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In a significant escalation of tensions between North and South Korea, some of the historic roads that used to connect the two parts of the country, divided since the war in the 1950’s, have been blown up! So, what does this mean geopolitically?Joining Seán to discuss is Professor Hazel Smith from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) and author of ‘North Korea: Markets and Military Rule’.

Today is World Restart a Heart Day.Figures show that well over 200 lives were saved last year because someone started CPR.So, joining Seán to discuss how to perform CPR is David Hall, CEO of Lifeline Ambulance Service.

While many people will describe themselves as huggers, is the quality of a hug more important than the hug itself?Céire Sadlier, a contributor to the Irish Times, thinks this is the case, and as a lifelong hugger herself, she has been writing about her experience. She joins Seán to discuss.

You probably never give a second thought to cleaning our kettle.Boiling water kills all the bacteria anyway, right? Well, apparently not!Joining Seán to explain what could be lurking in the waters of kettles is Dr. Primrose Freestone, Associate Professor in Clinical Microbiology at the University of Leicester.

The Dutch prison population has fallen by more than 40% recently, to the point where they are closing some facilities down as prisons, and turning them into other amenities, like cinemas. It comes off the back of the news that Irish prisons are at breaking point due to overcrowding…So, how good is it in the Netherlands? Renate Van Der Zee is a Journalist and Writer who has been writing about this in the Guardian, and joins Seán to discuss.

A world first took place recently as a three-armed robot conductor carried out its duties at a special classical music concert in Germany.Joining Seán to discuss is Markus Rindt, Artistic Director of the Sinfoniker in Dresden…

An exhibition celebrating the contribution of community midwives in early 20th century Ireland has opened at the Museum of Country Life in Co Mayo. The programme also showcases the valuable work of volunteers around the country in documenting their local history. Emma Laffey is the Curator of the Exhibition, and is also Health Care Assistant at the Maternity Unit in Portiuncula University Hospital. She joins Seán to discuss.Image: Museum of Country Life

You may take it for granted that Ireland's news media is able to portray the horrors taking place in Gaza, but that is certainly not the case in Israel. So, what is it like living there during the war as a foreigner?Joining Seán to discuss is Freelance Journalist Paul Kearns, who is currently living in Tel Aviv.

An ex-butler to King Charles has caused consternation by suggesting that a burger should be eaten using a knife and fork. But, what exactly is the correct way to use cutlery?Joining Seán to discuss is Brenda Hyland Beirne, Founder and Managing Director of The Irish School of Etiquette...

Seán’s guest came to Ireland from Somalia at just seven years old with nothing but clothes on her back.Two decades later, she owns Ashford Motors, a female-led car dealership.She has just released her second calendar in aid of Men’s Aid in which she models alongside cars.Nadia Adan joins the show to discuss.