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Do workplaces prioritise targets over wellbeing?
Anton Savage discusses workplace stress with Amy Burke, VHI’s Chief People and Sustainability Officer, highlighting a survey where over half of employees fear health issues from current stress levels.
EU proposing social media ban for under-13s
Simeon de Brouwer from the Digital Rights Group critiques the EU's proposed social media age restrictions, arguing they merely delay exposure to online harms rather than addressing root causes.
Could AI really kill off humanity within the decade?
Professor Kate Devlin discusses OpenAI’s report on six AI misbehavior incidents, arguing that these stem from corporate carelessness rather than uncontrollable superintelligence.
People Before Profit energy credit proposal
Richard Boyd Barrett of People Before Profit discusses his proposal to levy data centers to fund a €500 energy credit for households.
School absence rates are on the rise
Emer Smith and Paul Cronan discuss the rise in chronic school absence in Ireland, linking it to post-pandemic social-emotional difficulties, socioeconomic disadvantage, and reduced community cohesion.
TD Michael Healy-Rae assaulted in his car in Dublin
Newstalk Breakfast discusses the physical assault on TD Michael Healy-Rae, who was punched by a lone male suspect while driving in Dublin.
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Alex White discusses the violent attack on Michael Healy-Rae, reflecting on the increasing dangers facing politicians.
Ed Sheeran tour support acts quit US tour schedule
Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour after speaking out in support of Palestine during a New Jersey gig.
New EU restrictions for kids online announced
Ursula von der Leyen delivers a pivotal State of the Union address in Strasbourg, focusing on European security, energy independence, and AI regulation.
All-Island Women’s Forum takes place today
Corin Hassan, Executive Director of the National Women’s Council, joins Anton Savage to discuss the All-Ireland Women’s Forum.
Legal aid dispute putting pressure on criminal courts
Anton Savage discusses the ongoing legal aid dispute with Seamus Clark SC, Chair of the Bar Council, highlighting severe disruptions to criminal courts in Dublin, Cork, and Galway.
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David McGredman argues that politicians should stop focusing on Metrolink cost overruns and instead address the lack of infrastructure leadership needed to build a comprehensive transport network.
Ursula Von der Leyen will introduce the “EU Kids Act” today
Ursula von der Leyen is set to unveil the EU Kids Act, a proposal to restrict children's social media access through age-staggered limits and parental supervision.
Minister Martin Heydon live from the Ploughing Championship
Minister Martin Hayden discusses new research indicating that one in three farmers plans to exit the industry, attributing this to economic pressures and a lack of successors.
The true costs of running a car!
A new ESRI study reveals that three-quarters of Irish motorists significantly underestimate the annual cost of running their vehicles.
Calls to introduce a carbon budget to Irish aviation
This episode examines Ireland’s aviation carbon budget, revealing that Dublin Airport ranks among Europe’s worst emitters and will likely exceed its 1.