Hot on the heels of Australia’s world-first social media ban for under-16s, set to take effect in just two weeks, a challenge has already landed in the High Court. Liz Carolan, publisher of briefing.ie, joins us to discuss whether social media bans are effective in ensuring teenagers stay away from screens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Turning Paint into Public Art: One Brushstroke at a Time
Earlier in the programme, we heard about the upcoming Derry mural to musician Peter Cunnah. This got us thinking about the artists who turn blank walls into canvases, one brushstroke at a time. Dave Macardle takes a closer look at the painters behind the craft - and the vision shaping those walls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Hitting the High Note: Peter Cunnah's Story
In the coming days, a new mural will be completed in Derry, celebrating D:Ream's frontman Peter Cunnah. Richard met with the man of the moment to discuss the mural, his childhood, and the growing use of AI in the music industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mind the Gap: Who's Paying Fair?
By the 30th of November, employers with more than 50 members of staff are legally required to publish their gender pay gap reports. Jennifer Keane, founder of paygap.ie, offers insight into this issue following the release of a Fórsa report that showed the average male worker earns 21% above their female counterparts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Is Optimism the Secret to Success?
Founders such Bill Gates and Elon Musk swear by the power of optimism, yet Paul Howard discusses the importance of finding a fine line between hope and horsepower.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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