The Watchlist

Mark Little: ‘Technology doesn’t have a moral compass – WE need to rein it in and to push for that!’

Entrepreneur and journalist, Mark Little, joins Brendan to reflect on the AI hype cycle, the concentration of power in the hands of a few tech companies, and the staggering amounts of money being poured into this fast moving industry. He also gives his predictions and recommendations for improvement over the next three years.

The Watchlist

Joining Brendan to discuss the week’s film and TV highlights are podcast hosts Sarina Bellissimo, of ‘The Bellissimo Files’, and Dave O’Callaghan, of ‘There and Back Again’. Among their choices are ‘Toy Story 5’, ‘House of the Dragon’ and Graham Norton’s exclusive interview with Madonna – ‘Madonna and Graham’.

The enduring appeal of Nora Ephron

Author Edel Coffey joins Brendan to discuss the enduring wit and insight of author Nora Ephron, best remembered as the writer of iconic rom-coms: ‘When Harry Met Sally’, ‘You’ve Got Mail’ and ‘Sleepless in Seattle’.

Newspaper Panel

Joining Brendan to discuss the big stories in Sunday’s newspapers are director of stroke services, at Tallaght Hospital, Professor Rónán Collins; political correspondent with The Irish Examiner, Louise Burne; professor of politics at DCU, Donnacha Ó Beacháin; columnist, Brenda Power; and Irish Times London correspondent, Mark Paul.

Adam Harris: Why I’m leaving ‘AsIAm’...

Adam Harris, CEO of autism charity, AsIAm, joins Brendan to explain why he’s moving on from the charity he founded, to become the CEO for Social Entrepreneurs Ireland.