Brendan O'Connor

David Robbins, Co-director of the Institute for Climate and Society gives his take on why the messaging around climate change is not working and explains why it needs to move away from jargon and acronyms towards solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gut is the "second brain" with the biggest collection of nerve cells outside of the brain itself. Registered Dietician Sarah Keogh talks to Brendan about the community of bacteria and viruses living in your gastrointestinal tract that make up your microbiome and how to make them work for us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Need a comforting warming soup recipe? Chef Domini Kemp can deliver. From home-made stock and an easy fish soup to a vegan friendly red pepper soup and leak and chicken soup, these hugs in a bowl will set you up on cold winter days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Hogan, a psychotherapist and author specializing in parenting, dives into the complexities of fatherhood. He explores the evolution of dad roles and the pressure to overcome traumatic childhood patterns. Hogan emphasizes the importance of positive masculinity and the balance between guiding children and allowing them to grow independently. He discusses how to set family values, the significance of humor and play in bonding, and practical approaches for single parents. His insights offer a refreshing perspective on resilience in parenting.

Singer Songwriter, Dermot Kennedy, Poet, Rita-Ann Higgins, Professor of Politics at DCU Gary Murphy, and Social Justice Campaigner Ruairí McKiernan look back at the two terms of Michael D Higgins’ presidency as he prepares to depart the Áras next week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Influencer and model Shauna Lindsay talks to Brendan about experiencing a stroke at the age of 30. She describes how she was doing boxing work in the gym when her entire left arm went numb when she punched the boxing pad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining Brendan to analyse the Sunday papers are; Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs consultant and Irish Times columnist; Scott Lucas, Professor of US and International politics at the Clinton Institute in UCD; Louise Byrne, Political Correspondent at the Irish Examiner; and Dr Emma Howard, Economist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Broadcaster Afric O'Connell on the "absolutely razor-sharp" new album Lily Allen and the ongoing fallout from the soap opera story behind it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Lloyd, Freelance entertainment journalist and broadcaster, and Sarina Bellisimo, Broadcaster and entertainment journalist review the best of this week's TV and cinema.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colm Tóibín took on the task of exploring what makes a good love story. Drawing on the works of Nina Simone, Derek Mahon, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and more, he suggests that while we may not all have 'one true love', most of us have at least one 'what if?'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.