Highlights From The Hard Shoulder

If you can believe it, singer and actress, Lily Allen has started selling photos of her feet on OnlyFans!Fans can subscribe to Lily’s page for a sum of £8 a month. How much money is being spent on this, and what’s it like to be a creator?To discuss, Anton Savage is joined by Andy Lee, an OnlyFans creator from Dublin.

Revolut intends to enter the Irish mortgage market as early as next year. Will this work out? And what are the potential consequences for customers?Joining Anton Savage to discuss is Brendan Burgess, founder of consumer website AskAboutMoney.com.

Jess Kelly, Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent and host of ‘Tech Talk’ joined guest host Anton Savage for the Tech Takeover.This week, Jess discusses how some companies like Apple are blaming EU red tape limiting tech innovation. They say they won't be able to fully roll out their 'Apple Intelligence'.

Barring a miracle, a Labour landslide expected when the UK goes to the polls in tomorrow’s general election.To discuss, Anton Savage is joined by Adam Boulton, Political Commentator and Former Sky News Political Editor and Ann Widdecombe, Reform UK's Immigration and Justice spokesperson.

In a poll, more than 80% of work from home staff admit that they had the TV on while working. It’s a large percentage, but how accurate is it? Does everyone have a bit of a doss when at home?Newstalk’s Henry McKean joined Anton Savage to share what he has heard.

Today marks 100 years since Irish was made compulsory in our schools.This has often come with criticism – but should we encourage young people to speak more Irish?Joining guest host Anton Savage to discuss is Hazel De Nortúin, Founder of Cafe Glic in Ballyfermot, Seán Ó Maoilchiaráin, Reporter for Live 95 and Diarmuid Lyng, Owner of Wild Irish Retreats.

Now, over three quarters of people are unwilling to pay a higher price for more sustainable products, according to a survey by Pennies.But do you need to break the bank to be sustainable and are there affordable and environmentally friendly options out there?Broadcaster, Meghan Scully, joins Anton Savage to discuss.

Simon Cowell, X-Factor creator and manager for many musical acts including One Direction and Westlife, is looking for a new boy band here in Ireland.He joins guest host Anton Savage to discuss why.If you think you could be in Simon’s next band, auditions are taking place on the 28th and 29th of July in Dublin. Check out simonneedsyou.com

Labour Leader Keir Starmer has suggested that if he is Prime Minister he’ll wrap up work on Friday at 6pm.How realistic is this and can a politician find a reasonable work/life balance?Pat Rabbitte, former Labour Leader, joins Anton to discuss.

Author of ‘Someone in the Attic’ Andrea Mara joined Anton Savage to put her favourite book on The Hard Shoulder’s Bookshelf this week!Favourite Book: Big Magic: How to Live a Creative Life, and Let Go of Your Fear by Elizabeth GilbertHonourable Mention: The Chimney Sweeper’s Boy by Ruth RendellCurrently Reading: Not a Happy Family by Shari Lapena

Social Democrats Founders and former Leaders Róisín Shortall and Catherine Murphy have announced that they will step down at the next general election.They both join Anton Savage to discuss why.

Violent offenders must be rehabilitated if we are to end the scourge of violence against women, so wrote former Senator Máiría Cahill in the Sunday Independent.She joins Anton to discuss this viewpoint.

Waning housing demand may set the country on course for an oversupply problem in the coming years. That’s according to a new report published this morning by the ESRI.John McCartney is Director of Research at BNP Paribas Real Estate joined Anton Savage to discuss.

You might have heard on Newstalk Breakfast that Dublin has dropped in the Economist's annual Global Liveability ranking.How has living in Dublin become for some communities and do we need to ensure we have a safer Dublin?Two people who have had negative experiences: Ednan Hameed, taxi driver and Mustafa Aker, Turkish man living in Dublin join guest host Anton Savage to discuss.

Ronaldo has been criticised for crying after missing a penalty in the Euros last night. This got us thinking, are men allowed to openly show their emotions?Newstalk's Henry McKean was out asking about it, and joins Anton to share what he's heard.

Dublin City Council is due to discuss the city's transport plan during its full meeting later. This follows calls from Minister of State Emer Higgins for the plan to be postponed.Joining Anton Savage to discuss the viability of the plan, and its potential economic impact on Dublin is Hazel Chu, Green Party Councillor and Former Lord Mayor of Dublin and Keith Gavin, Chairman of Irish Parking Association.

Did you know that comedy is not recognised as an art in the Arts Act of 2003? That means comedians can’t get funding from the Arts Council. Comedian Ailish McCarty has been trying to amend this, and joins Anton to discuss.

Wimbledon kicked off today and has gotten off to a slightly underwhelming start according to guest Jenny Claffey, the former pro tennis player.She joins Anton to look at today’s key takeaways.

For this week’s Kids Health Check, Anton is joined by Dr Suzanne Crowe, Consultant in Pediatric Intensive Care at Crumlin Children’s Hospital to discuss what we should pack when bringing our kids on holiday to keep them healthy.

Waste management services warn that the charges on green bins could be increased in response to financial losses due to the Deposit Return Scheme. According to the Irish Independent, these companies are worried that annual losses could amount to €15 million.  In response to this development, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central, Bríd Smith, has argued for the privatisation of waste management services to end, due to financial greed.She joins Anton to discuss.