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The word ‘now’ is something that is both a statement and a weapon in Ireland. It’s the mark of satisfaction, a warning, and sometimes even a time bender.To tell more about the origins of ‘now’ and other commonly used words and phrases in Ireland, Seán is joined by Michael Fortune from folklore.ie…

When you think of endangered species, your first thought may be of the Red Panda or an exotic animal, but in fact, in Ireland - one in five species are at risk...For more on this, Seán is joined by Anja Murray, author of ‘Wild Embrace: Connecting to the Wonder of Ireland’s Natural World’.Image: Species on the Edge

In the aftermath of the Covid pandemic we’re all aware of the negative impacts conspiracy theories can have on a global level…But, they can also be hugely damaging to individuals and relationships.What governments and agencies are not clear on is how best to tackle the problem.Seán’s guest might be able to help. Cian O’Mahony is a Researcher at University College Cork. He joins to discuss.

When should you celebrate your anniversary? Should it be the first time you met? The first date? The first time you are going steady? The engagement or the wedding? And do you get cross when your partner forgets a key anniversary?Henry McKean has been asking the public, and joins Seán to discuss.

Not since ‘Tommy the Musical’ by The Who has there been such an interest in pinball in Ireland. Now that things have settled down after the Irish National Pinball Championships, what is driving this interest?Joining Seán to discuss is Donovan Delaney, Co-founder of Pinbaile…Image: @pinbaile on Instagram

There are a number of world figures with international arrest warrants - but what are the actual odds of Putin or Netenyahu going to court? Is international justice growing - or becoming weaker?Joining Seán to discuss is Steve Crawshaw, author of ‘Prosecuting the Powerful: War Crimes and the Battle for Justice’.Image: hachette UK

According to the CSO, at least 72 different languages are spoken in Ireland - the Mother Tongues Festival intends to celebrate that!Taking place on the 21st and 22nd of February in Rua Red and The Civic Theatre in Tallaght, Dr Kunle Animashaun, Adjunct Lecturer at Trinity College Dublin is leading a workshop on Yoruba traditions, and joins Seán to discuss.

Underwear outlets are reporting an explosion in demand for big knickers, and not just because Bridged Jones is back this week. So, what is driving all this?Joining Seán to discuss is Sinead Sanderson, Owner of Peaches and Cream Underwear in Dublin.

People with mental illnesses are more likely to be in prison, and for vulnerable adults, spending time in jail does not help them and costs the taxpayer a lot of money and resources…Writing in today’s Irish Examiner, Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin, looks at some of the potential solutions to dealing with mental health in prisons, and dispelling myths.He joins Seán to discuss.

Long before ‘Ryan’s Daughter’ or even ‘The Quiet Man’, the American movie industry came to Ireland to make a film.‘Sweet Inniscarra’ was the first talkie filmed on location here in 1931.In the interim, the original reels have gone missing and now one man is spearheading efforts to find a copy.Tom Hurley is the Radio Producer and documentary maker leading the charge. He joins Seán to discuss.