Episodi

  • Making Babies: Male Fertility
    Oct 21 2026

    Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies.

    Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the National Maternity Hospital, to cover every area of trying to have a baby. From the very start of knowing how to prepare, right up to pregnancy – and all the bumps in the road in between.

    This week, Shane joins Andrea to discuss male fertility, and answer your questions.

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    11 min
  • Are you for more breathalysers?
    Oct 21 2026

    Yesterday on the show, Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss the new €1.5 million investment to place breathalyser terminals in businesses across Ireland, including bars, restaurants and hotels. Those plans have now been put on hold by the RSA…

    What are your thoughts? Should the money be put elsewhere, or would this have been a good investment?

    Today, Andrea is joined by more listeners to continue the discussion.

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    9 min
  • Should hospitals have a cap on parking fees?
    Oct 21 2026

    Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has urged the HSE to cap hospital parking charges at €10 a day.

    In a letter to the Dáíl's Public Accounts Committee, she highlighted that four hospitals currently charge more than €10 a day.

    These recommendations were originally made eight years ago, so will they finally be implemented?

    Joining Andrea to discuss is Bernard Mulvaney of Access for All Ireland and listeners.

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    18 min
  • Ask the Expert: Trichologist
    Oct 20 2026

    For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Certified Trichologist Clare Devraux to answer all of your questions about managing your hair and scalp.

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    7 min
  • Have you ever been on a ‘flight from hell’?
    Oct 20 2026

    Two weeks ago, Political Correspondent for the Irish Mirror Ciara O’Loughlin was on a flight from hell to Ibiza.

    Ciara has said there was drinking, speakers blaring, disrespect for cabin crew and general unruliness.

    Ciara joins Andrea to chat about…

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    9 min
  • What stigmas surround men’s mental health?
    Oct 20 2026

    Footballer James McClean has come under criticism after insinuating that men who sought therapy to cope with mental health were weak…

    Given the crisis in men's mental health, the comments have sparked a discussion on how seriously the issue is taken.

    Joining Andrea to discuss this is Ciaran Bradley, Digital Editor at Newstalk, Aidan Loughnane, mental health advocate and listeners.

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    23 min
  • Should Home Economics be mandatory?
    Oct 20 2026

    Over the years, there have been several calls to make Home Economics mandatory, but should we take financial literacy into account?

    Ireland’s new financial literacy ambassador, Denis Carrigian has said that Home Economics plays a vital role in teaching young people about managing money.

    He joins Andrea to discuss, as well as Chef Daniel Lambert.

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    8 min
  • Don’t Miss: Below, Love of Your Life, Careless
    Oct 20 2026

    Katie Gallagher, Spin News Anchor, has her finger on the pulse for what’s happening and she joins Andrea with the things you don’t want to miss this week!

    Image: Netflix

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    10 min