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Lunchtime Live

Andrea Gilligan invites callers to have their say on the topics of the day - get in touch by emailing [email protected] Listen and subscribe to Lunchtime Live on Apple 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 and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'

Latest episodes

Do you have a ‘fun’ job?

2 hours ago - 15 mins

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Why are men embarrassed to talk about their health?

2 hours ago - 17 mins

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Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty

2 hours ago - 12 mins

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The Home Squad: Weekend DIY Jobs

a day ago - 13 mins

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Is there still a bias against people with tattoos?

a day ago - 9 mins

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Is the school transport system fit for purpose?

a day ago - 23 mins

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Are soaps dying out?

January 2026 will see popular TV soaps Coronation Street and Emmerdale return as 30-minute episodes in a bid to retain audiences and to make shows more “streamer-friendly”... The decision is a reversal on a 2022 schedule change which saw Coronation Street move to three one-hour episodes midweek. Now, the soap will play as part of a special ‘Soap Power Hour’ weekday evenings from 8pm. ITV Boss, Kevin Lygo, has said it is viewer-led, but will it be enough to save ratings? Andrea is joined by Mikie O'Loughlin, RSVP Magazine’s Showbiz Editor, as well as listeners, to discuss.