Highlights From The Hard Shoulder

There will be a few changes for this election, including who you can vote for due to boundary changes, gender quota increases, and a lot more.Joining guest host Mandy Johnston to go through all of this is Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Lecturer in Constitutional Law at South East Technological University.

It’s less than a week out from the highly anticipated US presidential election, and Harris and Trump are neck and neck in the polls... However, guest host Mandy Johnston’s guest is sceptical of these polls.Karl Deeter, Financial Advisor, joins to discuss why he thinks Trump will win by a higher margin than predicted.

More and more companies are adjusting to a 4-day work week, but is this what is best for productivity, or will it encourage more burnout and longer working days?Joining guest host Mandy Johnston to discuss is Managing Director of Futurewise, Peter Cosgrove and Ellen Kavanagh from Waxperts.

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 look at options for Halloween treats this season!

According to a new survey, opening an umbrella indoors and putting new shoes on a table are some of the top things we are superstitious about.So, Henry McKean asked the people of Cork: are you superstitious?

It’s been 50 years since the blockbuster Rumble in the Jungle fight, where Mahammad Ali knocked out George Foreman in the 8th round to take home the World Heavyweight Championship.To look back to one of the biggest sporting events in history, Olympic gold medal Boxer, Michael Carruth and Eoin Sheahan from Off the Ball join Kieran.Image: History.com

As the US Election period enters its final days, how are Democrats feeling as the ballot day comes around the corner?Joining Kieran to discuss is Ed Flynn, Boston District 2 City Councillor.

For this week’s Tech Takeover, Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly joined Kieran to discuss how (if you believe it or not) CDs are making a comeback!

YouTube star Spanian has said he was “in shock” after visiting Dublin for the first time.Anthony Lees, more commonly known as Spanian, has 893,000 subscribers on YouTube.He is known for travelling the world and walking through some of its most dangerous and notorious neighbourhoods to see how life really is for people living in these places, and he was not impressed with his visit to the capital.To discuss Dublin’s appeal for tourists, Kieran is joined by Mannix Flynn, Independent Dublin City Councillor, Will Monaghan, Owner of One Society restaurant on Gardner Street and Hidden by One Society in Smithfield and Brendan Kelly Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin.

The arguments around the closure of the International Rugby Experience are rumbling on with the Limerick City and County Council meeting yesterday to discuss what happened, and what can be done.One Limerick man, who chronicled the meeting online is Seamus Ryan. He joins Kieran to discuss.

Last week, the Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, Paschal Donohoe, announced an update on National Development Plan (NDP) delivery and capital expenditure for the third quarter of 2024. The renewed plan was released in 2021, where it was evident travel infrastructure was and continues to be a focal part of the scheme.Minister Paschal Donohoe joins Kieran to discuss the updates.

With only a week away until the US Presidential Election, many are hotly anticipating the results - especially when it comes to the states where the outcome is less than certain.Joining Kieran to discuss what things look like on the ground across five states is Stephen Caruso, Pennsylvania Capitol Reporter for Spotlight PA, Rachel Louise-Just, Political Correspondent for ABC 15 Arizona, Tom O’Connor, Freelance Journalist in Chicago, Colin Campbell, Capitol Bureau Chief for North Carolina Public Radio and Chad Livengood, Politics Editor & Columnist for The Detroit News.

As the general election looms on the horizon, one thing is certain: the waves of information which will come at you through newspapers, radio and online.Through this influx, there will no doubt be a fair share of misinformation, so what’s the best course of action to tackle this issue?Joining Kieran to discuss is Stephen O’Leary, Founder of Olytico and Dr David Robert Grimes, Scientist and author of ‘The Irrational Ape’.

This week, Kieran was joined by 1993 Eurovision winner Niamh Kavanagh to place her favourite book on The Hard Shoulder Bookshelf!

A number of TDs have said that the Dáil should sit next week to vote on the contentious Occupied Territories Bill.Why is it so contentious, and should we consider progressing this bill?Kieran is joined by Economist Dan O’Brien and Professor of Politics at Maynooth University, John O’Brennan, to discuss.

All cars being brought into Ireland should be fitted with technology to prevent them from reaching speeds above 100km/h.That’s the call from Michael Ring, Fine Gael TD for Mayo. He joins Kieran to discuss further.

Kieran’s guests ran the Dublin Marathon over the weekend, and while you have probably seen endless positive posts about endurance and all the hard work being worth it… it’s not as glamorous as it looks.Joining Kieran to discuss is comedian Kyla Cobbler and Newstalk’s own Aaron Jordan.

This week Kieran Cuddihy was joined by the presenter of Weekend Breakfast on Today FM, Alison Curtis and Saoirse Hanley, Features writer at the Independent to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…

The Dublin Marathon takes place this Sunday, where 20,000 runners will descend upon the capital to take on the 42km route...Kieran is joined by CEO of Sanctuary Runners and former All Ireland footballer Michael Darragh Macauley, and two Sanctuary Runners who will be running this Sunday, Kofi Kpoglo and Patience Dube.

Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joined Kieran to look at how you can make the perfect foods for this Halloween season!Image: @aisling_larkin_ on Instagram