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Jul 22, 2025 • 8min
Why is there no practical driving test for tractors?
There is currently no practical driver training or test for tractors in Ireland. Paul Daly, a Fianna Fáil Senator and farmer, is calling for this to change, and joins Seán to discuss.

Jul 22, 2025 • 13min
Why is July 22nd unusually short?
Often, some days feel longer or shorter than others, but today, July 22nd, is actually literally shorter than others.Why is that?Shane Bergin, Physicist & Assistant Professor in Science Education at UCD, joins Seán to discuss.

Jul 22, 2025 • 11min
Calls made for dedicated animal crime unit
The My Lovely Horse Rescue group believe that there is an animal welfare crisis taking place in Ireland currently, and are calling on the Government to introduce a dedicated animal welfare and crime unit.Joining Seán to discuss is Martina Devlin, Co-Founder of My Lovely Horse Rescue…

Jul 22, 2025 • 12min
Are some people just bad at texting?
Are you a terrible texter? Or are you sick of sending messages and seeing the blue ticks and then waiting days for a reply?When it comes to texting, is there a specific etiquette, and is not texting back just plain rude? Or are some people just bad texters rather than inconsiderate people?Chartered Registered Counselling Psychologist, Niamh Delmar, joins Seán to discuss.

Jul 21, 2025 • 7min
What is the ‘Stop Killing Games’ movement?
A movement called ‘Stop Killing Games’ is trying to convince the EU to introduce new rules so that consumers have more rights in relation to the digital assets they own. But, what exactly is the problem?Joining me now is Tech journalist and columnist with the Irish Times Emmet Ryan…Image: stopkillinggames.com

Jul 21, 2025 • 7min
Why Drogheda United has links with Turkey
If you’re a League of Ireland football fan, you may have noticed that the Drogheda United crest has a star and crescent on it, much like you would see on the flags of many Muslim-majority countries.And, a recent social media post from TurkeyToday has been highlighting this fact.So, what’s the connection there?Joining Seán to discuss is Conor Hoey, Director with Drogheda United Football Club.

Jul 21, 2025 • 8min
Has the nightgown become popular again?
From Parker Posey in ‘The White Lotus’ to Megan Stalter in ‘Too Much’, the nightgown is having a moment. But, how did such an old-fashioned garment become fashionable again?Joining Seán to discuss is Journalist and Fashion Expert, Laura Mullett…

Jul 21, 2025 • 9min
What is inside this million year old ice?
The world’s oldest ice cores have just arrived in the UK after a journey all the way from East Antarctica.Scientists will soon begin melting this ice in an attempt to find out what the world was like 1.5 million years ago.But, what can melted old water really tell us about the Earth of the distant past?Dr. Liz Thomas is the Head of Ice Core Research at the British Antarctic Survey, and joins me now…Image: @britishantarcticsurvey on Instagram

Jul 21, 2025 • 23min
What rules do you have for house guests? - Henry McKean Asks
Amal and George Clooney have a no phones rule for guests, their policy is to allow a safe and frank conversation. So, what rules do you have for your house guests and how long is too long for someone to stay?Newstalk’s Henry McKean has been talking to the public, and joins Seán to share what he’s heard.

Jul 21, 2025 • 13min
Has cocaine use in Ireland been normalised?
Has cocaine become completely normalised?A new report published by the Department of Health has highlighted that cocaine users are now older and better educated than ever before. The typical cocaine user is changing as older people embrace the party drug.For more on this, Seán is joined by Professor Colin O'Gara, Addiction Psychiatrist and Head of Addiction Services at St. John of God Hospital…


