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Dec 2, 2024 • 17min
Who were the biggest winners of General Election 2024?
With counts winding down for General Election 2024, which parties had the most success, and who took the biggest hits?Kieran is joined by Alison O’Connor, Columnist with Sunday Times and Broadcaster, Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent, Irish Examiner and Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central to discuss.
Dec 2, 2024 • 9min
What reward programs are actually worth it?
In the run up to Christmas, you may find yourself mindlessly subscribing to reward systems that stores have to offer, but which ones are worth the email spam?Sinead Ryan, Irish Independent Journalist and Presenter of the Home Show joins Kieran to discuss.
Dec 2, 2024 • 6min
Was Joe Biden right to pardon his son?
Joe Biden is coming under fire stateside for pardoning his son Hunter, who is facing sentencing for two criminal cases.Joining Seán to discuss this is Niall Stanage, White House Columnist with the Hill.
Dec 2, 2024 • 20min
General Election 2024 Roundup
What a weekend for political nerds! But it's not over yet, with there still being a few seats around the country to fill.Joining Kieran for a roundup of the election today and to reflect on the weekend is Seán Defoe, Political Correspondent with Newstalk, Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News at Mediahuis and Verona Murphy, newly-elected Independent TD for Wexford.
Nov 29, 2024 • 24min
Winners and Sinners
This week Kieran Cuddihy was joined by the presenter of Weekend Breakfast on Today FM, Alison Curtis and Niamh O’Reilly, Freelance Writer to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…
Nov 29, 2024 • 15min
You Are What You Eat: Christmas Kitchen Gadgets
Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joined Kieran to look at kitchen gadgets! No, you can’t eat them, but they could make great gifts around Christmas!
Nov 29, 2024 • 8min
Sport with Ger Gilroy
Off The Ball's Ger Gilroy joined Kieran Cuddihy on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action…
Nov 29, 2024 • 7min
Could Ireland defend itself during war?
In Germany, an app is being developed to help people locate the nearest bunker in the event of an attack…Is this something we should develop here, or would it breach our neutrality?Joining Kieran to discuss is Security and Defense Analyst, Declan Power.
Nov 29, 2024 • 5min
Assisted Dying Bill vote passes in the UK
The Assisted Dying Bill has been backed by MPs today as a vote was held to move ahead with it, with 330 votes for, and 275 against.Vincent McAviney, London-based Journalist joins Kieran to discuss what this means, and what the future looks like.Image: Reuters
Nov 29, 2024 • 18min
Should Northern Ireland have a different flag for sports?
In preparation of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, members of Northern Ireland’s governing body have stated that they want to create a new flag for the event.As you can expect, this has sparked debate with some outraged by the proposal.Joining Kieran to discuss the situation is Ben Lowry, Editor of The Belfast Newsletter, and Claire Hanna, MP for Belfast South and Mid-Down.
