A new portrait of King Charles has been targeted by animal rights activists who covered his face with a likeness from the cartoon "Wallace and Gromit".Shane was joined by Dan Kidby, spokesperson for Animal Rising, to discuss the protest and its message.

With counting still underway following the European and local elections, the debate about whether to reintroduce e-voting has resurfaced. Ciara was joined by Eoin O’Malley, Associate Professor in Political Science at DCU, to discuss the potential benefits and drawbacks of e-voting.

Representatives from Ryanair will appear before the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport today to discuss the impact of the passenger cap at Dublin Airport on their business operations. Ciara was joined by Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell, Chair of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party and Spokesperson for Justice, to debate whether the passenger cap should be scrapped.

An investigation is underway after a man set fire to the crypt at St Michan's Church of Ireland in Dublin, destroying mummified remains. Shane was joined by Michael Jackson, Archbishop of Dublin for the Church of Ireland, to discuss the incident

A flexitarian diet, which is plant-heavy and meat-light, has been linked to a significantly lower risk of premature death and benefits the planet. However, this diet's nutrient targets may not meet everyone's needs. Ciara speaks with Sarah Keogh, a dietitian at Eatwell.ie, to discuss the benefits and potential downsides of this dietary approach.

A new study from the Peace Research Institute of Oslo reveals that 2023 saw more armed conflicts worldwide than any other year since World War II. Shane is joined by Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University, to explore whether the world has indeed become a more dangerous place.

Recent weeks have seen revenue officers seize nearly €650,000 worth of nitrous oxide canisters from Dublin Port. Known as "laughing gas," this substance has become increasingly popular among young people. Ciara discusses this issue with Dr. Garret McGovern, Medical Director of the Priority Medical Clinic & GP Addiction Specialist.

Vote counting in all three European Parliament constituencies will resume today. Sean Kelly has already been elected as an MEP for Ireland South after the first count. Shane is joined by Ciaran Mullooly, Independent Ireland Candidate for Midlands North West Constituency, and Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner, to discuss the latest developments in the EU election race.

There are increasing calls to abolish the Leaving Cert and replace it with open access to university. Ciara is joined by Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South West, to discuss the potential benefits and drawbacks of this significant educational reform.

Algorithms are increasingly influencing our fashion choices, often categorizing us into overly simplistic boxes or social media tribes. Psychotherapist Mary Lynn argues that we are each a rainbow of personalities, not easily defined by algorithms. Ciara discusses this topic with TV presenter Katja Mia.