Joining Brendan to dissect the Sunday Papers are Mary Hannafin, Barrister and former Fianna Fail Minister for Education; Scott Lucas, Professor of US and International politics at the Clinton Institute UCD; Lorna Fitzpatrick, Communications Consultant, and Oisín Coghlan, Public Policy Advisor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Watchlist
Irish Times Arts Journalist, Nadine O'Regan, and John Maguire, film critic with the Business Post give Brendan their recommendations for the best T.V. and films to watch for the week ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Bond Conundrum
With the announcement this week that Dune director Denis Villeneuve will direct the next James Bond film, Cara O'Doherty, film critic and Bond fan, explores what he might do with Bond and questions do we even care about Bond anymoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tonie Walsh "We had to unlearn shame and find a new language of love"
LGBTQ+ activist, journalist and DJ Tonie Walsh talks to Brendan about the songs that soundtrack his life. He recalls his 'lyrical childhood' and speaks about the transgressive power of simply dancing as a gay man at the Hirschfeld Centre. And he reflects on the challenges still faced by the gay community today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Keeping kids and teens safe at the beach this summer
Caroline Casey, Water Safety Development with Cork County Council has a practical tips on how to stay safe in the water this summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brendan O'Connor has all you need for the weekend with time to pause and reflect on the week just gone. Featuring a selection of human interest, consumer and lifestyle stories, as well as keeping you up to date on the news stories that matter. Listen live Saturday and Sunday at 11am - 1pm on RTÉ Radio 1.