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Rise in churches across America where it’s legal to take drugs
The Church of Ambrosia was set up as a way to take drugs, including marijuana and magic mushrooms - but has quickly gained a sizable following.
Mattha Busby, reporter with Vice, visited the church and joined Seán to discuss. -
Pop up pool problems cause controversy
Swim Ireland currently has 3 pop up pools in its possession, major swimming infrastructure that can be moved around the country. However, only two are operational, which is causing controversy.
Mary McMorrow, Operations Director at Swim Ireland, joins Seán to discuss. -
Has Ireland’s weather changed for good?
Ireland’s summers are not what they used to be! One look outside will tell you that we are no longer guaranteed a dry spell in June and July.
Is this our new reality? Cathal Nolan is a Climate Scientist, and the founder of Ireland’s Weather channel, and has been studying this. He joins Seán to discuss. -
Is the housing crisis to blame for pubs closing down?
While the number of pubs in Ireland has been diminishing over the past 15 years, the cause is usually put down to drink driving laws, price increases and a change in culture. But, is the housing crisis to blame too?
Joining Seán to discuss is Mark Keenan, Property Editor for the Irish Independent, who has been writing about this. -
Why are more women vegan than men?
Having been established back in 1978, the Vegetarian Society of Ireland recently changed its name. What is the reason for this? And why are the majority of their members women?
Joining Seán to discuss is James O’Donovan, Secretary of the Vegan Society of Ireland. -
Items that have stood the test of time - Henry McKean asks
One of the shock revelations from this election is that Danny Healy Rae has been using the same phone since 1997! He says it’s because he’s not a fan of the smartphone. What are some other things that we’ve kept from a long time?
Newstalk’s Henry McKean went out to ask the public for their items that have stood the test of time.