Ruth Kennedy

RTÉ Radio One

Is it time to dump labels like 'boomer' and 'Gen Z', or do they serve a useful purpose?

Generational labels: Useful shorthand or damaging stereotypes?

Psychologist Dr. Ann-Marie Creaven and GP Dr Harry Barry discuss the benefits and the downsides of generational labels like boomer and Gen Z

Highlights • 17 May 24

An ED doctor on coming back from burnout on Brendan O' Connor

Dr Emily O'Conor talks about how overcrowding in A&E leaves medical staff with 'moral distress' and burnout

Highlights • 17 May 24

Should employers publish interview questions online?

Careers psychologist Sinéad Brady talks about new recruitment strategies and how traditional interviews don't always find the best person for the job

Highlights • 09 May 24

The fascinating history of Cork's Spike Island on Oliver Callan

John Crotty talks to Oliver Callan about his new book on the fascinating history of Cork's Spike Island.

Highlights • 05 May 24

Would you try these old Irish recipes?

Róisín Hynes has gathered thousands of weird and wonderful old Irish recipes and she spoke to Cormac and Sarah on Drivetime about her collection.

Highlights • 08 May 24

Salman Rushdie on his book Knife and the attack on him in 2022

Writer Salman Rushdie describes his 2022 assassination attempt and the events that followed for his new book Knife. He spoke to Brendan O'Connor about how his life has changed and how writing this book has helped his recovery.

Highlights • 30 Apr 24

Comedian Ruby Wax on stand-up, therapy and facing mental illness

Comedian Ruby Wax chats to Ray D'Arcy about the illness and recovery that inspired her new book and Irish dates for the show 'I'm Not as Well as I Thought I Was', based on the book.

Highlights • 29 Apr 24

Young people with liver disease: "Ireland has a big problem"

Consultant Hepatologist at Beaumount Hospital Professor John Ryan and Paul Moynihan, publican and ex-president of VFI, talk to Claire about recent research on drinking habits.

Highlights • 23 Apr 24

Child protection on social media with Professor Mary Aiken

Cyberpsychologist Professor Mary Aiken spoke to Cormac Ó hEadhra on Drivetime about child protection.

Highlights • 19 Apr 24

Peter Sheridan and Neilí Conroy on Oliver Callan

Peter Sheridan, Playwright, screenwriter and director and Fair City actress Neilí Conroy join Oliver to talk about a new tour of Peter's play Philo and the Dublin woman who inspired the character.

Highlights • 11 Apr 24