Moncrieff

Donald Trump has announced that he will sue the New York Times for 15 billion dollars for alleged defamation. The US President now has several major active lawsuits against media outlets, but what is the reason for his war on the media, and what does it mean for free speech in America?Joining Seán to discuss is Graham Finlay, Lecturer in the School of Politics at UCD…

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield has quit the ice cream maker after almost 50 years at the company; this is over the brand's new ties with Unilever.But, they are not the only company to have had a very public breakup...Joining Seán to chat about some of the more interesting and maybe unknown side of corporate breakups is Conor Pope, Consumer Affairs Correspondent for the Irish Times.

It was almost 50 years ago when the anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko was viciously beaten to death while in custody. His story became the subject of the Richard Attenborough movie ‘Cry Freedom’.Joining Seán to discuss is Dillon Woods, whose father played a key role in bringing the truth of Biko’s murder to light.

A new medical study has found that people who spend time scrolling social media while sitting on the toilet are far more likely to develop hemorrhoids…Joining Seán to untangle this is the GP Brian Higgins.

Extreme temperatures caused by global warming may have caused 16,500 deaths across Europe this summer.New research from the Grantham Institute in the UK has estimated that climate change is likely to be responsible for 68% of additional heat-related deaths.This summer was one of the hottest on record, with temperatures soaring well past 45 degrees celsius in Western Europe, including Spain and Italy.So, how are soaring temperatures affecting mortality rates, and how can we prevent it from increasing in the coming years?Joining Seán to discuss is Peter Thorne, Professor of Physical Geography and Climate Change at Maynooth University…

A study led by Trinity College has shown improvement in physical activity and social engagement in children with mobility issues when a specially trained mobility assistance dog is introduced.Dr Heather Curtain from Trinity School of Engineering and the Gait Laboratory was the first author of this research, and joins Seán to discuss.Image: Trinity College Dublin

Having completed the Liffey Swim 55 years in a row, Dublin native Derek ‘Bimbo’ Wilkes has once again claimed victory for the first time since 1989.He joins Seán to discuss!

Robert Redford, American actor and Director, has died at the age of 89.Joining Seán to look back on his legacy is Esther McCarthy, Film Critic.

There are now more adults living at home with their parents than ever before...And as the housing crisis deepens, the latest 2022 census data showed that 1 in 5 18 to 50 year olds lived with their parents, while 6 in 10 under 25 are still at home…But for so many people who are stuck in this situation, living with family is their only hope of saving for a deposit and buying their first home.El Keegan is a Photographer in this situation, and joins Seán to highlight the hidden housing problem…

As ‘Supercar Season’ in London draws to a close, Mark Paul, London Correspondent for the Irish Times, has been prowling the streets of the UK capital’s boujiest streets to get the lowdown on whether or not these priceless imported cars are acting with impunity…He joins Seán to discuss.