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Feb 23, 2026 • 7min
Should the Government ramp up land purchases?
The state currently owns about 100,000 hectares of land, but should the Government ramp this up?Joining Seán to discuss is Christopher O’Sullivan, Fianna Fáil TD and Minister of State for Nature…

Feb 23, 2026 • 12min
Irish living in London - Henry McKean Reports
Over 150,000 Irish-born people live in London, and another 1 million have some sort of Irish heritage. Many young Irish are flocking to London, including Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal. Henry McKean met people connected to the London Irish Centre and met the young and old Irish outside Twickenham at the 6 Nations rugby match, and sent us this report.

Feb 23, 2026 • 9min
Why is there opposition to a suspension bridge to Sicily?
Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni hopes to get her plans for the world’s longest suspension bridge, linking the Italian mainland with Sicily, off the ground. But there is a lot of opposition to the project.Joining Seán to discuss is Nick Pisa, Senior Reporter with Mail Online…Image: Webuild

Feb 23, 2026 • 15min
Guy Winch on how to deal with work burn out
Guy Winch, clinical psychologist and author of Mind Over Grind, offers practical takes on workplace stress and burnout. He explores why work feels so draining, the pitfalls of quiet quitting, blurred boundaries with remote work, and simple daily habits to decompress and find small wins. Short, actionable conversations about choosing people over pay and managing career satisfaction.

Feb 20, 2026 • 9min
What causes shark attacks?
The International Shark Attack File, which monitors shark bites across the globe, has released its latest figures, showing an increase on the previous year. But what exactly causes a shark to undertake an unprovoked attack on a human?Joining Seán to discuss is Gavin Naylor from the International Shark Attack File at the Florida Program for Shark Research…

Feb 20, 2026 • 9min
Papparazo’s perspective on viral new Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor photo
Former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested yesterday for suspicion of misconduct in public office - which is where paparazzi were able to get a lucky unflattering photo of the infamous figure, which has since gone on to be on the front page of almost every newspaper!Joining Seán to give his perspective on the snap is Aaron Parfitt, Paparazzo based in Manchester.

Feb 20, 2026 • 11min
How damaging can headphones be?
Should you be worried about ‘forever chemicals’ contained inside headphones? New research has found that many can contain cancer-causing chemicals.Joining Seán to discuss is Dr Sandra Cummings, Consultant Audiologist with the Beacon Clinic.

Feb 20, 2026 • 13min
Why did Oscar Wilde’s deathbed photograph sell for 100 times the asking price?
A photograph of Oscar Wilde, taken just minutes after he died in November 1900, has fetched 100 times its guide price at auction in London this week. But, what does this extraordinary photograph tell us about the last tortured days of one of Ireland’s greatest writers?Joining Seán to discuss is Martin Burns, Director of Oscar Wilde House on Merrion Square…

Feb 19, 2026 • 11min
How feasible are ‘Doer Uppers’?
As the housing crisis continues apace, some people might be considering a ‘doer upper’, but how feasible is it to renovate a dwelling that is in a dilapidated state?Joining guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss is Shay Lally, Dublin-based quantity surveyor and Director and Founder of RENEW.

Feb 19, 2026 • 7min
Why have nicotine pouches risen in popularity?
The new kid on the block when it comes to nicotine is snus, little nicotine pouches. But how does it work and why are researchers concerned about the absence of regulation?Joining guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss is Dr. Denise Proudfoot, who has been examining snus use.


