Welcome to the RealLife English podcast! For over 10 years, RealLife English has helped millions of learners just like you from virtually every country to go beyond the classroom and live, speak and master English in the Real World. We’ve been able to do this through our unique method: The RealLife Way, which consists of three simple, but powerful components: Mindset: How to think like a successful English speaker Method: How to live, speak and master English in the Real World Mastery: How t ...
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For those who find it difficult to pray, not always finding the words to say... like I, a lot of times still do. But it’s okay. For those just needing to hear and have agreement in prayer, it’s easier to do it together. Or those who just can’t seem to find the time, just listen and pray while you’re commuting or when you have a free moment to spare. The prayers are sometimes raw, sometimes focused on a particular issue or subject. Either way, God still cares and hears us. So, are heavy burde ...
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The purpose of the Jason DeMars Podcast is to reveal the hidden mysteries of the Bible as uncovered through the ministry of Malachi 4 fulfilled in the life of William Branham. This incredible ministry restored the true church to the original doctrine of the apostles. After this ministry, we are told that another ministry will rise. It will not be a one-man ministry but instead will be a five-fold ministry in a many-membered body. "These men, if they pick up This and goes out with It, they ca ...
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Real estate is undoubtedly one of the most profitable and thriving industries out there - especially if you are looking to achieve financial independence! It offers a wide variety of ways to invest actively and passively. If you are new to real estate investing and FI, and seek the proper guidance from experts, you are in the right place. Welcome to Invest2FI, hosted by Craig Curelop. In this series, we talk with real-life house hackers, real estate (and other!) investors and real people on ...
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The Hard Shoulder Highlights with Kieran Cuddihy on Newstalk. Join Kieran every weekday afternoon from 4-7pm for a round-up of the day’s events, interviews with the people at the centre of the stories – and a bit of craic along the way. Listen and subscribe to The Hard Shoulder on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, pl ...
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Welcome to the Leveraging Thought Leadership podcast, a beacon illuminating the paths and possibilities of thought leadership. With your guides, Peter Winick and Bill Sherman, we will embark on a journey into a captivating world where ideas converge with strategy and insight. Where will thought leadership take you? In each episode, we engage with thought leaders from diverse backgrounds. Whether it’s professional keynote speaking, writing your own thought leadership book, investigating the n ...
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Something mysterious is going on behind the scenes of ordinary life. God has a calling — a divinely-inspired purpose — for every child of God. If you are a Jesus-follower, that means you! Discover God's plan for your life, learn to discern His voice, and achieve the dreams that God gives you! We'll cover dreams, stories of the miraculous, prophecy, and journaling with loads of inspiration to follow God's amazing plan for your life. So grab your best cup o' joe and listen in!
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Horror Movies and Heavy Metal! What happens to a group of friends when they get together to introduce their sheltered West Virginia Country Boy Best Friend to a Horror Movie and a Heavy Metal Album? Under this Show we have several segments which include: BlastBeat- This is a one off episode, sometimes containing lists or current events. The Sanguine Record- This is our interview show. This is where we allow creators to talk about what they want to talk about! Mosh Pit Episodes- This is our b ...
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“Laughter is the best medicine.” Steve and Michele, two inspirational, motivational leaders, whose calling is to put a spin on incorporating mirth while seeking balance amidst the madness we call life through their weekly podcasts, Laugh Or Go Crazy. Their unscripted exchanges about how as a society we don’t see the big picture. There is an entity much bigger than us out there in the universe that plays a hand in our lives. And this is what brought the two of them together. Accepting and lov ...
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UNABRIDGED FAITH™, Biblical Mindset, Motherhood, Encouragement, Rest
Paige Amber Bacani | Biblical Mentor for Christian Mom’s & Hope Based Holistic Health Coach
Do you wish you could hear God’s voice amidst the chaos? Are you struggling to find stillness & quiet time in the busyness of momlife? Do you want to read the bible but find it hard to stay consistent with your child’s unpredictable schedule? Are thoughts and should’s keeping you from being present daily (& sometimes, moment by moment)? I’ve been you, and sometimes, I still am you. But mama, I am here to show you that it is possible to trust God & find time to feel peace in His presence, eve ...
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The vision for the CMM Missions Podcast or “Missions-Cast”, is to share the latest as the Lord speaks from our CMM leaders and guest speakers who share with prophetic insight for today. 1. Often, we post short (2-3 minutes),as seeds in a pod, encouraging words to build your faith, hope, and joy! 2. At times we share miracle testimonies of what we are blessed to experience firsthand as we boast in the Lord. 3. We feature interviews with guests with our friends including CMM missionaries who a ...
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From Hill 16 hero to high-performance coach, Jason Sherlock’s story is anything but typical. He’s worn the blue of Dublin and the green of Ireland, but now works behind the scenes as the Director of Development with the DCU Educational Trust. Jason is here in Boston just like the Hard Shoulder with thanks to Ireland Gateway to Europe, and he joins …
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Fundraising Beyond Size: Secrets for Scaling Nonprofit Impact| James Misner | 644
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17:11Have you ever wondered why some nonprofits make a huge impact while others struggle to grow? The difference isn't always their mission—it’s their ability to fundraise and scale effectively. James Misner, founder of the Kipos Group, joins us today to reveal why bigger doesn’t always mean better in the nonprofit sector. James spent 25 years witnessin…
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Housing Minister James Browne on social homes and housing tsar
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17:35The Irish Council for Social Housing has launched its Housing Association Activity Report for 2024, which showed that over 4,000 new social homes were provided. All this is happening while the Housing Minister is still trying to find someone to head up the Housing Activation Office. Joining Kieran to discuss is the Minister for Housing himself, Jam…
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The cost of living in Boston - how does it compare?
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10:12Boston was once an escape for many Irish immigrants looking for a new opportunity, but those coming to the city now will find a place with sky-high rents, rising childcare costs and groceries bills to match. What are some of the factors to these increasing costs, and what is the result of those feeling the pinch? Mike Urban, Realtor and Host of the…
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Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly joins Kieran in Boston to discuss humanoid robots, and how by 2030, we might have them in our homes doing household chores, but the big players like Boston Dynamics and Tesla may have their plans impacted by tariffs. Image: Boston Dynamics
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How does a conclave work - and when will the new Pope be chosen?
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13:31The senior leaders of the Catholic Church are meeting in conclave today to elect the next pope. All eyes will be on the chimney of the Sistine Chapel to see if the successor to Pope Francis will be elected... Kieran is joined in Boston by Fr James di Perri, of Our Lady's Parish, Waltham Massachusetts to discuss.…
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Ireland, Canada & US tariffs - will we do more business together?
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13:20At the beginning of April, US President Donald Trump made the announcement of his much-threatened 25% tariffs on Canadian imports. Later in April, the rest of the world felt the brunt of Trump’s desire for tariffs, with the EU and Ireland being hit with a 20% tariff on imports to the US. Despite Trump’s dialing back for the sake of negotiations, is…
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The right to die - how it works in Canada vs Ireland
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19:32Canada has been described as having one of the most liberal systems of assisted dying in the world, similar to that operating in the Netherlands and Belgium. It introduced 'Medical Aid in Dying’ in 2016, initially for terminally ill adults with a serious and incurable physical illness, which causes intolerable suffering. In 2021, the need to be ter…
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Behind the scenes on celebrity security in Ireland
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11:15Ever wonder who keeps the rich and famous safe when they touch down in Ireland? Kieran’s guest doesn’t just know, he runs the show! Terry McElvaney is the Group CEO of Sentinel Risk and joins to discuss. Image: Sentinel Risk
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Why Shannon Airport has potential to grow
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10:39Shannon Airport saw a significant increase in passenger numbers, with an estimated 53,000 passengers passing through over the Bank Holiday weekend. Joining Kieran in Toronto for a discussion on the airport and broader Irish tourism is Ray O’Driscoll, Chief Operating Officer of The Shannon Airport Group.…
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After 100 days of Donald Trump’s second term as President of the United States, how different does it feel from his first run in 2017? Kieran went out to ask local Bostonians for their thoughts, and joins Jerry McDermott, owner of McDermott Realty Associates and former Sheriff of Norfolk County to discuss.…
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Why are people having trouble in US Customs? - Local Stories in Boston
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15:14The Hard Shoulder is broadcasting in Boston from the Seaport Hotel this week! With thanks to Gateway to Europe. Joining Kieran to discuss some of the stories of the day that are affecting people stateside and back home is Business Reporter for the Boston Globe Jon Chesto and Jess Kelly, Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent.…
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Episode 239 - From Rocket Science to Co-Living Profits: Miller McSwain on Transforming Real Estate Strategies
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48:06Could a flexible rental model be the game-changer your property needs? In this episode of Invest2FI, host Craig Curelop sits down with Miller McSwain, a former nuclear rocket scientist turned full-time real estate investor and author of Co-Living Cash Flow by BiggerPockets. Starting with just two house hacks in Colorado Springs, Miller now oversees…
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The Hard Shoulder is in Toronto, Canada today as part of Ireland Gateway to Europe. Kieran was able to escape the makeshift studio and found his way to visit William Peat from the Canada Ireland Foundation. They discuss the work being done at the foundation, and the strong history of Irish in Canada.…
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Gateway to Europe: Robert Mac Giolla Phadraig & Canada
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8:27The annual Ireland: Gateway to Europe trip to the US and Canada is underway. In its 13th year, it comprises an annual trade mission of 50 business leaders and Irish media to key cities across North America. This year, the Hard Shoulder will be broadcasting from Toronto and Boston! Kieran is joined by Robert Mac Giolla Phadraig, CEO of Skillstack an…
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Canada’s new government - what does the future look like?
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16:18Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney barely has had little time to find his seat in Ottawa’s post-election, and today he’s face-to-face with US President Donald Trump. It’s the first big test for the new Prime Minister as he promised to be tough on Trump in face of sweeping tariffs and annexation threats. Brian Lilley, Chief Political Columnist for …
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Former RTÉ Newsreader and Journalist Eileen Dunne joins Kieran to place her favourite book on The Hard Shoulder Bookshelf!
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Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Harris, will inform the Cabinet today that he plans to fast-track legislation to ratify the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). This comes at a time when global trade uncertainty intensifies due to the US’s new tariff policies. Joining Kieran to discuss this and more is Minis…
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Speaking with “The Voice of the Toronto Maple Leafs”!
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10:20The Toronto Maple Leafs celebrated a 5-4 win in game one of the second-round series against the Florida Panthers last night. Joining Kieran to discuss this, and the role ice hockey plays in Canada is "The Voice of the Toronto Maple Leafs", Joe Bowen, who has broadcast over three thousand leaf games throughout the course of his career.…
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How does housing in Canada compare to Ireland?
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15:35In something that might sound familiar to people in Ireland: almost half of Canadians are worried by housing affordability. Obviously, an issue that isn’t confined to one country. But with a new Government on the way, can the crisis be solved? Joining Kieran to discuss is Tim Hudak, Chief Executive with High-Impact Advocacy, Tony Irwin, CEO and Int…
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Local stories today - in Canada and Ireland
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17:58The Hard Shoulder is broadcasting from Toronto, Canada in PJ O’Brien’s Pub, a place known to many of the Irish diaspora in the city. Joining Kieran to discuss some of the stories of the day that are affecting people here and back home is Joe Callaghan, Freelance Feature and Sports Writer and Jess Kelly, Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent.…
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#440 - How to Become FLUENT in English by Playing Video Games — Stories From Learners Who Did it, and Our Favorite Video Games from Our Childhoods
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32:19Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. In this episode, Izzy and Ethan explore how video games helped RealLife English team members learn real, everyday English. Discover three inspiring stories, learn why gaming is an underrated learning tool, and get recommendations for mobile games you can start using today. Plus, take…
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Leading with Data, Scaling with Purpose | Aaron Marcum | 643
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28:57What if your greatest business challenge could become your launchpad into thought leadership? Today, Bill Sherman sits down with Aaron Marcum, visionary behind Breakaway 365 and bestselling author of EntreThrive, to explore how a journey from entrepreneur to industry thought leader unfolds—often unintentionally. Aaron shares how his frustration wit…
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This week, Kieran Cuddihy was joined by the presenter of Weekend Breakfast on Today FM, Alison Curtis Off the Ball’s Ger Gilroy to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…
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Joining Kieran to discuss his upcoming Irish gigs, 'Achilles Neil', which will kick off this May is Comedian Neil Delamere!
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Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joins Kieran to talk about some of the biggest recent food trends, and how you could incorporate them into delicious recipes!
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Off The Ball's Eoin Sheahan joined Kieran Cuddihy on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action…
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100 days of new Government - how are they doing?
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15:33It has been 100 days since the new Irish government took office with a fresh mandate, new promises and high expectations. Now, the honeymoon’s over, so how are they really doing? Joining Kieran to discuss is Christina Finn, Political Editor of the Journal.ie and Joan Burton, former Tánaiste and former Leader of the Labour Party.…
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Does Ireland have a domestic tourism problem? - Henry McKean Asks
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12:10An Airbnb survey says a quarter of the Irish population have explored Asia, but 82% have never visited Leitrim, and 76% have never visited Westmeath. Are you one of them? Henry McKean has been investigating, and joins Kieran to discuss.
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Today marks the second consecutive Friday that the mosque on sight of the Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland has remained closed. The centre in Clonskeagh abruptly closed last week following an internal dispute. Well, the Muslim Community of Ireland is today holding a press conference to highlight the impact of the mosque's closure on the community…
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Pete the Vet on looking after your pets in the summer
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6:51As the temperatures climb, it’s not just humans feeling the heat, our pets are too. From panting pups to frazzled felines, summer can be tough on our four-legged friends. So, how do we keep them cool, comfy, and out of danger? Pete Wedderburn, AKA Pete the Vet, joins Kieran to discuss.
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Are kids' birthday parties too expensive?
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16:18The average child's birthday party now costs over €500, but are parents the problem and should we re-evaluate how we throw kids birthday parties, or is this just the new norm? Joining Kieran to discuss is Steve Cummins, Comedian and Aideen Finnegan, Podcast Producer for The Irish Times.
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The Liberals were victorious this week in the Canadian elections – not quite enough to form a Government on their own, but victorious nonetheless. But, there are some who want out of Canada. Kieran’s guest is a Lawyer and Rancher in Calgary in Alberta, Canada - Jeff Rath joins to discuss.
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The Forest That Won’t Forget - A Cervical Check Memorial
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15:51Amid the trees of County Clare, a living memorial has taken shape: The Forest That Won’t Forget, which has been created in tribute to the women and families affected by the cervical check failures. Joining Kieran to discuss this memorial and why the 221+ group commissioned it is Lyn Fenton, Patient Advocate with 221+ Group and John Conway, Visual A…
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The latest skincare trend online you may have seen is the ‘caveman’ method, which essentially involves people cutting out all skincare products and entirely even forgoing washing their face with water for a period to get better skin, but should you be doing it, or is it actually causing more harm to your skin? Joining Kieran to discuss is Professor…
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More deportation flights - what should be done?
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11:5439 people, including 30 men, 4 women and 5 children were deported from Ireland last night on a chartered flight that landed in the Georgian capital Tbilisi this morning. This is the second chartered flight deporting people back to Georgia this year. Michael McNamara, Independent MEP for Ireland’s South constituency, is critical of this decision by …
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Is a screen time ban for under 6’s realistic?
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7:45Screens should be banned for children under the age of six to avoid permanently impairing their brain development, French medical experts have warned, with research concluding that it permanently impairs intellectual abilities. But, in the world we live in, how do parents even begin to phase out screens? Jen Hogan, Journalist and Irish times Column…
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The government is moving ahead with plans to appoint a new Housing Tsar, who will be tasked with cutting through red tape and accelerating the delivery of new homes. But, not everyone is convinced of the powers they may have, and the salary cost of the position… Eoin O’Broin, Sinn Féin TD and Housing Spokesperson joins Kieran to discuss.…
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Should we be flattening the fly-tippers? Over in the UK, the government is telling councils to crush the vans used by illegal dumpers, and threatening actual jail time. With fly-tipping costing rural Ireland, is it time Ireland followed suit and got tough on dumping? Louise Crowley, Secretary at Limerick IFA and Dairy Farmer and Richard O’Donoghue,…
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From Local Landmark to Global Platform: The Digital Evolution of the 92nd Street Y | SethPinsky | 642
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21:29Can a 150-year-old New York City institution thrive in the digital age? Seth Pinsky, CEO of the iconic 92nd Street Y, joins us to reveal how they turned crisis into innovation. Founded to support immigrant communities, the Y evolved into a world-renowned cultural hub. Seth shares how, despite the initial shock of COVID-19 closures, the organization…
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How to do Stuff: Pretending to be an expert
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12:19Life can be full of confusing things, but no need to worry! Every Wednesday, Simon Tierney will be showing you ‘How to do Stuff’ - bringing his best tips for those things you might not think about. This week, Simon joins Kieran to discuss how you can pretend to be an expert on different topics!
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Trump’s first 100 days - how has he done?
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24:27When Donald J. Trump first stepped into the Oval Office in 2017, he promised to "drain the swamp" and shake Washington to its core. Now back in the White House for a historic second term, Trump’s second first 100 days tell a different story. Joining Kieran to discuss is Joe Walsh, former Republican Congressman and later Mick Clifford, Special Corre…
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Knowing all the forms of leave you can take at work
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11:26Caroline Reidy from the HR Suite joins Kieran to discuss the rights you have as an employee, and inform you on how to best protect yourself in the workplace…
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Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly joins Kieran to discuss Scattered Spider - one of the most dangerous and prolific hacking groups in the world, and presumed to be behind the recent hack of Marks & Spencer. She talks about how these hacking groups operate, and how some of them are asking AI to generate malicious code……
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Does Ireland need to invest in a military radar?
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6:34Negotiations on the procurement of Ireland's first military radar programme are set to get underway this summer. The system could cost hundreds of millions of euros. Mark Mellett is the former Defence Forces Chief of Staff, and joins Kieran to discuss.
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Is the social care system in Ireland fit for purpose?
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11:04Following the publication of the Grace Report earlier this month, many questions have been raised about the level of care that people in our system have been receiving, and whether it is in fact fit for purpose… Joining Kieran to discuss is Tracey Carroll, mum of Willow, to discuss what she believes needs to change in the system.…
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Dealing with insects around your home from the good weather!
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4:52With the great weather and summer months ahead, one of the downsides is the insects coming in through open windows and doors. Whether it is that one fly that keeps buzzing around your room as you are about to fall asleep, or the fear of being stung by wasps, Collie Ennis, Biodiversity Officer at Trinity College Dublin joins Kieran to discuss the be…
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