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Claire Byrne explores the big stories through the lens of real life. This podcast brings context, consequences and clarity to the issues shaping Ireland today. Covering politics and current affairs alongside the human stories behind them, Claire asks the questions people are thinking, but don’t always hear answered. From housing and health to work, family life, well-being and culture, you’ll hear smart, engaging discussion and moments of light relief - connecting the dots between what’s happening and what it means for you.

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What Made Me: David McRedmond, Former CEO of An Post

2026/10/28

Ciara was joined now by former CEO of An Post, former chief executive of TV3 ,as well as a few other things David McRedmond.

How best to look after our bones?

2026/10/28

Oestrogen, the hormone responsible for keeping bone density stable and maintaining bone health, decreases during menopause. As we come into the winter it's more important than ever to know how best to look after our bones. To discuss all things bone health is Registered Dietitian with Eatwell, Sarah Keogh.

Advocating fathers to speak openly about the grief of pregnancy and infant loss

2026/10/28

Last year, Buncrana Councillor Fionán Bradley experienced the devastating loss of his twin daughters to stillbirth. Councillor Bradley has begun speaking out on the impact of pregnancy and child loss and advocating for other fathers to speak openly about their grief.

Is Wi-Fi on a plane really something we need?

2026/10/28

Earlier this week easyJet announced they'll be rolling out Wi-Fi across their fleet as early as 2027, which raises the question, is Wi-Fi on a plane really something we need? Ciara asked Brenda Power, Barrister and Sunday Independent Columnist.

Dinosaur fossil sold for €42m in New York

2026/10/28

A mystery buyer has paid the second-highest price ever for a dinosaur fossil as a Nanotyrannus sold yesterday for €42m in New York. This raises many questions surrounding the fairness of the private sale of fossils. To discuss this further was Maria McNamara a Professor of Paleontology at UCC.

Minister for Justice meets with the Law Society

2026/10/28

A meeting has taken place this morning between the Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan and the law society, as they look to bring the legal aid dispute to an end. Speaking to The Claire Byrne Show was Colleen Gildernew a partner at KOD Lyons.

The problem of AI music fraud

2026/10/28

We discuss the problem of AI music fraud with music journalist and host of the 'No Encore' podcast, Dave Hanratty.

The Irish Dance Halls' promising future

2026/10/28

Irish language and culture has been enjoying a revival in the last few years. Now with demand for set dancing classes spiking, is a return to the dancehall also nigh? Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports on Irish Dance Halls' controversial past and promising future:

How do you talk finances with your adult children?

2026/10/28

The housing crisis means a lot of young people are stuck at home, long after they should have moved out. It also means that some parents are living with their adult children, and still footing the bill. So how do you talk finances with your adult children? Ciara asked Founder of 'Money Just For Her' Karena Duane.

Energy price hikes expected again

2026/10/28

Energy price hikes are being predicted once again after a significant increase was recorded in the wholesale electricity markets. To discuss this further with Ciara was Daragh Cassidy, Head of Communications for Bonkers.ie and Paul Deane, Senior Lecturer on Energy at UCC.

Exit polls suggest no clear winner in Israel's election

2026/10/28

With just over half the votes counted, Israel's election result is far from certain with neither of the two main blocs on track to reach a majority. Exit polls also suggest Netanyahu's Likud party is set to be the biggest single party in the Israeli parliament. Ciara spoke to Jerusalem based Irish times contributor Mark Weiss.

Adrian Martin Chef and Author of 'Cooking for Mama'

2026/10/27

Adrian Martin is chef and author of a brand new book, 'Cooking for Mama' chatted to Ciara in studio this morning.

More wild bee species in decline across Europe

2026/10/27

With UN’s Cop17 conference on biodiversity in full swing this week. Records since 1921 show more bee species are declining than increasing across Europe. Entomologist Brian Murray tell us what this means, could they face extinction, and what would the impact be?

Musician and Actor Steve Wall

2026/10/27

From The Stunning to The Walls, and from music to the big screen, Steve Wall has spent a lifetime telling stories and challenging the status quo. Steve joined Ciara in studio this morning.

Neighbours is being recut into a microdrama

2026/10/27

Fans of Neighbours are well-used to drama on Ramsay Street. But now AI is causing concern for the actors as elements of the show are being recut for a new phone-first version. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brought us the details on this.

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Mac an tSionnaigh 2026/07/05

Claire Was Better on RTE

I don’t listen to Claire as much as I did when she was with RTE. Newstalk have interminable ads before during and after each podcast segment. I’m not ...

★★★★☆

Claire supporter 2026/03/07

Let Claire be Claire

Huge loss for RTE! Love hearing Claire’s voice. The Newstalk topics seem significantly lighter than the stories she was doing for RTE. Hope this is j...

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