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Jul 22, 2024 • 22min
One week on from protests, Kieran visits Coolock.
A week after angry protests took place in Coolock where gardaí were injured following clashes with protesters, Kieran took a visit out too Coolock and spoke with some locals there.
Jul 22, 2024 • 13min
Who is Kamala Harris?
As Kamala Harris looks set to run as the Democratic Nominee for the next President of the United States , Kieran was joined by David McCuan, Professor and Chair in the Political Science Department at Sonoma State University and by Tom Del Beccaro Former vice chairman of the California Republican Party and author of lessons of the American civilisation to discuss her chances of winning the upcoming election
Jul 22, 2024 • 12min
Should religion be taught outside of school hours?
Alan Whelan, President of Catholic Secondary School’s Parent’s Association, and Simon Lewis, who is the Primary Education Officer for Education Equality Ireland joined Kieran on the show for debate.
Jul 22, 2024 • 11min
The Shopping Trolley Hotline: Are we being ripped of when it comes to groceries?
Newstalk's own, Simon Tierney joined Kieran for the series 'The Shopping Trolley Hotline'. The series will give listeners pause when they’re filling their trolleys, to consider their options. This week Simon shared result of his deep dive into the price of shopping on this island.
Jul 19, 2024 • 28min
Winners and Sinners
Every week Kieran Cuddihy will be joined by writer and broadcaster, Keith Walsh and Saoirse Hanley, Features writer at the Independent to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…
Jul 19, 2024 • 11min
What can we expect from Cork v Clare?
Clare and Cork face each other for the All-Ireland Hurling Final this weekend. So, who do we expect to win, and what level of play will we see on the field?To discuss, Kieran is joined by Colm Galvin, Former Clare Player, All-Ireland winner and All-Star, and Jimmy Barry Murphy, Cork’s 1999 All-Ireland SHC winning Manager.
Jul 19, 2024 • 11min
You Are What You Eat: Potatoes
Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joined Kieran to show the true power of our humble potato!
Jul 19, 2024 • 5min
How to make the most out of your luggage!
With carry-on allowances and flights getting smaller and smaller, Travel Writer and Broadcaster, Melanie May joins the show to tell you how to pack smarter for the holidays.
Jul 19, 2024 • 7min
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…
Jul 19, 2024 • 8min
What is to be gained from a Covid inquiry?
A Covid inquiry is to be announced and its personnel appointed before the return of the Dáil in September, but what should we be looking to gain from it?To discuss, Kieran is joined by Regina Nolan, member of Care Champions Ireland and John McGuinness, Fianna Fáil TD and Chair of the Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform.
