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Jan 9, 2026 • 6min
The drama of mum's what app groups!
For many mums, the WhatsApp group is meant to offer support, but it can quickly become a breeding ground for judgement, gossip and so-called “mean girl” behaviour. Actress Ashley Tisdale French recently revealed she left a Los Angeles mums’ group, describing it as “toxic”. We discuss this further with Esther McCarthy, Weekend Magazine Columnist with The Irish Examiner.
Jan 9, 2026 • 3min
How Denmark is feeling about Trump’s rhetoric on Greenland
There is growing frustration in Denmark over Trump’s comments around seizing Greenland. A meeting is planned for next week between the US and Denmark to discuss President Trump’s renewed calls to annex the territory. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie is in Copenhagen meeting Danish people to hear their reaction to these moves.
Jan 9, 2026 • 8min
Will the EU push the Mercosur trade deal through?
The Government have confirmed Ireland will vote against the contentious Mercosur trade deal. A vote on a contentious trade deal between the European Union and a group of South American countries is expected today Ciara spoke to Francie Gorman, President of the Irish Farmers Association.
Jan 9, 2026 • 5min
Gardaí investigating a suspected murder-suicide in West Dublin
Gardaí are investigating a suspected murder-suicide following the deaths of a father and his 12-year-old son in Dublin. The bodies of Oisin O’Reilly and his father Wayne were discovered at separate properties yesterday morning. For the latest on this we heard from Conor Lally, The Irish Times Crime and Security Editor.
Jan 8, 2026 • 3min
Dublin City Council is launching ‘Dublin Nights Mapped’
Today, Dublin City Council is launching ‘Dublin Nights Mapped’. This is a new interactive guide to the city after 6pm. To get more details on this incentive we heard from Ray O’Donoghue, Dublin City Council’s Night-time Economy Advisor.
Jan 8, 2026 • 6min
The effects when you quit weight loss drugs?
People who quit weight loss drugs like Ozempic gain the weight they have lost back within 2 years, according to a new report from Science Media Centre Ireland. We discuss further with Dr Cathy Breen, Clinical Specialist Dietitian in Obesity with the Association for the Study of Obesity Ireland.
Jan 8, 2026 • 7min
US says seized oil tanker was 'flying false flag'
The United States has seized a Venezuela-linked oil tanker after a more than two-week-long pursuit across the Atlantic. The US has said that it deemed the tanker to be stateless "after flying a false flag". We get the latest on this with Rear Admiral Dr Chris Parry, Former Nato and Naval Commander.
Jan 8, 2026 • 7min
Minister for Artificial Intelligence wants a meeting with X
Niamh Smyth, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence and Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan, is seeking a meeting with X over Grok AI turning photos of women and minors into sexually suggestive deepfake images. Minister Smyth spoke to Newstalk Breakfast to discuss further.
Jan 8, 2026 • 4min
Plans to transform the nation into a must-visit destination
The Government is to make over €77 million available in order to attract more tourists to the country. This investment is for overseas marketing, aimed at regions that may have been ignored in previous years. All to discuss with Eoghan O’Mara Walsh, Chief Executive of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation.
Jan 8, 2026 • 5min
Mayor demands ICE leaves Minneapolis after fatal shooting
A woman has been shot dead by ICE agents in Minneapolis. To explain the details of what happen we heard from David Smith, Washington Bureau chief of the Guardian.
