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This Sunday is International Day of the Girl. But what inequalities are girls still facing in 2026, and how far have we really come? Human rights lawyer and Plan International Ambassador, Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC joined Jonathan this morning. 

Videos have been posted online over the last few days showing group of youths destroying a house in Limerick. The group tore holes in the ceiling and threw furniture through windows. Gardaí have launched an investigation into the incident. For the latest on this we heard from Fre ... Show More

The public will be able to watch the execution of a former US Army major by firing squad, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has said. For reaction to this Jonathan spoke to Criminologist Trina O’Connor. 

Indigenous author opens up about "Becoming a Matriarch" 

<p>She opens up about her journey from finance to full-time creator, the power of storytelling, and what it really takes to be a supportive partner. They also get into the pressure of changing your mind about motherhood, the emotional toll of trying to conceive, and why grief isn ... Show More

What happens when you don't have the same beliefs or background as your stepchildren? Author Rachel Edwards and other stepmums join Katie Harrison to share their stories of the challenges and judgement. 

Mary Harrington, author of Feminism Against Progress, joins us to discuss her journey to becoming a reactionary feminist, how embracing traditional feminine values in the face of unchecked "progress" is both liberating and essential for women, and how progressive feminism is a de ... Show More

Laurie Taylor talks to Helen Charman, Fellow and Assistant College Lecturer in English at Clare College, University of Cambridge, about her study of mothers fighting for alternative futures for themselves and their children. Is motherhood an inherently political state, one that p ... Show More

Maria and Julio are joined by the journalist and feminist author, Mona Eltahawy to discuss her new book, The Seven Necessary Sins for Women and Girls. They also talk about #MeToo, the power of fighting back, feminist activism through hashtags on social media and the importance of ... Show More

Therapist, writer, and content creator Vanessa Spinarsky helps women untangle the cultural scripts that shape how we mother. Her viral message to “unf*ck your conditioning” has resonated with thousands of mothers who are tired of feeling like their worth depends on self-erasure. ... Show More

Baby bonuses, childless cat ladies: the rhetoric around motherhood is politically charged right now. And the fantasy of an ideal mother remains powerful, even as real-life parents struggle to reconcile its demands. Today on the show, three myths of motherhood, and the people who ... Show More