215. Dadhood: The things they don't tell you in antenatal classes
05/2/2026 | 30 mins.
On a new series 'Dadhood' Sean delves into the real lives of working dads with resident Newstalk fathers Frank Greaney and Shane Hannon. It's the start of a new series looking at what it's like to be a first time dad.
214. The 22 countries the Government doesn't want you travelling to
29/1/2026 | 16 mins.
This week we explore the Government's no travel list - the 22 countries it strongly advises you don't visit
213. What is the EU's 'Trade Bazooka' it could use against Donald Trump?
21/1/2026 | 19 mins.
This week we're looking at the EU's Anti Coercion Instrument - AKA its trade bazooka. What is it? How could it be used? And should it be fired at the US?
212. The last time the US tried to take over Greenland
15/1/2026 | 8 mins.
This week we're looking at historical attempts by the US to take over Greenland - from offers of island swaps to the massive amount of gold offered after World War 2
211. What is the Mercosur deal?
08/1/2026 | 14 mins.
This week - what is the Mercosur deal? Why are farmers against it? And should it be passed anyway?
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