Clothes spray could make detergent a thing of the past!
20/03/2026 | 8 mins.
Could washing your clothes with detergent be a thing of the past? A new spray-on chemical coating for clothing can apparently form an invisible barrier on clothes that stops dirt and stains from sticking. For more on this we heard from Physicist, Engineer and Broadcaster Phil Smith.
Welcome to 'The Debrief'
20/03/2026 | 19 mins.
Welcome to The Debrief, where we take a look back on the week and also a little look ahead to the weekend. This week Claire was joined by Consumer Columnist with the Irish Independent and the Presenter of The Home Show here at Newstalk, Sinead Ryan, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times, Jack Horgan Jones. Also joining the panel was Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent, Ger Herbert.
Mitch Albom journalist and author of 'Tuesdays with Morrie'
20/03/2026 | 13 mins.
Joining Claire on the show today was Mitch Albom journalist and author of 'Tuesdays with Morrie'. Mitch chatted to Claire about the play T'uesdays with Morrie' that will will run at the Gaiety Theatre from 7th – 18th April. The play is adapted from the phenomenally popular first novel by Mitch Albom. Tuesdays with Morrie is also running at The Everyman Cork 26- 28 march, The Watergate 30 March, Lime Tree Theatre 1 April and National Opera House Wexford 4 April.
A preview of a big sporting weekend
20/03/2026 | 10 mins.
To preview all the big sporting action this weekend, Claire was joined by Eoin Sheahan, from Off The Ball.
Skin care advice from anti-aging to sun damage
20/03/2026 | 11 mins.
Let's talk all things skin from anti-aging to sun damage, skin cancer, acne or scarring. Joining Claire with skin care advice was Consultant Dermatologist, Dermatological and Laser Surgeon and founder of the skin care brand, the Skin Diary, Dr Clare Kiely.
Claire Byrne explores the big stories through the lens of real life.This podcast brings context, consequences and clarity to the issues shaping Ireland today.Covering politics and current affairs alongside the human stories behind them, Claire asks the questions people are thinking, but don’t always hear answered.From housing and health to work, family life, well-being and culture, you’ll hear smart, engaging discussion and moments of light relief - connecting the dots between what’s happening and what it means for you.
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