This week sees the release of the much anticipated Wuthering Heights, which has given us the wonderful excuse to look back at some of the greatest love stories on screen! And joining Claire to do that is John Fardy Presenter of Screentime.
How to Gael – The resurgence of the Irish Language
12/2/2026 | 13 mins.
The How to Gael podcast have announced a new tour. After a sold-out run last year, the bilingual podcast is back with a new live show ‘Le Gealaí’. To chat all about their tour was Louise Cantillon and Doireann Ní Ghlacáin.
Bitcoin ransom maybe actually help trace the kidnappers of Nancy Guthrie
12/2/2026 | 8 mins.
The search for Nancy Guthrie has continued into a second week. Her family has said they are willing to pay the reported $6 million ransom via bitcoin and some reports suggest money has already handed over. But that may actually help trace the kidnappers. Joining Claire to explain more is the CEO and founder of Lionsgate Network a crypto recovery service with expertise in Blockchain forensics, Bethal-il Eathan Raviv.
Remembering James Van Der Beek
12/2/2026 | 5 mins.
Dawson's Creek actors have led tributes to James Van Der Beek, who has died aged 48 after suffering from bowel cancer. Harriet Alexander, US based Journalist tells us about the tributes and his life and career.
The behind-the-scenes Olympics drama
12/2/2026 | 7 mins.
Ireland haven’t featured heavily in the Winter Olympics but that hasn’t stopped it being interesting. Because it’s the drama behind the scenes that has really peaked our interest. Off the Ball’s Colm Boohig is here to tell us more
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.