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The month of October of course means one thing, and that's Halloween! Donal Fallon joins Emmet Oliver to discuss the undisputed king of Irish horror, Bram Stoker.

Henry McKean joins Emmet from Paris to give him the reaction of Irish fans after last night's defeat against the All Blacks.

Joining Emmet to discuss the current conflict in the Middle East, and the impact on Palestinians are Hannah McCarthy, Journalist reporting from the Middle East , Declan Power, Defence & Security Analyst, and Hadeel Qazzaz, the Oxfam MENA regional gender advisor based in Ramallah.

Joining Emmet Oliver to go through the biggest stories in the papers today is Adrienne Sweeney, Director of Powerscourt Springs Health Farm, and John Cunningham, Former Chair, Immigrant Council of Ireland and Relationship Director at Morgan McKinley.

An investigation by Living Country has uncovered drug use and addiction is prevalent in the farming community, highlighting young farmers struggling in particular. Using social media as a platform to buy and get drugs delivered, these farmers are increasingly turning up at rehabilitation centres in order to seek help. Caitríona Morrissey, Deputy Editor Farmers Journal joins Emmet to discuss how urban cities aren't the only parts of Ireland where drugs run rife.

Ireland were emphatic winners against Scotland in what was their final group B clash of this year's Rugby World Cup, setting up a quarter-final against New Zealand in the process. Joining Sean Defoe On the Record to discuss is Off the Ball's Aisling O'Reilly.

The trial of former US President Donald Trump and his real estate business began this week as he faces a potential fine of at least $250 million for financial fraud. Joining Sean Defoe On the Record to discuss is Paul Brandus of West Wing Reports.

Andy Warhol maybe didn't feel his work was entirely original, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t iconic. This week, the largest-ever exhibition of Warhol’s work in Ireland has just opened at the Hugh Lane Gallery, entitled 'Andy Warhol Three Times Out'. Ireland had long been fascinated by Warhol, with previous shows breaking attendance records, and his life influencing a recent Irish novel. So, what is it about Warhol that fascinates us so much?Donal Fallon joins Sean Defoe for another episode of Hidden Histories to discuss.

Joining Sean Defoe On The Record to go through the top stories in the Sunday papers is journalist and author, Valerie Cox & MEP, Colm Markey.

We are just a few days away from budget 2024 with €6.5bn worth of new measures set to be announced on Tuesday. Joining Sean Defoe On the Record to discuss what we might expect from the package is Pat Leahy, Political Editor of The Irish Times, Pat Dennigan, CEO Of Focus Ireland & John Fitzgerald, Adjunct Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin.

Barristers working in the criminal courts will withdraw their services next Tuesday, October 3rd in an effort to get pay cuts that were introduced following the financial crash reversed. Joining Sean Defoe On the Record to discuss this is Sara Phelan SC, Chair of the Council of The Bar of Ireland.

Joining Sean Defoe On The Record to go through the top stories in the Sunday papers is Michelle Murphy, Research and Policy Analyst at Social Justice Ireland & Tanya Ward, Children's Rights Alliance Chief Executive.