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Feb 22, 2024 • 22min
Amotz Asa-El: Ireland's hostility towards Israel must be end
While Ireland’s position on the war in Gaza has repeatedly been called out by Israeli authorities, an opinion piece in an Israeli newspaper has attempted to find the historical source of what the writer describes as this country’s ‘hostility’ to Israel. Sean was joined by Amotz Asa-El, Senior Commentator for the Jerusalem Post and Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute...

Feb 22, 2024 • 7min
The World's Hardest Puzzle
A mysterious puzzle from 2014 is still not solved. Cicada 3301, is known to be the world’s hardest puzzle but what is the answer and who was behind it? Nicky Anderson is a journalist and podcast producer with Stak, who has dove headfirst into this mysterious world and she joined Sean to discuss...Image: Stak

Feb 21, 2024 • 10min
The World's First Trillionaire
A recent report by Oxfam, entitled Inequality Inc, forecasts that we will see the world’s first trillionaire within the next decade. Atossa Araxia Abrahamian is a Journalist and author and has been writing about this for the Guardian...

Feb 21, 2024 • 8min
Trophy missing for 90 years returns home to Scotland
A lost trophy for an old Highland Games event has been found after 90 years thanks to a public campaign. Sean was joined by Jonathan Christie, chief executive of The Cabrach Trust...

Feb 21, 2024 • 5min
'I want an investigation' - Local Councillor calls for ban on burying of deer in Phoenix Park
The Office of Public Works has buried numerous deer in a mass grave near a densely populated residential area in Phoenix Park, prompting a local representative to demand an immediate cessation of this practice. Fianna Fáil Councillor Howard Mahony, for the Castleknock Local Electoral Area is calling for a full investigation...

Feb 21, 2024 • 7min
Gen-Z are now going to bed by 9pm: Here's Why
Gen Z are going to bed at 9 pm, is this today's version of a wild night out on the town? Maybe this is the ultimate secret to happiness! Sean was joined by Tim Dowling, writer for The Guardian and has put this to the test...

Feb 21, 2024 • 17min
How clean are your household items?
You may look around the house right now and think the place looks lovely and clean. However, you’re wrong! A study carried out by UK company OnlineBedrooms found that most surfaces in our homes are mank, and we should replace them regularly. Sean was joined by Microbiologist Orla Cahill to discuss...

Feb 20, 2024 • 12min
Do actors hate some of their own movies?
The internet is full of rumours about Dakota Johnson’s feeling about her new movie Madam Web. Maybe are saying, Dakota’s strange behavior on the press tour are because she actually hates this movie. But is this more common then you would think? Brian Lloyd from Entertainment.ie joined Sean to discuss...

Feb 20, 2024 • 10min
A Guide to Dark Tourism in Ireland
Kilmainham Gaol is one of Ireland’s most popular tourist attractions because of its rich history. But it’s not the only location around the Island that is considered ‘Dark Tourism’. But what is Dark Tourism, and should we be glorifying it? Sean was joined by Dr. Gillian O’Brien, Professor of Public History at Liverpool John Moore's University...

Feb 20, 2024 • 17min
Surprise Parties: 'The night was brilliant when I got over the shock!'
A BBC weather presenter accidently revealed a surprise birthday party on a live broadcast. Sean was joined by Newstalk's Chief party pooper Henry McKean who went to find out what people think of surprise parties...


