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Dec 13, 2024 • 11min
Should junk food be taxed?
In the UK, there have been calls for a tax on junk food to be introduced, in a bid to reduce obesity…Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie has been looking into this, and joins Kieran to share what he’s learned.
Dec 13, 2024 • 11min
Should adults give each other gifts?
More than a week out now until Santa delivers all the good girls and boys around the country their presents, but for adults, Roy Keane has an interesting opinion regarding gift giving… He doesn’t think adults should give each other gifts! Is he right?Holly Carpenter, Social Media Content Creator and Amanda Brunker, Playwright joins Kieran to discuss.
Dec 12, 2024 • 10min
Trump named TIME’s Person of the Year
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 TIME Magazine picking President-elect Donald Trump as their ‘Person of the Year’...Image: TIME
Dec 12, 2024 • 9min
Why is influenza on the rise?
We are well into Winter now, and according to the Chief Medical Officer Professor Mary Horgan, there has been an increase in influenza cases this year - with numbers expected to rise into the new year…Joining Kieran to discuss the importance of getting your flu jab and Covid-19 vaccine this Winter is Chief Medical Officer, Professor Mary Horgan.
Dec 12, 2024 • 10min
Gary Gannon on government formation and Eoin Hayes
Following the dismissal of Eoin Hayes from the party, the Social Democrats have continued talks regarding Government formation.Joining Kieran to discuss how it is going is Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central, Gary Gannon…
Dec 12, 2024 • 12min
Report: Ireland's Sexual Assault Treatment Units
Warning: This item contains reference to sexual assault and violence.40% of adults in Ireland will experience sexual violence at least once in their lifetime.That's according to the most recent data released by the CSO. But what happens to those who report these incidents, and how are they supported through the process of evidence gathering and medical care?Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports on Ireland's Sexual Assault Treatment Units.
Dec 12, 2024 • 8min
How are world records set?
As you may have heard earlier – Andrea Gilligan and Kieran set the new world record for the fastest time to dress someone up as a Christmas Tree! Recording the attempt was David Wilson, Guinness World Records’ ‘Record Specialist’. He joins Kieran to discuss the process of officiating a world record.
Dec 12, 2024 • 8min
Should we bring back free shopping bags?
We have all had to pay for plastic bags while doing our shopping over recent years, but on a recent shopping trip, Kieran’s guest refused to pay for a bag and instead carried his shopping to the car…Joining to discuss is Presenter and Director, Killian O’Sullivan.
Dec 12, 2024 • 10min
The Shopping Trolley Hotline: Herbal Tea
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 guest host Anton Save to try different offerings of herbal tea!
Dec 11, 2024 • 7min
Ireland more likely to regift than any other European country
According to figures from Ebay, Irish people are far more likely to regift this Christmas than any other European country. So, what is the art of regifting and how do you make the most of it this festive season?Joining Anton Savage to discuss is Pat Kane, Sustainability Advocate and Founder of Reuzi.
