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Sep 11, 2024 • 10min
Jess Kelly's Tech Take Over
Newstalk's Tech Correspondent, Jess Kelly, is back with her tech recs of the week.

Sep 11, 2024 • 12min
Henry McKean investigates the art of a perfect apology
Newstalk reporter, Henry McKean, found out what makes a perfect apology...

Sep 11, 2024 • 12min
Jared Harris on his new movie: 'Reawakening'
Actor, Jared Harris, spoke to Kieran about his new movie 'Reawakening' which is in cinema’s this Friday September 13th .

Sep 10, 2024 • 5min
Remembering James Earl Jones
As we’re all aware, James Earl Jones, voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa from the Lion King, passed away this morning.Journalist Jeanne Wolfe joined Kieran to speak on some memories she has of him over the years

Sep 10, 2024 • 12min
Former OPW manager on the pattern of government overspending
Last weeks of the OPW’s €335,000 Dáil bike shed shocked and angered many across the country. Former manager of the OPW, Allen Morgan, joined Kieran in studio to discuss the OPW's history of overspending public money.

Sep 10, 2024 • 11min
The Bookshelf with Killian Sundermann
This week, comedian Killian Sundermann placed his favorite book on The Hard Shoulder's Bookshelf!

Sep 9, 2024 • 6min
Everything you need to know about the iPhone 16
Apple has revealed the hotly-anticipated iPhone 16, along with a whole slate of new products.Joining Kieran Cuddihy to tell you what you need to know is Jess Kelly, Newstalk’s Tech Correspondent.Image: Apple

Sep 9, 2024 • 14min
Why the left are disappointed with Kamala Harris
The debates are beginning tomorrow between the two U.S. Presidential hopefuls, and no doubt Kamala Harris would be keen to build on what was an uplifting national conference for the Democrats.However, not everyone was too pleased with what Harris has to offer, and says that the left are disappointed.Brendan Ogle, Social Commentator, Trade Unionist and Activist joins Kieran to discuss.

Sep 9, 2024 • 9min
Team Ireland’s Paralympic Homecoming! - Henry McKean Reports
The Paralympics team flying back from Paris got a hero's welcome at Dublin Airport today, and Henry McKean was there to soak up the atmosphere! He joins Kieran Cuddihy to share his report.

Sep 9, 2024 • 8min
Kids Health Check: Bullying
For this week’s Kids Health Check, Kieran Cuddihy is joined by Tara Logan Buckley, Clinical Psychologist, to discuss how to best support your child if they are experiencing bullying.


