“It’s no wonder so many of us are lonely. Friendship has become harder and more complex” so writes Irish Times Journalist Laura Kennedy.

We ask how can we make friends in later life with Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist and Co-Host of podcast, ‘Tough Love’.

Long-term exposure to pollution from solid fuels increases the risk of poorer mental health that’s according to a new ESRI study.

We discussed the findings with Professor Anne Nolan, Research Professor with the ESRI.

A bandaged Donald Trump appeared to rapturous applause at the Republican National Convention as he revealed his 2024 running mate, JD Vance last night.

We speak to David Smith Washington Bureau Chief of The Guardian to get reaction.

Yesterday Gardaí charged at least 15 people following wide-ranging disorder at a site in Coolock that is due to be developed to house asylum seekers.

Henry McKean was at the scene and spoke to locals there.

Demonstrators hurled rocks and fireworks at gardaí throughout the day, while pepper spray has been used by gardaí responding to the incidents. We speak to Paul Murphy, People before Profit TD.

Too many motorists admit drink driving the law just does not seem to deter them. So says Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent, Geraldine Herbert who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Donald Trump has made his first public appearance since the shooting. The former president was welcomed to chants of fight, fight, fight at the Republican Convention last night in Milwaukee.

Appearing with a bandaged ear, Trump didn’t address the crowd on the first night the event. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie is there and has been asking Republican Party members how they feel about the assassination attempt.

Pensioners are joining the workforce at the fastest rate of any age cohort in Ireland, according to the Central Statistics Office. What is causing pensionable workers rejoining or staying in the workforce for longer?

Shane discusses this with Peter Cosgrove, Managing Director at Futurewise.

Fifteen people were in court yesterday evening charged in connection with disturbances at a disused paint factory designated as accommodation for international protection applicants in Coolock North Dublin. Three garda cars were damaged during the disturbances, including one set on fire.

We get local reaction from Mícheál McDonnacha, Sinn Fein Councillor for Donaghmede.