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A studio has highlighted the stark gender gap in STEM subjects at Leaving Cert level.  Just over 43% of female Leaving Cert students studied another STEM subject outside of biology, such as agricultural science, applied maths, or construction studies. This compares to 70.3% when it comes to Leaving Cert boys. Dr. Liz Coleman joined Fionnuala in studio to talk about the effects this has in third level education

Declan Buckley and Amanda Brunker join Fionnuala in studio to offer up advice on problems big or small!

As excitement for Taylor Swift’s new album release reaches fever pitch, what do we know so far? And just what literary references is Taylor making with her song titles? Swiftie and Assistant Professor at the School of English in DCU, Dr Ellen Howley joins Fionnuala in studio to discuss the popstars upcoming album

A study done by Galway University has called for ‘urgent action’ to address sex education in Irish schools after contraception use has dropped.  Dr. Andras Kolto, senior postdoctoral researcher at the Health Promotion Research Centre at University of Galway joined Fionnuala in studio to discuss.

Newstalk reporter Henry McKean went out to hear when your favourite swimming spots are and what do to in Dublin in the Summer! 

Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan recently announced plans to introduce a Bill that would require end-to-end encrypted messaging services, such as WhatsApp and Signal, to give Gardaí access to private texts and chats. Simon McGarr is a Solicitor and Managing Director of Data Compliance Europe and he joins Fionnuala to discuss  the possibility of this happening whilst protecting the privacy of the public.  

Experts are declaring that people are choosing to ‘decentre’ their jobs from their lives and focus on a better work life balance in order to avoid burnout. And with a new report from the Department of Finance showing that people are working TWO AND A HALF HOURS LESS a week now than we were before covid, have our attitudes to work changed completely?  Career Psychologist and Author of Total Reset, Sinead Brady joined Fionnuala Jones in the studio.  

Over the weekend, the UK Independent released a list of what they believe to be the worst movies directed by actors.This list includes films like ‘Lost River’ by Ryan Gosling, ‘Charlie’s Angels’ by Elizabeth Banks, ‘The Beaver’ by Jodie Foster and much more.But, are there some that are the outliers? Can actors direct? Or to go a step further, should some actors stick to directing?Guest host Fionnuala Jones is joined by Film Critic, Journalist and Columnist Esther McCarthy to discuss.

“What's in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other word would smell as sweet.”Those of you who know your Shakespeare will immediately recognise that quote from Romeo and Juliet, but how much truth is there in it?Is your name intrinsically part of your personality, or is it an incidental element of who you are?Writer and Filmmaker Molly Furey has been contemplating this very question in today’s Irish Times. She joins guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss.

New research by the Sex Workers Alliance of Ireland has revealed that 3 out 4 sex workers started because they were in financial difficulty.On top of this, migrant sex workers are facing major discrimination and marginalization when it comes to housing and trying to find some to stay.Linda Kavanagh is the Communication and Advocacy Manager for the Sex Workers Alliance Ireland, and joins guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss.