logo
episode-header-image
Jun 2022
15m 30s

"We need a left wing coalition, we need ...

NEWSTALK
About this episode
Born and raised in Donaghmede, singer song writer Damien Dempsey has become one of the most popular and celebrated voices in Ireland. He joined Kieran for this weeks Thursday interview to chat about his life, career and what needs to be done to address the social issues facing the country.  
Up next
Aug 7
Winners and Sinners
This week, Ciara and Shane were joined by presenter of Weekend Breakfast on Today FM, Alison Curtis and Off the Ball’s Cameron Hill to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists... 
27m 47s
Aug 7
Government makes Dentists legally required to continue professional development
The Government has approved draft legislation making continuous professional development a legal requirement for Dentists, while granting the Dental Council new powers to sanction those who fail to maintain their skills.Joining Shane to discuss this story is Dr Bridget Harrington ... Show More
7m 24s
Aug 7
Should we ban Meta’s AI smart glasses?
In the UK, restaurants, theatres and pubs are coming together to ban the use of Meta's "spy glasses" from their premises over privacy concerns.Many wouldn't know someone was wearing them, let alone filing or taking pictures covertly.Should we introduce the same ban here in Irelan ... Show More
8m 34s
Recommended Episodes
Jun 2023
Martin McDonagh
Martin McDonagh, Foróige Leader, joins Ryan to give us an insight into his life and chat about working with young people. 
16m 9s
Jan 2024
What Would Ian MacKaye Do?
<p>This week's caller wanted to talk with Geth about the punk and hardcore music scenes. Pretty quickly, that subject became a vehicle for a conversation about community, found family, growing up lonely, and finding places to connect in a difficult world.</p> <p dir="ltr">Tickets ... Show More
1h 15m
Apr 2017
Pod Save the People - TEASER
Organizer and activist DeRay Mckesson takes you inside conversations about culture, social justice, and politics by exploring the history, language, and people who are shaping the struggle for progress — and talking about the steps that each of us can take to make a difference. 
1m 23s
Feb 2024
Unmasking your Identity ft Charley Boy
we are joined by the Area Father himself to discuss his journey, through music, activism, and everything in between. 
1h 40m
Nov 2022
There's a housing protest in Dublin on the 26th of November
I chat with social policy lecturer Rory Hearne about the Raise The Roof housing protest and the movement towards change in Irelands housing climate <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' ... Show More
1h 15m
Feb 2022
Keir Starmer
The Leader of the Opposition, Sir Keir Starmer has had a meteoric rise from his humble beginnings in a small Surrey town. The Starmer household was a busy three-bed occupied by his parents’ four children and four dogs, and in 1985 he became the first to graduate in his family. In ... Show More
1h 2m
Mar 2019
The Conversation in Dublin
<p>Ireland voted in two ground-breaking referendums in the last five years. The same sex marriage referendum and Irish abortion referendum have changed the lives of many women in the country forever. And the campaigns continue. The Irish people are expected to go the ballot again ... Show More
49m 2s
Nov 2018
#055 Class & Class War In The Age Of Populism (with Darren McGarvey)
Darren McGarvey is author of the award winning book "Poverty Safari", he joins us today to discuss the art of social mobility, the politics of poverty and how people from different backgrounds and perspectives can learn to understand one another. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr ... Show More
1h 32m
Nov 2021
Da Baby Momma Drama, Biden Actually Does Something? (Thursday Trends) w/ JUJ
<p>Dramos is joined by singer/songwriter JUJ to dive into trending topics like the drama between rapper Da Baby and the mother of his child DaniLeigh, Latin Grammys preview, machismo and toxic masculinity and how Biden is looking out for a marginalized community.</p><p> </p> Lear ... Show More
39m 51s
Jun 2018
Justin Tranter on Writing With Imagine Dragons
Part one of a two-part chat with the artist & social activist, won songwriter of the year honors at the 2018 BMI Pop Music Awards for the second consecutive year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 
1 h