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Brendan O'Connor has all you need for the weekend with time to pause and reflect on the week just gone. Featuring a selection of human interest, consumer and lifestyle stories, as well as keeping you up to date on the news stories that matter. Listen live Saturday and Sunday at 11am - 1pm on RTÉ Radio 1.
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Joining Brendan to discuss the day’s newspapers are Dr Robbie Smyth, Head of Journalism, Media and Communications at Griffith College, Dublin, and former Sinn Fein General Secretary, Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with The Irish Examiner, Lorraine Sweeney, businesswoman and Dr Emmanuelle Schon-Quinlivan, Lecturer in European Politics at UCC.
Journalist Peter Murtagh talks to Brendan about his surprising retirement project - an epic journey by motorcycle from Chile to Alaska that he documents in his new book From Tip to Top.
2fm’s Aifric O’Connell chats to Brendan about the good, the bad and the ugly of celebrity feuds from the historic Hollywood lore of Bette Davis and Joan Crawford to Taylor Swift and her love of Bad Blood...
Entertainment Journalist and Broadcaster Sarina Bellissimo and Radio Producer and Broadcaster Eoin Sweeney discuss the best of what to watch in film and TV for the week ahead
Author John Boyne on his new novella, Earth, the second installment in his four-part Elements series that looks at sexual traumas from different perspectives. He also spoke about toxic masculinity, pile-ons and how he's now writing a new TV series.
It's been six years since Martina Cox's husband, Sean, was brutally attacked before a Liverpool match at Anfield that left him with brain injuries and in a wheelchair. She joined Brendan to talk about care provision in Ireland and how their family has changed in the aftermath of Sean's attack.
1Poet Rita-Ann Higgins joined Brendan to talk about five songs that have meant something to her over her life. She also about being estranged from her siblings and how growing up poor in Galway influenced her poetry.
From phishing to smishing, it can feel like our devices are being hit with a deluge of scams every day. Joanne O’Connor, co-founder of Cyber Awareness Ireland talks to Brendan about the real risks and the best first steps if you’ve taken the bait.
Spice Expert Arun Kapil tells Brendan how to liven up your salads with a bang of spice and the best of seasonal vegetables.
Today's panel includes David Quinn, Columnist for the Sunday Independent, Grainne Ní Aodha - News Reporter, Press Association, Kate O’Connell - Pharmacist and Former Fine Gael TD and Ciaran Mac an Bhaird – Head of the School of Fiontar & Scoil na Gaeilge, DCU
Entrepreneur Bryan Meehan talks new beginnings as the owner of The Park Hotel, Kenmare and his role as steward of Dromgarriff Rainforest
Actor and founder of the Glass Mask Theatre, Rex Ryan talks to Brendan about what films we should be watching with our kids and what lessons we can all learn from them
Acting Editor of the Irish Times Magazine and Music Journalist Nadine O’ Regan and John Maguire Film Critic with the Business Post chat to Brendan about the must watch television and films coming up this week
Brendan talks to Director Alan Gilsenan and producer Tomás Hardiman about their powerful documentary The Days of Trees which deals with Tomás’ personal experience as a survivor of child sexual abuse
Writer Maggie Armstrong joins Brendan to talk about her debut collection of short stories 'Old Romantics' that explores the darker side of relationships, navigating the terrain of heartbreak, motherhood and modern life
Broadcasting legend Marty Whelan takes Brendan through the music of his life, choosing some of his favourite songs that have soundtracked special memories and career highlights
Whatever your line of work, making time for movement can benefit your health enormously. Physical trainer and wellness coach, Karl Henry explains how 'movement snacks' and tech-free lunches could help us to get healthier at work.
What makes the perfect baked potato? Catriona Redmond, Irish Examiner food columnist shares her favorite toppings and tells Brendan why in her house the baked spud is the ultimate convenience food.
Michael Doherty, RTÉ Guide Movie Editor and Aoife Barry, Freelance Journalist
Today's panel includes John O’Brennan, Professor of European Politics at Maynooth University, Aisling Maloney, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail, Fergus Finlay, Columnist with the Irish & Board member of HSE and Aisling Meehan, Agricultural Solicitor
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No programme on Bloody Sunday from this prick...
This is excellent. Heard it yesterday on the show and just had another listen. Some great stuff in here.
Plenty of rational, younger people see through Meghan as well as the older generations.