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Jan 27, 2026 • 4min
Problem gambling among young people
Problem gambling is much more likely among people exposed to gambling as children, according to research conducted by the ESRI’s Behavioural Research Unit. To discuss these findings we heard from Dr Deirdre Robertson, Senior Research Officer ESRI.
Jan 27, 2026 • 8min
Trump vows to work with Tim Walz on ICE deployment
Greg Bovino, the border commander who has emerged as the face of the Trump administration's ICE operation in Minneapolis is leaving his role, along with some agents. President Donald Trump has said he had a good phone conversation with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and that they were largely in agreement on how to work together. All to discuss with David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief, The Guardian.
Jan 27, 2026 • 11min
Storm Chandra lands in Ireland
Over a dozen counties are under Status Yellow weather warnings as Met Éireann has told people to expect "hazardous" travel conditions as Storm Chandra lands in Ireland, bringing strong winds and heavy rain with it. We got the latest on the storm with Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather.
Jan 27, 2026 • 9min
One in four employees self-identify as neurodivergent
One in four corporate employees self-identify or have been diagnosed as neurodivergent, according to new research from the Institute of Education at Dublin City University. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was CEO of As I am Ireland Autism Charity, Adam Harris.
Jan 27, 2026 • 5min
Take That docuseries lands on Netflix today!
The three-part docuseries “Take That” lands on Netflix today to take a look back at one of the biggest boybands of the 90s. We hear about it with Olivia Fahy, Entertainment Journalist.
Jan 27, 2026 • 7min
Ireland recovers from the fallout of Storm Chandra
Homes and businesses across Ireland are in recovery mode this morning after Storm Chandra’s strong winds and heavy rain caused widespread disruption across the country. Keith Leonard, Director of Fire and Emergency Management at the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, and Mark Bowe, Meterologist from Met Éireann, both joined Jonathan Healy on the show this morning.
Jan 27, 2026 • 6min
Would you be in favour of a meat tax?
There are calls for a meat tax to be introduced in a bid to lower our environmental footprints. A study has been published which analyses the effects prices could have on meat consumption. However, as expected, farmers say this is just another attack on their sector. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been finding out if there is any appetite for such a tax.
Jan 27, 2026 • 6min
Storm Chandra soaks the country
Over a dozen counties are under Status Yellow weather warnings as Met Éireann has told people to expect "hazardous" travel conditions as Storm Chandra lands in Ireland, bringing strong winds and heavy rain with it. For more on the weather warnings today Jonathan spoke to Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather.
Jan 26, 2026 • 4min
Should the deadline for rental reforms be extended?
Rental reform is once again under the spotlight, with landlords warning that proposed changes could have serious unintended consequences. Joining Jonathan to discuss these concerns was the Chairperson of the Irish Property Owners’ Association, Mary Conway.
Jan 26, 2026 • 4min
Details of the US-TikTok deal continue to emerge
Details of the US-TikTok deal continue to emerge, with Chinese company ByteDance retaining a 19.9% stake in the business. What does this mean for users, and should we be concerned about US propaganda on the platform? All to discuss with Jess Kelly, Newstalk Technology Correspondent.All with thanks to Renault.
