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The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew. CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment Listen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk

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The extraordinary story behind the assassination of Trotsky

The ice axe that was used to assassinate Leon Trotsky is perhaps one of the most famous murder weapons in history, currently on display at the International Spy Museum in Washington DC. But, what was the extraordinary story that led to the fateful moment when it was used back in Mexico City in 1940? Joining Seán to discuss is Josh Ireland, author of the new book ‘The Death of Trotsky: the True Story of the Plot to Kill Stalin’s Greatest Enemy’...

14 min
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Should Ireland adopt the Welsh methods of language revival?

Seán’s guest is recently back from Wales, where he was exploring how the native language of that country is thriving and looking at whether or not lessons can be learned about how Irish works here… Shane Moynihan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Mid-West joins to discuss.

14 min
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Is it time for a spring clean? - Henry McKean Reports

It’s now early March: is it time for a spring clean and a declutter? Does it clear the mind? Henry McKean met people spring cleaning at a recycling centre and met decluttering experts. He sent in this report.

11 min
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Why people are ditching the plane to get to their holiday

More and more people are choosing to travel to their holiday destination via land and water rather than using air travel, perhaps to reduce their carbon emissions, but also to make the journey a part of the holiday. Joining Seán to discuss is Michelle Jackson, author and Travel Writer...

6 min
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Aisling Brennan on suffering a cardiac arrest at 27

Just days after Christmas, 27-year-old Offaly camogie player Aisling Brennan collapsed suddenly while at a friend’s house. With no warning signs and at the peak of her fitness, she had suffered a cardiac arrest. CPR from those around her and a defibrillator shock within minutes saved her life before she was airlifted to hospital and placed in an induced coma. Now back training and urging others to learn CPR, Aisling joins Seán to discuss.

18 min
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Can books fight loneliness?

Reading is good for you for many reasons - one being a way to combat loneliness, which repeated studies have been discovering. Louisa Earls, Manager of Books Upstairs bookshop, joins Seán to discuss.

10 min
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Trump allowed Doonbeg expansion - if he protects the snails

Clare County Council has given the green light for a new 320-capacity ballroom at Trump International Golf Links and Hotel Doonbeg, but there’s a small catch. Before construction begins, the resort must put a protection plan in place for a tiny, 2mm rare snail, Vertigo angustior, which is safeguarded under EU environmental law. The council says the measure is to ensure compliance with the EU Habitats Directive, even though reports submitted with the application concluded the development would have no impact on the species. Joining Seán to discuss this is John Gibbons, Environmental Journalist.

7 min
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Are we in a sex recession?

If it feels like we’re in a romantic recession, you’re not wrong. From Dublin to New York, young people are reportedly having less sex and more screen time. But in Denmark, the mood is very different. In Copenhagen, Gen Z are still coupling up without the drama, no panic, no big think pieces, just a surprisingly healthy dating culture. So, what’s their secret? And should the rest of us be taking notes? Joining Seán to discuss is Zoe Williams, Guardian Columnist.

10 min

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Seán Moncrieff

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The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew. CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment Listen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk