For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Genealogist and Census Expert Fiona Fitzsimons joins Andrea to answer any of your questions!
Man accused of faking his disability shares his experience
10/04/2026 | 8 mins.
Paddy Smyth who you might know as ‘My Disabled Life’ on social media joins Andrea to share a shocking story, where someone accused him of faking his disability…
Fuel Protests Day 4: What is your experience?
10/04/2026 | 48 mins.
It is day four of the nationwide fuel protests - and it looks like things are holding firm. How have you been impacted, what is traffic like, and do you agree with the protestors? Andrea is joined by business owners, listeners and more to discuss. Newstalk’s Political Correspondent Seán Defoe also joins to discuss what we know ahead of today’s meetings between protest representatives and the Government.
Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty
10/04/2026 | 13 mins.
Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joined Andrea with a roundup of some of the stories from across the country this week.
Do you support the fuel protests?
09/04/2026 | 47 mins.
As we are in the third day of the national fuel protests, and disruptions continue across the country: do you support what’s happening? Has your opinion changed since it started? Andrea is joined by listeners to get their thoughts…
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