Recent figures published by the Central Statistics Office show that Ireland has reached immigration levels of a 17-year high, along with the country’s highest emigration figures since 2015.

Joining Kieran to discuss what this means is Sociologist, Evelyn Mahon.

CEO of Starbucks Brian Niccol has a very unusual commute as he takes a private jet over 1000 miles to travel between offices in Seattle, Washington and California.

Is this reasonable? And should the use of private jets be banned to protect the environment?

To discuss, Kieran is joined by Oisin Coughlan, CEO of Friends of the Earth Ireland and Kevin Byrne, retired Air Corps Lieutenant Colonel and Airport Safety and Security Auditor.

Bananas for bananas? There are layers to our favourite fruit.

Today is National Banana Lovers Day, and Kieran is joined by registered Dietician Orla Walsh to share some fun facts about the fruit to celebrate.

Gardener Diarmuid Gavin joins Kieran Cuddihy to put his favourite book on The Hard Shoulder’s Bookshelf!

Some of Ireland’s biggest road projects, including the M20 Cork to Limerick transport project, could be delayed due to funding constraints.

The Chief Executive of TII, Peter Walsh, is among those calling for a multi-annual funding allocation for road infrastructure.

Joining Kieran to discuss is Cathal McSweeney, Director of Public Affairs at Cork Chamber.

Irish Athletics Champion, Rhasidat Adeleke, joins Kieran Cuddihy to reflect on her time at the Paris Olympics, and discuss what’s next for her.

It’s International Lottery Day - a day where we celebrate the life changing moment of what it feels to win the lotto.

Newstalk’s Henry McKean has never won the lotto, but keeps trying, and joins Kieran Cuddihy to discuss.

Broadcaster and Actor, Spencer Matthews has spent the last 30 days running 30 marathons in the Jordanian dessert to raise money for Global’s Make Some Noise.

Today is the final day of his Great Desert Challenge and Spencer joins Kieran Cuddihy to discuss the experience.

Image: @spencermatthews on Instagram

It’s that time of year, the children are back at school which means the dreaded evenings helping with homework are back! But, is it a waste of time? And should we scrap it all together?

Joining Kieran to discuss is Gemma Maher, Principal of Rathcoole Educate Together and parent of 2 and Mary McCarthy, Columnist for the Irish Independent.

As the summer draws to a close, how has the Irish tourism industry fared this year?

To give a rundown, guest host Mandy Johnston is joined by Eoghan O’Mara Walsh, Chief Executive of the Irish Tourism Industry.