Presenter and author Richard Osman is the mind behind the record-breaking ‘Thursday Murder Club’ series. Off the back of this year’s Netflix film adaptation, he’s released the newest installment in the series - ‘The Impossible Fortune’. Which debuted at no.1 on the Sunday Times best seller list. 

In Hollywood, we often imagine actors chasing roles, clawing their way toward the perfect character or the perfect script. But the Golden Age of Hollywood and even much of modern Hollywood is full of stories where actors didn’t choose their iconic roles they endured them.

All to chat with Lisa Cannon, Head of Studio, DMG Media.

On the agenda for cabinet today is a ban on electro-convulsive therapy for under –18's, a reform of migration procedures and they will seek approval to allow people affected by defective concrete blocks to apply for increased grants. 

But the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council have warned that the government are spending the budget “like there’s no tomorrow”.  All to discuss with Newstalk’s Political Correspondent, Sean Defoe.

As the evenings are colder and darker more people are opting for the car to travel. But why does it become so tedious in the winter months? With big HGVs taking up space and other motorists slowing down on motorways are drivers not following driver etiquette? Also why are there so many roadworks in the month of November.

US President Donald Trump has said he will send his envoy, Steve Witkoff, to the Kremlin next week to hold talks as work continues on a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. We get the latest on this with Sean Bell, Former Fighter Pilot, Military Analyst and Co-Host of The Red Matrix Podcast.

There are over 300 different dog breeds across the world, through ancient fossils and DNA sequences, scientists have now discovered this diversity in breed dates to thousands of years ago. Also scientists have observed chimpanzees weighing up evidence in to make decisions and then changing that decision when presented with new clues. This level of rational thinking was thought to be reserved for humans.

All to discuss on this week's Green Scene with Director of Research for Society For Research Ireland.

With thanks to Repak.

Something as simple as walking can be incredibly effective for losing weight, improving your mental health, and building strength. In his new book, The Walking Effect, health and fitness expert Karl Henry reveals how walking can transform your life and shares his guide to Ireland's best walking trails. Karl joins us now, you're very welcome to the show. 

Lack of public transport, derelict buildings, the growing housing crisis and now another delay to Dublin's Metro Link. The list of issues facing Irish cities seems to be getting longer every day. Pat discusses this and more with Alice Charles Director for Cities, Planning & Design Arup. 

Today Jess will review: PIXIE 10.1" Digital Photo Frame from 3. Also dozens of high-engagement accounts on X have been accused of misleading users following the roll-out of a new transparency feature that shows user locations.

All with thanks to Renault.

The psychology of parenting older teens. What does this mean in day-to-day family life? Autonomy versus supervision: Your teenager wants more freedom, expects to be treated more as an adult. But because their decision-making systems are still developing, they still benefit from structure and guidance.

Jonathan discusses all with Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist.