"Slant" is the debut novel from Katherine O' Donnell who is a Professor of History of ideas in UCD's School of Philosophy.

The stories and headlines that grabbed Ryan's attention.

Dr Jackie Uí Chionna is a writer and social historian. While researching her first book, she accidentally uncovered a letter, revealing the Irish woman who helped end two world wars. Queen of Codes: The Secret Life of Emily Anderson is out now.

This week Ryan was joined by author Jo Spain, Steo Wall talks about about a dark moment in his past that changed his life forever, Virtue Shine on creating a sustainable fashion brand, The Rest is History, Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook on their podcast and artist Bernadette Wall's latest project.

The stories and headlines that grabbed Ryan's attention.

Rita talks to Ryan about her sister and artist Bernadette Wall whose latest project was inspired by her very special friendship with Clive Coady. It will feature on a billboard in Dalkey village from May 26- June 5th. The project was supported by the Irish Hospice Foundation.

The stories and headlines that grabbed Ryan's attention.

Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook's podcast The Rest is History takes inspiration from the political issues of the day to historical "what-ifs" and beyond.

The stories and headlines that grabbed Ryan's attention.

Virtue Shine is the owner of sustainable slow-fashion brand Emerald & Wax. She also has a shop in Barna Ro & Vee, with her best friend.