Best Breakfast Is Served Podcasts (2025)

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Allergic diseases cost Australia $63.5 billion a year 5:51

15h ago5:51

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Spring has almost sprung across the country. But those of you allergic to pollen, you might not be celebrating the seasonal change. You might brush a runny nose or headache off as an annual irritant. But new data released today by Deloitte Access Economics has calculated the financial cost of the coughs, sneezes and serious health conditions caused…

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Changing Australia: Glenn Gardener and giving families hope 11:04

13h ago11:04

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There are few surgeons in the world who can perform life-changing and life-saving operations in utero. Professor Glenn Gardener's team is the only one in Australia trained to perform spina bifida surgery in the womb. And he regularly performs other complex surgeries, from in utero blood transfusions to treating twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. Hi…

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Victorian police killed in rural shooting 7:50

15h ago7:50

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Residents in the north-east Victorian town of Porepunkah are being urged to stay indoors while the search continues for a man who allegedly shot and killed two police officers yesterday. The ABC reports the alleged gunman as Dezi Freeman, a self-described Sovereign Citizen aged in his 50s. Guest: Wayne Gatt, Secretary, Victorian Police Association …

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Public Child Sex Offender Register to be created in QLD 7:07

15h ago7:07

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A landmark bill to establish a public child sex offender register in Queensland will be introduced to the state's parliament today. It's called Daniel's Law and the bill honours 13-year-old Daniel Morcombe who was abducted on the Sunshine Coast more than 20 years ago. Guest: Dan Purdie, Qld Minister for Police and Emergency Services Producer: Eddy …

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Coalition's Andrew Hastie: Iran's ambassador expulsion ‘sends the right message’ 7:56

14h ago7:56

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The Opposition has backed the federal government's decision to expel Iran's ambassador from Australia, given the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corp's involvement in attacking synagogues in Australia. But Shadow Home Affairs Minister Andrew Hastie says the Government should have acted sooner. Guest: Andrew Hastie, Shadow Home Affairs Minister…

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Foreign Minister Penny Wong: Iran ‘crossed a line’ 8:29

14h ago8:29

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Iran's ambassador has less than a week to leave the country following Australia's decision to expel him and other members of his delegation. The decision comes after ASIO announced that Iran orchestrated at least two antisemitic attacks on Australian soil — at Melbourne's Adass Israel Synagogue in December and Sydney's Lewis Continental Kitchen las…

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Australia listing IRGC as a terror group comes 'too little, too late', says US think tank 5:13

17h ago5:13

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ASIO has blamed Iran for orchestrating at least two violent antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne, with Iran's ambassador now given seven days to leave Australia. The spy agency says Iran was behind the arson attacks on the Adass synagogue in Melbourne and the Lewis' Continental Kitchen in Sydney late last year. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Cor…

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Australia urged to give AUKUS sub 'commitments' to US if war breaks out 8:32

15h ago8:32

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The Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, Richard Marles, is holding strategic talks in Washington, as the Pentagon reviews the multi-billion-dollar AUKUS defence agreement. In the meantime, former top Pentagon official Abraham Denmark has urged Australia to give the United States more concrete commitments about how it would use American-buil…

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Donald Trump says US military may deploy to Chicago and Baltimore 9:54

15h ago9:54

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US President Donald Trump has threatened to deploy National Guard troops to cities across the country, expanding a crackdown on crime, homelessness and undocumented immigration. Two weeks after the White House declared a "crime emergency" in Washington DC, Mr Trump has signed a new executive order which calls for specialised National Guard units ta…

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Gaza doctor recalls the moments before the Israeli double strike on Nasser Hospital 12:05

16h ago12:05

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European leaders have condemned Israel's attack on Nasser hospital in southern Gaza, which left at least 20 people dead, including five journalists on Monday. The European Commission says the attack was completely unacceptable, and that civilians and journalists must be protected under international law. The commission also says civilians in Gaza h…

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The Ultimate Guide: Sydney 11:47

18h ago11:47

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Every week for The Ultimate Guide on The Hard Shoulder, Fionn Davenport takes a closer look at some of the fantastic destinations to visit around the world. This week, Fionn joined Kieran to give his travel tips for Sydney in Australia!

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Financial planning advice for 60+ year olds 11:05

18h ago11:05

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It’s never too late to get your finances in order, and when you’re getting into the later stages of your life, it becomes more and more important. Sinead Ryan, Consumer Journalist with Irish Independent and Presenter of the Home Show on Newstalk joins Kieran to give her top financial planning tips for those aged 60+.…

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce their engagement! 5:27

19h ago5:27

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International pop icon Taylor Swift has announced her engagement to American footballer Travis Kelce. Newstalk reporter Emily Keegan joins Kieran in studio to discuss.

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How can the Government best prepare the healthcare system? 14:00

19h ago14:00

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As the Dáil is set to return in the coming weeks, former Health Editor with the Irish Times Paul Cullen and Chair of the IMOs Consultant Committee Matthew Sadlier join Kieran to discuss how the Government can best prepare the healthcare system for the coming months.

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How drugs get into Ireland 6:11

19h ago6:11

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There has sharp rise in cocaine use in Ireland in recent months. The latest Health Research Board figures from 2024 show one-in-three cases of drug treatments were for cocaine. But how is the drug getting into the country? Investigations Editor with the Sunday World and host of the podcast Crime World Nicola Tallant joins Kieran to discuss.…

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The Bookshelf with Aoife Moore 12:58

20h ago12:58

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Author, journalist and host of A Few Scoops Aoife Moore joins Kieran to place her favourite book on The Hard Shoulder Bookshelf!

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Former CNN Correspondent Jim Acosta on his Irish roots, US/Irish relations, and more 15:53

20h ago15:53

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Legendary broadcast journalist Jim Acosta will be speaking at the Kennedy Summer School in New Ross in County Wexford. The Hard Shoulder will also be broadcasting from the same location this Thursday. Jim joins Kieran to discuss his thoughts on US President Donald Trump, US/Ireland relations, his Irish roots and more.…

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Is the term ‘Mansplaining’ unfair to men? 7:56

20h ago7:56

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Are men mistreating women when they mansplain, or is it just the way they talk? One celebrity thinks men are being misunderstood, so comedians Jim Elliot and Katherine Lynch join Kieran to discuss.

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Does bin monitoring actually lead to people sorting their rubbish properly? 15:05

21h ago15:05

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Some customers of the waste company Panda have expressed unease at their bins being monitored. The company has rolled out a monitoring campaign to over 50,000 customers to try and get people to put their rubbish in the correct bin. But is this an effective way to change people’s behaviour? And are customers right to be concerned about privacy? Dubl…

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The benefits of Early Childhood Education 16:46

21h ago16:46

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Following on from a discussion about crèche waiting lists, Chair of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers Elaine Dunne, and Principal of The Glebe National School in Donegal Town Alison Pasquier join Kieran to discuss the benefits of Early Childhood Education.

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Western Australia in full bloom 7:24

1d ago7:24

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It's that time of year, when the red sands of the Western Australian desert transform into a patchwork of purple, yellow, pink and white. Wildflowers are in bloom across thousands of kilometres from the Pilbara to the state's south-west, a spectacular display that draws thousands of visitors each year. Guest: Natalie Hillier, manager Mullewa Commun…

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$100 million call to make struggling sport clubs climate-resilient 4:49

1d ago4:49

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Australian Test cricket captain Pat Cummins has led a delegation of athletes to Canberra, in a bid to help sporting clubs withstand the effects of climate change. They're calling on the federal government to establish a 100 million dollar fund over five years to help 1,000 grassroots sporting clubs deal with excessive rainfall and heat. GUEST: Joan…

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Changing Australia: Tim Low and getting rid of invasive species 11:44

1d ago11:44

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Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to Australia's natural environment. In 1999, biologist Tim Low published his groundbreaking book 'Feral Future', which changed the way Australia thought about foreign pests and led to the foundation of the Invasive Species Council.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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First home scheme changes could see house prices rise 8:06

1d ago8:06

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The Federal Government says expanding a scheme for first-home buyers will be a leg-up for Australians trying to break into the property market. But what impact will the policy actually have on housing affordability? Guest: Tim Lawless, Asia-Pacific Research Director for Cotality Producer: Grace Stranger…

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Greens leader Larissa Waters: 'EPBC reform must include climate trigger' 7:58

1d ago7:58

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Greens leader Larissa Waters has welcomed the sense of urgency on environment reforms but says any reforms couldn't be considered effective unless climate is considered. The party has long called for a climate trigger to be included in the reforms, which would require the government to consider the impact of proposed projects on climate change. Gue…

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Environment Minister says major environmental reforms will happen by the end of the year 8:56

1d ago8:56

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The federal government's planned overhaul of environmental laws will now be fast-tracked, with new legislation to be introduced to parliament by the end of the year. Environment Minister Murray Watt says there was clear support at last week's economic reform roundtable for simpler and faster processing of environmental approvals. Guest: Murray Watt…

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Calls for transparency on Moderna deal 6:42

1d ago6:42

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A $2 billion deal with American pharmaceutical giant Moderna — to set up manufacturing facilities in Australia --- was hailed as a breakthrough by the Morrison government. The agreement exempted Moderna's mRNA vaccines from assessment by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee and committed the government to buying locally produced Moderna v…

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India bans multi-billion dollar online gaming industry 3:30

1d ago3:30

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The Indian government has outlawed online gaming, leaving the national cricket teams without a sponsor on their shirts. The move has shuttered the multi-billion dollar fantasy sports industry, with the government choosing a ban over increased regulation of the sector. "A fairly big business has been decapitated in less than a week", said lawyer Vik…

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Dr Nick Coatsworth on reforming Australia’s specialist care 7:07

1d ago7:07

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Specialist fees for medical procedures and consultations are increasing around the country, putting more financial pressure on patients. Dr Nick Coatsworth explains the reasons behind the problem and how to improve Australians’ access to specialist care. Guest: Dr Nick Coatsworth, Australia's former deputy chief medical officer at the height of the…

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Anti migrant protests flare again across Britain 7:25

1d ago7:25

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Anti-migrant demonstrations have intensified across the UK, with police breaking up angry clashes between pro-and anti-immigration groups outside hotels for asylum seekers. The protests were triggered after a court ruling last week which ordered asylum seekers be removed from a hotel in Epping — a decision the government says it will appeal. The St…

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Australians throw out $1500 of food each year 6:24

1d ago6:24

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Australian households are throwing out up to 113kg of perfectly good food each year, costing them around 1,500 dollars. Food rescue organisation OzHarvest is releasing its annual wastage report this morning, warning Australia is not on track to reach a national target to halve food waste by 2030. Guest: Ronni Kahn, founder of OzHarvest Producer: Br…

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