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Imagine a car with a wind turbine or a vehicle designed with a built-in meeting room – sounds like science fiction, right? Yet, these are just a few of the innovative and sometimes wild patents filed by major car companies over the years.  To delve into these fascinating inventions and explore the history and future of automotive innovation, Seán is joined by Dave Humphreys, Motoring Journalist from CompleteCar.ie.

An investigation carried out by Noteworthy, the investigative department of The Journal, has uncovered evidence of illegal cockfighting taking place up and down the country. But what needs to be done to prevent and stop this activity? Joining to discuss is Labour senator Annie Hoey.

It sounds like a scene straight out of a movie or an episode of Friends: the quintessential high school reunion, a post-education milestone that every American seems to face. But what's the real deal with these reunions? Are they purely an American invention? Interestingly, it appears that schools in Ireland have caught on to the reunion trend as well. Frank Coughlan, a columnist for the Irish Independent, recently attended one. He joins Seán to discuss how it went.

Apple Music has released its list of the 100 greatest albums of all time.  The top 10 features Beyoncé, Michael Jackson and The Beatles - with The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill taking the number 1 spot. Today FM’s Claire Beck and Newstalk’s Tom Dunne join Seán to tell everyone how wrong Apple Music are.

The TV presenter Angela Scanlon admitted that she lied to the BBC in a job interview- saying that she had plenty of studio experience in Ireland, when that was not truly the case.But, don’t we all lie a bit when trying to get a job?Newstalk’s Henry McKean went to find some answers.

It has been a week of controversy in the world of art with King Charles III’s new official portrait, stirring some conversation with many claiming it looks ‘hellish’. Australia’s richest woman, Gina Rinehart’s portrait has also sparked debates as she has demanded her portrait be removed from the National Gallery of Australia.  Joining Seán to discuss what makes a good portrait is Kathleen James-Chakraborty, Professor of Art History University College Dublin. Image: Jonathan Yeo

Ireland, Norway and Spain have all announced plans to recognise a state of Palestine. But, what is recognizing a state? And how does it work? Scott Lucas is a Professor at the Clinton Institute in University College Dublin, and joins Seán to discuss the process.

Two new roller coasters have just opened in Ireland, promising to thrill and amaze—but do they deliver the excitement that coaster enthusiasts crave? We turned to the experts to find out if these rides are worth the hype. Joining Seán to discuss is Richard Bannister, who is on the Executive Committee of the European Coaster Club. Image: Emerald Park

A furore has developed stateside after OpenAI launched a new iteration of ChatGPT which uses voice technology that seems to resemble that of Scarlett Johansson, in an odd throwback to the 2013 movie ‘Her’. Joining Seán to unpack this legal quagmire is Ciara O’Brien, Tech correspondent for the Irish Times…Image: Open AI

As part of the airport’s expansion plans, two original aircraft hangars from the 1940s and the iconic North Terminal, which was used for many VIPs and Heads of State, will have to be levelled.  Frank McDonald, former Environment Editor of The Irish Times says this shouldn’t happen as these are important elements of our architectural heritage. He joins Seán to discuss.