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Katie Hannon and Colm Ó Mongáin keep you company on your evening commute with top stories, expert analysis, and in-depth conversations on news, politics, entertainment and culture.
Episodes
Concerns over the rise of AI in music
Faye O’Rourke of Soda BlondeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to police E-scooters
Report from Una Kelly followed by Dr Phil Kieran, Cork-based GP, and Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD and Chair of Oireachtas Justice CommitteeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spain take on France in World Cup semi-final
Sarah Morris, Spain-based journalist and Susie Murphy in FranceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wegovy tablets to launch in the UK
Professor Donal O'Shea, HSE National Clinical Lead on ObesitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One in four families fall into debt over back-to-school costs
Conor Murphy, English teacher at Skibbereen Community SchoolSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Home and unhosed: hosepipe ban set to come in
Sadbh O’Neill, Irish Times climate contributor and Dr Shane Timmons, Senior Research Officer with ESRISee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Iran-US war heats up again
David Blevins, Sky News US CorrespondentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fuel prices: where are they going next?
Kevin McPartlan, CEO of Fuels for IrelandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Being a sports fan is good for you
Professor Luke O’Neill, School of Biochemistry & Immunology at Trinity College DublinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Widdecombe murder raised to counterterrorism probe
Peter Cardwell, Talk TV Political Correspondent; Henry Hill, Political Editor at The Critic Magazine; Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor for the Financial Times; and Iain Dale, LBC presenter and friend of Anne WiddecombeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Should there be free public transport?
Michael McNamara, Independent MEP for Ireland South and Prof Brian Caulfield, Centre for Transport Research at TCDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather update and how to manage your garden in the heat
Siobhan Ryan of Met Eireann and Diarmuid Gavin, garden designer and presenterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Concerns continue to rise over E-scooter use
Jonathan Hehir of CFM Insurance GroupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The science behind The Odyssey
Ruth Freeman, Research IrelandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minister for Justice will maintain the new legal aid fee system despite pressure
Ciara Mangan, founder of beyondsurviving.ieSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to help prevent falls as you age
Report from Una KellySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RSA says it’s working with Government on E-scooters
David Martin, Road Safety Authority spokespersonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The summer ‘stay at home’ generation
Joanna Fortune, psychotherapist and authorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dolly Parton takes to the Broadway stage
Harriet Alexander, US-based journalist and Clíona Hagan, country singer and superfan of Dolly PartonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Concerns over school places for children with special educational needs
Michael Moynihan, Minister of State for Special Education and InclusionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Man arrested in Ann Widdecombe murder investigation
George Parker of the Financial Times and Vincent McAviney, London-based journalistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Status Yellow Weather Warning
Linda Hughes, Met Eireann; Dr Caitriona Kelly, Consultant in Public Health Medicine at the HSE; Ciaran Nugent, Regional Forestry Inspector with the Department of Agriculture; and Jaime Valesquez, Correspondent in SpainSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Catch Up
Ellen Keane, former Paralympian and Lise Hand, journalist and commentatorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
EU tells Instagram, Facebook to change addictive features or risk fines
Professor Matthew Sadlier, Vice President and Chair of the Consultants’ Committee of the IMOSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aughinish report to be completed within 10 days - minister
David Murphy, Economics and Public Affairs EditorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Unrepresented woman refused bail during legal aid dispute challenges detention
Órla O’Donnell, Legal Affairs CorrespondentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Yellow high temperatures warning
Mary Sheahan, District Conservation Officer at Killarney National Park; Barry Kenny of Irish Rail; and Geraldine Herbert, Sunday Independent Motoring EditorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Caring for your eyes in the heat
Linda McGivney-Nolan, Clinical and Professional Advisor to the Association of Optometrists IrelandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why supermarkets change store layouts
Melissa Moore, retail expertSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RTÉ returns to the Oireachtas
Grace Boland, Fine Gael TDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
E-scooters - is the onus on retailers or parents?
Paddy O’Brien, Loco E-scootersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Iran says it hit US military targets in Gulf, prepares to bury slain leader
Matt Frei, Channel 4 News Europe Editor and Cormac McGarry, Director for Maritime Security at Control RisksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bonnie Tyler dies at 75
Singers Johnny Logan and Brian Kennedy remember herSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How other countries deal with E-scooters
Vincent McAviney, London-based journalist; Senay Boztas, Netherland- based journalist and journalist Arthur Sullivan in BerlinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Man sought in Kerry murder probe has fled country, gardaí say
Ralph Riegel, Irish Independent Southern CorrespondentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fire damage to 'lifeline' of Connemara village a 'tragedy'
Paddy Ó Gríofa, Head of RTÉ NuachtSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Allowing building at Bessborough site 'abhorrent' - Special Advocate for Survivors
Patricia Carey, Special Advocate for Survivors of Institutional AbuseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dealing with skin irritation in the hot weather
Caitriona Ryan, dermatologistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tour de France 2026
TG4 commentators Páidí Ó Lionáird and Pádraic Ó CuinnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Withdrawing from online contracts
Caitriona Redmond, Irish Examiner Consumer ColumnistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Investigation after woman's body found in Killarney
Ralph Riegel, Irish Independent Southern CorrespondentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Estonian Head of Sanctions on Aughinish Alumina
Kadri Elias-Hindoalla, Director General of the Department of Sanctions and Strategic Export Control at the Estonian Ministry of Foreign AffairsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hot Weather Advisory issued by Met Eireann
Linda Hughes, Met Eireann and Margaret Attridge, Head of Water Operations for Uisce EireannSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
EU passes motion to ban sales of alumina to Russia
Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fail MEP and Regina Doherty, Fine Gael MEPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How do farmers cope during heatwave?
Report from Una KellySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is the Iran ceasefire already over?
Elisabeth Braw, The Atlantic CouncilSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
E-scooters safety concerns
Kevin Shortall, Principal of St. Aidan’s Community School and Ciarán Ferrie, co-founder of I Bike DublinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Serve up a treat with Wimbledon inspired food
Dee Laffan, food and travel writerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Historic Irish heatwaves
Alan O'Reilly of Carlow WeatherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Prince Harry's dramatic return to England
Jack Royston, Royal Correspondent for NewsweekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Girl in the Water: Julieanne Lynch speaks to Drivetime
Julieanne Lynch, mother of Kelly MarieSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Latest from the Dáil
Harry McGee, Irish Times Political CorrespondentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minister Canney on the dangers of E-Scooters
Seán Canney, Minister of State at the Department of TransportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Before We Die motion
Liam Quaide, Social Democrats TDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minister McEntee on pending EU alumina vote
Helen McEntee, Minister for Foreign Affairs and DefenceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
EU considering measure to subsidise farmers for illness and holidays
Alice Doyle, Deputy President of the IFA and Elaine Dunne, Chairperson of the Federation of Early Childhood ProvidersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nigel Farage resigns seat to trigger by-election
Anna Gross, Financial Times Political CorrespondentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Watch out for AI scams while booking your holiday
Simon Calder, Travel Correspondent with the Daily TelegraphSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to be a leader in sport
Padraig Walsh, behavioural psychologistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former sports coach George Gibney found guilty of sexually abusing four girls
Report from Dyane ConnorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The dangers of E-scooters
Report from Una Kelly followed by Paddy Fitzpatrick, Emergency Medicine consultant at Temple Street; Aileen Hickie, CEO of Parentline; and John Joe O’Connell, VP of the Garda Representative AuthoritySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Legal aid dispute
Kathy McDarby, solicitorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wildfires across Europe
Sharon Gaffney, journalist in Paris and Sarah Morris, Spain-based journalistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump's effect on Ukraine
Bill Browder, anti-corruption campaignerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thalidomide survivors meet with Government
Finola Cassidy, Thalidomide campaignerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Criticism as FIFA revoke red card for USA player
Dermot Gallagher, former Premier League refereeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Revolutionary personalised medicine
Professor Luke O’Neill, School of Biochemistry and Immunology at TCDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Has Taylor Swift tied the knot?
Lottie Summers, Taylor Swift superfanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From posh party to the perfect picnic
Jack O’Keeffe, chefSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Has the smell of weed overtaken public areas?
Report from Una KellySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Do we need to tear down environmental barriers?
Elaine McGoff, Head of Advocacy at An Taisce and Peter ‘Chap’ Cleere, Fianna Fail TD for Carlow-KilkennySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Catch Up
Geraldine Herbert, Sunday Independent Motoring Editor and Harry McGee, Irish Times Political CorrespondentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New legal right to speak to a human for finance consumers
Elaine Burke, ‘For Tech’s Sake’ podcast and Camille Loftus, Head of Advocacy and Public Affairs at Age ActionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Latest from the Defence Forces tribunal
Neil Michael, Irish ExaminerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Councillor warns “no social media dare worth a life”
Donnchadh Mulcahy, Sinn Fein councillorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aughinish Alumina probe 'for Ireland to lead' - von der Leyen
Tony Connolly, Europe EditorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Do smartphones re-wire your brain?
Dr Lily Ní Dhomhnaill, English Dept at Maynooth UniversitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Doing nothing costs money
Robert Whelan, Rockwell FinanceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Europe’s Hidden Gems: Podgorica
Thom Breathnach, travel writerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Before We Die' campaigner Jane Johnstone
Jane Johnstone, mother of two adult children with intellectual disabilitiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
