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The Hard Shoulder Podcast with Ciara Kelly and Shane Colman is your essential drivetime companion—bringing fresh perspective and energy to your drive home. 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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Winners and Sinners

This week, Ciara and Shane were joined by the presenter of Weekend Breakfast on Today FM, Alison Curtis and Off the Ball’s Ger Gilroy to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…

30 min
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Richard Baneham on his Oscars success!

Last Sunday night was a spectacular night for Ireland at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles with two wins. One was for first-time winner Jessie Buckley, of course for her role in Hamnet, and then the man who completed the hat trick, now three time Oscar winner: Richard Baneham. Initially hailing from Tallaght and via Ballyfermot College to Hollywood, his work on the three Avatar movies has left him three wins from three nominations at the Academy Awards. He joins Shane from Los Angeles to discuss his success.

11 min
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What is the best way to help your child in today’s economy?

What is the best way to financially help your child in today's economy? Is it making sure they stay debt free while they pay college fees, putting money aside as they start out on their career paths or is it helping them later in life with money towards a down payment? Well, joining us to discuss this is financial adviser, Padraic Kissane.

10 min
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Should Dublin City implement a tourist tax?

Dublin City Council is considering a tourist tax of up to €5 per night for visitors - would it be a good idea? Joining Ciara to discuss this is Eoghan Corry, Editor of Travel Extra.ie and Paris-based Journalist, Elaine Cobbe.

9 min
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Sport with John Duggan: Man United face Bournemouth

Off The Ball’s John Duggan joined Ciara and Shane on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend’s action…

8 min
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Should the phrase ‘Up the Ra’ get criminalised?

The House of Lords has passed an amendment to the UK Crime and Policing Bill which was proposed by former DUP leader Arlene Foster that would criminalise saying “Up the Ra”. Joining Shane to discuss is of Brian Warfield, of The Wolfe Tones…

10 min
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International Energy Agency calls for remote working amid Iran war

As the war in the Middle East escalates, the International Energy Agency is calling on governments to take measures to reduce oil demand by pushing remote working, reducing speed limits and encouraging a shift towards public transport. To discuss Ciara is joined by Borzou Daragahi, Middle East Journalist and Analyst.

11 min
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Are Cork dog poo posters a bad influence? - Henry McKean Reports

Cork City Council are planning on putting up posters with the slogan ‘Get your shit together’, with a dog covering the letter I. A local councillor says it will encourage young people to swear and curse. Newstalk’s Henry McKean has been asking the public if it’s a bad influence, and joins Ciara and Shane to discuss.

11 min

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The Hard Shoulder Podcast with Ciara Kelly and Shane Colman is your essential drivetime companion—bringing fresh perspective and energy to your drive home. 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