• Does second-hand shopping lead to overconsumption?
    Jan 14 2025

    Does second-hand shopping rival fast fashion when it comes to overconsumption? Are platforms like Vinted and Depop exacerbating the problem?

    We discussed this further with Chloe Hamilton, Freelance journalist, who recently revealed her guilt about buying second-hand too much.

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    5 mins
  • How is the passenger cap hindering Ireland’s tourism vision?
    Jan 14 2025

    At a press conference later this morning, the Dublin Airport Authority will provide an update on the DAA’s efforts to increase the current 32 million passenger cap at Dublin Airport

    But how is the cap hindering Ireland’s tourism vision? We discussed with Eoghan O’Mara Walsh, Chief Executive at Irish Tourism Industry Confederation.

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    5 mins
  • Strong winds threatening to trigger new wildfires in LA
    Jan 14 2025

    More firefighters have travelled to Los Angeles as stronger winds have been forecast, threatening to trigger new wildfires. We get the latest on the situation there with Colleen Shalby, LA Times Reporter and native of Altadena, California.

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    4 mins
  • How obesity medications significantly reduce alcohol use
    Jan 13 2025

    New research has found that obesity medication significantly reduces alcohol intake among heavy drinkers. To discuss further we heard from Dr Maurice O’Farrell Medication Weight Loss Clinic Lead and GP who carried out the research.

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    5 mins
  • How AI could turn your house into a smart-home!
    Jan 13 2025

    We've heard plenty about AI tools, but how will this technology be ingrained into our homes? Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly tells us more.

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    5 mins
  • How we can push for more EVs in rural Ireland?
    Jan 13 2025

    Electric vehicles in rural Ireland could result in a 35 per cent greater reduction in carbon emissions compared to urban areas. That’s according to a new study published by Brian Caulfield, Professor at the School of Engineering at Trinity College Dublin.

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    4 mins
  • All Things Considered: Do we take dog fouling seriously enough?
    Jan 13 2025

    All things considered: Dog fouling. Do we take it seriously enough? Ciara and Jonathan discussed this morning.

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    4 mins
  • Government formation talks ramp up!
    Jan 13 2025

    With Fianna Fail and Fine Gael reportedly doing a switcha-roo on government briefs, government formation talks are ramping up. Joining us for more on this is Sean Defoe, Newstalk’s Political correspondent and also Former Minister for Education, Mary Hanafin.

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    9 mins