Highlights From Moncrieff

It was quite the display of tech bros and political pals at Trump’s inauguration between Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. We’re diving into Trump and his cronies messy past – specifically they’re relationships and public break ups. Seán spoke to Alicia Mintz who is the co-host of the Trashy Divorces Podcast which takes a look at when relationships go bad.

Social psychologist at University College London and author of The Science of Racism: Everything you need to know but probably don't - yet Keon West spoke to Sean about his book.

Newstalk Reporter Henry McKean brings us the dos and don't of gym etiquette and tells how Pat Henry is closing his gym after 40 years.

The world’s first stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s timeless classic Dr. Strangelove will make its Irish debut at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre next Wednesday running from the 5th to the 22nd of February. Sean speaks to Armando Lannucci, Multi Award winning satirist, writer, director & producer

Most people would have learned about the Norman Invasion of Ireland back at the end of primary school, or the start of secondary school.So, the details might be somewhat hazy in your mind, but that may not be a bad thing as much of what we learned was a story told primarily from the perspective of the invader rather than the invaded. Indeed, it’s not even referred to as the Norman Invasion anymore!Dr Seán Ó Hoireabhard is a Lecturer in Medieval History at Maynooth University and the author of a new book focussing on the invasion as experienced by the native Irish Kings. It’s called ‘The Medieval Irish Kings and the English Invasion’. Seán joins Seán to discuss.Image: British Heritage Travel

Vasculitis is a rare condition that constricts blood vessels and can lead to loss of function or degeneration of certain parts of the body.In the case of Jayne Hardman, the disorder took her nose, but as she puts it, she now has several to choose from.Jayne Hardman is Patient Advocate for Vasculitis UK and joins Seán to discuss.

‘The Great Wave off Kanagawa’ remains one of the most iconic and mass-produced images in the world, from its original printing almost 200 years ago, to its appearance on t-shirts and handbags today. The National Museum of Ireland has prints on display in Collins Barracks from the same collection of Mount Fuji prints, which offer an intriguing insight into the artist himself.Joining Seán to discuss is Dr. Siobhan Doyle, Curator at the National Museum of Ireland, who looks after these prints…

Could you end up losing your job over something you post on social media?The answer appears to be yes... and now, employers are entitled to step in when an employee posts something online in their private time if it could damage their reputation.For more on this, Seán is joined by Michael O’Doherty, Barrister, Lecturer and author of ‘Internet Law’...

A major new study examines the life expectancy of people with ADHD and the results are startling…Seán is joined by Josh Stott, Professor of Ageing and Clinical Psychology at University College London to discuss.

Have you ever thought about downsizing?One Dublin family decided to get serious about their finances and move out of the five bedroom home they were renting, and back into a small two-bedroom flat in a bid to take control of their finances once and for all.Founder of Cut Social Hair Salon, Katrina Kelly, joins Seán to share her story…

If you’re a World War 2 aficionado you might be aware of the famous Polish victory at the battle of Monte Cassino.What you may not know is that the 2nd Polish Corps counted among its ranks a beer-drinking, cigarette-loving Private who was, in fact, a bear!Alan Pollock is a Playwright and author of ‘The Bear Who Went To War: The true story of Wotjek the bear cub adopted by Polish soldiers in World War Two’. He joins Seán to discuss.Image: Polish Institute and Sikorski Museum

Over the past weekend, the leather community gathered in Dublin for their annual weekend of festivities, culminating in the crowning of Mr Dublin Leather 2025.Jamie Ryan, the newly-crowned Mr Leather joins Seán to discuss.

In her new book ‘Dare I Say It’, actor Naomi Watts writes about her fertility struggles, and how at one point she would have eaten her dog's toenails if somebody had told her it would help her to get pregnant. For many couples, trying to conceive can become a desperate mission filled with woo-woo advice...Fertility Coach, Psychotherapist and former Midwife Helena Tubridy joins Seán to discuss.

On a fundamental level most of us would have a similar sense of what’s right and wrong, what’s good and bad.We view murder as wrong, we don’t randomly attack people on the street and we don’t swipe other people’s stuff from them - for the most part.Why then, are we so divided when it comes to political ideologies?Kurt Gray is a Moral Psychologist and author of ‘Outraged: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground’. He joins Seán to discuss.

Whatever happened to the phone call?Those of us over 40 probably have a vague memory of it being a thing but for the most part it’s a practice that has become all but extinct among Gen Z.Kate McCusker, an illustrious member of that generation decided to try to bring it back. She joins Seán to discuss.

The Nepalese government has announced that it is going to sharply increase the fee to climb Mount Everest for the first time in a decade. But, will this affect the number of people applying, and how expensive exactly is it overall to climb the world’s tallest peak?Irish adventurer Johnny Ward joins Seán to discuss.

There has been increasing chat recently about an emerging Chinese AI portal called DeepSeek. But, how has it managed to develop in spite of huge chip restrictions imposed on China by the US?Joining Seán to discuss is Elaine Burke, Host of The Connected AI Podcast…

A cancer diagnosis is life changing, but for many families affected by cancer, the financial toll of treatment is something to consider... Just as your income is down, there are more bills coming in than ever.The Irish Cancer Society estimates that households affected by cancer are spending an extra €700 a month at a time when their average loss of income is double that at €1,500 per month.For more on this, Seán is joined by CEO of the Irish Cancer Society, Averil Power...

With the weather as wild and unpredictable as it is between Storm Éowyn and Storm Herminia, there may be no better time to embrace a day pottering... But, why is a day on the sofa actually good for you? And who doesn't do a bit of 'bed rotting'?James Kavanagh, Influencer and TV Presenter, is a self-proclaimed expert on the subject and joins Seán to discuss how to do it properly...

Between 1933 and 1945, Franklin Delano Roosevelt served an unprecedented four terms as US President.The backdrop to this was, of course, the spectre of World War 2.But, with Republicans speaking about an unprecedented crisis in America that only the new president can solve, could we possibly see a third Trump term?Scott Lucas is a Professor & Political Analyst at the Clinton Institute, University College Dublin, and joins Seán to discuss.Image: Reuters