Newstalk Breakfast Highlights

“I was a Noughties magazine editor - this era is much worse for women”. Those are the words of Louise Chunn, founder of therapist matching platform Welldoing former editor-in-chief of In Style, Good Housekeeping, and Just Seventeen.

A Fox News show has reported on Dublin as being among the most dangerous cities in Europe, basing some of its claim on the findings of a betting website. For more on this we heard from Ronan McGreevy Irish Times Journalist, Historian and Author.

A group of 16 members of the US House of Representatives have written to the treasury asking they consider adding Ireland to a list of countries boycotting Israel, if the proposed Occupied Territories Bill is passed. All to discuss with Dan Mulhall, Former Ambassador of Ireland to the United States.

Israel's political-security cabinet has approved a plan to take control of Gaza City. It comes hours after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel intended to take military control of the entire strip. We get reaction to this with Eylon Levy Former Israeli Government Spokesperson.

A controversial “far right” festival set for a Leitrim community centre will no longer take place at the venue following an open letter signed by hundreds of Irish artists including Kneecap and Christy Moore. Is there a double standard when it comes to political views? We discussed with Mary Kenny Author, Journalist and Irish Independent Columnist.

Vladimir Putin has downplayed the prospect of talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, saying a meeting is possible but only if certain conditions are met. His comments come in response to a US proposal for a trilateral meeting involving Donald Trump. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Emmanuelle Chaze, Ukraine Correspondent for Radio France Internationale and France24.

Gardaí have launched a murder investigation after a man was found stabbed to death in his Carrick-on-Suir home. 49-year-old Ian Walsh was discovered Monday morning by concerned family and neighbours. For more on this we heard from Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent with The Irish Independent.

Israel's political-security cabinet has approved a plan to take control of Gaza City, hours after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel intended to take military control of the entire strip. Shane spoke to Dr Jilan Abdalmajid, Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland.

370,000 adults in Ireland have pursued a romantic relationship with an AI chatbot – that's according to a survey out today by Pure Telecom. But why would anyone even consider this? All to discuss with Leslie Shoemaker, Counselling Psychologist and Lecturer in TU Dublin.

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Harris, has this morning said that the new tariff arrangement between the United States and the European Union has now commenced. Tánaiste Simon Harris spoke to Newstalk Breakfast with more on this.

Police investigating the death of Irish fashion designer Martha Nolan O'Slattara aboard a yacht in New York have said an autopsy conducted on the Carlow native's body "did not show evidence of violence". For more on this we heard from Emma Hickey, Reporter with The Journal.

There have been calls for Israelis to stage non-violent protests and civil disobedience against Benjamin Netanyahu's plans to take over Gaza. The Israeli Cabinet is due to discuss military plans for Gaza with other ministers later today. Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is one of those calling for Israelis to take a stand against Netanyahu.

France is facing its biggest wildfire of the summer, with one person confirmed dead as flames tear through the southern Aude region.The fire remains highly active and is spreading quickly, forcing residents and tourists to evacuate. We get the latest on the fires with Elaine Cobb, Paris Based Journalist.

Breastfeeding is so often portrayed as natural and instinctive but for many mothers, the reality is far more complex and painful. That's according to Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett, Author and Journalist who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.

Helsinki hasn't registered a single traffic-related fatality in the past year, municipal officials have revealed. Could Ireland and its cities ever achieve the same? Speaking to Shane to discuss further was Roni Utriainen, Traffic engineer in Helsinki.

President Donald Trump is expected to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin as early as next week, according to The New York Times. The news comes after a U.S. envoy visited Moscow for talks yesterday. For more on this we heard from Dr. Jenny Mathers from the Department of International Politics at Aberystwyth University.

Phone addictions continue to rise amongst all ages – and many people find themselves trying to figure out how to cut down screentime without completely cutting themselves off from technology. Helen Coffey, Senior features writer for the Independent, has the tips.

 Ireland's public finances are benefitting from a young population and a strong economy. But it's important to start preparing the coffers for an older population and more pension. That's according to the latest report from IFAC, and we heard from Niall Conroy, Author of the report and Acting Chief Economist of IFAC.

Phone addictions, are we getting better or worse? Ciara and Shane discussed this morning.

The family of Irish charity worker Gena Heraty, who was among eight people kidnapped from an orphanage in Haiti, have asked people to keep the group “in your hearts” as they asked for discretion. Dr Louise Ivers, Professor of Medicine and former Chief of the Mission for Partners in Health in Haiti, who is friends with Gena spoke to Ciara this morning.

A London restaurant has sparked outrage after surreptitiously adding an extra charge to diners' bills. Dubbed the 'carbon free' fee which it says will help 'offset the environmental impact of meals'. Is this type of charge something that's likely to become standard? All to discuss with John Gibbons, Environmental Journalist and author of the forthcoming book “The Lie of the Land”.

More than half of parents say they are worried about meeting back-to-school costs this year. A new survey by Barnardos has found only one third of secondary school parents said that costs were manageable. Our reporter Josh Crosbie has been meeting with parents to hear how costly this time of year is for them.

Summer is a great time to examine our utility bills and service providers. We all want to save money, and while the bills are low, this is our opportunity. So wrote Caitriona Redmond, Consumer Columnist with the Irish Examiner and she explained all to Ciara this morning.

The Israeli cabinet is set to meet to consider Prime Minister Netanyahu's plan for a full military takeover of Gaza, a move not seen in two decades. Ciara gets the latest on the situation there with Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East correspondent for The Economist.

The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Harris TD, has held talks overnight with his Haitian counterpart about the kidnapping of Mayo woman Gena Heraty. For the latest on this was Liz Dunphy, journalist with the Irish Examiner.

The final of Love Island was on last night, with Toni Laites and Cach Mercer taking the fifty-thousand-pound prize. The iconic reality show has seen a dip in popularity in recent years. But did this year's season exceed expectations? All to discuss with Fionnuala Jones, Broadcaster, podcaster and self-confessed Love Island expert.

The Government is set to consider a major overhaul of its response to flooding and extreme weather emergencies, including plans to establish permanent flood relief centres across key regional locations. We discuss further with Climatologist and Professor Emeritus of Geography at Maynooth University, John Sweeney.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will urge a meeting of his security cabinet today to support the full “conquest of the Gaza Strip” according to reports in Israeli media. We get the latest with Alistair Bunkall, Sky News Middle East Correspondent.

A leading paediatric consultant has said that domestic abusers should go to refuge centres, instead of their partners and children. Dr Suzanne Crowe says forcing families into refuges disrupts children's health and education and violates their rights. We discuss further with Sinn Féin Senator Nicole Ryan.

Independent Ireland TD for Cork North-Central, Ken O'Flynn has condemned the Government's decision to continue taxing tips, calling it “a tax on decency.” Ken spoke to Ciara this morning.

The National Bus and Rail Union is urgently calling for the introduction of a dedicated transport police unit following a violent incident on a Dublin Bus this weekend. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Dermot O'Leary, General Secretary of the National Bus and Rail Union.

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris has said "no stone" will be left unturned to secure the release of an Irish woman Gena Heraty who was kidnapped along with seven other people from an orphanage in Haiti yesterday. Our Reporter Stephanie Rohan joins us for more on this.

A whole host of international and Irish acts will be taking to the stages across Curraghmore Estate this weekend in Waterford. But with such a huge following, and the festival growing year-by-year, what does such a huge influx of people do for a place like Waterford. Kyle Butler, Reporter with WLR FM joined us on Newstalk Breakfast.

More than 4 in 10 Go For the ‘One Month's Salary' Engagement Ring Rule, that's according to a nationwide survey from Gallagher in Ireland. Chris Andrews, Managing Director at Weir & Sons Jewellers joined us to discuss.

With over 300,000 households now behind on their electricity bills, should the government reconsider its decision to rule out new energy credits in the autumn budget or is increasing the fuel allowance a better targeted solution? Sinn Fein TD for Dublin Fingal West Louise O'Reilly & John Clendennen Fine Gael TD for Offaly joined Shane Coleman to discuss.

Outgoing Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has promised to publish a report which shows that a substantial number of gardaí assigned to Roads Policing are not doing their jobs and have no interest in doing them. He called their actions "brazen and contemptuous" and the report's conclusions "sobering". Christy Galligan, Former Garda Sergeant joined us on Newstalk Breakfast to discuss.

“No one wants to hear about your dreams – unless you follow my golden rule”. So writes Adrian Chiles, broadcaster and Guardian columnist who joined us on Newstalk Breakfast.

US special envoy Steve Witkoff has met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a bid to salvage Gaza truce talks. Avi Mayer, founder of the Jerusalem Journal and Former editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Post joined us on Newstalk Breakfast.

The lack of green spaces of Dublin's inner city – and cities across the world is “disastrous” for people's mental health. That's according to Anthony Freeman O'Brien, Liberties Communities Project member who joined us on Newstalk Breakfast.

Gardaí have concluded their search in Wexford as part of an ongoing investigation into the 1998 disappearance and murder of Fiona Sinnott. Conor Lally, Irish Times Crime & Security Editor spoke to Shane Coleman on the show.

More than one in three of us have not taken any measures to prepare for the end of our lives. That's according to new research published today by Royal London Ireland, who's Protection Propositions Lead Barry McCutcheon told us about their findings. We were also joined by Leslie Shoemaker, Counselling Psychologist and Lecturer in TU Dublin.

Ultra-processed baby foods that “set children up for a lifetime of obesity” are “dominating” supermarket shelves, experts have warned. Sarah Keogh, Dietician & Founder of Eatwell joined us on the show this morning.