The Hard Shoulder Highlights

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The Hard Shoulder Highlights

The Hard Shoulder Highlights with Kieran Cuddihy on Newstalk. Join Kieran every weekday afternoon from 4-7pm for a round-up of the day’s events, interviews with the people at the centre of the stories – and a bit of craic along the way. Listen and subscribe to The Hard Shoulder on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

  1. The Shopping Trolley Hotline: Prawn Cocktail

    14 HR AGO

    The Shopping Trolley Hotline: Prawn Cocktail

    It’s time for the Shopping Trolley Hotline! Where we review the same product from various stores and brands. Newstalk’s Simon Tierney joined Kieran to try different brands of prawn cocktail, crisps or otherwise!

    10 min
  2. How will Trump affect Ireland’s economy?

    14 HR AGO

    How will Trump affect Ireland’s economy?

    Howard Lutnick, the Vice-Chair of Donald Trump’s transition team, will now lead the US Commerce Department. You may or may not know him, but what could this mean for the global economy and Ireland? Emma Howard is an Economist with TU Dublin, and joins Kieran to discuss. Image: Reuters

    13 min
  3. Are herbal teas actually good for you?

    14 HR AGO

    Are herbal teas actually good for you?

    There is a plentiful range of herbal teas and infusions out there that promise so many health benefits, but which are true? Jenna Logan Clement & Pekoe’s Resident Tea Sommelier, joins Kieran to discuss some of the choices, and what the real benefits are.

    9 min
  4. Tech Takeover: Fraud Awareness Week

    15 HR AGO

    Tech Takeover: Fraud Awareness Week

    It’s International Fraud Awareness Week, and we’ve teamed up with Bank of Ireland to help educate and inform how to protect our online profiles and land the simple message: Stop Think. Check. Kieran is joined by Newstalk’s Tech Correspondent Jess Kelly to discuss. For more information, see: bankofireland.com/security-zone In partnership with Bank of Ireland.

    9 min
  5. What commuting in cold weather is like

    15 HR AGO

    What commuting in cold weather is like

    The weather outside is frightful… and that means commuting can be too! Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie has been out asking commuters about their recent experiences as winter takes its hold, and joins Kieran to share what he’s heard.

    9 min
  6. Will Independents help to stabilise government?

    15 HR AGO

    Will Independents help to stabilise government?

    There are many seats to be filled in the General Election, and based on current polling numbers, we are likely to see a good return of Independents in the Dáil. Is this something to be concerned about? Or will the Independents possibly be a stabilising factor to whoever ends up in the hot seat? Joining Kieran to discuss is Michael McDowell, former Senator, Tánaiste and Minister for Justice.

    8 min
  7. Is climate change an election issue?

    16 HR AGO

    Is climate change an election issue?

    In this election there has been much talk about the cost of living crisis, the housing crisis, too many teachers in the Dáil crisis, but little chat about the climate crisis. Is this not a big issue for voters? Joining Kieran to discuss is Oisin Coughlan, Chief Executive of Friends of the Earth Ireland and Ian O’Doherty, Columnist with the Irish Independent.

    13 min
  8. Kidstalk: What do you want from the election?

    16 HR AGO

    Kidstalk: What do you want from the election?

    It's time for Kidstalk! The kids from South City Community National School Dublin chat to Henry McKean about the General Election, and what they would like to see get done.

    8 min
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The Hard Shoulder Highlights with Kieran Cuddihy on Newstalk. Join Kieran every weekday afternoon from 4-7pm for a round-up of the day’s events, interviews with the people at the centre of the stories – and a bit of craic along the way. Listen and subscribe to The Hard Shoulder on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

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