The Bookshelf with Leo Varadkar

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 to give the ultimate guide to Orlando in Florida, and what you can do beyond the theme parks! 

With the shift underway from petrol and diesel cars towards EV's well and truly underway, the question on everyone's lips remains how much could you actually save by opting for an electric car?Joining Ciara to discuss is Ger Herbert, Sunday Independent Motoring Editor. 

Twelve years after Phil Hogan abolished town councils, they are set to return in a more modest form as municipal councils. An expert group has recommended creating these new local councils across all 31 local authorities, including in cities. Joining Ciara to discuss this is Dere ... Show More

In the wake of the global economic crisis, what does capitalism mean to us today? Stand-up comedian Colm O’Regan visits the Kilkenomics Festival of economics and comedy in Kilkenny, Ireland, and heads to New York to ask what people really understand about capitalism. 

Today on the Panel, Susie and panellists Heather Roy and Johny O'Donnell are joined by Deputy Chair of the PPTA Tamaki Makaurau to discuss the impact of school closures. Then they ask how ambulances will cope in the Coromandel with main roads to hospitals cut off. Plus, what to d ... Show More

Martin McDonagh, Foróige Leader, joins Ryan to give us an insight into his life and chat about working with young people. 

In today's episode we get a little more serious. We discuss depression, big brand accountability, Britney Spears and some thoughts on the potential overturn of Roe v. Wade. Today's Spill The Tea topic? Tattoos! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva ... Show More

Listener Lorraine was in touch with the show to discuss if the medical card can be cut off by your pension. She joined Andrea and Nat O’Connor from Age Action Ireland joined Andrea to discuss the issue. 

Poet Fiona Sampson, conductor Alice Farnham, and broadcaster Tom Service join Ian McMillan to explore the maths, metaphors and musical terms that make up the language of conducting. Plus comedy writer Jack Bernhardt takes a sideways look at Hollywood's take on the tortured genius ... Show More

The Skeptic Editor Michael Marshall talks to Matthew Sweet about how we judge actions and truth. They're joined by New Generation Thinkers Elsa Richardson, who is a historian of the emotions at the University of Strathclyde working on a popular history of the gut-brain connection ... Show More

<p>What’s Wrong with being the drunk guy that leaves his credit card at the bar, expiration dates, cops pulling guns and is anybody falling for these extended warranty spam calls? Also, Orny discusses pre-show nerves and regrets and he also reads a heartfelt letter from a struggl ... Show More

Helen is away this week, so Stephen is joined by Senior Writer, Anoosh Chakelian, and Citymetric Editor, Jonn Elledge. Together they explore how Theresa May's latest EU dealings are less strong-and-stable, and more "like being in a car with a drunk driver". Then discuss which can ... Show More