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RTÉ Brainstorm

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Ireland
Mental Health
Irish Language
Social Media
Solar Energy
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Indoor Air Quality
Body Image
Motivation
Climate Change
Job Advertisements
Eating Disorders
Employee Recognition
Job Satisfaction
Leaving Cert Mathematics
Rip.ie
Irish Restaurants
Electric Vehicles
Dublin
Public Health

New ideas and insights about the world around us. From RTÉ in co-operation with Irish universities and Research Ireland.

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Oliver Brown
Author and academic contributor from University College Cork
University College Cork
Episode: Are you more likely to get divorced than switch your bank?
Emma Howard
TU Dublin
Episode: Why are pints so pricey in Ireland?
Mohammed Salman Pathan
Researcher from University College Cork (UCC)
University College Cork
Episode: All you need to know about voice spoofing and audio
Olive Davis
Founder of Tullamore's Women's Shed
Episode: Why women are taking to the sheds in Ireland
Dr. Megan Vine
Researcher from the Department of Psychology at the University of Limerick
University of Limerick
Episode: Why women are taking to the sheds in Ireland
Conor Murphy
Expert in hydroclimatology and climate change adaptation, associated with the Department of Geography in Manuth.
Department of Geography, Manuth
Episode: Rain, floods & storms: why weather conditions are getting wetter
Ruth Quinn
Civil, Environmental and Water Engineering expert from IT Sligo.
IT Sligo
Episode: Rain, floods & storms: why weather conditions are getting wetter
Pete Lunn
Founder and Head of the Economic and Social Research Institute's Behavioural Research Unit and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Economics at TCD
Economic and Social Research Institute
Episode: Why we need a new bidding process for buying homes in Ireland
Gerald Bruton
Cork homeowner and subject of the energy cost reduction case study
Episode: A step by step guide to how one Cork homeowner cut his energy costs

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
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    Up Mayo!

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    Canada6 years ago
  • Interesting topic and well documented

    So helpful with many type of topics to develop your mindset.

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    orcanmehmet
    Ireland6 years ago

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Listeners appreciate data-driven takes and expert guests that add credibility to discussions.
Guests from universities and industry help cover a broad range of timely topics.
The show often translates complex policy into practical takeaways for everyday listeners.

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Why women are taking to the sheds in Ireland
Q: Olive, tell me about the Tullamore Women's Shed.
I started it because I felt women shouldn't have to be sick to find community and support.
All you ever wanted to know about emergency planning
Q: Mark, what keeps you awake at night?
Mark McGuire describes the threat of disproportionate collapse of complex systems as a concern, highlighting the fragility of interconnected systems.
All you ever wanted to know about emergency planning
Q: What about you, Caroline?
Caroline McMullan expresses worry about cyber attacks due to their unseen and interconnected nature, along with concerns regarding dependence on interconnectors for energy.
All you ever wanted to know about emergency planning
Q: What potential risk keeps you awake at night?
Lucy Easthope states that nothing keeps her awake at night and emphasizes that she's content with the level of preparedness in society.
Cad é an scéal leis an nGaeilge?
Q: Tracey, some people are calling the last, say, five years a golden age when it comes to speaking Irish. Would we be calling this a golden age?
I would say rather than a golden age, it is a pivotal age for the Irish language with strong community interest and desire for revitalization.

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The show covers a wide range of Ireland-focused topics, from consumer policy and cost of living to technology, language, culture, and emergency planning. Episodes frequently blend data, expert guest insights, and social context to translate complex issues—such as pricing dynamics, data privacy in schools, and the impact of policy changes—into practical implications for listeners. A notable strength is its ability to host a diverse set of guests—from university researchers to industry and community leaders—creating a broad, policy-minded yet accessible discussion space that appeals to professionals and informed general audiences alike.

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RTÉ Brainstorm launched 8 years ago and published 196 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Emma Howard
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4. Olive Davis
5. Dr. Megan Vine
6. Conor Murphy
7. Ruth Quinn
8. Pete Lunn

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