Lunchtime Live

A study surveying academics at the University College of Los Angeles has shown that Gen Z want to see more emotional relationships in movies and less sex scenes.

Is there too much sex in movies these days? 

Adrian Kennedy was joined by Sarina Bellissimo, presenter of The Bellissimo Files Podcast and other listeners to discuss...

As the number of road deaths in Ireland continues to rise, what should we do about it? 

 Is speed the main issue? And if so, are more speed cameras the answer? 

Adrian Kennedy was joined by Fine Gael Senator Regina Doherty and more to discuss...

Ocotber 20th marks World Osteoporosis Day

Osteoporosis is a bone disease that leads to a decrease in bone mass and density, meaning bones become fragile and break easily. 

Andrea was joined by broadcasting legend Mary Kennedy to talk about it...

Almost 1 million people in Ireland grew up with a problem drinker in the home.  That’s according to new figures out today from Maynooth University.  They’ve also found that this can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). 

Andrea was joined by Marion Rackard, Aisling Creegan and other listeners to discuss...

Pop princess Britney Spears has released her memoir 'Woman in Me.'

Today FM’s Claire Beck joined Andrea Gilligan to chat about the book and her legendary career is

Denise Whelan, a listener got in touch as since getting her teeth done in Turkey she has had to return multiple times due to infections...

Yousef Palani has received two life sentences for the murders of Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee. The 23-year-old was also handed a separate 20-year sentence for causing serious harm to Anthony Burke. He pleaded guilty to the crimes last year. 

At his sentencing hearing today, the court hear how distressing details of how he used dating apps to target gay men living alone in the Sligo area. 

Andrea was joined by Charley Utting from Leitrim Pride, Padraig Rice, Policy and Research Manager at LGBT Ireland and more to discuss…

Should we anonymise the early stages of the recruitment process?  

Would it help to eliminate prejudices in hiring?  

Around half or respondents to a survey from the African Professional Network of Ireland (APNI) backed the idea of anonymising the initial stages of job applications while 70% more diversity among interviewers would be a good thing. 

Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss...

As the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite across the country, Newstalk is here to help with a new online series highlighting the best ways to save on your bills.

Cut-the-Cost will offer tips and advice on how to save on everything from energy and the weekly shop to modern essentials like broadband and phone contracts.

Aoife Kearns, from our news team has done the hard work and sourced the best deals for your groceries...

Between the dark mornings and short evenings, the effects of a lack of daylight can have a huge affect on our moods.

7 per cent of Irish people suffer with seasonal affective disorder or SAD.

Andrea was joined by Dr Anne Kehoe, President of the Psychological Society of Ireland to discuss...