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The Hard Shoulder

The Hard Shoulder with Kieran Cuddihy on Newstalk. Join Kieran every weekday afternoon from 4-7pm for a round-up of the day’s events, interviews with the people at the centre of the stories – and a bit of craic along the way. Listen and subscribe to The Hard Shoulder on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.  Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.   You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Latest episodes

Winners and Sinners

18 hours ago - 27 mins

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Those who went the county council route to become president of Ireland

19 hours ago - 13 mins

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Which do you prefer, Oasis or Blur?

19 hours ago - 10 mins

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You Are What You Eat: Blackberries

19 hours ago - 17 mins

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You Are What You Eat: Blackberries

19 hours ago - 11 mins

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Sport with Eoin Sheahan

20 hours ago - 7 mins

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Are Ireland’s bail laws too lax?

In 2024, suspects in over 400,000 crimes were out on bail. Are Ireland's bail laws too lax? In high profile crimes, is the argument that the system sometimes prioritises the presumption of innocence, over public safety, a valid question? Joining Kieran to discuss is Independent MEP for Ireland South, Michael McNamara.