Fionn Davenport, Travel Writer

Many people would say that one of our sole motivations as human beings is “The Pursuit of Happiness”. Jen spoke to Professor Brendan Kelly about his book: The Science of Happiness

Joe Armstrong joined the priesthood but realised it wasn't for him. He spoke to Jen about his new book 'In my Gut I don’t Believe'

Today marks the 35 years since the worst man-made nuclear disaster in the history of nuclear energy, it is of course Chernobyl. Our reporter Ryan Clarke gave us an update on the situation with the disaster now and the lessons we've learned from that life changing event.

The stories and headlines of the day that grabbed Ryan's attention.

Andrew Geary, father of 12 year old twin boys Donnacha and Calum, joined Ryan on the phone to talk about the challenges that face Calum, who was confirmed deaf at the age of three.

Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, on the wildfires that burned through Purple Mountain in Kerry over the weekend.

Liam Herrick, Irish Council for Civil Liberties says forthcoming legislation to allow the use of body cameras by Gardaí is unnecessary and invasive.

Paul Cunningham looks back on the Chernobyl tragedy, 35 years after what happened.

Daniel McConnell, Political Editor of the Irish Examiner, says the Government clearly wants to stop the cycle of 'stop-start closures' for business as it prepares to announce its summer reopening plan.