Moncrieff

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June 23 What are the implications of Andy Burnham’s Catholicism?
The likely coronation of Andy Burnham as the next British Prime Minister sets up an intriguing possibility: he would be the first Catholic PM. But, what are the implications of this, and can he actually even claim to be the first at all?
Joining Seán to discuss is Mark Paul, London Correspondent for the Irish Times.
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13 min
June 23 Are luxury items a good investment?
You could collect art and regard it as an investment, but are there other luxury items worth investing in? Like watches or handbags? How do you know what will retain or grow in value?
Joining Seán to discuss is Nicholas Charalambous, Managing Director at Alpha Wealth.
9 min
June 23 How the World Cup brings families together
There are few things on TV today that the whole family can gather and watch. If Ireland qualified for the World Cup, it certainly would have brought families together...
Dr Colman Noctor, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, Senior Mental Health Lecturer at SETU Waterford and host of the ‘Asking for a Parent’ podcast, has been writing about this, and joins Seán to discuss.
10 min
June 22 Is there still a stigma around dining alone?
A photograph of the Hollywood actor Jake Gyllenhaal has gone viral, prompting a wider conversation about the stigma and merits of dining alone in restaurants. Joining Seán to discuss is a woman who loves dining alone, Journalist Alice Bradley…
9 min
June 22 Should carpeted bathrooms make a comeback?
A new book by the New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman claims that Donald Trump insisted on carpeting the en suite of his bedroom in the White House. Now, while many listeners no doubt had a carpeted bathroom growing up here in Ireland back in the day, they have long gone out of fashion, but why?
Joining Seán to discuss is Jennifer Sheehan, former ‘Home of the Year’ winner and Columnist for the Irish Examiner…
9 min
June 22 Is there a wild salmon crisis in Ireland?
Earlier this month, a pollution event on the River Glyde in Louth caused the deaths of thousands of fish, including many wild salmon, leading to calls for greater effort to be made to protect this species…
Joining Seán to discuss is Ella McSweeney, Journalist and Co-Presenter of ‘Ear to the Ground’.
12 min
June 22 Four Questions: ‘Everything’ Showers
We’re looking back on the weekend and looking forward to the week ahead through the lens of these four questions:
What delighted you over the weekend? What annoyed you over the weekend? What did you learn over the weekend? What are you looking forward to this week?
Joining Seán to discuss is Doireann O’Connor and Donal O'Donoghue!
24 min
June 22 Why don’t people have one-night stands anymore? - Henry McKean Reports
Is the one night stand dead? According to research, it's in slow decline for a number of reasons. From being more safety-conscious to being disappointed and dissatisfied the next morning. Other reasons given is the rise in online dating, and some Gen Z don't know how to flirt!
Henry McKean sent in this report.
11 min
June 19 Best movie lines
“Houston, We Have A Problem”, "Luke, I am your father", “Mirror, Mirror On The Wall” - believe it or not all of those quotes are wrong!
Movie editor at entertainment.ie Brian Lloyd, joined Sean to talk about some of the most memorable, and frequently wrong quotes!
16 min
June 19 Are Dutch children unusually happy and healthy because of walking?
Once a year, Dutch kids, parents and teachers take part in a walking festival, heading out for four nights in a single week to explore their neighbourhoods, exercise and make friends. It’s a tradition that seems to be genuinely transformative
Sean was joined by Inger Leemans is professor of cultural history at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam to delve into this.
8 min