The Hard Shoulder

Gen Z actually long for a steady relationship, and are looking for a traditional romance. Not one night stands and bed hopping as previously thought. They want to make love less often, according to a new study by The Kinsey Institute.Newstalk’s Henry McKean made this special report.

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said he is sticking to the commitment he made when he took office that the Government would complete its full term.But, do we believe him? Will the Dáil reach full term?Joining guest host Jonathan Healy to discuss is John Lee, Executive Editor Daily Mail Group Ireland and Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor with the Irish Examiner.

In another example of government overspending, the infamous Leeside trees cost €300,000 to install, and around €15,000 a year to maintain.Is it time to get rid of them?Joining guest host Jonathan Healy to discuss is Fianna Fáil Councillor for Cork City North-West, John Sheehan and Labour Councillor for Cork South-Central, Cork City South East, Peter Horgan.

As the winter months approach, so does the cold and flu season. So, what vitamins should we take to keep ourselves healthy and combat the dark days and lack of sunshine?Kieran is joined by Sarah Bererton, owner of Natural Life, to discuss.

Yesterday, a school shooting took place in Georgia - where a 14 year old boy killed 4 and wounded 9. It’s become commonplace for this to happen in the United States, and each time calls for stricter gun controls are made.Anthony Zurcher, BBC North America Correspondent and Matt Mayer, Former Senior Official in the US Department of Homeland Security under the Bush Administration, join Kieran to discuss if gun control promises would have any effect on the upcoming US election.

This month is Alopecia Awareness Month, and joining Kieran to discuss what it’s like living with Alopecia is Claire Fulham, Trichologist from Trua Trichology Clinic and Gail Porter, TV Presenter, Broadcaster and Charity Ambassador.

A study found that 9 out of 10 parents get annoyed when they get a one-word answer from their kids, but how can we support them to open up, even if they say their day was “fine”?Kieran is joined by Steve Cummins, Comedian and Dr Malie Coyne, Clinical Psychologist and Author of ‘Love in and Out’ to discuss.

The Leinster House bike shed has taken over the news in the last couple of days, but this is not the first time the government has overspent…Joining Kieran to remind you of some of the other times the government made this kind of mistake is Author and Journalist, Seamus OReilly.

Electric Ireland have announced further cuts to energy prices, but is energy inflation on the decline?Joining Kieran to discuss is Consumer Editor for The Irish Times, Conor Pope and Head of Communications at Bonkers.ie, Darragh Cassidy.

According to a new survey in the UK: food, beer garden and atmosphere are the most important factors in deciding what makes the perfect pub.To have a chat about what makes the Irish pub so special, Kieran is joined by Meghann Scully, Broadcaster and Freelance Journalist, Mike McMahon, Co-Owner of award-winning Mother Mac’s Pub and Pat Carty from Hotpress.