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This week, Adam Wyeth reads his poem Dad

A new Bond composer, more casting news for 'The Batman' but who will play Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann's film? Plus lots to look forward to at The Galway Film Fleadh and all the new releases with Garret Daly

Cormac was joined in studio by Peter Burke, Fine Gael TD for Longford-Westmeath, Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo-Leitrim, Peadar Tóibín, Leader of Aontú, Marie Sherlock, SIPTU Head of Equality and Policy and Labour Councillor and Jill Kerby, Personal Finance Journalist.

Trevor Kearns a chef working in five star hotels decided to give it all and now feeds hundreds of homeless families at the Sophia Housing Association.

Adrian Weckler, technology editor, with The Irish & Sunday Independent joins Marian now in studio with some tips on managing our many devices while travelling.

Dr Anne Jones, chief executive of Genomics Medicine Ireland joins Marian in studio this morning to discuss the future of health, utilizing the science of genomics.

There have been a lot of issues facing small businesses in recent months, including

Brexit, VAT rates and bogus insurance claims. It seems sentiment among SMEs has declined significantly. Pádraig Ó Céidigh has published a white paper packed with ideas on simple changes to help small businesses.

The beef industry has been in the news a lot recently, with many Irish farmers concerned about Brexit and the Mercosur deal which would allow beef to be imported into Europe from South America. We're joined by Peter Hannan and Pat Whelen, two butchers who have been collaborating in the industry.

The oil industry has been in sharp focus lately. OPEC has warned that climate campaigners are the greatest threat to the industry, while tensions have increased between Iran and the US over the seizure of an oil tanker. Darren Dochuk has spent eight years looking at the history of the industry with a focus on the links between oil and religion.

Another Dublin institution has announced that it’s moving from the city centre out to the suburbs. It’s the latest in a long line of independent shops to make the move. Knobs and Knockers has been on Nassau Street for over 40 years and is owned by Des Cooney.