Broadcaster Aifric O’Connell charts the course of Katy Perry’s career and the public backlash that has left the popstar claiming she can’t do right for doing wrong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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“Doing nothing is doing more than you think”
Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry in Trinity College Dublin explains how we can tune out of the to-do lists, combat the racing mind with physical sensations and learn to truly switch off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Newspaper Panel
Joining Brendan to discuss the Sunday papers: Dr Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer with the ESRI; Dan Mulhall, Former Irish Ambassador to the US; Prof Niamh Hourigan, Vice-President of Academic Affairs at Mary Immaculate College and Pat Leahy, Political Editor of the Irish Times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Watchlist
Ciara King, Broadcaster and Culture Critic and TV and Radio Producer Eoin Sweeney have picked their recommendations for the best TV and films to watch for the week ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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“The Chinese public wonder has America gone mad”
Irish Times China Correspondent in Beijing Denis Staunton explains the trade tariffs standoff between USA and China and why the feeling on the ground in China is that they’ve been correct to stand their ground so far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brendan O'Connor has all you need for the weekend with time to pause and reflect on the week just gone. Featuring a selection of human interest, consumer and lifestyle stories, as well as keeping you up to date on the news stories that matter. Listen live Saturday and Sunday at 11am - 1pm on RTÉ Radio 1.
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