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Taoiseach Simon Harris has officially kicked off the next General Election today, dissolving the Dáil.With voting set to take place on November 29th, Ivan Yates joins Seán to discuss what we can expect.

Did you know that the Irish gave the world the submarine, the ejector seat and of course, Guinness?But, we’ve also given the English language hundreds more words and phrases.Colin Murphy, Author of ‘Who Gives a Focal?’, joins Seán to discuss.

The Irish premiere for ‘Gladiator 2’ is happening tonight in Dublin, and beforehand, a much more important event took place: the Paul Mescal Lookalike Competition!Henry McKean went down there to enter - and sent in this report.

A Twitter user yesterday posted a picture of their laundry hanging out in the garden, asking the question: “It isn't raining, but it is a damp day. Does laundry actually dry in these conditions, or is it pointless hanging it out?”So, in the winter season, what are the best ways to dry your clothes, and what should be avoided? For example, letting your laundry dry in an unventilated room can cause mould and even ‘black lung’...Joining Seán to discuss is Sinead Ryan, Presenter of The Home Show on Newstalk.

As a society, we’ve really taken to celebrating all of life’s milestones, from baby showers to gender reveals, and now: sperm donor parties…Freelance Journalist, Édaein O’Connell, joins Seán to discuss her experience of going to one.

A 56-year-old man has died after suffering what is believed to be an allergic reaction to wasp stings. Michael Sheehan was cutting a hedge with friends at his home in Cork, when he was stung on the back and neck several times on Tuesday.Clinical Director of Allergy Ireland, Dr Iseult Sheehan, joins Seán to discuss allergy management and awareness.

A new survey in the UK has found that kids are now reading in record low numbers, but is the situation in Ireland different?Joining Seán to discuss is award-winning Children’s Author, Sarah Webb.

With both Chris Martin from Coldplay and Olivia Rodrigo both falling through the stage in recent weeks, what is causing a spate of mishaps in live touring, and what can be done to safeguard performers?Joining Seán to discuss is Milad Highani, Senior Lecturer at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of New South Wales in Sydney…

Visiting Antarctica is something that not many people get to experience, but when Seán’s guest got the opportunity to do so, she was intrigued by the prospect. What she didn’t expect was how the experience was so akin to visiting a different planet.Joining Seán to discuss is Science Communicator Niamh Shaw, who will be delivering a talk about her experiences at the University of Galway on Tuesday 12 November…

In a new survey, things such as double dipping and leaving dishes in the sink overnight are some of people's pet peeves in the kitchen.Joining Seán to discuss more examples is Edward Hayden, Chef, Broadcaster and Culinary Lecturer.