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A You Gov survey shows that fewer women are choosing to go topless on Spanish beaches. So, is this a thing of the past, and if so, why?

Joining Tom Dunne to discuss is Journalist and novelist Amanda Brunker.

Gaming giant Electronic Arts, the company behind EA FC, The Sims and Mass Effect, has been taken private in a $55 billion takeover led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. The deal has sparked debate about the future of one of the world's biggest games publishers, with questions over creative freedom, jobs, monetisation and Saudi Arabia's growing influence in the global gaming industry.

Joining Tom Dunne to discuss this is Newstalk’s own Rory Galvin.

The spice bag has gone from late-night takeaway to Irish icon. Beloved by locals, hunted down by tourists and even endorsed by celebrities, it's become a symbol of modern Irish food. But as more places try to reinvent it, is the classic neighbourhood spice bag being left behind?

Joining Tom Dunne to discuss is Kelley Earley, Columnist and Co-Host of ‘For Tech Sake’s Podcast’.

“The last time I was at a festival I felt my age and slunk off to a pub…” So writes Music Journalist Pat Carty in the Irish Independent.

So, can those over the age of 50 still have a good time at a music festival?

Pat joins Tom Dunne to discuss.

Mayor of New York Zohran Mamdani wants to establish five government-owned grocery stores in the city to help people with the cost of living. This includes offering basic staples at 30% less. So, would this concept work in Ireland?

David W Higgins, Independent Economist, joins Seán to discuss.

Siobhán Mullally is Professor of Law and Director of the Irish Centre of Human Rights at the University of Galway & former UN Special Rapporteur on Human Trafficking. In these roles, she has been extremely concerned about the Government’s lack of action on trafficking in Ireland.

Five years ago, the UN wrote a letter to the Irish Government on their concern about this issue…

She joins Seán to discuss.

A 67-year-old Colombian woman bought two houses by selling neighbourhood gossip. Capitalising on her neighbourhood's secrets by charging residents for lighter pieces of local info. She systematically wrote down overheard conversations, timelines, and neighbourhood interactions in her notebook to use as concrete evidence for her clients…

But, why do we like to gossip, is it good for you? Henry McKean has been asking the public, and joins Seán to discuss.

Additional prices to avoid the middle seat of a plane: would you pay it? Or are you happy sitting wherever the airline places you to save a bit of cash?

Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Eoghan Corry, Editor of Travel Extra.

If you live under a rock, you may have missed that Mayo broke their GAA curse when they finally beat Kerry to win their first All-Ireland since 1951.

What other curses is Ireland known for?

Dr Kelly Fitzgerald, Head of the UCD School of Celtic Studies and Folklore, joins Tom Dunne to discuss.

A French teen has been fined in Singapore after filming himself licking a straw, and putting it back in the dispenser of an orange juice vending machine.

So, what other gross things could we see people do in public?

Joining Tom Dunne to discuss is Anna Burns, Microbiologist and Nutritional Scientist.