Gary and Michael discuss Donald Trump’s interest, real or feigned, in buying Greenland, the importance of having fun in politics, and the difference between political conviction and political competence, which Gary uses as an excuse to talk about how great Charles Haughey was.

Paddy Manning and Vicky Wall begin their new show, which will explore the idea of grief in Ireland, with a discussion on the nature of grief, what it is, who grieves, and why and how we grieve, with Professor Patricia Casey.

Keith Redmond and Sarah Ryan have a full and frank discussion about the merits of new politics, the differences between Fine Gael and Fianna Fail, the citizens' assembly, gender equality, and women's soccer.

Catherina O'Sulivan starts off her new series, which will be looking at makeup techniques and products, with a quick routine for women who want to look great but don't have have the time to spend hours in front of the mirror.

A recent article in Politico asked if Simon Harris could be the next Taoiseach of Ireland.

We have a look at the performance of the health service under Minister Harris and ask if that might not be an unduly optimistic future for the Minister, given his total inability to perform the functions of his current office.

A recent article in Politico asked if Simon Harris could be the next Taoiseach of Ireland.We have a look at the performance of the health service under Minister Harris  and ask if that might not be an unduly optimistic future for the Minister, given his total inability to perform the functions of his current office.

We discuss:

- 'gay cake' case goes to the European Court of Human Rights.

- The fall of Hong Kong

- The identity card that was not to be

- Joe McHugh tells students to go west.

- Is this a government that wants to leave government?

We're back from holiday and back online. We discuss:

- Greta Thunberg brings her children's crusade to the ocean.

- Niall Collins is sorry you felt that way about his comments about Jews.

- Epstein dead, rich and powerful relieved.

- IBEC wants to reform the Leaving Cert

Michael interviews Ida Milne who, as the most awkward introduction in Right Side history tells us, is both a woman and a historian. Ida is an expert on Irish protestant identity and the social history of disease, particularly the 1918-19 influenza pandemic. They discuss her life, her work, and what she sees as the future of the Protestant identity within Ireland.

We discuss:

- The last insurance company primarily focusing on with outdoor events and activities pulls out of Ireland

- Eoghan Murphy and boutique hotel rooms.

- B&A poll shows FF at 30%, ahead of FG on 26%