning objections work? Joining Seán to discuss is Joe Corr, Managing Director for planning with CWPA in Swords & former Irish Planning Institute President.

Young people today are often praised for being very sexually confident and open minded.  But does this mean they are having better sex? Or was sex better back in the 70’s, when it was seen as more rebellious?Mary Kenny pondered this in the Irish Independent, and joined Seán to discuss.

Forty years ago, Bob Dylan took to the stage at Slane for an unforgettable gig that saw him joined by Van Morrison and Bono. But what is perhaps unknown or forgotten by many is the riots that took place in Slane the night before, on July 7th 1984. Carol Lee, a photographer at the scene of the Slane riots joins Seán to discuss.Image: RTÉ

Parents across the country are dealing with having the kids home full time as school is out, so how do you survive? Jen Hogan, Columnist with the Irish Times, has been writing about her top tips in today’s newspaper, and joins Seán to discuss.