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Chris and Amy react to the introduction of Pumpkin spice flavor for the season; are Halloween decorations up too soon at stores?; MetroLink celebrates their new gates; STLToday columnist Bill McClellan on why anyone would want to be a cop; Did you see this? NFL owner's issues with prostitution.

The Tim Conway Jr Show Hour 3 (8.10) The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $905 million after another weekend without a winner, and Timmy is already fantasizing about all the rich-jerk moves he’d make if he hit it — starting with loudly telling everyone how wealthy he is. Metrolink service between Laguna Niguel and Oceanside is temporarily suspended due to high-tide concerns. In Hollywood news, Jim Carrey is set to star in the live-action Jetsons movie. There’s been another shark encounter: a great white grabbed a lifeguard’s rescue buoy and dragged him under about five feet. Over the weekend, at least a dozen sharks were spotted off beaches in Maine. Breaking: A high-speed pursuit is underway in the Valley, with a suspected drunk driver hitting 100 mph on the 101 southbound toward the 405. Is he racing to Gelson’s or In-N-Out? Coming up Saturday, August 22, the 13 Souls Run in Simi Valley honors the 13 service members killed in the Afghanistan withdrawal bombing. It’s been 11 years since Silentó’s massive hit “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)” — the rapper could have had a huge career but instead ended up convicted in the killing of his cousin. On a much brighter note, a Wendy’s worker used the company’s education benefits to go to community college, then transferred to Yale to study political science. Atta boy. Finally, there’s a widespread jalapeño recall tied to a salmonella outbreak that’s also hit Chipotle hard, and Timmy takes aim at stores using surveillance pricing. How dare they. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The only person ever charged in the Tupac Shakur murder heads to trial. The LA teachers who are teaching the public to monitor for ICE agents. How the threat of high tide is affecting Metrolink service in the OC. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Ellen Coyne and Jack Horgan-Jones join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:It was revealed this week that the planned Dublin Metrolink could cost up to €19 billion. The last Metrolink estimates from 2022 suggested €9.5 billion as the midpoint of a “credible” cost range of between €7.16 billion and €12.25 billion. The increasing cost echoes the National Children's Hospital and its umpteen budget increases – a saga that damaged the public's trust in the State's ability to deliver large necessary projects in a timely and cost-effective manner. The latest data from the Climate Change Advisory Council suggests the Government's target of 400,000 heat-pump installations by 2030 is all but impossible at this stage. They are calling for a twentyfold increase in the pace of delivery, plus a surge in general home retrofits. The German chancellor Friedrich Merz was welcomed to Dublin by Taoiseach Micheál Martin on Tuesday where he delivered a speech on the need for a more austere approach to the common EU budget. The decision to speak entirely in German was not helped by malfunctioning translation devices given out to the Taoiseach and those present. The State has been urged to buy the lands of former Bessborough mother and baby home to create memorial park. This comes after planning permission was granted for more than 100 apartments on the Cork site. And more than 300 former members of the Christian Brothers will be summonsed through an advertisement in a national newspaper. The move was prompted by the fact that the Christian Brothers is an unincorporated association, meaning there is no legal entity that can be directly sued by people taking it to court.Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Denis Staunton's Global Briefing newsletter here: irishtimes.com/newsletters/global-briefing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dates for the arrival of Dublin's MetroLink have changed wildly since the project was first suggested in 1975. So has the budget.The latest figure to emerge – from an unattributed Government source – is €19bn. That's quite a jump from the estimate released four years ago, calculated at €9.5bn as the midpoint of a “credible” cost range of between €7.16bn and €12.25bn.Why such a significant increase? And with plans already approved and with property already purchased for the project by Transport Infrastructure Ireland how much has already been spent on the transport solution that promises to transform commuting in the capital. Also when will building actually begin?Dublin Editor Olivia Kelly dives into the details and controversies of the MetroLink project.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Suzanne Brennan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian Caulfield, Professor in Transportation in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering at Trinity College Dublin

The MetroLink, the Galway City Ring Road and the Greater Dublin Drainage Project are among the nine projects to be designated under the Critical Infrastructure Act 2026.The new legislation, proposed by Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers means that the nine projects are deemed as being of critical national importance, giving them priority status for faster processing and decision-making.Sean O'Driscoll is a leading member of the Accelerating Infrastructure taskforce and businessman, and joins Shane to discuss. Also joining to discuss is Brian Caufield, Professor in Transport in the School of Engineering at Trinity College.

It will connect the MidAmerica St. Louis Airport to Lambert International Airport. Ken Sharkey with the St. Clair County Transit District says the Mascoutah Police Department will provide security at the stop once it's open.

First up on this week's episode of Inside Business, host Ciarán Hancock speaks to Cliff Taylor of The Irish Times about the State's purchase of the a 5-acre site on O'Connell Street in Dublin that used to house the Carlton cinema. Officially, it has been purchased for the Metrolink underground rail link to Dublin airport. But is this part of a wider plan by the Government to take charge of regeneration in this key urban quarter of the capital?Why did Transport Infrastructure Ireland pay €80 million to purchase the site from UK developer Hammerson? And did it really need to buy the site to deliver a Metrolink stop on O'Connell Street?Plus, fighting has once again broken out in the Middle East as the fragile ceasefire between the US an Iran has impacted on shipping going through the Strait of Hormuz. Denis Staunton has covered the story for The Irish Times, and he sums up the events of this week and where peace talks might go from here.Produced by John Casey with JJ Vernon on sound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First up on this week's episode of Inside Business, host Ciarán Hancock speaks to Cliff Taylor of The Irish Times about the State's purchase of the a 5-acre site on O'Connell Street in Dublin that used to house the Carlton cinema. Officially, it has been purchased for the Metrolink underground rail link to Dublin airport. But is this part of a wider plan by the Government to take charge of regeneration in this key urban quarter of the capital?Why did Transport Infrastructure Ireland pay €80 million to purchase the site from UK developer Hammerson? And did it really need to buy the site to deliver a Metrolink stop on O'Connell Street?Plus, fighting has once again broken out in the Middle East as the fragile ceasefire between the US an Iran has impacted on shipping going through the Strait of Hormuz. Denis Staunton has covered the story for The Irish Times, and he sums up the events of this week and where peace talks might go from here.Produced by John Casey with JJ Vernon on sound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Áine Kerr join Matt to address the challenge to Nigel Farage being posed by a comedy candidate in the Clacton by-election. They give suggestions on how to revitalise O'Connell Street and the GPO. They offer a cost-benefit analysis on the MetroLink and wonder why it has taken so long. All three are outraged by the decision of the US Ambassador to Ireland to visit Conor McGregor's pub.Brought to you by The Greenman Group.PTP+To enjoy early access, ad-free listening and weekly bonus episodes, sign up at pathtopowerpodcast.comGet in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.comFollow Matt:https://twitter.com/cooper_mhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ellen Coyne and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:· Sinn Féin's Planning for Constitutional Change Bill, which obliges the Government to draft and publish a Green Paper on unification within 18 months, failed to win support from Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, or independents. · All Government TDs also voted against a PBP Bill to ban hare coursing. The Bill presented an issue where the party whip could have been spared in favour of a free vote, given the public's clear support to outlaw the practice. The Bill was overwhelmingly defeated by 125 votes to 24. · And this week saw Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and far-right French leader Marine Le Pen take the biggest political gambles of their respective careers.Plus, the panel picks their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:· Graham Platner crashes and burns, dwindling swag bags for visiting journalists, and the derelict ‘Carlton' site on O'Connell Street is snapped up by MetroLink.Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Denis Staunton's Global Briefing newsletter here: irishtimes.com/newsletters/global-briefing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eastern Correspondent, Samantha Libreri discusses the purchase of a portion of a site on O'Connell St., Dublin as part of the planned development of Metrolink.

Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, Jack Chambers, on the greater risks to be taken by civil servants to speed up the delivery of major projects.

The Carlton Cinema site on O'Connell Street has been bought by Transport Infrastructure Ireland as it looks to transform the location into a central part of the Metrolink project.Joining Shane to discuss this is Sunday Independent Columnist, Conor Skehan.

Metrolink moves a step closer after Transport Infrastructure Ireland acquires a major section of O'Connell Street, but questions remain over rising costs and whether Ireland's biggest infrastructure project could become a financial burden.Meanwhile, concerns grow over e-scooter safety after almost half of Temple Street's ICU beds are occupied by children with head injuries linked to accidents, prompting calls for tighter regulation.And the FAI votes on whether to proceed with the controversial Ireland vs Israel fixtures — but will the decision settle the debate?Shane Coleman was joined by:Naoise Ó Cearúil TD, Fianna Fáil Aidan O'Farrelly TD, Soc Dems Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor, Irish Examiner Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor, Irish Independent John Joe O'Connell, Vice President, GRA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The McGraw Show 7-7-26: Brats, Video Games, SW Air, Metrolink and What Should Kids Do at Night? by

Hour 1 of the Marc Cox Morning Show kicks off the week with Ryan Wrecker filling in alongside Kim St. Onge, opening with a skeptical eye on MetroLink's "impossible to bypass" fare system before diving into the heart of the holiday weekend — family traditions, reading the Declaration of Independence aloud, and a military band stealing the show at Mount Rushmore. From there, the show turns serious: The Atlantic's petty republishing of an old JD Vance essay, a hard look at whether race relations have actually improved in America, and a moving conversation about Erika Kirk's strength as she prepares to face her husband's accused killer in court. Faith, family, and common sense — this is what the Marc Cox Morning Show is all about. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #Hour1 #FourthOfJuly #JDVance #KimOnAWhim #RaceRelations #ErikaKirk #CharlieKirk #Forgiveness #ConservativeTalk #StLouis #FaithAndFamily

The Marc Cox Morning Show opens with Ryan Wrecker filling in alongside Kim St. Onge, setting the tone with a Fourth of July weekend reflection rooted in faith, family, and patriotism, while also questioning MetroLink's new fare enforcement system and media narratives resurfacing old JD Vance commentary. Hour 1 takes a more serious turn as the conversation examines race relations in America and closes with a powerful discussion of Erika Kirk's resolve and forgiveness as she prepares to face her husband's accused killer, framing themes of faith, grief, and resilience. Hour 2 expands from local to global, covering Trump's reported influence in a World Cup red card controversy, JD Vance's patriotic holiday message, and St. Louis' downtown curfew crackdown, which Ryan and Kim argue reflects deeper cultural and parenting challenges. Dom Savino provides a business and culture update spanning record markets, a $19 million T-Rex fossil sale, and Hollywood's ongoing struggles, while Grant Salzman makes his “In Other News” debut with a mix of unusual and emotional stories ranging from Joey Chestnut's competitive eating return to a tragic Arizona hospital incident. Hour 3 focuses heavily on civic identity and ideological conflict, with JD Vance's “grace and greatness” message leading into legal analysis from Hans von Spakovsky on a Denver school board discrimination lawsuit. Dan Buck's “Buck Stops Here” segment emphasizes grassroots patriotism through his neighborhood flagpole initiative while warning against rising socialist and communist influence in American politics. Kim St. Onge closes the hour with a “Kim on a Whim” tying together grocery prices, global instability, and the Republican path toward the 2026 midterms. Hour 4 delivers a lighter but wide-ranging finale, opening with playful celebrity wedding speculation before shifting into a broader cultural critique of Hollywood through backlash against Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey trailer. Tom Ackerman joins with a sports-packed segment covering Team USA's World Cup run, officiating controversy, and the Cardinals' dominant win over the Cubs. The final stretch includes debate over Trump Accounts for children, questions surrounding a reported Paul Pelosi hit-and-run incident, FBI drone interceptions at World Cup venues, and a sign-off that blends humor, politics, sports, and pop culture to close the show. Across all four hours, the program weaves together themes of patriotism, accountability, cultural tension, faith, and everyday American life—balancing hard news with humor and commentary while staying anchored in common-sense conservative perspective. Guest List (Full Show): Ryan Wrecker (Guest Host, all hours) Kim St. Onge (Co-Host, all hours) Dom Savino (Business update, Hour 2) Grant Salzman (In Other News, Hour 2) Hans von Spakovsky (Legal segment, Hour 3) Dan Buck (Buck Stops Here, Hour 3) Tom Ackerman (Sports, Hour 4) Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #JDVance #CultureWar #HollywoodBacklash #WorldCup2026 #StLouisTalk #FaithAndFamily #ConservativeTalk #Midterms2026

St. Louis's new downtown curfew is already exposing a deeper problem — 41 minors picked up over the Fourth of July weekend, including two young teens whose parents couldn't even be bothered to come get them. Ryan Wrecker and Kim St. Onge don't sugarcoat it: this is a parenting crisis before it's a policing one. Then it's a street takeover at Wilmore Park with guns seized, a washed-out fireworks show that cost Bridgeton $40,000, and a look at MetroLink's brand-new turnstile system, complete with fencing that looks straight out of a border security briefing. Will it actually stop fare jumpers, or will day one prove Ryan and Kim right? This is the St. Louis Morning Brief, only on the Marc Cox Morning Show — stick around, more is coming up. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #StLouisMorningBrief #StLouisCrime #ParentalResponsibility #MetroLinkSTL #PublicSafety #FamilyValues #CommonSenseConservative #StLouis #FourthOfJulyWeekend

Time is the only thing we spend without knowing how much of it we have left.  What a difference it makes in life when we don't come from the perspective that we have endless time, but live with intention.  Let's talk about "Living with Intention" and what we learned from Mark and Jody Rollins.  Cliff's "In the News" is THE METROLINK.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is HILLBILLIES CHILLIN'.  Music - "Burning Up My Goodyears" (music only) by Cliff Nelson, Josh Rush.  "Hillbillies Chillin'" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs, Josh Rush.

Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien recently introduced new legislation to the Dáil, which looked to expand the powers of the National Transport Authority as works on the Metrolink and BusConnects pick up steam. To discuss further with Anton was Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire.

Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien recently introduced new legislation to the Dáil, which looked to expand the powers of the National Transport Authority as works on the Metrolink and BusConnects pick up steam. To discuss further with Anton was Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire.

It will be a “few years” before construction works on the Dublin MetroLink rail line are at “full tilt”, the Oireachtas transport committee has heard. To discuss this further Anton spoke to Paul Davies, Lecturer in Public Procurement, DCU.

In the “St. Louis Morning Brief,” Marc and Kim examine new efforts in St. Charles County to tighten regulations on short-term rentals like Airbnb and VRBO following complaints about parties, fights, overcrowding, and neighborhood disruptions. The discussion covers proposed restrictions on overnight guests, vehicle limits, inspections, and spacing requirements between rental properties, while questioning how widespread the actual problems are and whether the rules could unfairly impact homeowners near major events or attractions. The conversation then shifts to ongoing public safety concerns surrounding MetroLink security and the ongoing legal fight between the St. Louis Police Board and city leadership over police funding and staffing shortages. Marc and Kim discuss how the city has struggled to provide enough officers for Metro patrols, forcing transit officials to rely more heavily on off-duty sheriff's deputies to supplement security. The segment highlights larger frustrations over fragmented law enforcement jurisdiction across the MetroLink system, with Marc arguing that a dedicated transit police force would simplify operations and free city police officers to focus on violent crime elsewhere in St. Louis. Hashtags: #StLouisMorningBrief #Airbnb #VRBO #StCharlesCounty #ShortTermRentals #MetroLink #StLouisCrime #PoliceFunding #SheriffsDepartment #PublicSafety #MissouriPolitics #TransitSecurity #StLouisCounty #LawEnforcement #TalkRadio

The show opens in a temporary studio with technical issues and guest-heavy programming, then moves quickly into political controversy surrounding Donald Trump, including renewed claims about deep state resistance, skepticism over past assassination narratives, and criticism of intelligence officials like John Brennan. A major national security thread develops after reporting that a former California mayor pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal Chinese agent, fueling broader discussion on CCP infiltration, immigration policy, AI-generated media, and foreign interference risks inside the United States. International coverage centers on escalating Iran tensions and U.S. diplomatic positioning ahead of high-level talks with China, alongside debate over military readiness and war powers authority. Senator Eric Schmidt argues Iran's capabilities have been significantly weakened and emphasizes preventing nuclear development while avoiding long-term conflict, while also responding to criticism over U.S. defense stockpiles. Domestic political conflict intensifies as reports surface of Virginia lawmakers allegedly considering restructuring the state Supreme Court through retirement-age changes to reshape its composition and influence redistricting rulings, prompting comparisons to court-packing strategies and broader warnings about institutional manipulation. The show expands into Missouri legislative wrap-up issues, including abortion ballot measures, tax reform proposals, and initiative petition battles, while local reporting highlights St. Charles County short-term rental restrictions and MetroLink security staffing shortages. Guest segments include Rachel Campos-Duffy discussing her new book on American patriotism and cultural identity ahead of the 250th anniversary, Luis Valdes defending gun rights and constitutional protections, and Todd Piro addressing crime and judicial frustration. The final hour focuses on public safety and political accountability, including San Francisco police recruitment incentives and a developing St. Louis County Ethics Committee review involving County Executive Sam Page over alleged dual employment, closing on themes of institutional trust, political escalation, and contested control over courts, elections, and public safety policy. Hashtags: #DonaldTrump #Iran #CCP #China #EricSchmidt #RachelCamposDuffy #VirginiaPolitics #CourtPacking #Redistricting #SupremeCourt #GunRights #LuisValdes #SanFrancisco #PoliceFunding #MissouriPolitics #StLouisCounty #ElectionIntegrity #PublicSafety #DeepState #TalkRadio

Hour 2 opens with the crew settling into their temporary “Studio C” setup amid ongoing station renovations, working through technical hiccups, lighting differences, and equipment adjustments while keeping the show moving and previewing upcoming guest John Lamping to break down Missouri's final legislative week. The conversation quickly broadens into political and global developments, including President Trump's upcoming meeting with China's Xi Jinping, shifting U.S. leverage tied to global oil dynamics, and heightened tensions with Iran that Marc suggests could push toward renewed military action if diplomacy fails. The hour then turns to Missouri politics with a discussion on the end of the legislative session, pending ballot initiatives on abortion, income tax elimination, and initiative petition reform, and concerns over voter confusion and campaign spending battles. Local issues follow in the “St. Louis Morning Brief,” focusing on proposed restrictions for short-term rentals in St. Charles County due to complaints about parties and neighborhood disruptions, alongside ongoing MetroLink security staffing shortages that are forcing reliance on sheriff's deputies amid jurisdictional disputes and funding gaps. The hour closes with the “In Other News” segment featuring a mix of cautionary and viral stories, including a woman hospitalized after a poorly vetted Instagram tattoo gone wrong, a 102-year-old woman finally receiving her high school diploma decades after leaving school, a bizarre motorcycle crash in Canada where a bike became suspended from a traffic light, and a lawsuit from Dua Lipa against Samsung over alleged unauthorized use of her likeness in advertising materials. Hashtags: #StudioC #DonaldTrump #China #XiJinping #Iran #MissouriPolitics #JohnLamping #AbortionAmendment #IncomeTax #StLouisMorningBrief #Airbnb #MetroLink #StCharlesCounty #InOtherNews #DuaLipa #PriceIsRight #ViralVideo #CanadaCrash #TalkRadio #PoliticalNews

LIVE FROM SHORTY'S DINER, WEST PORT12004 Lackland Rd.St. Louis, MO 63146 9:05 – 9:22 (17mins) David Stokes, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute, @DavidCStokes@ShowMeShowMeInstitute.orgto discuss: Mayor has a new plan for Rams cash: St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer is proposing to spend $230 million of the $255 million Rams relocation settlement on tornado relief, infrastructure repairs, and downtown revitalization. The plan still faces pushback from aldermen and advocates who want the allocation shifted — some pushing for more downtown funding, others demanding more for the tornado-damaged North Side. Ferguson City Council rejects $1.8 billion data center proposal: The Ferguson City Council voted 3-3 with one abstention to reject a proposal that would have transformed the former Emerson Electric site into a massive data center. Residents raised concerns over environmental risks, water usage, tax abatements, and potential lost school revenue despite supporters touting significant economic benefits. St. Louis residents offer feedback on Green Line Bus Rapid Transit: The City of St. Louis and Bi-State Development held an open house Tuesday where residents weighed in on two route options for a Bus Rapid Transit system connecting north and south St. Louis. The BRT would feature dedicated bus lanes, MetroLink-style stations, and service every 10-15 minutes — a significant upgrade from current 30-40 minute intervals. 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSA 9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) We will call Tony Short/CEO Corey Broadus/CEO Shorty's Diner, 12004 Lackland St. Louis, MO 63146See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nuacht Mhall. Príomhscéalta na seachtaine, léite go mall.*Inniu an ceathrú lá de mhí Aibreáin. Is mise Gwyneth Nic Aidicín Ní Loingsigh.Tá dlí nua ceadaithe ag Iosrael a shocraíonn pionós an bháis mar phionós réamhshochraithe le haghaidh Palaistínigh ciontaithe in ionsaithe uafáis. Tharraing an dlí seo cáineadh ó dhaoine, rialtais agus eagrúcháin cearta daonna ar fud an domhain. Dúirt na Náisiúin Aontaithe agus Amnesty International gur dlí leatromach atá i gceist - go teoiriciúil d'fhéadfaí an dlí a úsáid in aghaidh daoine Iosraelacha ach ní tharlóidh sin mar caithfidh gur “stad a chur l'eiseadh an stáit Iosraelach” é cuspóir an ionsaí. Deir saineolaí go mbeidh coir chogaidh i gceist le gníomhú an achta agus go dtugann sé cumhacht ollmhór do stát Iosrael Palaistínigh a marú laistigh den dlí, gan triail chóir. Láinseáil Artemis II Dé Céadaoin, misean tábhachtach i stair an taistil sa spás. Is é seo an chéad uair ó 1972 go bhfuil daoine chun taisteal lasmuigh d'fhithis an domhain agus chun eitilt trasna na gealaí. Mairfidh an turas 10 lá, leis an spásarthach ag taisteal timpeall na gealaí, ag úsáid dhomhantarraingt na gealaí chun éifeacht imtharraingthe, nó “slingshot”, a chruthú agus iad a sheoladh ar ais chuig an domhan. Má tá rath acu, beidh siad ag taisteal níos faide ón domhain ná a thaistil aon duine riamh, timpeall 402,000 ciliméadar. Ar an gcriú beidh an chéad bhean, an chéad duine de dhath agus an chéad duine nach Meiriceánach iad chun taisteal chuig an ngealach. Tá an misean seo ag ullmhú le haghaidh leaindeáil gealaí pleanáilte ag NASA don bhliain 2028. Tá an spásarthach deartha le haghaidh níos mó ná turas amháin, agus an sprioc acu bunachar taighde buan a chruthú ar an ngealach. Le roinnt moille, brú ó Trump agus fadhbanna eile i rith an tionscnaimh, tá sceipteachas faoin amlíne seo. Tá roinnt comórtas i gceist mar tá leandáil gealaí a phleanáil ag an tSín ag an am céanna. In Éirinn, tá bacainn eile tagtha ar thógáil an Metrolink, agus an Stiúrthóir Tionscnaimh Seán Sweeney tar éis éirí as. Tionscnamh cáiliúil nó mícháiliúil é an Metrolink. Tá bealach díreach á chruthú idir lár Bhaile Átha Cliath agus an tAerfort mar cheann de príomhspriocanna an tionscnaimh. Moladh é den chéad uair in 2001, agus tháinig athruithe ollmhóra agus réimse dúshlán ar an tionscnamh le 25 bliain anuas, agus costas measta 11 billiún euro air ag an bpointe seo. D'éirigh Séan Sweeney as a ról le linn na seachtaine ar son a theaghlaigh, a bhfuil ina gcónaí sa Nua-Shéalainn, dúirt se go raibh sé neamh-inbhuanaithe a bheith ina chónaí chomh fada uathu. Tar éis blianta d'fhadhbanna pleanála, dlí agus airgeadais tá imní ar an bpobal go mbeidh moill eile mar thoradh den athrú seo. Deir Príomhfheidhmeannach Metrolink Lorcan O'Connor go bhfuil muinín aige nach gcuirfidh an bacainn seo le moill an tionscnaimh, agus go bhfuil tógáil réidh le tosú in 2027, leis an tseirbhís a chur i bhfeidhm i lár na 2030idí.*Léirithe ag Conradh na Gaeilge i Londain. Tá an script ar fáil i d'aip phodchraolta.*GLUAISpionós an bháis - the death penaltyréamhshocraithe - defaultgan triail chóir - without a fair trialfithis an domhain - the earth's orbitdomhantarraingt na gealaí - the moon's gravitymícháiliúil - infamousneamh-inbhuanaithe - unsustainable

Jason Cullen, Dublin Commuter Coalition, discusses why the MetroLink project must continue, as planned.

Today the Programme Director of Metrolink Sean Sweeney announced he is leaving and returning to his native New Zealand. Lorcan O'Connor, CEO Transport Infrastructure Ireland spoke to Rachael.

Duncan Smith, Labour Chief Whip and TD for Dublin Fingal East.

Professor Brian Caulfield, Centre for Transport Research at Trinity College Dublin.

Chris and Amy talk with a Wash U student who rode all of Metrolink in one day; financial planner Dave Simons; and Tamar Sher on the Cards and Billikens. Plus, should we bring back trolleys? And why does Amy dress the way she does?

Chris and Amy look back at "The Way We Were!" Chris wants to see trolleys return to St Louis, and a better public transit system that would make St Louis more attractive for people to live. 'Let's try to excel with the Metrolink,' says Amy, rather than expand a trolley system, which already 'didn't work' along Delmar.

The child abduction reported yesterday was fake; St Charles County agrees to work with ICE; a Wash U student rides the entire MetroLink line; caller Rodger calls Amy out for being negative about MetroLink.

Matt Eisner is a student at Wash U and managing sports editor of the student newspaper Student Life. He joins Chris and Amy to discuss his latest story sharing his experience riding the entire MetroLink line. It was part of a special section in the paper that explores hidden secrets of St Louis. He discusses safety on the Metro and his perception of St. Louis's public transport as a native of Maryland. He was surprised at how rural the eastern end of the line is as it heads towards Scott Air Force Base in Illinois.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEGMENT 1: Trump executive orders to make homes more affordable Today's Speaker's Stump Speech is brought to you by https://www.hansenstree.com/ Is the Commonwealth of Virginia in the crapper? 14:44 SEGMENT 2: Kevin Scott, Executive Vice President of Public Affairs & Security for Bi-State Development || in studio || TOPIC: Public safety and infrastructure security on public transit in the St. Louis area || Metro Link safety || The Secure Platform Plan || The new fare system and ticket vending machines || Call-A-Ride || Now hiring for drivers and mechanicsmetrostlouis.org x.com/STLMetro 34:42 SEGMENT 3: Trump compares Iran strike to Pearl Harbor || Congressional Football game https://newstalkstl.com/ SHOW PAGE - https://newstalkstl.com/tim-jones-chris-arps/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW Kevin Scott, Executive Vice President of Public Affairs & Security for Bi-State Development || in studio || TOPIC: Public safety and infrastructure security on public transit in the St. Louis area || Metro Link safety || The Secure Platform Plan || The new fare system and ticket vending machines || Call-A-Ride || Now hiring for drivers and mechanicsmetrostlouis.org x.com/STLMetro https://newstalkstl.com/ SHOW PAGE - https://newstalkstl.com/tim-jones-chris-arps/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEGMENT 1: Trump executive orders to make homes more affordable Today's Speaker's Stump Speech is brought to you by https://www.hansenstree.com/ Is the Commonwealth of Virginia in the crapper? 14:44 SEGMENT 2: Kevin Scott, Executive Vice President of Public Affairs & Security for Bi-State Development || in studio || TOPIC: Public safety and infrastructure security on public transit in the St. Louis area || Metro Link safety || The Secure Platform Plan || The new fare system and ticket vending machines || Call-A-Ride || Now hiring for drivers and mechanicsmetrostlouis.org x.com/STLMetro 34:42 SEGMENT 3: Trump compares Iran strike to Pearl Harbor || Congressional Football game https://newstalkstl.com/ SHOW PAGE - https://newstalkstl.com/tim-jones-chris-arps/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW Kevin Scott, Executive Vice President of Public Affairs & Security for Bi-State Development || in studio || TOPIC: Public safety and infrastructure security on public transit in the St. Louis area || Metro Link safety || The Secure Platform Plan || The new fare system and ticket vending machines || Call-A-Ride || Now hiring for drivers and mechanicsmetrostlouis.org x.com/STLMetro https://newstalkstl.com/ SHOW PAGE - https://newstalkstl.com/tim-jones-chris-arps/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the first part of a series we're calling "The Doers"!Public safety is one of the most urgent issues facing transit systems today. In this episode of Transit Unplugged, host Paul Comfort sits down with Kevin Scott, Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Security at Bi-State Development / St. Louis Metro Transit, to discuss a bold initiative that is reshaping safety across the region's light rail network.Scott explains how St. Louis developed its Secure Platform Plan, a comprehensive strategy that combines infrastructure upgrades, technology, and partnerships with law enforcement to strengthen security on the MetroLink light rail system.The results are already striking: stations where the program has been implemented have seen a 50% reduction in criminal incidents and a significant increase in ridership.During the conversation, Scott walks through how the plan evolved from a detailed security assessment that produced 99 recommendations, and how those insights helped guide long-term improvements across the system.The episode also explores the powerful connection between actual safety improvements and the perception of safety — and why both are critical to attracting riders back to transit.In this episode, you'll learn:Why St. Louis shifted from an open platform light rail system to secured stations How gating, fencing, and expanded CCTV coverage are changing security operations The role of security partnerships with local law enforcement and contracted security teams Why perception of safety matters just as much as actual incident reduction How safer stations are helping drive ridership growth across the system Scott also shares how the agency is upgrading fare collection systems alongside the security infrastructure, creating a modernized transit experience for riders while strengthening enforcement against fare evasion.As transit agencies nationwide prioritize safety and security, the St. Louis experience offers valuable lessons for systems considering similar investments.LinksLearn more about the Secure Platform Plan:https://www.metrostlouis.orgCreditsHost and Producer: Paul ComfortExecutive Producer: Julie GatesProducer: Chris O'KeeffeAssociate Producer: Cyndi RaskinEditor: Patrick EmileTransit Unplugged is brought to you by Modaxo — passionate about moving the world's people.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Modaxo Inc., its affiliates or subsidiaries, or any entities they represent (“Modaxo”). This production belongs to Modaxo, and may contain information that may be subject to trademark, copyright, or other intellectual property rights and restrictions. This production provides general information, and should not be relied on as legal advice or opinion. Modaxo specifically disclaims all warranties, express or implied, and will not be liable for any losses, claims, or damages arising from the use of this presentation, from any material contained in it, or from any action or decision taken in response to it.CreditsHost and Producer: Paul ComfortExecutive Producer: Julie GatesProducer: Chris O'KeeffeAssociate Producer: Cyndi RaskinTransit Unplugged is brought to you by Modaxo — passionate about moving the world's people.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Modaxo Inc., its affiliates or subsidiaries, or any entities they represent (“Modaxo”). This production belongs to Modaxo, and may contain information that may be subject to trademark, copyright, or other intellectual property rights and restrictions. This production provides general information, and should not be relied on as legal advice or opinion. Modaxo specifically disclaims all warranties, express or implied, and will not be liable for any losses, claims, or damages arising from the use of this presentation, from any material contained in it, or from any action or decision taken in response to it.

We weigh the $150 million St. Louis MetroLink extension to MidAmerica Airport against projected ridership and explain how Illinois state funding, decades of pre-planning, and significant optimism have made this project a reality. • cost, scope and context of the MidAmerica Airport extension• ridership at Lambert versus MidAmerica and what it implies• lack of anchors near the new terminus and first-mile gaps• Illinois's Rebuild Illinois funding and shovel-ready advantage• development logic behind building into empty fields• the Green Line corridor, voter backing, and federal hurdles• pivot from light rail to dedicated-lane BRT and timelines• risks of BRT creep and ways to protect speed and reliability• how to engage with local planning and share feedbackIf you are in the St. Louis area or in Illinois and you want to give your thoughts about these two projects, the BRT line and the Mid-America Airport extension of the Red Line out of St. Louis, please send us an email. If you want to support the show, the best way to do so is via our Patreon. You can also just subscribe, like the episode, all that good stuff.Send a textSupport the show

The way has been cleared for work to begin on Dublin's long promised Metrolink following the end of a legal challange by residents of Darmouth Square on the city's southside. Sean Sweeney, Programme Director of Metrolink joined Rachel.

Sean Sweeney, programme director for Metrolink, joins The Last Word to give an update on the project's progress and to discuss the next steps.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Darragh O'Brien, Minister for Transport and Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Fingal East, discusses the future of Metrolink, after an application for a judicial review of the project was withdrawn.

Cúrsaí Polaitiochta an lae - deireadh leis an athbhreithniú breithiúnach a tugadh in aghaidh Metrolink.

On this week's episode of Inside Business, we look at the sluggish delivery of large and necessary infrastructure projects that has been a feature of several successive Governments.A population surge means building more and better infrastructure for transport, water and housing has become increasingly urgent.The Government unveiled a new plan this week. The Accelerating Infrastructure Taskforce contains 30 actions and deadlines by which projects have to be completed.This comes at a time when there are legal delays to the Greater Dublin Drainage project, and potentially to the capital's MetroLink too.To get some insight into whether a plan like this can address the key issues holding back delivery, host Cliff Taylor was joined on the line by taskforce member and Chairperson of IDA Ireland, Feargal O'Rourke.Also in this episode, Irish Times Deputy Business Editor Dominic Coyle on the new pension auto-enrolment scheme 'My Future Fund' which begins on 1 January. How many employees will be opted in? Are companies ready? What are the concerns of employer groups like Ibec? And are employers already gaming the system?Produced by John Casey with JJ Vernon on sound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Metrolink was first proposed in 2001. Nearly a quarter of a century later, the diggers still haven't moved. Now, a fresh legal challenge from residents of Dartmouth Square has left the multibillion-euro project with potentially significant delays. Are their concerns justified, or is this a classic case of NIMBYism? Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guest: Conor Feehan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ellen Coyne and Pat Leahy join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:· As Paschal Donohoe departs for pastures new at the World Bank, will his absence weaken Government? And does Simon Harris possess the right skillset for the role of Minister for Finance? It might not matter if the qualified doctors who have run the Department of Health are anything to go by. · Paschal leaving has led to a Cabinet reshuffle with Fine Gael deputy leader Helen McEntee becoming the first woman to serve as the Minister responsible for both foreign affairs and defence. She will inherit many issues in need of urgent attention, not least the progression of the Occupied Territories Bill. · And the Oireachtas transport committee was told on Wednesday that Dublin's planned MetroLink will need about 8,000 workers for its construction. Speaking to RTÉ radio, transportation expert Brian Caulfield suggested that “something like an Olympic village” would be necessary to house workers on the project. Plus, the panel picks their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:· Emerson Newton on how the Left are agitating for a border poll when conditions are far from ideal, and Diarmaid Ferriter on why authenticity matters more than spin in politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.