The Hard Shoulder

According to research, children who are polite and do their chores are the most likely to be the favourite of their parents!Is there truth to this? Who is your favourite child, and are you the favourite?Henry McKean has been out asking the famous question, and joins Kieran to share what he’s heard.

The Kuhner Report on WRKO AM680 Radio in Boston is hosted by Jeffrey T. Kuhner, "Liberalism's Worst Nightmare," he is a conservative nationalist, who champions God, country and family.This week, Jeff joins Kieran to discuss Joe Biden’s final days in office, and commenting on the work he has done in his term.

You might be scrolling on X/Twitter today and seeing a lot of these scam ads featuring current Taoiseach Simon Harris with fake news headlines. All of them are the same format, same font and use similar images…To explain what’s going on exactly, Kieran is joined by Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor for the Irish and Sunday Independent.

An Israeli cabinet meeting expected to give the final approval for the ceasefire and hostage release deal has been delayed, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accusing Hamas of backtracking on the deal.It comes as there has been renewed hope of a deal being done.So, when should we see a result?Bel Trew, The UK Independent's Chief International Correspondent and Scott Lucas, Professor and Political Analyst at the Clinton Institute in UCD, join Kieran to discuss.

US President Joe Biden gave his final address last night as he sets to leave the office after only a single term in the Whitehouse, ahead of Donal Trump’s inauguration this Monday.So, what will Joe Biden’s legacy be when it’s looked back on?Joining Kieran to discuss is former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, Harry Browne, Journalist and Senior Lecturer in the School of Media at TU Dublin, Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with The Irish Examiner and Emma Howard, Economist at TU Dublin.Image: Reuters

A recent survey by the cashless tipping provider Paynt, with the Restaurants Association of Ireland, showed that cashless tips rose by 74% in December, and that 83% of businesses that use cashless tipping report higher tips received. But, what does this say about the way we tip?Joining Kieran to discuss is Ian O’Doherty, Columnist with the Irish Independent.

It’s time for the Shopping Trolley Hotline! Where we review the same product from various stores and brands.This week, Newstalk’s Simon Tierney joined Kieran Cuddihy to try different offerings of crackers!

It’s more than white smoke now, as an agreement on a new Government has now been made.Minister for Public Expenditure, Fine Gael’s Paschal Donohoe, joins Kieran to discuss this new formation, and the next steps.

With the new formation of the Government official, it's all but certain that Michael Healy-Rae will become a Junior Minister for Agriculture, continuing the political legacy of the Healy-Rae family.Henry McKean is in Healy-Rae country: Kilgarvan in County Kerry, and joins Kieran to share the reactions of the locals there. And, by pure chance, Michael Healy-Rae joins Henry and Kieran to discuss the news!

Jess Kelly, Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent, joined Kieran Cuddihy for the Tech Takeover!This week, she discusses Mark Zuckerberg’s announcement that he plans to fire the “low performers” from his company Meta next month, and why this seems to be a turn to a worrying culture shift in the tech industry, in the wake of Donald Trump’s election to President of the United States.