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More than a dozen scientists, doctors and academics recently signed a letter warning about an Australian woman called Barbara O’Neill. She describes herself as a healer, and will be speaking next week at a series of events in Ireland hosted by a group that promotes ‘Bible-based health principals’. She is banned from giving health advice in Australia.

David Robert Grimes, Disinformation Expert, signed this letter, and joins Seán to discuss.

Under the Trump administration, the US has cut massive amounts of overseas aid, and they’re not the only country doing that. How does that impact the countries dependent on that aid?

Colm Byrne, Teacher from Portmarnock has lived in Cambodia for the past 40 years and is CEO International Operations of SeeBeyondBorders Ireland. He joins to discuss the current situation in Cambodia.

More than three quarters of jobseekers lie on their CV, from falsifying qualifications to securing employment, to exaggerating their achievements. To discuss further we are joined by Henry McKean.

This Saturday is World Mental Health Day. As part of that, Pieta with Lyon’s Tea have partnered to host a tea and talk day, encouraging others to come together over a cup of tea.

Pieta is all about preventing suicide and self harm, but that is not the only service they provide. When someone dies by suicide, what’s left behind is a devastated family…

Seán is joined by Laura Hallinan to discuss her family’s story…

If you were in any way affected by this interview, do not hesitate to reach out to Pieta's free 24-hour Crisis Helpline number: 1800 247 247.

There was a time when butter was viewed as deadly, and not in a cool way! Spread some on your toast, and it’ll go straight to your heart! But seemingly, even in this health-obsessed world, butter has made a huge comeback!

Mary Sharpe, Producer of Irish Gourmet Butter, joins Seán to discuss.

On television, the biggest representation for periods you might see would be in advertisements, where a nondescript blue liquid takes the place of menstrual blood.

Sharon Horgan’s new HBO Max series, ‘Youth’, bucks this trend, by having her character experience an unexpected period.

Aoife Barry, Arts, Culture Writer and Columnist for the Sunday Times has written about this important representation, and joins Seán to discuss!

Image: HBO Max

Cork Prison has existed since the early 1800s. It first started as a military barracks before becoming the site of executions after 1916. The building is old and has been abandoned for the past decade. Cork City Councillors have voted to begin the process to add a Cork prison to the Register of Protected Structures in an attempt to prevent it from being demolished.

One of those voting is John Maher, Labour Councillor in Cork, who joins Seán to discuss.

Every Wednesday, Seán will be joined by someone to hear unusual stories on heinous crimes…

This week, Cassie Delaney joins to discuss cases involving ‘haunted’ houses!

After yesterday’s Budget 2027 announcements, cigarettes are now over €20 a pack, the highest cost in Europe. With cigarettes being pushed out of the zeitgeist more and more, some generations are looking back on smoking with a hint of nostalgia.

Why was it so ubiquitous?

John Dolan, Journalist with the Examiner and Echo joins Seán to discuss.

Singapore recently launched a matchmaking service for government workers aged 21 to 35, an initiative that comes as the country wrestles with a record-low fertility rate. ‘FirstDate’, which uses a Nobel-winning algorithm to match participants, has drawn a mixed response.

Could a similar service work in Ireland?

Joining Seán to discuss is Matchmaker Sharon Kenny.