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Colm Tóibín: “After Epstein, I wanted to explore why some people feel no guilt”
Award-winning author, Colm Tóibín, talks to Brendan about his childhood stammer, his wild years in Barcelona, and his latest short-story collection ‘…
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Stefanie Preissner: “I have six hoovers – and a back-up battery.”
Screenwriter and actor, Stefanie Preissner tells Brendan about her passion for slow vacuuming: how a robot vacuum can redistribute domestic chores, c…
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Was this the week the tide turned against social media giants?
This week, a 20-year-old in California was awarded six-million dollars after a jury found Meta and Google had intentionally built addictive platforms…
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Donal O’Shea: “Everything is salted caramel now: it combines salt, fat and sugar.”
Specialist in obesity, Professor Donal O’Shea outlines how our food environment has become unhealthy, with an abundance of high fat, salt and sugary …
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How to ask for a pay rise
Caroline Reidy, head of HR Solutions at NFP talks Brendan through how to negotiate a pay rise, and what mistakes to avoid.
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The secrets of making great coffee, at home or at work
Founder and CEO of FiXX Coffee, Anne Abberton, offers Brendan her top tips for making great coffee at home, or at work. Should you grind yourself, or…
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Newspaper Panel
Joining Brendan to discuss the Sunday newspapers are Dan O’Brien, Chief Economist, Institute of International and European Affairs; Louise Burne, Pol…
2 weeks ago
Richie Sadlier: “I was in this pit of self-pity and anger and loss all wrapped into one”
Footballer, psychotherapist and sports analyst, Richie Sadlier, brings Brendan through his Life in Five Songs, including live performances by Oasis, …
2 weeks ago
The real-life drama surrounding TV show ‘Love Story’
The Disney+ series, Love Story- which follows the story of JFK Junior and his wife Carolyn Bessette- has been provoking conversations about the liber…
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The Watchlist
Joining Brendan to look at the best TV shows and films heading our way this week are Brian Lloyd, Entertainment journalist and host of the Screenland…
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