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5D AGO

Steinbeck's Life and Times

In this episode: Dr Danica Cerce from the Steinbeck Review; Dr Susan Shillinglaw, Director of the Steinbeck Center, California; Dr Nicholas P Taylor, Cox Center for Steinbeck Studies, San Jose State University; and Dr Tara Guissin-Stubbs, Associate Professor in English Literature and Director of Studies in English Literature and Creative Writing at Oxford University.

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51 min
FEB 24

De Valera And His Time In America

Featuring: Dr Bernadette Whelan, professor emeritus at the School of History and Geography at the University of Limerick; Dr Colum Kenny, Professor Emeritus, Dublin City University; and Prof Eunan O’Halpin, Fellow Emeritus in History at Trinity College Dublin.

Feb 24

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54 min
1D AGO

War in the Middle East has entered its sixth day

The conflict in the middle east is raging on as Azerbaijan has come under attack for first time in war. It has accused Iran of launching drone attacks on its territory that left two people injured. In turn, Iran has accused Israel and the United States of deliberately targeting civilian areas during the conflict. We get the latest on the war with the Foreign Correspondent for Channel 4 News Secunder Kermani.

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3D AGO

Four days into a war between the United States Israel and Iran

We’re four days into a war between the United States, Israel and Iran and there is still a lot of uncertainty as to where it’s heading. Claire spoke to Freelance Journalist in Beirut Justin Sahlani and also Sean Bell, Fighter Pilot, Military Analyst and Co-Host of The Red Matrix Podcast. Grace O’Connell Barker who lives on the Palm in Dubai near where the hotel was hit told Claire how people there are coping.

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16 min
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Video footage has been released of Bill and Hillary Clinton’s depositions

Video footage has been released of Bill and Hillary Clinton’s depositions in relation to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. To tell us more what the footage features was New York Times Journalist Ali Watkins.

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8 min
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What now for the 22,000 Irish citizens in the Middle East region?

Government will this morning discuss the escalating conflict in the middle east and their plans to for the 22,000 Irish citizens currently sheltering in place in the region. So what is the situation here in terms of flights coming in and out? Also what is the travel advice for Irish people following unrest in Middle East. Claire discuss this and more with Graeme McQueen, DAA Media Relations Manager,Barry Andrews, Fianna Fáil MEP for Dublin and George Lawlor, Labour TD for Wexford and spokesperson for Enterprise. From Dubai Ciaran Flynn, History teacher and Meath GAA secretary.

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24 min
17H AGO

The Debrief

Welcome to The Debrief, where we take a look back on the week and also a little look ahead to the weekend. This week Claire was joined by Executive Editor of the Irish Independent, Kevin Doyle ,Broadcaster and Presenter of the Newstalk Daily Podcast, Ciara Doherty and Consumer Affairs Correspondent, Conor Pope.

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17 min
FEB 26

The Science of Cholesterol

Cholesterol has a reputation problem. We tend to think of it as the enemy, but your body makes it for a reason. Every cell membrane relies on it, and it’s the building block for key hormones like oestrogen, progesterone, and corticosteroids. You also get cholesterol from your diet. The real issue isn’t cholesterol itself — it’s where it ends up. In the early 1900s, pathologists examining people who died from heart attacks found arteries lined with cholesterol-rich plaques, complete with visible crystals. By the 1950s and 60s, research confirmed that high cholesterol in the blood is a major risk factor for heart disease. When plaques build up, they trigger inflammation and clotting, potentially cutting off blood supply to the heart. Cholesterol doesn’t travel freely in the bloodstream — it’s packaged into tiny particles called lipoproteins. These act like delivery vehicles, carrying cholesterol around the body. Drugs such as statins reduce cholesterol production and improve its clearance, saving millions of lives. Exercise, diet, and blood pressure control are also critical, especially since high blood pressure and high cholesterol together significantly increase risk. But there’s more to the story. Around one in 250 people have inherited conditions that leave them with very high cholesterol levels. And as listener Tara asked in her email to the podcast, what about Lipoprotein little a — or Lp(a)? Lp(a) is a specialised lipoprotein that can increase inflammation and clot formation. Elevated levels are linked to a greater risk of heart attack — even if your standard cholesterol numbers look normal. That means measuring total cholesterol alone may not tell the full story. On this week’s podcast Professor Luke O’Neill explores why cholesterol is essential, how it becomes dangerous, and why particles like Lp(a) could be key to identifying hidden heart risk. Have a science question you’d like answered? Email laoneill@tcd.ie and it might feature in a future episode.

Feb 26

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19 min
1D AGO

What to plant now that the weather is getting better!

Some good weather is here and it feels like the right time to make plans for your garden. To share some tips and tricks Gardener, Marie Staunton.

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10 min
2D AGO

Minister for Foreign Affairs on moving Irish citizens out of the Middle East

Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee joined Claire to discuss the plans to get Irish citizens out of the Middle East.

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11 min

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