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August 18 · 11 min
Is it too easy to make the unhealthy choice?
Does our current food environment make unhealthy choices far too easy? Well, according to Prof Donal O’Shea, HSE Clinical Lead for Obesity: it is. He joins Andrea to discuss.
August 18 · 11 min
Don’t Miss: Shelter, Sterling Point, The Weeknd
Katie Gallagher, Spin News Anchor, has her finger on the pulse for what’s happening and she joins Andrea with the things you don’t want to miss this week!
August 18 · 21 min
How do we deal with the dog poo problem?
How big of a problem is dog poo in your local area, and what should be done to both prevent owners from leaving dog fouling and make it easier to dispose of? Joining Andrea to discuss is DIY expert Alan Grant, Broadcaster Fionnuala Moran, Valarie Roe CEO & Founder of Valarie Roe PR and listeners.
August 17 · 11 min
The Health Reset: Dr Niall Breen
It’s time for The Health Reset! Where an expert joins to answer any of your health-related questions. This week, Andrea is joined by Dr Niall Breen from the Portmarnock GP Clinic to answer your medical questions!
August 17 · 9 min
Neighbourhood Whatsapp groups - have they gotten out of hand?
Have neighbourhood Whatsapp groups lost the run of themselves? In an article in the Independent UK, writer Oliver Petter wonders how the humble group chat for neighbourly business went from a necessary utility to an emotional dumping ground… What is your experience? Joining Andrea to discuss is Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent, Jess Kelly, as well as Esther O’Moore Donohoe, writer and podcaster.
August 17 · 23 min
What support is needed for parents with autistic children?
On the show last week, Andrea spoke to parents of children with autism. They gave their day-to-day experiences of navigating life with their children and the lack of support and resources available to parents who are facing this daily reality. More people have gotten in touch to share their own experiences, and to talk about what they would like to see going forward…
August 17 · 12 min
Have you had difficulty getting school bus tickets?
Last week, Andrea spoke to some parents who are struggling to get school bus tickets for their kids. As the academic year approaches, many parents are facing no choice but to drive their kids to school each morning. Today, Andrea speaks with more parents on this issue…
August 17 · 13 min
Money Matters: Mortgage interest rates
Are you determined to finally get on top of your finances once and for all? For many, looking at your bank account is something you dread, but how should we best manage what’s coming in and what’s coming out? For this edition of Money Matters, Andrea is joined by Paul Merriman of Ask Paul to discuss everything you need to know about mortgage interest rates and their impact!
August 17 · 20 min
Social media’s influence on dangerous driving - what needs to be done?
Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly has condemned what he has described as the "reckless behaviour" of motorists driving on the wrong side of motorways. He added that in some cases this form of dangerous driving is being carried out for "social media likes". What more needs to be done about social media trends around driving? Joining Andrea to discuss is Dr Elizabeth Farries, Director of the UCD Centre for Digital Policy, Trina O'Connor, host of the ‘Real Lives Untold’ podcast and Newstalk Reporter Jessica Woodlock.
August 14 · 9 min
Have You Been To? - Dublin’s Hidden Gems
We continue a county-by-county journey across Ireland, exploring all 32 counties that make up this remarkable island. Have you been to some of these places and hidden gems? Today, Andrea is joined by Travel Content Creator Tony Smyth to find out what the best things to see and do are in County Dublin!
August 14 · 17 min
How does the restorative justice process work?
Earlier this week, Andrea spoke to Sophia Murphy. She was the victim of abuse at the hands of her father throughout her childhood and both her parents are serving prison sentences for what she went through… For more on this, Dr. Ian Marder, Associate Professor in Criminology at the School of Law and Criminology in Maynooth University, joins Andrea to explain how the restorative justice process works…
August 14 · 15 min
Should parents contribute to wedding costs?
If you’re saving for a wedding you will know that they are expensive events, but would you expect the parents of a couple to contribute to the big day? And should family members chip in? Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.
August 14 · 9 min
What do you think about the Irish Athletics success?
What a night for Irish Athletics last night with Mark English winning gold and Rhasidat Adeleke taking silver! Joining Andrea to give their reactions is Chris McNulty from Finn Valley Athletics Club and Cecil Johnston, Tallaght Athletics Club PRO.
August 14 · 12 min
Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty
Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joined Andrea with a roundup of some of the stories from across the country this week.
August 14 · 23 min
What support is needed for parents with autistic children?
Yesterday on the show Andrea heard from Dervla Burke O'Connor on her son Paul’s autism and how it has impacted both her and her son’s life. Today, more parents join to speak to more parents who are in a similar situation… Are the supports there for parents of children with autism, and what more needs to be done to help?
August 13 · 10 min
The Home Squad: Spare Room
Do you have a spare room in your home? What should you do with it? This week, the Home Squad are here to discuss spare rooms and what your options are! Joining Andrea to discuss is Jenny Sheehan, Co-Host of ‘Rip it up: The Renovations Podcast’ (@workerscottage on Instagram) and Jenny Butler, Interior Architect & Design Director of Jennifer Anne Interior.
August 13 · 13 min
How difficult is returning to work after maternity leave?
Are you facing returning back to work after maternity leave, and how are you feeling? Whether you’re dreading it or looking forward to the return to routine, it is certainly a daunting prospect for many new mums… Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.
August 13 · 28 min
Dervla Burke O’Connor on leaving career to be full-time carer to son
Dervla Burke O’Connor, who many of you will know as part of the band Crystal Swing with her mum Mary and brother Derek is with Andrea on the line today. Dervla has had to put her music career aside to care for her son, Paul, full time. She discusses her experience…
August 13 · 10 min
The Making of Tom Petty’s ‘Full Moon Fever’!
We’ve decided to do a deep dive on some of our favourite albums to explore the stories behind them. What did the artists really think of each other? Where did the inspirations from the songs come from? Joining Andrea to discuss is Alan Buckley from the Irish Rock ‘N’ Roll Museum Experience, who’s going to talk through the Tom Petty album ‘Full Moon Fever’!
August 12 · 11 min
What are your Vinted experiences?
Spending in secondhand shops such as vinted has surged 200% in the past year, but is it all good? You hear the Vinted horror stories, the smelly clothes, unusual packaging and things just not looking the way they're supposed to. Joining Andrea to share their experiences is Elaine Power, host of the ‘What's Trending in F1?’ podcast, Stylist Justine King and Pat Kane.

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