Brendan spoke to Dr Tony Bates the buzzword that we have become accustomed to hearing 'resilience.'

Brendan is joined by Rory O'Connell to disucss rustling up a few delights in the kitchen this Christmas. Check out his recipes on our site on RTE. ie.

Today's panel included CEO of Dalata Hotel Group and former President of IBEC Pat McCann, Aoife McLysaght, Professor of Genetics TCD and Political Commentator with The Irish Examiner Alison O'Connor. Political Editor with The Business Post Michael Brennan also joined the programme.

Newcomer of the Year at the An Post Irish Book awards - Dara McAnulty spoke with Brendan about his book 'Diary of A Young Naturalist'.

Author and sociologist Tom Inglis chats with Brendan about our collective consciousness.

Chef Clodagh McKenna spoke about getting engaged and keeping busy during lockdown. For Clodagh's fish pie recipe go to the 'Recipes' tab above!

UK Ambassador Paul Johnston spoke to Brendan about Brexit, Northern Ireland and

Hotelier & Businessman John Brennan gives his views on the reopening of hotels following lockdown.

Political Correspondent with RTE Micheál Lehane, Jack Horgan Jones, Journalist with the Irish Times and Owner of Hugo's Restaurant Gina Murphy discuss the lifting of restrictions.

Former Fianna Fáil Minister Mary O'Rourke talks to Brendan about lifting restrictions following lockdown.