“I got an idea, out of the blue, from nowhere” - Colm Tóibín

Joining Áine to discuss what's making the Sunday headlines this week - Pat Leahy, Political Editor Irish Times, Ciarán Cuffe, Outgoing Green Party MEP for Dublin, Alison O’Connor, Columnist for The Sunday Times and Emma Howard, Economist and Lecturer at TU Dublin.

Writer John MacKenna joins Áine to talk about his memoir Father, Son and Brother Ghost which focuses on his complex relationship with his father, grief, brotherhood and how we should never shy away from those uncomfortable discussions.

Author and Arts Journalist Aoife Barry talks to Áine about the mystique of Joni Mitchell as a new book about the star, Travelling by Ann Powers attempts to unravel her impact and her artistry

Michael Doherty, Movie Editor for the RTÉ Guide and writer Henrietta McKervey give their recommendations for what to watch on the big and small screens for the week ahead.

Writer Roslyn Dee, Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin and Alexandra Ryan, CEO and Founder of Goss.ie chat to Áine about what summer means to them and those special memories that are made in the sunshine months

Pediatrician Dr. Niamh Lynch and Law Lecturer Dr. Francis Rees join Áine to discuss child influencers on social media and how children can be protected

Comedian, journalist, presenter and playwright Martin ‘Beanz’ Warde talks about identity, acceptance, anxiety and storytelling as he takes Áine on a musical journey through some of his favourite songs

Eco-Builder and Presenter of RTE’s Build Your Own Home, Harrison Gardner talks to Áine about his Common Cabin Project a programme that teaches people practical skills and building basics

Chef and Food Writer Domini Kemp gives Áine some time-saving recipes and ideas for feeding the family during those long summer days

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.