US president Donald Trump has demanded a say in picking Iran’s next leader while An Ayatollah in Iran has called for the ‘shedding’ of his blood in a rare, televised message. We get the latest on this with Borzou Daragahi, Middle East Journalist and Analyst.

Some good weather is here and it feels like the right time to make plans for your garden. To share some tips and tricks Gardener, Marie Staunton. 

When we think of the great artists we think perhaps of the likes of Leonardo Di Vinci, Salvador Dali, Van Gogh. Or perhaps more modern artists like David Hockney or Damien Hirst. But who’s the first female artist you think of? 

Joining Claire is Art Historian and Author of ' The Story of Art Without Men: An illustrated guide to amazing women artists’ Katy Hessel.

The conflict in the middle east is raging on as Azerbaijan has come under attack for first time in war. It has accused Iran of launching drone attacks on its territory that left two people injured. 

In turn, Iran has accused Israel and the United States of deliberately targeting civilian areas during the conflict. We get the latest on the war with the Foreign Correspondent for Channel 4 News Secunder Kermani.

Ahead of his appearance at Dublin Comic Con this weekend, Claire was joined on the show by legendary actor, Anthony Daniels. Famous for his portrayal C-3PO in the Star Wars franchise. 

Did you know some children are biologically prone to dental issues, regardless of their diet or brushing routine? We tend to blame sugar and diet, but there are other "hidden" risk factors. 

To tell us more is Paediatric Dentist Dr Abigail Moore.

The redevelopment of two Victorian houses in Phibsborough has been scrapped by Dublin City Council, due to excessive costs. To discuss this situation with Claire with Labour TD and Phibsborough resident, Marie Sherlock. 

Do you think you could be one of Ireland’s elite soldiers? Well, you may get a chance to try.  

Niall O’Connor’s article in the journal this week reveals that Ireland’s Special Forces Unit, the Army Ranger Wing, may be considering recruiting from the public.  To discuss what you’d need to succeed we heard from Former Army Ranger and Former Independent TD, Cathal Berry, and performance and wellness coach, John Belton. 

Could an Irish team of flying doctors increase the chances of more people surviving traumatic injuries?  The Minister for Health was told this week that close to 150 lives in the last few years could have been saved if Ireland had a helicopter emergency team. 

Claire discusses this further with Dr Lisa Cunningham, Consultant in Emergency Medicine in the West of Ireland and a pre-hospital physical working in Helicopter Emergency Services in the UK.

Ed Smith from Go Loud joined Claire in studio to chat about some of the best music documentaries out there.