Brendan O'Connor

Writer, Henrietta McKervey and Donald Clarke, Film Correspondent, Irish Times update Brendan on what to watch on the big and small screens.

To discuss today's newspapers are Lisa Ryan, Prof. School of Economics, UCD; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent, Irish Examiner; Prof. Cliona Ní Cheallaigh, Specialist in Infectious Diseases, St. James’ Hospital; Bobby McDonagh, Former Irish Ambassador to the UK & EU; Ruth Deyermond, Senior Lecturer, Dept of War Studies, King's College London.

Aishling Moore, Head Chef of Goldie - a seafood restaurant on Oliver Plunkett Street in Cork talks to Brendan about fish, the food scene in Cork and the impact of Covid on business.

GP, Dr Mark Rowe discusses his new book ‘The Vitality Mark’ which explores a holistic approach to health.

Actor and Owner of the Glass Mask Theatre, Rex Ryan joins Brendan to talk about his new show, The Shaman of Dublin 1.

The late Maeve Binchy has had her novel ‘Circle of Friends’ adapted for the stage and it will have its world premiere at the Gaiety Theatre next month. Her husband, writer Gordon Snell joins Brendan in studio.

Walking guide and life coach, Barbara Byrne joins Brendan to chat about the joys of walking.

Kira Rudik, Ukrainian MP and leader of the Opposition Golos Party discusses the current situation on the ground in Ukraine; Declan Power, Defence Analyst and Writer explains the issues that Putin is facing and Cathal O'Connell, founder of Paddywagon Bus Company talks about helping relocate refugees to Ireland.

Alexandra Ryan, founder and CEO of goss.ie chats with Brendan about Kim Kardashian and her familial troubles.

Brendan is joined by Kate O'Connell, Pharmacist and former Fine Gael TD, Donnacha O'Beachain, Professor in International Relations, DCU, Fionnán Sheehan, Ireland Editor for the Irish Independent, Lindsey Hilsum, Channel 4 News International Editor and Declan Power, Security and Defence Analyst.