For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Investigations Editor at the Sunday World, author and podcaster Nicola Tallant, joins Andrea to answer any of your questions about gangland journalism!
David Attenborough turns 100!
08/05/2026 | 11 mins.
One of the most recognisable and loved voices on the planet, Sir David Attenborough, turns 100 today! How much of a fan are you? Have you ever met him? Joining Andrea to discuss is Éanna Ní Lamhna, Biologist, Environmental and Wildlife Consultant, Tina Claffey, Wildlife Photographer and listeners. Image: BBC
Why Ovarian cancer is called a ‘silent’ cancer
08/05/2026 | 17 mins.
Ovarian cancer is often referred to as a ‘silent’ cancer, because its symptoms can be vague and easily mistaken for everyday issues. In Ireland, hundreds of women are diagnosed each year, often at a later stage… Joining Andrea to share her experience is listener Dee Flannelly, as well as Dr Claire Thompson, a Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist in the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital and Rotunda Hospital in Dublin.
When is the right time to move home?
08/05/2026 | 14 mins.
When is the right time to move home? This is a question facing many Irish emigrants, whether they be living in Sydney, Singapore or Seville - this decision is not one taken lightly... Mum of two, Andrea, has been documenting her family's move home from Australia on Tiktok (@homeandfaraway). Andrea is joined by listeners, including Andrea, to hear their stories…
Regional Roundup with Eamonn Torsney
08/05/2026 | 9 mins.
Eamon Torsney from the Newstalk Newsroom joined Andrea with a roundup of some of the stories from across the country this week you might have missed!
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