Moncrieff

One of the most dangerous and closely observed shipwrecks in the world has been sitting in the Thames Estuary in London for 80 years. But why is it so dangerous and what should be done about it? Joining Moncrieff is David Alexander, Professor of Emergency Planning and Management at the University College London.Listen here.

Jess Kelly, NewsTalk Tech Correspondent and host of Tech Talk, joins Moncrieff to explain a new AI tool designed to detect and strip out emojis placed over children’s faces online.It also raises further questions about the power of AI in holding our data and the ethical concerns that raises in itself.

Éanna Ní Lamhna, Irish biologist and environmental consultant, joins Moncrieff to explain the serious environmental and health consequences of dog fouling on beaches — from water pollution to the risk it poses to children and its sheer difficulty to deal with when we don't clean up dog foul after ourselves.Listen here

Paul Clements, A well-known nature writer has released a new book about the year he spent living in a cottage on the grounds of a County Down estate; Montalto.He joins Moncrieff to discuss the process and sights of living in such a beatiful setting.Listen here.

Dr Dustin Crummett, Executive Director of the Insect Institute in Washington, joins Moncrieff to discuss why Western countries still resist the idea of eating bugs — despite environmental and nutritional benefits.Will the general attitudes ever change, or has that process already begun?Listen here.

Sarina Bellissimo joins Moncrieff with her picks for what to stream. On the list thsi week:Ironheart – a Marvel spin-off bringing a new tech genius into the MCU, Smoke – a new Nordic noir with a female detective twist, and, of course, The Bear season three of the hit familial/culinary drama returns with more pressure, tension and emotion.Listen here.

Brian Gurrin, census and population specialist with the Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland project, joins Moncrieff to explain how old Irish census data — once thought lost — has been partially reconstructed, offering a rare window into Irish life, pre-civil war.Listen here

After a long campaign, the Phoenix Cinema in Dingle was saved from destruction by Cillian Murphy and Yvonne McGuinness.Aoife Granville from the Save The Phoenix Campaign joins Moncrieff to discuss the next plans for this iconic location.Listen here.

Travel journalist James Stewart joins Moncrieff to talk about one of the world’s most niche nature experiences: Puffin snorkelling.He explains where to do this 'undercover puffin activity,' what it’s like, and why this quirky adventure is gaining popularity.Listen here

NewsTalk's own Sarah Madden investigates the resurgence of the humble bath.Why did we start such an uptake of the shower, and why, in certain circles, the bath may be making a comeback.Listen here.