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If Donald Trump wins the presidency tomorrow, could he take the US out of the Paris Agreement for a second time, and if so, what effect would this have on the climate crisis?Joining Seán to discuss is Environmental Journalist, John Gibbons…Image: Reuters

The American-born Irish statesman and political leader Éamon De Valera is known for many things, not least his important role in the 1916 rising.However, on October 18, 1919, Éamon De Valera, while touring the US as the President of the Irish Republic, was adopted as an honorary Chieftain to a Native American tribe in Wisconsin.Joining Seán to discuss is Colum Kenny, Journalist and Historian.

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has been described as a ‘grumpy old man’ in off-the-record briefings from Fine Gael. Is this a fair thing to call someone? Is it ageist? And when, if ever, do we become grumpy?Newstalk’s Henry McKean has been out asking the public about their general mood, and joins Seán to discuss.

The ‘Infinite Monkey Theorem’ holds that a randomly typing primate would eventually write out the complete works of Shakespeare, but now a scientific study has challenged the old adage.Joining Seán to discuss is Stephen Woodcock from the University of Technology Sydney.Image: Disney

It’s that time of year again, where Collin’s English Dictionary picks their word of the year.And (pretend to be surprised!), this year's winner is ‘Brat’. However, how did they define Brat, considering Charlie XCX, the singer who made the world popular, says ‘it’s just a vibe’.To tell us about this and the other words on the list, Seán is joined by Padraig Wilson McCarthy, Content Creator.

When big events happen in our lives, it’s natural that we tell the people closest to us.However, what if those closest to us aren’t human? The tradition of ‘telling the bees’ about big life events stems back to the 1800s.To tell us more about this custom Seán is joined by Eimear Chaomhánach, Author of the book ‘The Keeper of the Bees’.

More than one in three adults aren’t wearing the right size shoes, according to a study in the UK.The research also found 28 per cent of people weren’t aware that different widths of shoes were even available.Niall Donohoe, Podiatrist from the CureSpa Clinic in Goatstown, joins Seán to discuss.

Often in a restaurant, diners will find themselves being asked to taste the wine before the full pour takes place. While this can be intimidating for some people, what is the actual protocol involved?Joining Seán to find out is Michelle Lawlor, from the Nude Wine Company.

This week, journalist Naula Woulfe wrote a piece in the Irish Independent about how she used EFT to kick the habit of biting her nails, which she had been doing for years.But, what is EFT, and how could it work for you?Joining Seán to discuss is Anne Brannick, Chairperson of the Irish Association of Relationship Mentors who practises EFT.

Sudan now represents the largest displacement crisis in the world with more than 11 million people internally displaced and almost 3.2 million people who have fled the country.But, what is causing this movement, and what can be done to help ease the situation?Seán is joined by Dominic MacSorely, Concern’s Humanitarian Ambassador and a former Country Director in Sudan to discuss.Image: Reuters