Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

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  • 6 minutes 42 seconds
    Is Instagram fun anymore?

    We’re sorry to tell you this news, but Instagram is dead! That is according to Aisling Bonner, Co-Presenter of Fully Charged on Spin 1038, who says that the app is nothing like it used to be.

    She joins Kieran to discuss why.

    12 November 2024, 6:46 pm
  • 14 minutes 11 seconds
    World Day of Remembrance for road traffic victims

    The RSA have launched their plans for World Remembrance Day for Road Traffic Victims ahead of the official day on Sunday, November 17th.

    Laura Rice, daughter of Alan Rice who died in a road traffic collision in 2021, joins Kieran to discuss how important it is for communities to come together and remember those who are lost...

    12 November 2024, 6:33 pm
  • 14 minutes 22 seconds
    The Bookshelf with Amanda Brunker

    This week, Kieran was joined by Playwright Amanda Brunker to place her favourite book on The Hard Shoulder Bookshelf!

    12 November 2024, 5:50 pm
  • 10 minutes 26 seconds
    Is Leaving Cert reform necessary?

    The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) are considering significant reform to the Leaving Certificate in an effort to curb the anxiety and pressure which final exams are causing students.

    Current changes under consideration are that there would be a single English and Maths exam, and that students would undertake a project worth 40% in both subjects to make up marks.

    Joining Kieran to discuss is Conor Skehan, former TU Dublin Lecturer and Paul Crone, Director of The National Association of Principals and Deputies.

    12 November 2024, 5:23 pm
  • 4 minutes
    Campaign Trail Tracker: Claims of poster burning

    In the lead up to the General Election, the Hard Shoulder is doing the Campaign Trail Tracker, a daily update of what you need to know before the big voting day on November 29th. It can be hard to keep up with all the news. This is your daily catch-up.

    Today, Kieran discusses newly-released manifestos, and claims in Kerry that election posters have been stolen, and even burned.

    Also, today is the last day to register to vote. If you haven’t already, go to checktheregister.ie before the date rolls over!

    12 November 2024, 5:18 pm
  • 10 minutes 20 seconds
    How do you become a sexy bald man?

    Prince William has been named as the sexiest bald man of 2024, according to new research.

    But, how do you become a sexy bald man?

    Joining Kieran to discuss and share their own stories is Newstalk’s own Simon Tierney and Hugh Keenan.

    12 November 2024, 4:56 pm
  • 30 minutes 5 seconds
    General Election Debate: Infrastructure

    For the first of the big debates for the General Election on the Hard Shoulder, today’s focus is on infrastructure.

    How will the candidates vying for votes aim to improve public transport, roads and public amenities?

    Joining Kieran to debate is Roisin Garvey, Deputy Leader of Green Party, Spokesperson for Rural Development and Enterprise, Trade and Employment and Green Party Candidate for Clare, Cian O’Callaghan, Deputy Leader of Social Democrats and candidate in Dublin Bay North, Micheal Fitzmaurice, Independent Ireland Candidate for Roscommon-Galway and Shane Moynihan, Fianna Fail Councilor for Palmerstown-Fonthill and Candidate for Dublin Mid-West.

    12 November 2024, 4:49 pm
  • 8 minutes 14 seconds
    Robbie Williams on playing Croke Park!

    Robbie Williams is coming back to Dublin in August of next year. Henry McKean met him at a press conference in Croke Park today, and joins Kieran with all the details, plus Robbie’s comments on Liam Payne and Oasis.

    11 November 2024, 6:50 pm
  • 12 minutes 3 seconds
    Should under 16s be banned from social media?

    The Australian Government has introduced new legislation which would put a social media ban in place for those under 16 years of age. The legislation would give the likes of X, Facebook and Instagram a year to put in place methods to restrict younger users – is this the correct solution to the harms of social media? And should Ireland follow suit?

    Joining Kieran to discuss is Broadcaster, Wendy Grace and Cyberpsychology Lecturer in IADT, Nicola Fox Hamilton.

    11 November 2024, 6:24 pm
  • 5 minutes 7 seconds
    Why are people watching Netflix while driving?

    Today the Examiner has reported that people are using Netflix and social media while driving the car…

    The warning has come from Inspector Fergal O’Donovan, who is in charge of roads policing in Cork.

    What needs to be done to crack down on dangerous road users?

    Kieran is joined Brenda Bolger of the Bolger School of Motoring to discuss.

    11 November 2024, 6:06 pm
  • 7 minutes 57 seconds
    The science behind brain games

    From the new age games like wordle to the old classics like sudoku, we all love a cheeky brain game to pass the time.

    But, how good are these games for your brain, and why do we love to complete them?

    Joining Kieran to discuss is Ian Robertson, Clinical Psychologist, Neuroscientist and Emeritus Professor of Psychology at Trinity College Dublin.

    11 November 2024, 5:56 pm
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