Lunchtime Live

Ask Me Anything: Film Director Neil Jordan

For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Director and author Neil Jordan, who has directed films such as Michael Collins, Interview with a Vampire, The Crying Game and more joins Andrea to answer any of your questions!

Why are Cheltenham fans flocking to Benidorm?

Sun, sea and… Cheltenham? Why are so many people flocking to sunnier climates to watch the Cheltenham races? Joining Andrea to discuss is Johnny Ward from Off the Ball’s Racing Pod, Zoe Harris, Chief Customer Officer at On the Beach and listeners.

Dealing with toxic masculinity and the ‘manosphere’

Many families will be sitting down to watch some telly over the weekend and Louis Theroux’s new documentary ‘Inside The Manosphere’ is essential viewing. It raises questions around misogyny, toxic masculinity and will leave parents wondering what can be done to protect their sons and daughters… Joining Andrea to discuss is Irish Times Columnist and Mother of 7, Jen Hogan, Family Psychotherapist, Dr Richard Hogan, Dannielle McKenna, Project Manager of Rialto Youth Project and more.

How can society improve for those with ADHD?

All week we’ve been discussing different aspects of living with ADHD as an adult, from getting a diagnosis, parenting with ADHD and navigating relationships. Today, we’re looking at how we as a society can make things better… Joining Andrea to discuss is Fiona Meehan, Principal at Beaumont BNS in Mahon, Jon Slattery from Trilogy Media and Ken Kilbride, CEO of ADHD Ireland.

Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty

Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joined Andrea with a roundup of some of the stories from across the country this week.