The Hard Shoulder

Scams are on the rise across Ireland, with many people being targeted on a daily basis, and so there is a push to make people aware of how to protect themselves as the scams become more intelligent and harder to detect.To chat about this, Ciara Doherty is joined by former Irish international and FraudSmart advocate, Niall Quinn.

For this week’s Kids Health Check, Ollwyn Moran, Neuro Development Therapist and Founder of Cognikids joins Ciara Doherty to discuss how to recognise autism and ADHD in your child.

BBC Chair Samir Shah has given an apology this afternoon to a parliamentary group responsible for scrutinising the work of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and its associated public bodies - including the BBC.It follows the resignation of BBC Director General Tim Davie and Chief Executive of News Deborah Turness following criticism that a BBC documentary misled viewers by editing a speech by US President Donald Trump during an episode of Panorama.It’s also been confirmed that Trump has sent a letter to the BBC threatening legal action.Steve Barnett is Professor of Communications at University of Westminster, and joins Ciara Doherty to discuss.

Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, was asked on the Anton Savage Show on Newstalk on October 18th about popping up in emergency departments unannounced, she stated: “That’s the way I’m doing it, if they don’t like it, they can leave”.One consultant who was not encouraged by the Minister’s words was Dr Lisa Cunningham, Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Mayo University Hospital. She joins Ciara Doherty to discuss…

Sesame Street has gone global today, with new episodes dropping on Netflix, also marking the show’s 56th anniversary. And, in an age where kids have access to endless amounts of entertainment, will there be much of an appetite for Sesame Street - is there a need for a reimagination of kids TV in general?Joining Ciara Doherty to discuss is author Sarah Maria Griffin.

The pressure on Israel’s participation in international competition is building.It’s after the FAI passed a resolution this weekend to submit a formal motion to UEFA urging it to ban Israel from European club and international competitions.One of those leading the charge is Bohemians FC, and their Chief Operating Officer Daniel Lambert joins Ciara Doherty to discuss.

While the focus from many wellness influencers in recent years has been on protein, there has been a noticeable shift towards prioritizing fiber, but what are the health benefits of a fiber-rich diet?Joining Ciara Doherty to discuss is Shelly Gray, Today FM Presenter and Registered Dietitian.

Donegal Olympian Caitriona Jennings smashed the 100-mile world record, coming in more than five minutes faster than the previous best.It’s a huge achievement, and she joins Ciara Doherty to discuss.

Figures from bonkers.ie suggest that Irish households are expected to spend over €1200 this Christmas, between food, presents, socialising and more…And some will consider borrowing to get through it all - is that a good idea?John Lowe is from Money Doctors.ie, and joins Ciara Doherty to discuss.

This week, Ciara Doherty was joined by Broadcaster Meghan Scully and Comedian Jim Elliot to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…