Sarina Bellissimo, Broadcaster and Presenter of the Bellissimo Files Podcast and Dee Reddy, Entertainment Journalist and Podcaster joined Ciara Doherty on The Hard Shoulder to review the latest TV and movie releases…

ICE kills woman in Minneapolis - what happens now?

Mayor of Minneapolis Jacob Frey has demanded that ICE (United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement) leave Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of a woman, who US officials accused of trying to ram federal immigration agents with her vehicle at an apparent immigration enforcement activity in the south of the city.

For more on this, Ciara is joined by Boston-based Immigration Attorney, John Foley and Paul Brandus, West Wing Reports Founder.

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Broadcaster Louise Cantillon joins Ciara Doherty for this week’s Thursday Interview!

It has been confirmed that Ireland will vote against the Mercosur trade deal tomorrow. However, it is still expected that the agreement will be approved by the EU.

To discuss these developments, Ciara is joined by President of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association, Denis Drennan, Dan O’Brien, Chief Economist with the Institute of International and European Affairs and Columnist at The Currency, John McGuinness, Fianna Fáil TD Carlow - Kilkenny and Michael Healy-Rae, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Independent TD for Kerry.

Céire Sadlier, Irish Times contributor, had a really interesting piece on why she resisted having a phone until the age of 19, despite her parents wanting her to have one, a concept lost on many young people today.

She joins Ciara to discuss her own experience, and how that greatly differs to that of her own child's today…

US President Donald Trump has been saying that the US would pull out of dozens of international and UN groups that, as he puts it, operate contrary to their interests.

It comes after a week where a Russian-flagged oil tanker was seized, and, of course, the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was captured.

In the days since, his frequent musings about other items on his foreign policy wish list have rung with renewed force, especially his repeated desire for the US to take over Greenland.

Joining Ciara to discuss is former United States Ambassador to Denmark, Carla Sands.

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A new report in the UK shows that one in five funerals are opting for the no-frills approach, without mourners or a service. So, are attitudes changing towards funerals closer to home?

To discuss this, Ciara is joined by David McGowan of Foley & McGowan’s Funeral Home Sligo, and McGowan’s Crematorium in Colloney, Co Sligo.

Father Stuart McGovern, a former engineer, was ordained for the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore nearly 2 months ago, just ahead of the busiest time of year for his vocation.

To discuss his journey behind the decision to enter the priesthood, he joins Ciara.

Life can be full of confusing things, but no need to worry! Every Wednesday, Simon Tierney will be showing you ‘How to do Stuff’ - bringing his best tips for those things you might not think about.

This week, Simon joins Ciara to discuss how you can properly sport a moustache!

For this week’s Tech Takeover, Jess Kelly, Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent joins Ciara Doherty to discuss the ‘Ship Accounts’ trend and why it’s causing issues in schools.