
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 ... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 91 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Gor the latest on the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of US TV host Savannah Guthrie, Claire was joined by US Based Foreign Correspondent, Sara Firth and ask what now as the ransom deadline has passed.
The Social Media Addiction trials began yesterday, with the court hearing that Instagram and YouTube built “addiction machines”. This is the first in a series of cases against Big Tech, and centres on the claims of a 20 year old woman.
Newstalk’s ... more
A city in Japan has officially cancelled its iconic cherry blossom festival, citing a crisis caused by over tourism and "badly behaved" visitors.
The festival in Fujiyoshida normally runs in early April to coincide with the blooming of the city's i... more
Over the past 12 months, demand for help from the youth mental health service, Jigsaw, increased by 23%, reflecting a youth mental health crisis in Ireland. Someone who herself reached out for help is Rachel White, and Rachel is now Campaigns Office... more
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Claire has cast a long shadow at RTE and she is badly missed. The only downside to her show on Newstalk are the interminable ads before during and after each podcast segment. I’m not sure I can persevere.
This is a typical Ivan Yeats ‘man of the people’ show, the man is so out of touch, but comes across as one of your own, we’ll see how his Harrismania predictions work out, not seeing it at all.
Concise and insightful.
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A distinctive approach is taken in analyzing significant stories by connecting them to the everyday lives of people. Focused on a range of topics, including housing, health, work, and family, the discussions aim to provide deeper insight into the implications of current events. Episodes often incorporate personal narratives alongside serious analysis, creating an engaging and relatable listening experience that fosters a sense of community around pressing societal issues. Listeners can expect a blend of informative content and moments of levity, making it both enlightening and enjoyable.
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Recent guests on The Claire Byrne Show include:
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2. Sinéad Cuddihy
3. Andrew Kavanagh
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5. Yanis Varoufakis
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