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Social psychologist at University College London and author of The Science of Racism: Everything you need to know but probably don't - yet Keon West spoke to Sean about his book.

Newstalk Reporter Henry McKean brings us the dos and don't of gym etiquette and tells how Pat Henry is closing his gym after 40 years.

The world’s first stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s timeless classic Dr. Strangelove will make its Irish debut at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre next Wednesday running from the 5th to the 22nd of February. Sean speaks to Armando Lannucci, Multi Award winning satirist, writer, director & producer

Most people would have learned about the Norman Invasion of Ireland back at the end of primary school, or the start of secondary school.So, the details might be somewhat hazy in your mind, but that may not be a bad thing as much of what we learned was a story told primarily from the perspective of the invader rather than the invaded. Indeed, it’s not even referred to as the Norman Invasion anymore!Dr Seán Ó Hoireabhard is a Lecturer in Medieval History at Maynooth University and the author of a new book focussing on the invasion as experienced by the native Irish Kings. It’s called ‘The Medieval Irish Kings and the English Invasion’. Seán joins Seán to discuss.Image: British Heritage Travel

Vasculitis is a rare condition that constricts blood vessels and can lead to loss of function or degeneration of certain parts of the body.In the case of Jayne Hardman, the disorder took her nose, but as she puts it, she now has several to choose from.Jayne Hardman is Patient Advocate for Vasculitis UK and joins Seán to discuss.

‘The Great Wave off Kanagawa’ remains one of the most iconic and mass-produced images in the world, from its original printing almost 200 years ago, to its appearance on t-shirts and handbags today. The National Museum of Ireland has prints on display in Collins Barracks from the same collection of Mount Fuji prints, which offer an intriguing insight into the artist himself.Joining Seán to discuss is Dr. Siobhan Doyle, Curator at the National Museum of Ireland, who looks after these prints…

Could you end up losing your job over something you post on social media?The answer appears to be yes... and now, employers are entitled to step in when an employee posts something online in their private time if it could damage their reputation.For more on this, Seán is joined by Michael O’Doherty, Barrister, Lecturer and author of ‘Internet Law’...

A major new study examines the life expectancy of people with ADHD and the results are startling…Seán is joined by Josh Stott, Professor of Ageing and Clinical Psychology at University College London to discuss.

Have you ever thought about downsizing?One Dublin family decided to get serious about their finances and move out of the five bedroom home they were renting, and back into a small two-bedroom flat in a bid to take control of their finances once and for all.Founder of Cut Social Hair Salon, Katrina Kelly, joins Seán to share her story…

If you’re a World War 2 aficionado you might be aware of the famous Polish victory at the battle of Monte Cassino.What you may not know is that the 2nd Polish Corps counted among its ranks a beer-drinking, cigarette-loving Private who was, in fact, a bear!Alan Pollock is a Playwright and author of ‘The Bear Who Went To War: The true story of Wotjek the bear cub adopted by Polish soldiers in World War Two’. He joins Seán to discuss.Image: Polish Institute and Sikorski Museum