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Newstalk Breakfast brings you all the news you need to set you up for the day – from politics, business, sport, entertainment and everything in between. Shane Coleman and Ciara Kelly have all the stories that matter, every weekday from 7-9AM. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast Highlights on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'
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Ireland
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Newstalk Breakfast brings you all the news you need to set you up for the day – from politics, business, sport, entertainment and everything in between. Shane Coleman and Ciara Kelly have all the stories that matter, every weekday from 7-9AM. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast Highlights on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'
Language:
English
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https://www.newstalk.com/
Episodes
An Taoiseach Simon Harris in studio this morning
11/21/2024
An Taoiseach and Election Candidate for the Wicklow Constituency, Simon Harris joined Shane in studio this morning. A lot up for discussion ahead of the general election.
Duration:00:19:07
A Status Orange warning for snow and ice in effect for certain counties
11/21/2024
A Status Orange warning for snow and ice has come into effect for counties Clare, Limerick, Tipperary and Galway.
We speak to Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather has the latest on what’s happened overnight. Our reporter Jamie O'Hara joins us from on the ground in Cork with an update on how is it there.
We’re also joined by Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Iarnrod Eireann to tell us of any delays.
Duration:00:04:01
Why the 90s was a great time to be a woman!
11/20/2024
Women in the 90s had the freedom to be hilarious, sexual and loudly opinionated, according to Katie Puckrik, an American broadcaster and former television host who was at the heart of 90s “lad culture” and even coined the term “ladette”.
Duration:00:04:51
As Ukraine fires missiles into Russia what will this mean for the war?
11/20/2024
Russia has warned that it would respond after Ukraine fired longer-range US missiles at its territory for the first time, as President Vladimir Putin issued a nuclear threat on the 1,000th day of the war. We discuss the situation with Sean Bell, Former Fighter Pilot, Military Analyst and Co-Host of the Red Matrix Podcast.
Duration:00:04:08
Minister for Finance criticises the Sinn Fein manifesto
11/20/2024
Sinn Féin manifesto a week late and even weaker on supporting households and businesses. So says Minister for Finance, Fianna Fáil National Director of Elections and candidate for Dublin West, Jack Chambers.
Duration:00:08:47
Do the Irish harbour an underlying anti-British sentiment?
11/20/2024
When asked by Variety Magazine, what it was like to meet Britain’s King Charles, he politely said “I’m Irish so it’s not on the list of priorities”. We ask do the Irish harbour an underlying anti-British sentiment? We discuss this with Moore Holmes, Loyalist Activist.
Duration:00:07:04
Changing careers later in life?
11/20/2024
Retirement used to be a time for putting the feet up and taking a step back. But as people live longer and opportunities mount, many are choosing instead to pursue second careers, new ventures and forgotten talents. Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports on starting over after 60.
Duration:00:08:51
Gisèle Pelicot gave her final statement in court
11/20/2024
Gisèle Pelicot, the woman at the centre of France's mass rape trial, said that it was time for a "macho" society to change its attitude on rape, as she gave her final statement in court.
To discuss the trial is Catherine Porter, International Correspondent in Avignon for The New York Times.
Duration:00:03:58
Is snow on the way?
11/20/2024
A Nationwide snow and ice alert is in place since 8pm last night. We get the latest on the cold snap that is hitting the country with Met Eireann Forecaster Aoife Kealy.
Duration:00:03:13
Civil case against Conor McGregor enters its final stages
11/19/2024
After eight days of evidence, the civil legal action against Conor McGregor will enter its final stages when the trial resumes before the High Court later this morning. Our Courts Correspondent Frank Greaney brings us the latest on this.
Duration:00:05:30
Should we have Irish language labels on food packaging
11/19/2024
The one thing the majority of political parties can agree on is the introduction of bilingual packaging. Should Ireland introduce packaging that would see the Irish language included on products in Ireland? We discuss with Cian Ward, Advocate for Irish & English language bilingual Packaging.
Duration:00:04:07
How did each party fair in last night's debate?
11/19/2024
The first televised leaders' debate of the General Election campaign took place last night. How did the each party perform last night? We discuss with Johnny Fallon, Political Commentator and Strategy Director at Carr Communications and also Alison O’Connor, Journalist, Broadcaster, and Commentator.
Duration:00:12:33
Moscow vows response if Ukraine hits Russia with US missiles
11/19/2024
Russia has warned that any use of long-range missiles to attack its territory would constitute a "radical change" in the war provoking an "appropriate and tangible" response.
It comes after Joe Biden lifted a ban on Ukraine striking inside Russia with long-range US missiles. We get the latest on this with Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University.
Duration:00:04:41
Jean McConville's son Michael on new TV drama
11/19/2024
A new TV drama depicting the Troubles and the murder of Belfast woman and mother of 10, Jean McConville has been released on Disney+. Speaking to Shane this morning was Jean’s son, Michael McConville.
Duration:00:06:17
Health of the Nation annual research report
11/19/2024
A generational divide has emerged in Ireland’s health and wellbeing standards with more than half of younger adults considered in ‘poor health’. That’s according to the Irish Life 2024 Health of the Nation annual research report. We discuss the findings of the report with Dr Carol Rogan, Psychologist with Irish Life.
Duration:00:04:19
Why are secondary school teachers protesting today?
11/19/2024
30,000 secondary school teachers will stage a lunchtime protest today outside their respective schools, calling for delays to the redevelopment of the Leaving Cert. We speak to Donal Cremin, President of the Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland.
Duration:00:05:39
Ireland braces for a cold snap!
11/19/2024
A Status Yellow ice warning has been issued for the whole country from 8pm this evening, while snow could accumulate overnight in some areas. We get the latest on what the cold snap could bring around the country with Mark Bowe, Meteorologist with Met Eireann.
Duration:00:02:35
How the Trump Presidency could spell bad news for Ireland’s trade
11/18/2024
How could Robert Emmet Lighthizer, the man tipped to be Donald Trump’s Trade Tsar negatively impact the Irish economy? Cliff Taylor, Irish Times Columnist has been writing about this and discussed with Shane this morning on the show.
Duration:00:05:52
Our festive markets just don’t measure up to ‘authentic’ European ones
11/18/2024
The ‘over-the-top commercialism’ of Christmas in Ireland means our festive markets just don’t measure up to ‘authentic’ European ones –so says travel expert and editor of Travel Extra, Eoghan Corry.
Duration:00:03:13
CyberSafe Kids launch their Christmas gift guide for Parents
11/18/2024
Christmas is coming, which means many boys and girls may ask and receive some tech from Santa.
Cyber Safe Kids has put together a very useful guide for parents and guardians ahead of any tech arrivals and our Tech Correspondent, Jess Kelly joined us this morning with the details.
Duration:00:04:06