The Hard Shoulder
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Feb 5, 2025 • 11min
TV, broadband and mobile bills are set to rise from April
Customers can expect more price hikes to their bills, as TV, broadband and mobile packages are set to increase.Newstalk reporter, Josh Crosbie has been looking into this, and he joins Kieran in studio with the details.
Feb 4, 2025 • 10min
Cian Ducrot speaks on his Grammy win!
‘Saturn’ by SZA won a Grammy award for Best R&B Song, which means that Irishman Cian Ducrot won his first Grammy as co-writer of the song!Cian joins Kieran from Los Angeles to discuss the achievement.
Feb 4, 2025 • 16min
The Bookshelf with Mary Byrne
Singer and Actor Mary Byrne joined Kieran this week to place her favourite book on The Hard Shoulder’s Bookshelf!
Feb 4, 2025 • 11min
How Canada have reacted to Trump’s tariffs
Trump’s tariffs have caused outrage across the world, especially in Canada.But, what impact will they have, even with the recent 30 day pause?Tyler Meredith, Partner of Meredith Boessenkool & Phillips Policy Advisors and former Economic Advisor to Justin Trudeau joins Kieran to discuss.Image: Reuters
Feb 4, 2025 • 7min
What effects will new speed limit changes have?
Thousands of new road speed signs are being erected across the country, as reduced speed limits are due to come into force from this Friday.Gardaí are planning major enforcement campaigns in conjunction with the changes.Geraldine Herbert is the Motoring Editor for the Sunday Independent, and joins Kieran to discuss.
Feb 4, 2025 • 10min
First pornographic app for iPhone launches
A first for iPhones, but not one you might expect, as a new app called ‘HotTub’, which contains adult content and pornography can be accessed on the device.So, how have we got to the point that pornographic apps are available on iPhones, and is this something that we should be concerned about?Richard Hogan, Family Psychologist and Columnist with The Irish Examiner and Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor with the Irish Independent, join Kieran to discuss.
Jan 31, 2025 • 28min
Winners & Sinners
Ger Gilroy from Off The Ball & Elaine Burke from the "For Tech Sake" Podcast joined Kieran to talk through the winners and sinners of the week.
Jan 31, 2025 • 15min
National Grief Week
Hugh McElveen who lost his 13 year old daughter Eve to brain cancer in 2022 spoke to Kieran about his journey with grief.
Jan 31, 2025 • 9min
Sport Preview
Eoin Sheahan joins Kieran to preview Ireland v England in The Rugby Six Nations, The National Hurling & Football National League and all the Premiere League action taking place this weekend.
Jan 31, 2025 • 9min
Washington DC Plane Crash Latest
Kieran speaks to David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief for The Guardian.
