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Tennis fans watching Wimbledon in the last week will have been up in arms at the issues with the AI electronic line calling system which was brought in for the first time for this year’s tournament.With players and spectators suitably annoyed after high profile malfunctions in the last number of days, Host of the For Tech’s Sake podcast, Elaine Burke, joins Seán to explain exactly what is going on, and just why new technology is not always reliable…

There has been much discussion about who the next President may be, and who will put their name in the hat, but as part of this year’s Galway International Arts Festival, they have curated an exhibition looking back at current President Michael D Higgins - and all he has done in public life.For more on this, Seán is joined by Artistic Director of the Galway Arts Festival, Paul Fahy…Image: Galway Arts Festival

It’s much more common for people to decide not to have children than it would have been even a few decades ago, but still there are plenty of people who might try to dissuade from such a course of action.A major consideration is loneliness in older age and in something that our next guest addresses in her new book.Helen Taylor is the author of ‘Childless by Choice: The Meaning & Legacy of a Childfree Life’. She joins Seán to discuss.

As the Irish summer is finally here with temperatures reaching a possible 30 degrees, we sent Henry McKean to try and find the best and biggest ice cream. He visited Curran’s Service Station Ross Cross on the Old Dublin to Navan Road, near Tara County Meath, who sell foot-long 99s for €3.30. He sent this report.

Getting a dog is a massive life decision, and while people may go into it with the best of intentions, the reality of providing a good home for a pet can be quite different.One of the so-called stars from Made in Chelsea this week revealed that he had decided to rehome his dog because his lifestyle as an influencer was too busy for the pup he had brought into his life. This raised valid criticism from fans and followers...But, practically speaking, what is the process to rehome a pet given there are situations where it may no longer be possible to keep a dog?Seán is joined by Maciej Trojanowicz, Rehoming Centre Manager with Dog’s Trust, to discuss…

New guidelines that will lift restrictions on apartment sizes and the number of one-bedroom units allowed in a development have been before Cabinet this week, as the Irish government seeks to tackle the housing crisis.Ireland is by no means the only European Government struggling with this issue, but is lowering the cost for developers a good way to solve the problem, and why are we seeing housing crises across the western world? Tim White is Research fellow at Queen Mary University of London and the London School of Economics, and joins Seán to discuss.

Are you a gym bunny who loves sweaty high intensity classes with a group, or are you a marathon-loving running loner?New research published by experts at University College London has found that your personality type influences what exercise workouts you prefer.So, does it add up? Fitness Coach and Comedian Enya Martin joins Seán to discuss.

The Independent Covid Evaluation Panel aims to understand the extent of the damage from the Covid-19 pandemic, and take those learnings for advice on preparation for the next potential epidemic. So, what has been learned?Nat O’Connor, Assistant Professor of Social Policy in UCD and a member of the Independent Covid Evaluation Panel has been writing about this in the Irish Examiner, and joins Seán to discuss.

Is your summer holiday booked, and will you be travelling through Dublin Airport in a bid to escape Ireland for a break away abroad?Given record passenger numbers, Aer Lingus have suggested that travellers drop their bags the night before to avoid long queues when checking in luggage... but, how is the airport coping with so many people during this exceptionally busy period?Spokesperson for Dublin Airport, Graeme McQueen, joins Seán to discuss.

You’re probably aware that pornography is having a major impact on our culture and sexual practices.There are many sinister elements to this, but among the most worrying is the prevalence of violent sexual practices among young people, in particular, strangulation.So, is it time for a blanket ban on so-called ‘choking porn’?Ruth Breslin is the Director of The Sexual Exploitation Research and Policy Institute. She joins Seán to discuss.