The Hard Shoulder

He’s already secured some support, but what are his odds of reaching the Áras?Joining Kieran to discuss his Presidential hopes is Entrepreneur and Businessman, Gareth Sheridan.

To date, 57 people have drowned in Irish waters this year…Emergency services are also reporting a higher number of rescue operations than 2024.Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie has been meeting with those who work at sea, and volunteer in recovery missions. He sends in this report.

US television host Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show was pulled from the air last night, hours after the US government threatened to cancel broadcasting licences because of comments the host made about the killing of far-right activist Charlie Kirk…The stunning move by network ABC to remove one of America’s most influential late-night shows was blasted by critics as government censorship, but celebrated by Donald Trump.Joining Kieran to discuss is Senior Lecturer at the School of Media in Technical University Dublin, Harry Browne, and also Professor and Political analyst, of the Clinton institute, UCD, Scott Lucas Image: Reuters

Should smartphones and gaming devices be confiscated from repeat offenders of anti-social behaviour? Well, that is what the Dáil is being asked today!Independent Dublin TD Paul Gogarty is behind the motion, which also suggests imposing curfews and fining parents…Joining Kieran to discuss this is Youth Worker from Justask.ie Declan Keenan and former Garda Sergeant, Christy Galligan.

26% of Irish adults have no retirement plan in place. That's according to new figures released by the Consumer and Competition Protection Commission. So what's standing in the way of proper pension planning, and why do 61% of those without a plan expect the State Pension to fund their retirement? Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports.

When it comes to the farming industry in Ireland, there is no shortage of challenges for those involved. But, what are the major concerns for farmers today?Joining Kieran to discuss is President of the Irish Farmers Association, Francie Gorman.

How is tech changing the farming industry?Joining Kieran to discuss is Seamus Kenny, Founder of Kilkenny start up Autocoupler and Breifne O'Brien, Tech Journalist with Agriland to discuss!

‘Man flu’ is a term used to describe a mild illness, but with exaggerated symptoms. Men take more sickies on average than women, five sick days a year, compared to just four days for women.So, does this fit the bill for you?Henry McKean has been asking people at the Ploughing Championships, and joins Kieran to share what he’s heard.

Joining Kieran for a chat at the Ploughing Championships is Antrim Manager Davy Fitzgerald, who is today not looking for Ireland's fittest family, but instead the fittest farmer!

Gardaí investigating the disappearance of a missing child have discovered skeletal remains in Donabate, north County Dublin.Newstalk’s Chief Reporter Barry Whyte now joins Kieran from the scene to give the latest updates.