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Aug 21, 2025 • 5min
Russia dismisses diplomatic efforts over the war in Ukraine
European countries will have to shoulder the “lion’s share” of guaranteeing Ukraine’s security in the event of a deal to end Russia’s war in the country, United States Vice President JD Vance has said. To discuss this further on the show Jonathan spoke to Jenny Mathers of the Department of International Politics at Aberystwyth University.
Aug 20, 2025 • 4min
We hear from the 2025 Rose of Tralee
After 2 marathon shows at the Dome in Tralee it was Laois Rose Katelyn Cummins who came out on top, becoming the 2025 international Rose of Tralee. Katelyn chatted to Newstalk Breakfast about her big win.
Aug 20, 2025 • 6min
The rising cost of going to college
The cost of going to college has shot up due to higher rents. It now costs around €16,000 a year for a student who lives away from home, according to research by price comparison site Switcher.ie. For more on this we heard from Michael Roche, President of UCD Student Union.
Aug 20, 2025 • 8min
Vaping among teens consistently linked to subsequent smoking, marijuana and alcohol use
New research published today by Tobacco Control has found that Vaping among teens and young people is consistently linked to subsequent smoking, marijuana and alcohol use. We discuss these findings with John Crown, Consultant Oncologist at St Vincent's University Hospital Group.
Aug 20, 2025 • 4min
Kneecap’s Mo Chara in court today for terror offences
Kneecap member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, also known as Mo Chara, will appear before the Magistrates Court in Westminster today. He is charged with a terror offence for flying a Hezbollah flag at a concert last November. Newstalk reporter Emily Keegan is at the court in London and reported from the scene.
Aug 20, 2025 • 8min
Why it’s so important to pick up your dog’s poo!
Just 48 fines were issued for dog fouling in Ireland last year. That’s according to new figures from Vision Ireland published this morning. We chatted about this further with Pete Wedderburn, Bray Based Vet.
Aug 20, 2025 • 6min
BBC under pressure over Sally Rooney’s Palestine Action support
The BBC is facing pressure to pull Sally Rooney dramas after her pledge to fund Palestine Action. The Campaign Against Antisemitism said that Rooney’s latest actions were “utterly indefensible”. Jonathan asked their Director of Investigations and Enforcement Stephen Silverman what he makes of Sally Rooney’s intervention.
Aug 20, 2025 • 6min
Are school reopening too early?
Some kids around the country are heading back to school this week. But why are they going back so early? All to discuss with Paul Crone, Director of the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals.
Aug 20, 2025 • 6min
Nato leaders to meet to discuss Ukraine security guarantees
NATO military leaders are expected to meet today to discuss Ukraine, as Washington and European capitals work out details of what security guarantees might look like for Kyiv. To discuss further with Ciara was Sean Bell Former Fighter Pilot, Military Analyst and Co-Host of the Red Matrix Podcast.
Aug 19, 2025 • 6min
The top consumer concerns and issues in 2025
Faulty goods, poor online shopping experiences and botched home improvements top the list of issues consumers have contacted the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission about so far this year, according to their helpline report it issued today. We discuss the findings with CCPC Director of Communications Grainne Griffin.
