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TRSI 06 - The death penalty should be safe, legal, and rare

September 03, 2019 11:46 - 13 minutes - 10.1 MB

Following the release of a highly violent criminal Gary asks if society should bring back the death penalty, and do some people just need killing?

TRSI 05 - What the bloody hell is happening with Brexit? An explainer

September 01, 2019 12:16 - 49 minutes - 36.4 MB

After months, if not years, of inactivity and nonsense Brexit is coming to a head, with big plans at play from the Johnson administration. Gary and Michael go through what's happening, the options left open to Remainders inside and outside parliament, and the differences between the May and Johnson administration so far. They also discuss the German state elections which look set to massively benefit AfD, and the impact of green policies upon the poor.

Sunday Reflections 01 - A meal that all are welcome at

September 01, 2019 10:55 - 7 minutes - 6.55 MB

Fr Maurice and Fr Marius, from St Mary's Church in Cork, bring us their Sunday Reflection. This week is on the importance of the meal as an activity, the need for charity, and the place of Christians in modern society.

You Can Cook Too 02 - Smoked Mackerel Pate

August 30, 2019 12:02 - 4 minutes - 3.89 MB

Patricia talks about her recipe for a beautiful smoked mackerel pate that you can make in 10 minutes.   Smoked Mackerel Pate Preparation time 10 minutes Serves about 6-8 as a starter   2 smoked mackerel (4 fillets) skinned ½ tub Philadelphia cream (full or half fat cheese) (more if the fish tastes too strong) 1 tabsp. Melted butter 2 tablespoons tomato puree A little lemon juice (1 teasp.) Put everything in a mixer and process until smooth. Put in the fridge so that the butter sol...

You've got Kids 02 - Sibling Rivalry

August 29, 2019 11:36 - 27 minutes - 64 MB

Aine and Aoife talk about going from having one child to having multiple children. Sibling rivalry, the differences between boys and girls, the difficulty of making sure each child gets enough time with you, and how different children need different kinds of love.

TRSI 04 - You can take my private health care from my cold, dead hands

August 28, 2019 10:35 - 37 minutes - 26.4 MB

A new report has recommended that private healthcare should no longer take place in public hospitals, even if those hospitals are paid for the usage of their facilities. The move would cost €650m, deliver little to no improvements in access for public patients, and would really only benefit private hospitals. We ask why it's being considered at all.

Unsafe Space 02 - What is the Nanny State?

August 27, 2019 12:08 - 40 minutes - 92 MB

Keith and Sarah are back to argue about the nanny state, what it is, what it isn't, drugs, prostitution, and more. Listen in and find out: why Al Capone's refusal to pay taxes makes him like Gandi, why it's extreme to require people to wear seat-belts, and how many deep sighing noises Sarah can make whilst Keith tries to explain why prostitution is great.

TRSI 03 - No, the lungs of the planet are not burning

August 26, 2019 10:50 - 30 minutes - 21.8 MB

It's time to talk about the burning of the Amazon and how the annual farce that is the G7 has managed to, this year, become even more of a farce.

You've got Kids - You're never ready for your first

August 24, 2019 15:30 - 27 minutes - 63.3 MB

Aoife and Aine sit down for the first episode of You've got Kids, a podcast for mothers. This episode they talk about what it was like when they first became mothers and the importance of supporting new mothers. With additional commentary throughout from some of their children.

You Can Cook Too 01 - Patricia's Lamb

August 23, 2019 12:10 - 4 minutes - 10.9 MB

Patricia Casey starts off her new show, which will be showing you how to cook delicious, nutritious meals that can be cooked quickly, with a slow cooked Lamb which can be prepped in 10 minutes, perfect for dinner parties.   Patricia’s Lamb   Allow more than ½ lb per person (it shrinks in cooking and everybody loves it). Preparation time 10 minutes Serves 4 2 lbs. lamb cubed 2 tabsps. soy sauce 2 tabsps. tomato ketchup 2 tabsps. honey 2 tabsps. chutney or pickle 2 teasps. Worcest...

TRSI 02 - Fun in the Age of Trump

August 21, 2019 12:58 - 37 minutes - 26.3 MB

Gary and Michael discuss Donald Trump’s interest, real or feigned, in buying Greenland, the importance of having fun in politics, and the difference between political conviction and political competence, which Gary uses as an excuse to talk about how great Charles Haughey was.

The Grief Show 01 - What is Grief?

August 21, 2019 08:15 - 28 minutes - 65.7 MB

Paddy Manning and Vicky Wall begin their new show, which will explore the idea of grief in Ireland, with a discussion on the nature of grief, what it is, who grieves, and why and how we grieve, with Professor Patricia Casey.

Unsafe Space 01 - The Nonsense of New Politics

August 20, 2019 10:28 - 40 minutes - 91.8 MB

Keith Redmond and Sarah Ryan have a full and frank discussion about the merits of new politics, the differences between Fine Gael and Fianna Fail, the citizens' assembly, gender equality, and women's soccer. 

TRSI 01 - Simon Harris: The Man who would be King

August 19, 2019 11:52 - 50 minutes - 36.3 MB

A recent article in Politico asked if Simon Harris could be the next Taoiseach of Ireland. We have a look at the performance of the health service under Minister Harris  and ask if that might not be an unduly optimistic future for the Minister, given his total inability to perform the functions of his current office.

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