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    • 4.3 • 200 Ratings

The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew

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    Dating in Dublin (As A Person From The Country)

    Dating in Dublin (As A Person From The Country)

    The difficulties of finding love in rural Ireland are much catalogued, seen recently on the RTE show ‘Love in the country’ but what happens when a singleton swaps the country for the city.  
    Is finding love in Dublin easier? Or does an abundance of choice make things just as tough? 
    Sean was joined by Journalist, Édaein O’Connell to discuss...

    • 11 min
    'I'd prefer to go with the Brian Boru name' - Henry asks what should our new MetroLink stations be named after

    'I'd prefer to go with the Brian Boru name' - Henry asks what should our new MetroLink stations be named after

    The Glasnevin Metrolink station could be renamed in memory of Brian Boru pub. The family behind the 200-year-old pub due for demolition has made an appeal over station naming during an An Bord Pleanála hearing. 
    Henry McKean has been looking at potential names but not just for Glasnevjn but the whole route which runs to Dublin airport...

    • 24 min
    Henry McKean visits the Hollywood Forever Cemetery

    Henry McKean visits the Hollywood Forever Cemetery

    In the middle of Hollywood, surrounded by studios is the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, established in 1899. Some of the biggest stars from the golden age of cinema are buried there. Henry McKean met tour guide Karie Bible and went on a real tour with the other visitors. 
    Newstalk's coverage of the Oscars is brought to you by Aer Lingus, flying the Irish film talent to Hollywood...

    • 30 min
    MEPs approve new EU artificial intelligence legislation

    MEPs approve new EU artificial intelligence legislation

    This morning lawmakers in Strasbourg overwhelming approved the Artificial Intelligence Act, a world first, aimed at regulating AI according to a risk-based approach. 
    But what does this act actually set out and is it really possible to put manners on the everchanging world of AI? 
    Sean was joined by Fine Gael MEP, Deirdre Clune to discuss...

    • 5 min
    Why does the Aviva Stadium lack atmosphere? 

    Why does the Aviva Stadium lack atmosphere? 

    As England snatched Saturday’s game in the dying seconds one thing of note was the thundering reaction from fans as Twickenham was engulfed in frenzied celebration.  
    In the aftermath some have compared Twickenham’s atmosphere and indeed many other six nation stadia to a more muted Aviva.  
    So why is the Aviva lacking atmosphere? 
    Sean was was joined by RTÉ rugby commentator and columnist, Donal Lenihan... 

    • 9 min
    How to handle a PR crisis?

    How to handle a PR crisis?

    Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you will have heard all about Kate Middleton’s photoshop gate. 
    What makes the situation worse, is how badly it’s been handled by Kensington Palace’s PR team. 
    So what is the correct what to handle a PR crisis?
    Jonathan Healy is the Founder of Healy Communications and joined Sean to discuss...

    • 16 min

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
200 Ratings

200 Ratings

Tony kk ,

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im using headphones but the sound on this show is inly coming out on one side nothing from the other thats for all shows

hairyholenoel ,

Sean

This one my favourite shows on news talk , I listen from morning till off the ball starts then I tune out , but this my favourite show , it’s my favourite part the day lol

Bazkinas ,

Thursday July 21st

Holly god! WDF the madness today brought WOKE to a whole new level!
It’s gas as they didn’t publish it.
Women gets duffed by other fella, original guy should stick around! 😂😂😂 “red flags that he doesn’t want to stick round” even if the kid isn’t his…….. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂👀👀👀😂👀👀👀😂😂😂😂😂👀

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