Lunchtime Live Highlights Podcast
1) Ask Me Anything: Political Correspondent Seán Defoe
For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Newstalk’s Political Correspondent Seán Defoe joins Andrea to answer any of your questions about covering the world of Irish politics!
2) Jackass returns this summer - is there still a place for it?
Were you a fan of MTV’s Jackass? Or is a series that should be left in the past?Johnny Knoxville took to his Instagram to announce that a new movie is coming soon.Joining Andrea to discuss is Rory Cas...Show More
3) More than 25,000 bikes reported stolen since 2019
More than 25,000 bicycles have been reported stolen across the country since 2019, but campaigners say that up to three quarters of their victims don’t report bike thefts…Is this number surprising to ...Show More
4) Is it reasonable to ask house guests to remove their shoes?
Many people take great pride in their homes and go to considerable lengths to keep them clean and tidy. For some, that means maintaining spotless floors, and expecting guests to help keep them that wa...Show More
5) Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty
Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins Andrea Gilligan with plenty of stories from around the country this week!
6) UK considering ban of X - should we?
Should we consider banning ‘X’?The UK is, should we be following suit?This is fallout from the issues around their AI chatbot Grok. X users undressed thousands of pictures of women and children using ...Show More
7) The Home Squad: Pipe Bursts & Leaks
Usually on the show this segment covers the lovely aspirational things with your home: renovations and new ideas. But, what do you do when things go wrong? What do you do if a pipe bursts in your home...Show More
8) How important is it to treat yourself?
Do you treat yourself?Even when you’re a little broke, do you find some way to do something nice?Maybe it’s just some time out, some R&R - or maybe a fancy coffee on the way to work.But, do you priori...Show More
9) Study finds people lose progress within two years after quitting weight loss drugs
A new study has revealed that people who stop taking weight-loss jabs regain weight in under two years.Joining Andrea to discuss this is Professor Donal O’Shea, the HSE Clinical Lead for Obesity, as w...Show More
10) Should Ireland start screening for SMA1 in children?
Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson announced on Sunday that her twin daughters have been diagnosed with a severe muscular disease.She said she will be campaigning for SMA1 (spinal muscular atrophy) screeni...Show More