Brendan O'Connor

CEO, activist and writer Sinéad Burke joined Dearbhail to talk about why activism can be lonely, the changes she’s instigated in the fashion industry and why she will always be hopeful for a brighter future for people living with a disability.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Hannigan, Executive Chef with Bereen Brothers gives Dearbhail a tutorial on how to master restaurant quality dressings and sauces at home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Little, tech entrepreneur and journalist, joined Dearbhail to analyse the very public falling out between President Trump and Elon Musk, who has the most to lose, and what their spat means for the wider world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Filmmaker Mark McLaughlin reflects on the life of Sunny Jacobs, who died this week, and her husband, Peter Pringle. Both had been sentenced to death in their younger days and subsequently dedicated their lives to helping exonerees. Their stories are captured in Mark's new film 'Stolen Lives'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former US President Bill Clinton and author James Patterson speak with Dearbhail about their new political thriller, The First Gentleman. They talk about political polarisation and writing in a time when truth is stranger than fiction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geraldine Herbert, Motoring editor of The Irish Independent talked Dearbhail through everything you need to know before buying a second-hand electric vehicle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor Katriona O’Sullivan reflects on the last two years since her award-winning memoir, ‘Poor’ came out, charting her life growing up in addiction and poverty. She also reveals details of the new play adaptation of ‘Poor’ in The Gate Theatre and her DNA journey to uncover her late father’s true backstory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pope Leo XIV (Robert Francis Prevost) was chosen a month ago as the new leader of the Catholic Church. Brendan is joined by former editor of the Irish Catholic and director of public affairs for Aid to the Church in Need, Michael Kelly. His book details the life and beliefs of the new Pope and what direction he could bring the Church in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RTÉ Guide Movie Editor Michael Doherty and Entertainment Journalist and Broadcaster Sarina Bellissimo join Brendan for our weekly look at the latest TV and film releases.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining Brendan to dissect the Sunday papers are Brenda Power, Sunday Times & Irish Daily Mail columnist; Economist David W Higgins; Louise Bayliss, Head of Justice & Social Policy, St Vincent de Paul and Larry Donnelly, Lecturer in the School of Law in the University of Galway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.