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Many European cities have an abundance of zebra crossings, while Ireland has much less. There are just three in the whole of Dublin city.  Why is this and should it change?Sean was joined by Green Party City Councillor Michael Pidgeon yo discuss...

When Amitav Ghosh began the research for his monumental cycle of novels, The Ibis Trilogy, ten years ago, he was startled to find how the lives of the 19th century sailors he wrote of were dictated not only by the currents of the Indian Ocean, but also by the precious commodity carried in enormous quantities on those currents: Opium. Most surprising of all, however, was the discovery that his own identity and family history was swept up in the story. Author, Amitav Ghosh joined Sean on the show...

How did we go from the simple sponge cake to frilly Victorian style cakes! And why do the trends change so quickly? Graham Heterich is the author of 'Bake' and owner of The Bakery in Rialto and he joined Sean to discuss...

In February 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine and this time last year, we were there on the ground reporting for Newstalk. Recently, Russia and Ukraine exchanged 100 prisoners of war, but how are these exchanges conducted?Sean was joined by Declan Power, Defence and Security Expert...

Sony has launched a 3D music system, which they say is 360 Reality Audio. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly has been using the system and joined Sean to discuss...

Move over Shakespeare, there's a new leading lady in the English curriculum! In a plot twist that even Barbie herself couldn't have predicted, Greta Gerwig's blockbuster film and the Banshees of Inisherin are set to grace the Leaving Cert stage by 2026. Sean was joined by Dr Ellen Howley, Assistant Professor at DCU’s School of English to discuss...

Daniel O’Farrell, Organiser of the Pastry Pace Run Club joined Tom Dunne on the show today...

We've all been there – that moment when you excitedly swing open the fridge door, ready to indulge in your favourite cheese, only to be met with the disheartening sight of a pesky mould invasion. The question that inevitably pops into your mind: can you just trim the mouldy bits off and savour the rest? Tom Dunne was joined by Kevin Sheridan from Sherdian’s Cheesemongers to discuss...

Beyoncé is poised for the launch of her upcoming album, Renaissance Part 2, which sees her tapping into her Houston roots, and exploring the realm of country music. This has sent the world into a frenzy – fuelling fan theories, and re-igniting a debate on where country music really has its origins. Tom Dunne was joined by Claire Beck, Presenter with Today FM… 

Electric Picnic has announced that the main stage at the festival will be connected to the grid and powered by renewable energy in 2024.  This marks the first time a festival of its kind in the UK and Ireland will install mains power to reduce its carbon footprint.  Melvin Benn, Managing Director of Festival Republic joined Tom Dunne to discuss...