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Coming next week... The Claire Byrne Show

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. And it all kicks off on February 3rd. Follow The Claire Byrne Show on the GoLoud app, or wherever you get your podcasts.

The Home Squad: Painting your own home !

You spend a lot of your life on one, so how do you know if you’re sleeping on the right mattress for you? This week, the Home Squad are here to discuss all things mattresses! Joining Andrea to discuss is  Jenny Sheahan -Home Squad Regular and ‘workers cottage’ on instagram  and Painter Oisin Butler from oisinbutler.ie [http://oisinbutler.ie]

Iconic musical Oklahoma is coming to Dublin we speak to the show producer

Oh what a beautiful morning! One of the most beloved musical songs from Oklahoma! Stephen Faloon -  The general Manager Of the Bord Gais Energy Theatre and Producer of the show joined andrea to talk about the musical coming to Dublin and as they are in the middle of auditions who they are looking for as part of the show.

Is it to expensive too eat healthy ?

The World Health Organisation has warned that Ireland is on track to become Europe’s most obese nation, yet this warning may impact some more than others.   Research has shown that body weight and health behaviors follow a pattern – one with a clear social gradient.   As Danielle Barron, Health and Medical Journalist, writes: “when worrying about bills or rent, you’re not in salad mode.”   She joined Andrea to explain her argument aswell as John Loy, Consultant Surgeon Head of Bariatric Unit at Auralia, Eoin Dolan, Principal of Mother of Divine Grace National School in Finglas  and listeners giving their opinion on the matter.

Do the Irish Curse Too Much?

The BBC has received complaints after it started airing the Irish version of The Traitors, with viewers appalled by the language used by competitors! With swearing being commonplace among the contestants in the Irish version of the show last year. So do we have a tendency to curse a bit to much, and is it a problem ? To discuss, Andrea was joined by Eamon O Keeffe – Irish Traitor, Esther McCarthy - Irish Examiner Life/Style Editor and Chris a English Listener who lives in Ireland.