Will independents stage a breakthrough?

Today’s panel includes Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with The Irish Examiner; Ilona Duffy, Monaghan-based GP; Noel Rock, Director of Public Affairs at Red Flag and former Fine Gael TD; and Sinead O’Carroll, Editor of thejournal.ie.

Film producer, educator, environmentalist and former member of the House of Lords, David Puttnam is a man who has lived many lives. He is the subject of a new documentary 'David Puttnam: The Long Way Home' which airs on RTÉ One on Thursday June 20th.

Stars of WWE wrestling have just announced that they're on their way to Dublin this November, so Dave Hanratty, host of the ‘No ENCORE’ podcast and pro wrestling enthusiast, joins Áine for a bluffer's guide to wrestling.

Rory Cashin, entertainment and culture journalist, and culture journalist Zara Hederman give their recommendations for what to watch on the big and small screens for the week ahead.

Ahead of his return to Ireland for the Indoor Garden Party gig, award-winning actor and musician Russell Crowe talks to Áine about the music that shaped his lifefrom The Boomtown Rats to Etta James. Reflecting on his work with Ridley Scott on Gladiator, he extends warm wishes to Paul Mescal who steps into the iconic role of Maximus Decimus Meridius

Featuring poetry, photos, paintings, short stories and tonnes of Hollywood A-Listers, Amnesiac is the new memoir by Oscar winning director and writer Neil Jordan.

Runners Chris O'Donnell and Sophie Becker talk to Áine about their historic medal wins at the European Championships, and the joyful celebrations and reactions from home.

Residents of Menorca and Majorca have been protesting this week against over-tourism on their islands. So Lisa Regan, joined Áine with some tips on how to be a better tourist.

A musical has just opened in Dublin: Come From Away tells the true story of 7,000 airline passengers stranded in Newfoundland in the wake of the 911 attacks. Over 300 of those people were passengers on an Aer Lingus flight, and Áine is joined this morning by two of the cabin crew from that flight, Angela Broderick and Adele Campbell.

Chef Lily Ramirez-Foran, owner of the Picado Mexican Pantry and Cookery School in Dublin and author of the ‘Tacos’ cookbook gives us a primer on the ubiquitous folded Mexican snack, including the lesser-spotted ‘mashed potato taco’.