Good news Friday!

Every Friday on Dublin Talks we lighten up the mood with a bit of good news.

This week we heard from Emma, who's daughter came to her with a handful of hair after deciding to give herself a chop. Thankfully, it wasn't too bad!

We also heard from Noreen who's delighted with her chickens.

Listen back now for some good news to start your weekend: 

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Ireland is Europe's hotspot for UFO activity.

Apparently, aliens are loving Ireland at the moment.

We have the highest rates of sightings in all of Europe!

So to mark this, on today's show we asked if you ever experienced any paranormal activity

We heard so many stories of "things that went bump in the night" from UFO's to ghosts to parallel dimensions!

If you're in the mood for a scare, this podcast will be right up your street!

Listen back here:

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"Nothing wrong with your kid having a bit of fear of you"

We received an email in from a confused dad. His 3-year-old was misbehaving and he shouted at him, his wife then scolded him and said it's not OK to shout.

He’s asking “since when has shouting become a taboo?! How are parents meant to parent these days? When I was growing up, if I misbehaved, I was disciplined, I’m now a villain for trying to do the same!”.

A new study also states that shouting can be as damaging as slapping.

We spoke to callers who have been affected by shouting, who shout themselves and who have alternative methods to shouting.

Listen back here:

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"I believe I was wrongly clamped!"

Right now, if you're working you fall into one of two camps, you're either an essential worker or a non-essential worker.

Christine from Sutton reached out to us after she saw clampers operating in a car park. She asked a simple question;

"Could you ask your listeners if they think clampers are essential workers?". 

"They are in the car park in Sutton this week and they are clamping essential workers from the chemist and the local SuperValu who park there during their shift looking after everyone. I think this is a disgrace."

So what do you think? Are they essential or should they be put on hold while people are working during a lockdown?

Listen back here:

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The Waiting Room on Dublin Talks: Sleep

Every week on Dublin Talks we have your medical questions answered in The Waiting Room.

Dr Sharon Delaney is on hand to give expert advice and tips on any issues you may have.

Here's this week's topics:

Can you raise this question with the doctor please. It’s about the prostate exam. I’m too embarrassed to speak to someone about it. I’m 38 now. Can you tell me if that is the right age to go for an exam? And does it have to be a physical exam. I’m very nervous about the whole thing but its important to me because I lost my father to prostate cancer. Also am I more likely to get it because it’s in the family? Kevin in Santry

My 6-year-old daughter has asthma. Can you please ask Sharon what are the effects if any, of using an asthma preventer long-term? I heard that using it for years might have medical side effects . From Jackie

I’ve a question for your doctor. About sleep. How much sleep would she recommend for a 30 year old adult. I only get 6 hours most nights and not sure if it’s enough. Also can you please ask her if naps during the day (like for an hour) make any difference. Amy from Dundrum

Listen back now: 

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Do work relationships ever work?

It's the age old question, is it ever worth pursuing relationships in the work place or are you just playing with fire?

The happy stories that came in really surprised us! Lots of you have had long, happy relationships with people from work.

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The best things about America

A new survey has revealed the best things that have come out of America and we wanted to hear yours!

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Car insurance is more expensive depending on what area of Dublin you live in

Yesterday on the show we spoke about discrimination based on the area of Dublin you're from and car insurance was a huge issue that came up!

Today we decided to revisit the topic and hear your experiences.

Lots of you got in touch to say changing address affected your policy rate.

We also heard from a former insurance worker who had some insider info on the worst areas to live for insurance rates.

Listen back now: 

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Have you ever had someone discriminate against you because of your accent?

A new bill is being put forward by Dublin TD Chris Andrews that would see the banning of discrimination against people because of their accent or address.

Today on the show we spoke to Chris to find out more.

We also asked, have you ever been discriminated against because of your accent or address?

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Zero Covid Strategy

As the World watches the likes of New Zealand getting back to normal life we ask is it time to implement a Zero Covid strategy?

It's been a huge success for some countries, but would it work here?

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