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Oct 15, 2024 • 5min
Why do we shy away from maths in adulthood?
It is National maths week and we want to know why so many people shy away from mathematics in adulthood. We ask Niamh O’Meara, Associate Professor in Maths Education and Deputy Director of EPISTEM.
Oct 15, 2024 • 7min
The US Presidential election is three weeks from today
The US Presidential election is three weeks from today. Shane spoke to Amy Tarkanian, Former Nevada Republican State Chairwoman and Republican Strategist.
Oct 15, 2024 • 7min
Proposal to transform the GPO get underway!
The Dublin City Taskforce has proposed the GPO on O’Connell Street is redeveloped into a major public building, including a new home for RTÉ, in plans being brought to Cabinet today. We get reaction to this with Róisín Murphy is an architect and conservation activist.
Oct 15, 2024 • 6min
Do school uniforms stifle participation in sport?
The Sports Action Plan being brought to cabinet today intends to examine how suitable school uniforms are for encouraging girls to participate in sport? We discuss with Méabh De Búrca, Former Ireland Player and Pundit.
Oct 15, 2024 • 6min
We get the latest from Lebanon
Lebanon says at least 21 have been killed in Israeli air strike in the north of the country. We get the latest on the situation there with Justin Sahlani, Freelance Journalist in Beirut.
Oct 15, 2024 • 5min
Restaurant and bar owners protesting at Leinster House
Increased minimum wage and pension auto-enrolment have made costs too high, according to restaurant and bar owners protesting outside Leinster House today. Speaking to Shane this morning was Pat Crotty, CEO of The Vintners Federation of Ireland.
Oct 14, 2024 • 4min
What to do if you fall victim to scam texts!
From tax refunds to missed deliveries, the scammers are out in force at the moment sending text messages to unsuspecting punters. How do you know if a text is a scam or not and what should you do if you fall for one? To explain all we heard from Newstalk’s Tech Correspondent, Jess Kelly.
Oct 14, 2024 • 11min
Sinn Féin Leader, Mary Lou McDonald
Sinn Féin TD and Chair of the Public Accounts Committee, Brian Stanley announced his resignation from the party this weekend following an internal inquiry into the Laois-Offaly TD. Shane was joined on the show by Sinn Féin Leader, Mary Lou McDonald.
Oct 14, 2024 • 6min
Why are greenways so divisive?
The Government plans to invest about 1 billion Euro on Greenways by 2040, but what benefits do they make for towns? We discuss with Kieran Kelly From Greenways Ireland.
Oct 14, 2024 • 4min
The Union of Students Ireland is launching its General Election manifesto
The Union of Students Ireland general election manifesto calls for the next government to introduce a strategic plan to address, among many things, the housing crisis affecting students. We discuss this with Union of Students Ireland President, Chris Clifford.
