“Inclusive classrooms make all kids cleverer, more empathetic and happier” - Jamie Oliver on dyslexia
Having turned 50 in May, Jamie Oliver is in a reflective mood when he speaks to Brendan. He talks about his dyslexia, and shares health hacks on getting more fruit and veg, how to make treats healthier [like tofu with chocolate!], and how to get a good night’s sleep. Jamie’s new book is ‘Eat Yourself Healthy: Food to change your life’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Newspaper Panel
Joining Brendan to discuss the Sunday papers are Pat Leahy, Political Editor of the Irish Times, Elaine Burke, Science and Technology journalist, Scott Lucas, Professor of US and International politics at the Clinton Institute in UCD and Brenda Power, Columnist with the Irish Daily Mail and Sunday Times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Watchlist
Irish Times Arts Journalist, Nadine O’Regan and host of the Screenland Podcast, Brian Lloyd join Brendan to talk through the week’s best films and TV shows, including ‘The Long Walk’, ‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’ and ‘Spinal Tap II: The End Continues’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Anti-depressant poems for darker days
With the evenings drawing in, poet Enda Wyley chose uplifting poems to read. Nourishing poems of Soul and Light and The Poetry Pharmacy Returns, ‘The Washing’ by Jaan Kaplinski; ‘Rain’ by Raymond Carver; ‘Romanesque Arches’ by Tomas Tranströmer; ‘Although the Wind,’ by Izumi Shikibu; ‘This Moment’ by Eavan Boland; and ‘The Door’ by Miroslav Holub.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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"There are dead skin cells everywhere, and dust mites loves them!”
Autumn is here, and so are our friends, the dust mites! But what are they, where do they live, and what can we do to avoid them? Christine Loscher, Professor of Immunology at DCU, has the answers!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.
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