The Hard Shoulder

A major breakthrough was made in the mammoth Garda investigation into the Kinahan Cartel and their leadership, with the arrest in Dubai of a Senior Kinahan Cartel Lieutenant, Sean McGovern. He will be extradited back to Ireland over the murder of Noel ‘Duck Egg’ Kirwan, and other criminal offences.How significant is this, and what does it mean for the remaining Kinahan Cartel in Dubai?Paul Williams, Crime Journalist and author, joins Kieran to discuss.

You may have caught it on BBC last night, but the movie ‘Threads’ has been called one of the scariest and most realistic depictions of a nuclear war.Joining Kieran to discuss why, 40 years later, it still terrifies is Ian O’Doherty, Columnist with the Irish Independent.

After years in the making, the landmark Planning and Development Bill was finally approved by the Oireachtas last night, but reaction has been mixed so far.Is it a good idea? And will it help with the Housing Crisis?To discuss, Kieran is joined by Tom Phillips, Managing Director of Tom Phillips Associates.

Today is World Mental Health Day, and joining Kieran to discuss their own mental health struggles is, Architect Hugh Wallace…If you struggle with your mental health, Aware operate a freephone number at 1800 80 48 48.

The state of Florida is prepping for Hurricane Milton, which is set to hit the south of Florida tonight…Kieran speaks with Jacqui Goddard, Miami correspondent for the Times London, Royston Brady, former Lord Mayor of Dublin and Meteorologist Todd Gross ahead of the expected touchdown.Image: NOAA/AP

Kieran’s guest’s new book defines Ireland's history and culture in 100 foods, ‘An Irish Food Story: 100 Foods That Made Us’ comes out October 10th.Joining to discuss is Author, Chef and Restaurateur, JP McMahon.

Countries are re-arming in response to growing security threats. Economic security risks are leading to a rethinking of EU state aid rules, competition and trade policies. With public opinion shifting against immigration across the continent, how the EU and its members handle asylum applications from outside the bloc is rising up the agenda.Joining Kieran to discuss this is Dan O’ Brien, Chief Economist at the Institute of International and European Affairs and Senior Fellow at UCD.

Hollywood actor Mark Ruffalo has weighed in on the upcoming planning bill in a video posted online last night with Irish actress Alison Oliver, making it clear that he is against the idea.So, is he right? Should we not have liquified natural gas (LNG) terminals in Ireland?Oisín Coughlan, Chief Executive of Friends of the Earth and Brian Leddin, Green Party TD and Spokesperson for Transport, Climate Action and Environment join Kieran to discuss.

Cork and Clare kids band the ‘Cabin Krew’ went viral over the summer for their song ‘The Spark’ which got over 2 billion views! The song was recently longlisted for 2 Grammy Awards: the ‘Best Dance/ Electronic Song’ and for ‘Song of the Year’. Joining Kieran to discuss are Lucy and Kada, members of the group.Image: @thekabinstudio Instagram

Trinity College Dublin has officially renamed its former Berkeley Library after Irish poet Eavan Boland. Berkeley’s name became contentious due to his colonial past, and so the Student Union led a campaign to rename it.Jenny Maguire is Student Union President of the Trinity College Dublin, and joins Kieran to discuss.Image: Trinity College Dublin