Today with David McCullagh

Why the Iran war is a threat to food security and the global economy

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Peter Alexander, Senior Lecturer in Global Food Security at the University of Edinburgh, Ed Conway, economics and data editor with Sky news and Mar...

The rising cost of going through menopause

10 Mar 2026

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Dr Deirdre Lundy GP and Clinical lead of the Complex Menopause Service at the National Maternity Hospital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

The rise and Fall of BrewDog

10 Mar 2026

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Adam Maguire, RTÉ Business deskSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the CAO system fair to all students?

10 Mar 2026

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Kevin Shorthall, Principal in St. Aidan's Community School, Tallaght.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frying to survive – Ireland’s chippers and their way of life

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Crossy, DJ and broadcaster, Colm O’Reilly, Owner of O’Reilly’s Fish and Chips, an independent chain with locations across Cork and Louise Duffy,...

Profile of Gabriel Makhlouf

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Donal O’Donovan, Business editor at the Irish Independent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Muscular Dystrophy – One family’s experience

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Parents of children with Duchene Muscular Dystrophy are continuing to campaign for access to a new game-changing drug. Michael Brogan, who's son Fionn...

A shy and secretive bird – the rising numbers of Corncrakes

10 Mar 2026

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Jim Wilson, Wildlife Writer & ConservationistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Peaky Blinders to Troy Parrott. Barry Keoghan joins us for a chat

09 Mar 2026

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Barry Keoghan, ActorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dealing with an early onset diagnosis

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Catriona Kinnevey - Early Onset Parkinson’s Dean Phelan – Early Onset Multiple Sclerosis Jordan Adams – Likely Early Onset Frontotemporal Dement...

Who is Iran’s new leader Mojtaba Khamenei?

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Lyse Doucet, BBC’s Chief International Correspondent and Paraic O'Brien, foreign affairs correspondent channel 4 newsSee omnystudio.com/listener for...

Why Ireland needs an ice rink

09 Mar 2026

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Maura Fay, RTÉ ReporterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Further calls to redevelop Rotunda to allow sexual assault treatment centre to expand

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Méabh Eogan SATU director, clinical lead for the national SATU services.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hauliers threaten protest over fuel costs as fears grow of economic impacts of Iran war

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ger Hyland, Irish Road Haulage Association and Professor Aoife Foley, Chair of Net Zero InfrastructureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

LIVERPOOL LEGEND Jamie Carragher on Ireland’s chances of World Cup qualification

09 Mar 2026

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Jamie Carragher, former Liverpool player and now football analyst with Sky SportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Irish man in Prague and his Czech friend preview Ireland V Czechia

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Willoughby – Irishman working as broadcaster in Czechia and Jiri Hosek- Czech football journalist- head of sports at CANAL + Tv in Czechia and S...

Bankers Pay

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Maguire, from the RTÉ Business DeskSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bel Trew, Chief International Correspondent, London IndependentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Early Childhood Intervention

06 Mar 2026

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Martin O’Connor, Clinical psychologist and authorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rugby

06 Mar 2026

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Bernard Jackman, rugby pundit and former Irish internationalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Response to Health Ministers claim that health assessments posted online were “brutal”

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Michael Barry is the Clinical Director of the of the National Centre for PharmacoeconomicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TV subscriptions decreasing while number of illegal dodgy boxes soars

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Adrian Weckler, Irish Independent's Technology EditorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Love Story & 90’s nostalgia

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Marion McKeown, journalist and broadcaster and Edel Coffey, author and journalistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gathering

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Niall Collins, FF TD for County Limerick and Minister of State at the Department of Justice Jen Cummins, Social Democrats TD, Dublin South Central and...

The latest on war in the Middle East and conflict spreading to the Indian Ocean

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Reynolds, former Commanding Officer of the Irish Navy Diving section, and Former Head of the Irish Coast Guard and Lindsey Hilsum, International...

The Murder of Marioara Rostas

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Barry Cummins, True Crime Author, Journalist, Broadcaster, Expert on Missing People.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When five teenagers deleted social media platforms from their phones

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kate McDonald, Primetime reporter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Global impact of conflict in the Middle East

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Jeffrey Sachs, Director of the Centre for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, and adviser to three UN Secretaries General.See o...

Re-turn scheme, unclaimed deposits and what's next for the initiative.

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

CEO of return scheme Ciarán Foley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Still stranded in the UAE

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Megan Virgo on a cruise ship near Doha and Mandy Bambury Lawson, from Kerry who's husband Patrick stranded in Doha.See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Book: Fear Less, The 10-step guide to helping kids take charge of anxiety

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Author of the book and parenting expert, Dr David Coleman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are more young people going to mass?

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Fr Willie Purcell, St Canices Parish Kilkenny and National Vocations Coordinator for Diocesan Priesthood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

The ‘food is medicine’ movement claiming food can prevent sickness

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Dariush.Mozaffarian is the leader of the food-is-medicine movement. This new nutritional movement claims that food can prevent sickness and protec...

Building the bond when motherhood doesn’t start as expected

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Claire Crowe, clinical psychologist with Children’s Health Ireland at Temple Street.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Working As Gaeilge

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Orlaith McLoughlin, Owner of OM Nail Design and Donncha O Murchú, Political Correspondent with Nuacht RTÉ and TG4.See omnystudio.com/listener for ...

Iran Conflict: Where is this war heading?

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth Browne, reporter with The Economist covering Syria and Lebanon and Chris Long, Director of Intelligence and compliance at Neptune Port To Port ...

Strange but true: some of the unusual sports being played in Ireland

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Séamus Ó Tuama, Hon. Secretary, Ból-Chumann na hÉireann, Eoin McCrossan, Past President, Irish Curling Association; Winter Sport Development Advoc...

Plans to move Rotunda to Connolly Hospital scrapped

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

David Cullinane, Sinn Féin spokesperson on Health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lilly Allen – Less of a gig more a piece of performance art

04 Mar 2026

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Howell Davies, Associate Bizarre Editor, The Sun.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Iran conflict continues - Brussels urges calm

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Vicki Creber, Irishwoman in Abu Dhabi and Sarah Collins, Brussels Correspondent at the Business Post.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Do the public want Uber brought to Ireland?

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Maura Fay, RTÉ Reporter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran latest

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg Carlstrom, middle east correspondent with The Economist and Sahar Zand- award-winning Iranian-born British investigative reporter specialising i...

One woman’s story of facing a fatal foetal anomaly in pregnancy

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Denise Whitmore discovered during her anatomy scan that her much-wanted baby had a fatal foetal abnormality. The loss of a pregnancy is often accompan...

Money Matters

03 Mar 2026

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Eoin McGee, financial plannerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IFA protest ends

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Members of the IFA ended their sit-in protest at Bord Bia last night, after the State agency’s board agreed to an independent expert-led governance ...

Increase in people using cycle lanes

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The number of people cycling on a daily basis has increased according to new research from the National Transport Authority. Olivia Kelly, Dublin Edit...

Market for vintage hurling helmets raises safety concerns

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Coyle, news reporter with The Irish News and by Patrick Kenny, Member of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC).See omnystudi...

Reaction to unrest in the Middle east following US airstikes on Iran

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Karin Von Hippel, an expert in Defence and geopolitical issues, Dr Patricia Lewis, nuclear physicist and expert in international security and arms ...

Reaction to President Trump’s attack on Iran

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

US based foreign correspondent, Sara Firth, Maya Ostovar, Galway based Iranian Activist and Fatemeh, Iranian activist who protested in Iran in January...

Fostering Awareness Week 2026

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Linda Smyth, Foster Carer, Wexford, Deborah Maguire, Foster Carer, Cork and Stephen Keeling, Foster Carer, Dublin.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Are big tech about to build data centres in space?

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Elaine Burke, journalist and host of the 'For Tech's Sake' podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An bhfuil gaeilge agat?

02 Mar 2026

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Seachtain na Gaeilge! Brian O’Connell, RTÉ Reporter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travel update following unrest in Middle East

02 Mar 2026

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Simon Calder, Travel Correspondent for the London Independent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran continued

02 Mar 2026

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Tobias Ellwood, former UK Middle East MinisterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rotunda Bill

02 Mar 2026

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Marie Sherlock, Labour Health Spokesperson & TD for Dublin Central.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economic impact of unease in the Middle East

02 Mar 2026

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Kate English, Chief Economist at Deloitte Ireland and Peter Brown, Managing Director, Baggot Investment PartnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Gorton and Denton by-election

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Anna Gross, Uk political Correspondent with the Financial Times and Jon Tonge, Professor of British and Irish politics at the University of Liverpool....

Living with gestational diabetes

27 Feb 2026

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Dr Ann-Marie Creaven, Associate Professor in Psychology at the University of Limerick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Mountbatten - the inside story of a royal disgrace, by his biographer

27 Feb 2026

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Andrew Lownie, Historian and AuthorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Goodman: Too Big To Fail

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

RTÉ has a new two-part documentary series called Goodman: Too Big To Fail, it charts Larry Goodman's rise in the meat industry, the beef tribunal and...

The Gathering

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Cummins, Minister of State for Local Government and Planning, Rory Hearne, Social Democrats TD and housing spokesperson, Ellen Coyne, Political C...

Hillary Clinton denies any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's Crimes

27 Feb 2026

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Sara Firth, Freelance Foreign Correspondent in Washington.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How safe is your gel manicure? Women urged to wear sunscreen in nail salons

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Prof. Caitriona Ryan, Consultant Dermatologist at the Institute of Dermatologists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Funeral traditions - How we Embrace Death

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Richie Kelly, Head of RIP.ieSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Claims that judicial review changes will penalise valid challenges, undermine the rule of law, and damage environmental protection

26 Feb 2026

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Sean Guerin, chair of the Bar Council.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taoiseach says clubs ‘should not be penalised’ over Sport Minister’s funding freeze

26 Feb 2026

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Timmy Dooley, Minister of State at the Department of AgricultureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calls for the RSA to be disbanded

26 Feb 2026

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Minister of State at the Department of Transport Sean Canney and Roderic O’Gorman, Leader of the Green Party.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Does wind energy save the state more money than fossil fuels?

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Noel Cunniffe from Wind Energy Ireland and Darragh Cassidy from Bonkers.ieSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reality of finding a home with new rental rules coming into force

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's rent reforms kick in this weekend. Our reporter Maura Fay has been speaking to renters to see how they feel about the changes.See omn...

Hilary Clinton before US congressional committee investigating Epstein

26 Feb 2026

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Scott Lucas, Professor of US and International Politics at Clinton Institute in UCDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The real cost of having a disability in Ireland, ahead of protests at the weekend

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Shannon Cole, wheelchair user based in Dún Laoghaire, Co Dublin and Emma Ward, disabled Irish Traveller based in Athenry, Galway.See omnystudio....

The best way to travel the Baltic region

26 Feb 2026

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Ed Finn, Ed Finn Travels.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beefed up maritime security strategy set to be announced

25 Feb 2026

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Conor Gallagher, Crime and Security Correspondent of The Irish TimesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shortage of pathologists across the country leads to delays and distress for grieving families

25 Feb 2026

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Incoming president of the Coroners Society of Ireland, Dr Denis McAuley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Irish view of the violence in Mexico

25 Feb 2026

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Paul Kenny, Irish businessman in Mexico.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reset your nutrition and fitness goals

25 Feb 2026

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Emma Dowling, personal trainerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Insurance reform

25 Feb 2026

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Robert Troy, Minister of State at the Department of Finance with special responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance and Fianna...

Rehabilitating prisoners

25 Feb 2026

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Dr Emma Regan, Director of Care and Rehabilitation in the Irish Prison ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bodo Glimt pull off a champion's league shocker

25 Feb 2026

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Marius Guttormsen, Norwegian JournalistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The business of weight loss medication

25 Feb 2026

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Adam Maguire, RTÉ Business DeskSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Librarians

25 Feb 2026

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Tracy McEnaney, Waterford Librarian and Darina Molloy, Mayo LibrarianSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donegal Cancer Flights

24 Feb 2026

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Kathleen Griffin, patient advocate and Mary Coyle, Donegal cancer flightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dentist Q&A

24 Feb 2026

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Caroline Robins, DentistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Working visas and family reunification – report

24 Feb 2026

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Brian O’Connell, RTE Radio 1 reporterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rise of Sauna Culture

24 Feb 2026

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Kathy Donaghy, author and journalist Rosanna Cooney, journalist and author of Sweat House, The New and Ancient Irish Sauna TraditionSee omnystudio.com...

Mike Gaines murder investigation

24 Feb 2026

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Sinead KelleherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trial of man accused of murdering his pregnant girlfriend Natalie McNally

24 Feb 2026

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Alison Morris - Crime Correspondent and columnist with the Belfast TelegraphSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Mandelson’s Arrest

24 Feb 2026

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Sam Power, Lecturer in Politics at the University of Bristol and Graham Wetton, Former Metropolitan Police OfficerSee omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Increased tolls on M50 did nothing to reduce congestion

24 Feb 2026

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Paddy Comyn, Head of Communications for Done Deal carsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new savings strategy – What does it mean for you?

24 Feb 2026

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Cliff Taylor, columnist with the Irish TimesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government U-Turn - an extra 19-million euro is to be allocated to fund SNAs

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Anne-Marie Ford, Principal of Scoil Naomh Cholmcille in Tullydonnell Togher, Drogheda, Co Louth; Louise Lennox in Greystones, Co Wicklow whose 12-year...

Road tragedies

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Navan Independent councillor Alan Lawes and Ralph Reigel, Southern Correspondent with the Irish Independent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Tariffs

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

European shares dipped this morning, rocked by a fresh wave of uncertainty regarding US trade policy. Russ Mould, Investment Director at AJ Bell and J...

Congenital heart disease

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Arounc 600 babies are born with congenital heart disease here each year and there are approximately 19,000 people living with the condition in Ireland...

Fireworks damage to new Dundalk pitch

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Significant damage was caused to the new artificial playing surface of Oriel Park on Friday during the Louth derby. Patrick O’Donovan, Minister for ...

First Home Scheme

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

To discuss the scheme and the wider housing market, Michael Broderick, CEO of the First Homes scheme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Stand-off is taking place in one neighbourhood in Cork city over plans to install cycle lanes

23 Feb 2026

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Report by Brian O'ConnellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Male pattern baldness... Woody shines a light on hair loss

23 Feb 2026

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Dr Caitríona Kieran, vice-president of the Irish College of Aesthetic Medicine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The gulf between critics and audiences

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why do critics and audiences rate films so differently? Chris Wasser, Sunday Independent film critic and Cara O’Doherty, Film Critic.See omnystudio...

Death of Mexican drug lord El Mencho

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A wave of violence has broken out in Mexico after the country's most wanted drug baron El Mencho was killed during clashes between the army and his fo...