It has now been one year since the General Election, and it feels an appropriate time to look back over the past 12 months and see how they fared out. To chat about some of the key political highlights over that period, Ciara Doherty is joined by Journalist, Broadcaster and Commentator, Alison O’Connor, and Political Reporter with The Irish Examiner, Tadgh McNally.

Following the latest moves in the UK to impose a sugar tax on milk-based products, it’s got us wondering, do you really know what’s in some of the drinks that we’re having?

Joining Ciara Doherty to discuss is Dietician and Physiologist, Orla Walsh.

The High Court has ruled that teacher Enoch Burke's salary should be paid directly to the school where he used to work until money he owes to them in damages for trespassing is paid off.

Shane Phelan is Legal Affairs Editor with the Irish Independent, and joins Ciara to give the latest updates.

A recruitment campaign for Therapists to the new Education Therapy Service has been launched today by the Government.

Joining Ciara Doherty to discuss is Minister for Disability, and Fine Gael TD for Dublin Mid-West, Emer Higgins.

Troy Parrott has revealed that after his heroic hattrick that carried Ireland to the World Cup playoffs, he treated himself to some KFC. It begs the question: is it okay to reward achievement with a takeaway?

Garron Noone, Comedian and Musician and Broadcaster Meghann Scully joins Ciara Doherty to discuss.

John Fardy, Presenter of Screentime on Newstalk and Sarina Bellissimo, Broadcaster and Presenter of the Bellissimo Files Podcast joined Ciara Doherty on The Hard Shoulder to review the latest TV and movie releases…

The Hard Shoulder is looking back on 2025’s biggest moments in the news, and who were at the heart of it.

Just a day after April Fools Day came Liberation Day, when US President Donald Trump produced a cardboard cutout of countries to face impending tariffs on exports. Ireland came under the EU umbrella, and we were starting down the barrel of 20% tariffs…

Joining Ciara Doherty to look back is the Positive Economist and Presenter of Newstalk’s Taking Stock, Susan Hayes Culleton.

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Neuroscientist and Psychologist, Sabina Brennan joins Ciara Doherty for this week’s Thursday Interview!

Three of those set to be honoured with a doctorate degree from the University of Galway today have withdrawn their awards.

American Professor Kerby Miller, Actor Olwen Fouéré and Filmmaker Margo Harkin have withdrawn from the ceremony over concerns with the University's links to an Israeli technology institute.

Margo Harkin joins Ciara Doherty to discuss…

Tusla was before the Oireachtas Committee earlier today, as issues facing the system were highlighted and addressed.

To chat about what was discussed today, Ciara Doherty is joined by Chief Executive of Tusla, Kate Duggan.