Lunchtime Live

A youth movement against tech giants is on the rise in Europe, calling for a focus on digital justice.

So, why is this happening, and why are the first generation to be raised with social media rebelling against it?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Adrian Weckler, Tech Editor with the Irish and Sunday Independent and Andy O’Donoghue, Tech Journalist.

Is Spunout’s chat service powered by AI?

After a very strange interaction, listener Aoife joins Andrea to discuss what happened to her friend…

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Over the last twenty-five years, Ireland has changed. Our voices got louder. Our culture reached further, and some extraordinary people helped shape it all…

From trailblazers in the arts and social change, to leaders in sport, music and on the big screen, we’re counting down the most influential Irish people of the last 25 years.

You, the listener, have been voting for who you think are the most influential people that moved us and inspired us as part of Newstalk's 25 of 25!

Joining Andrea to discuss the best musicians to come out of Ireland over the past 25 years is Newstalk’s Tom Dunne and Today FM’s Alison Curtis!

It’s How I Live Well time! Where Andrea Gilligan is joined by someone to discuss what they do to improve their life.

This week, Andrea is joined by Nutritionist Aileen Cox Blundell to discuss looking after yourself when you’ll inevitably want to indulge over Christmas!

Ambulance services nationwide are increasingly strained by calls that are not genuine medical emergencies. Some individuals misuse ambulances as a free taxi service, calling for transport after a night out and leaving the hospital without treatment.

This abuse diverts critical resources, delays responses to real emergencies, and places additional pressure on paramedics, affecting their ability to provide timely and effective care.

What needs to be done to tackle this, and how does this impact paramedics trying to do their job?

Joining Andrea to discuss this is Angie Baily, Councillor in Tralee, David Hall, CEO of Lifeline Ambulance, Stephen McMahon from the Irish Patients’ Association and more.

Dr Nina Byrnes, GP at Generation Health Medical Clinic joined Andrea Gilligan to tackle your medical queries…

The world is still coming to terms with the shock of the shooting in Bondi Beach yesterday.

A father and son killed 15 people after opening fire on a Hanukkah celebration at the beach…

The older man died at the scene, while his son is in a critical condition in hospital.

Joining Andrea to discuss their experiences of being nearby the shooting is Craig and TV Presenter Michelle Doherty. Later, listeners, including those in the Jewish community, join to give their reactions.

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Christmas is only ten days away! Lunchtime Live is going to be highlighting some great Irish businesses that you can support this festive season.

One of the most important aspects of Christmas has to be dinner - so why not line the table with products from Irish brands?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Caterer Sally-Ann, Aisling Kelly Hunter from the Silgo Oyster Experience, Vicki Baird, ‘Bosslady’ of Stillgarden Distillery and John Hempenstall, Founder of Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese.

Welcome to The Pod Squad!

We review podcasts every week so you always have something new to listen to.

Stylist and Journalist Laura Mullet and Newstalk’s Rory Galvin join Andrea to review ‘Lines of Enquiry’.

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For this week’s Ask Me Anything, writer, performer and escort activist Kate McGrew  joins Andrea to answer any of your questions!