Why is it so hard to find high-quality, affordable child care in the U.S.? And what would it take to fix it? Child Care Matters: Built to Break is a critical examination of our early childhood system from the perspectives of those who live it every day. Join host Jamee Herbert, CEO of BridgeCare, and a wide variety of leaders, experts, and critical stakeholders on this journey to reveal the underlying reasons for limited supply, skyrocketing costs, and a fragmented infrastructure that was se ...
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New Hampshire Has Issues is the podcast that dares to ask, how many issues can one state have? New episodes every Tuesday.
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At 1040return.com we have created a podcast series providing useful tax tips and hints on how to prepare your tax return and avoiding being audited by the IRS.
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Got a situation? Steve Harvey and Shirley Strawberry deliver unfiltered advice on love, relationships, family, work, and life. Send your letter, subscribe, and get real talk every day! Every weekday, the Steve Harvey Morning Show tackle a listener-submitted “Strawberry Letter”... a real-life dilemma ranging from romantic entanglements to career choices, family drama to money struggles, and everything in between. With a blend of wisdom, wit, and brutal honesty, they offer candid commentary an ...
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Hi, this is Rushion McDonald. Welcome to the podcast world of Money Making Conversations Master Class. I interview profits and nonprofits to learn their "Secrets to Success." I'm a former IBM Executive with a degree in Mathematics. I started my entrepreneurial career as a stand-up comic, then became a sitcom writer, award-winning baker, social media influencer, award-winning television Executive Producer, and brand architect for super-successful celebrities and products. Money Making Convers ...
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The Hard Shoulder on Newstalk. Join us 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, play Newstalk'.
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Unearthing and advancing the stories of two tribes: Australian startup founders/entrepreneurs and those who invest in them.
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The Happy Families Podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now. Every day Justin and his wife Kylie provide practical tips and a common sense approach to parenting that Mums and Dads all over the world are connecting with. Justin and Kylie have 6 daughters and they regularly share their experiences of managing a busy household filled with lots of challenges and plenty of happiness. For real and practicable advice from people who understand ...
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Start your day with laughs, love, and real talk from Steve Harvey and his hilarious crew Shirley Strawberry, Carla Ferrell, Nephew Tommy, and Junior on the #1 morning radio show in America. Prank calls, life advice, celebrity guests, and nonstop energy. Follow, favorite, and subscribe now so you never miss a moment! Steve Harvey brings his unmatched charisma and wisdom to mornings across the country, mixing comedy, culture, and connection like no one else. Whether you need a laugh, a lift, o ...
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Over Coming the Odds: She shares journey from juvenile detention to training youth ages 8 to 18 to earn money.
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32:10Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Crystal Victoria. 🎯 Purpose of the Interview The interview aims to: Showcase Crystal Victoria’s work in youth entrepreneurship through her nonprofit Target Evolution, Inc. Promote the Teen Biz Box, a hands-on business starter kit for ki…
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Uplift: She educates on stress, burnout, compassion fatigue, and financial equity in the mental health field.
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33:01Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Sharise Nance. Purpose of the Interview To showcase Sharise Nance’s mission in mental health advocacy, entrepreneurship, and workplace wellness. To discuss her companies: Hand in Hand Counseling Services – addressing mental health disp…
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Uplift: She educates on stress, burnout, compassion fatigue, and financial equity in the mental health field.
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33:01Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Sharise Nance. Purpose of the Interview To showcase Sharise Nance’s mission in mental health advocacy, entrepreneurship, and workplace wellness. To discuss her companies: Hand in Hand Counseling Services – addressing mental health disp…
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Uplift: She educates on stress, burnout, compassion fatigue, and financial equity in the mental health field.
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Last month on The Hard Shoulder, we spoke to Ukrainian native Luba Healy, as she made a last push for aid for Ukraine ahead of her journey to drive an ambulance to the country. She has just returned from her trip, and joins Ciara Doherty to discuss what life is like in Ukraine at the moment…
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Don't Buy Your Kid an E-Scooter/ Bike This Christmas
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20:51Kids are begging for e-scooters and e-bikes this Christmas—but the rise in catastrophic injuries tells a very different story. In this episode, Dr Justin Coulson breaks down the shocking stats, the hidden dangers, and the conversations every parent must have before saying yes. This is the episode every parent needs to hear before heading to the che…
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James Lawless on higher education investment & student visas
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13:17The Government has launched a €750 million investment package for research infrastructure across Ireland's higher education sector. The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless, joins Ciara Doherty to discuss.
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Tech Takeover: Saving money on your phone bill
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10:06For this week’s Tech Takeover, Jess Kelly, Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent joins Ciara Doherty to discuss how you can save a lot of money on your monthly phone bill by shopping around online!
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FULL SHOW: Thanksgiving With Cousin Benji, Strawberry Letter: We Got A Big Problem, Sis - 11.26.25
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1:30:44The Steve Harvey Morning Show for Wednesday, November 26th, 2025: Steve Harvey's Morning Inspiration | Show Open | Nephew Tommy's Run That Prank Back - "Bring My Breast Back" | Ask The CLO | Butterball Thanksgiving Hotline | Would You Rather | Steve Harvey's Voicemail | Nephew Tommy's Prank - "Thanksgiving With Cousin Benji" | Strawberry Letter - "…
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Tuesday, November 25th, 2025. Subject: "We Got A Big Problem, Sis" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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How much protection should whistleblowers get?
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12:52Impassioned speeches took place in the Dáil today, as the spotlight moved to the treatment of whistleblowers. It’s as a Private Members Motion was brought forward on strengthening protections for whistleblowers. Independent Ireland TD Ken O’Flynn brought the motion, and joins Ciara Doherty to discuss, as does Noel McGree, a whistleblower who highli…
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Author John Grisham has said there is a steep decline in the US in reading for pleasure. Is this also the case in Ireland, and what has contributed to this? Is it simply our busy lives, or is there just too much vying for our attention? Joining Ciara Doherty to discuss is children’s author, Lorraine Levis.…
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UK announces latest Budget - how does it look?
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16:22The UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the latest Budget today, and it has not come without massive publicity. To chat through what has happened across the pond, Ciara Doherty is joined by Broadcaster, Political Commentator, and author, Iain Dale. Michael Magner, President of the Irish Hotels Federation, also joins to discuss whether or not …
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Affordable(?) housing development - Josh Crosbie Reports
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12:15Applications for a new "affordable" housing development opened in County Kildare today. However, some of the homes cost more than what is allowed under the local authority's Home Loan Scheme. Newstalk's Josh Crosbie has been investigating, and joins Ciara to discuss. Image: Daft
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News to Know: Educates listeners on fraud prevention, identity theft, credit management, and financial literacy.
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25:47Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Rod Griffin. Senior Director of Public Education and Advocacy at Experian. 🎯 Purpose of the Interview To educate listeners on fraud prevention, identity theft, credit management, and financial literacy. The conversation aims to empower…
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News to Know: Educates listeners on fraud prevention, identity theft, credit management, and financial literacy.
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25:47Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Rod Griffin. Senior Director of Public Education and Advocacy at Experian. 🎯 Purpose of the Interview To educate listeners on fraud prevention, identity theft, credit management, and financial literacy. The conversation aims to empower…
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25:47Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Rod Griffin. Senior Director of Public Education and Advocacy at Experian. 🎯 Purpose of the Interview To educate listeners on fraud prevention, identity theft, credit management, and financial literacy. The conversation aims to empower…
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Overcoming the Odds: Builder is Focused on affordable, accessible homeownership in urban areas, especially for Black communities.
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37:29Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Booker T. Washington. 🎯 Purpose of the Interview To spotlight Booker T. Washington’s innovative work in real estate development—specifically his creation of micro home communities in Atlanta—and to inspire underserved communities to pur…
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Every week for The Ultimate Guide on The Hard Shoulder, Fionn Davenport takes a closer look at some of the fantastic destinations to visit around the world. This week, Fionn joined Ciara Doherty to give the ultimate guide on the Australian city of Melbourne!
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EU to debate law cracking down on online scams
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6:48A debate before the EU Parliament will discuss whether social media companies should be liable for fake ads on their sites, in an effort to cut down on scams. Joining Ciara Doherty to discuss is Fine Gael MEP, Regina Doherty.
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Tuesday, November 25th, 2025. Subject: "I Can Tell She's Been Outside" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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How should lonely young people be supported?
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13:42A recent report by SpunOut, Ireland’s youth information and support platform, found that loneliness is one of the top concerns among young people, with one-in-five young people aged between 12 and 34 expressing feeling lonely. How can we better support our young people to ensure they remain socially connected offline? Joining Ciara Doherty to discu…
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The Hidden Cost of Labels and What Kids Really Need Instead [with Sami Timimi]
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22:06Are we turning ordinary childhood struggles into “disorders”? In this gripping conversation with child psychiatrist Dr Sami Timimi, we unpack the rise of ADHD, autism, anxiety — and the cultural story that’s quietly reshaping how parents see their kids. If you’ve ever wondered whether your child actually needs a diagnosis or just needs more connect…
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Former CEO of Barnardos Fergus Finlay joins Ciara Doherty to place his favourite book on The Hard Shoulder Bookshelf!
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Andrew McGinley on Deirdre Morley inquest lawsuit
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16:43Deirdre Morley, who killed her three children, has initiated a lawsuit against the Coroner, as she believes the scope of the inquest is limited. Deirdre was found not guilty of their murders by reason of insanity following a trial at the Central Criminal Court… The Coroner's inquest is examining the murder of Conor (9), Darragh (7) and Carla (3), w…
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New rules to allow customers to cancel contracts if prices go up
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7:15The Government is set to introduce new rules which will allow customers to cancel their contracts penalty free if prices go up, following an influx of price hikes over recent months… Joining Ciara Doherty to discuss is Consumer Affairs Correspondent for the Irish Times, Conor Pope.
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Taxi drivers to protest Uber’s fixed fares
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10:56Taxi drivers are to hold a protest later this week to dispute Uber's fixed fare system for drivers. This follows calls for stakeholders and the union to engage in talks yesterday evening which the company failed to do. Joining Ciara Doherty to discuss is Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Southwest.…
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Should Dublin Airport be renamed? - Henry McKean Reports
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12:08A bill to rename Dublin airport after former Taoiseach Seán Lemass is being introduced in the Dáil. Fianna Fáil’s Malcolm Byrne, wants to have the airport named ‘Seán Lemass Dublin International Airport’. Ciara Doherty is joined by Newstalk’s Henry McKean to discuss.
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Should we feed people? What about kids? Why are these questions that Liz has to write? In an episode that should be the least controversial, Liz talks with Kate Constantine from Gather about food pantries, SNAP benefits, food waste, and school meals. New episodes on Tuesdays. Become a supporter of the show --> this helps Liz continue to make episod…
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The Hard Shoulder is looking back on 2025’s biggest moments in the news, and who were at the heart of it. We’re going back to the very start of summer - the 18th of May, and the inauguration of the new Pope, Leo the 14th. The inauguration ceremony took place in the Vatican and was attended by dignitaries from the Catholic church, and many global he…
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Are we finally seeing a breakthrough in the search for peace in Ukraine? After a dramatic series of talks in Geneva, with Ireland’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs, Helen McEntee, calling it “extremely positive”. But, is real progress being made and can peace be achieved by the touted date of Thanksgiving? Joining Ciara Doherty to discuss is Shona …
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