Joining Brendan to dissect the Sunday papers are Jennifer Bray, Political Editor, Sunday Times, Peter Brown, Managing Director of Baggot Investment Partners, Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at DCU and Shana Cohen, Executive Director of TASC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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“Elon Musk insulted my country – it's unforgiveable” - Chris Hadfield
Brendan’s guest for My Life in Five Songs this week is astronaut, pilot, and author Chris Hadfield, whose music choices included Christy Moore, Brandi Carlisle, Neil Young, The Kingston Trio, and Elton John.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Watch List
Film Critic for the Business Post John Maguire and Entertainment Journalist and Broadcaster Sarina Bellissimo give Brendan their recommendations for the best T.V. and films to watch for the week ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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“Now I feel no-one else is controlling me anymore” - Ciara Mangan
In the week when the Court of Appeal upheld an eight-year prison sentence for Shane Noonan, for the 2013 rape of his work colleague, Ciara Mangan, Ciara speaks to Brendan. Ciara talked through how the rape unfolded, its aftermath, and her long journey through the criminal justice system. Today, Ciara runs an organisation called Beyond Surviving.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Summer Holidays Made Simple
Now that summer holidays are just on the horizon, Brendan is joined by Irish Independent travel editor Pól O’Conghaile and Irish Daily Mail travel editor, Linda Maher to get their expert advice on the best destinations to book and how to prepare for those upcoming trips.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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