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With just a week to go before Election Day, the race between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump is neck-and-neck. But, in a contest this close, third-party candidates could quietly play a pivotal role.Historically, candidates from the Green Party, Libertarian Party, and Independents have influenced the outcomes in key battleground states, sometimes by just a few thousand votes. This year, polls show that even a small percentage of votes going to third-party contenders like Cornel West, Jill Stein, or Chase Oliver could tip the scales.To tell more about this, Seán is joined by Harry Browne, lecturer in the School of Media in TU Dublin.

When are we being rude? Does rudeness have a particular scale, or does it depend on how sensitive someone is to that rudeness?Newstalk’s Henry McKean has been out (politely) asking the public, and joins Seán to discuss.

Have you ever been too lazy to pull into a petrol station, or wondered how long you actually have in the tank?Well, apparently there are some hacks that could help you get a longer distance when the petrol light comes on.Dave Humphreys is Editor of Complete Car.ie, and joins Seán to discuss.

What do the words "I love you" really mean? For some, they come easily, shaped by a childhood of open affection; for others, they’re harder to say, perhaps influenced by a fear of rejection or cultural norms that favour other ways to show love. But, does love have to be spoken to be real?Joining Seán to discuss this is Enda Murphy, Psychotherapist.

A world-renowned mentalist, entertainer and subconscious mind specialist, Keith Barry needs no introductions. In his new book ‘Sleep Hacks', he unveils his unique approach: integrating hypnosis, neuroscience and brain-hacking techniques to assist anyone who is struggling to attain deep, rejuvenating sleep. Kieth joins Seán in front of a live crowd in Lawlor’s Hotel Naas to discuss, and hypnotise the audience!

Dublin City Council has already been using drones for the last five years, but soon, unmanned drones could be perched on rooftops across Dublin ready to make deliveries to different locations across the city.Joining Seán to discuss this plan is Jamie Cudden, Smart City Lead in Dublin City Council…

As part of this year’s IMRAM Irish-Language Literature festival, one particular event seeks to translate songs from two of Taylor Swift’s pandemic albums. But, how does the project work?Joining Kieran to discuss is Cian MacCárthaigh, from the band IMLÉ.

Over 20,000 people will take part in the Dublin Marathon this weekend, with some achieving a lifelong goal to do it.While it’s a huge achievement, what impact does running at this distance have on your body?Dr Niall Moyna, Professor of Clinical Exercise Physiology at DCU has been doing some research on this, and joins Seán to discuss.

A new investigation into the financial activities of Opus Dei shines a light on an organisation which has traditionally operated in the shadows…Joining Seán to discuss is Gareth Gore, Investigative Journalist and author of ‘Opus: dark money, a secretive cult, and its mission to remake our world’.Image: Scribe UK

A story written by Bram Stoker in the 1890s will feature at this weekend’s Dublin City Council Bram Stoker Festival. But, how exactly did it come to light?Joining Seán to discuss is writer and Bram Stoker enthusiast, Brian Cleary…