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Can you really teach empathy?The University of Galway have developed a module on empathy, which they are looking to have rolled out in classrooms to assist teachers help Transition Year students learn the vital life skills of empathy.But, what is it all about?Dr Charlotte Silke is the Lead Researcher with Unesco Child and Family Research Centre, and joins Seán to discuss.

Bank of Ireland is going to offer what they call a ‘trading down’ loan, also known as a bridging loan. What’s significant about this, is that this is the first time a major bank has offered this product since the boom times…It begs the question, even in a cost of living crisis: is the boom back?Henry McKean has been investigating, and joins Seán to discuss.

Every Christmas, for no apparent reason, there's something that your kids will really want. These kinds of fads happen all the time in the digital age, but before the world wide web, Cabbage Patch Kids became a huge craze around the festive season.Joining Seán to discuss is Greg McKevitt, Journalist with The BBC.Image: Cabbage Patch Kids

“But what can I do?” That could be the refrain of our whole generation.We’re faced with largescale problems and existential issues, but most don't think we have the power to do anything about them, so how can we really bring about change?Michael Brownstein is Professor of Philosophy at the City University of New York (CUNY) and co-author of ‘Somebody Should Do Something: How Anyone Can Help Create Social Change’. He joins Seán to discuss.

When you buy a cheap garment, how long do you actually expect it to last?Valerie Flynn, of The Journal Investigates, has been running some tests, and joins Seán to discuss.

A survey of 7000 mothers by NBC television in the United States has found that mums who have more than 4 kids have lower stress levels than those with fewer children.Joining Seán to discuss this is Emma Lewis, of @EightLittleLewisKids on Instagram, from Co. Down…

Have you ever seen a photo of yourself and thought “I look amazing?” - chances are low, and for many people, getting photos taken is awkward and embarrassing…And, whether you’re out for dinner in a big group or on holidays, often you might be very critical of photos of yourself.But why? And do we need to embrace the so-called vanity?Irish Independent Columnist, Tanya Sweeney, joins Seán to discuss.

It has been announced that a question regarding sexual orientation will appear on our next census, in 2027, for the first time. But, why is this required, and how will it work in practice?Joining Seán to discuss is Pádraig Rice, a Social Democrat TD for Cork South Central and Health Spokesperson for the Social Democrats…

We’ve all been told about the risks of AI taking jobs away from employees.But is there also a risk for the employers in overuse of AI and allowing it to make decisions in the recruitment process?Michelle Murphy is Director at Collins McNicholas Recruitment Agency, and joins Seán to discuss.

303 schoolchildren and 12 teachers were kidnapped by gunmen from St. Mary's School, a Catholic institution in a very remote part of the north west of Nigeria, over the weekend.The school is managed by the Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles, and Seán is joined by their Congressional Leader, Donegal native Sister Mary Barron, to discuss…