Jubi talks to PJ about one of our most terrible statistics that is rarely spoken about. Black women are 4-5 times more likely to die in childbirth. Why is this and what can we do about it, she asks.

Why Are Black Women More Likely To Die In Childbirth?

Nurses being attacked and assaulted in our hospitals: "it’s something you get used to", says Michelle...Flies that bite - they are around at the moment - but a cup of vinegar or a basil plant should fend them off...Is it time the Catholic Church finally allowed women to become priests? &amp; lots more

 2022-08-18 Attacks on nurses, biting flies around Cork, is it time for women priests & more

PJ talks to Sweden-based Corkonian Philip O'Connor about the very different ways they provide housing in Sweden. Very different to here but...seems to work at the same time.&nbsp;

105 Year Mortgages And Other Swedish Housing Ideas

PJ and Fiona discuss an account from a listener of daily attacks while working in a hospital and Michelle Kingston from the CUH &amp; INMO adds her voice to calls that this must end.

Nurses & Healthcare Staff Attacked Every Day

PJ talks to Maura O’Connell of West Cork Casting Studio who turns things like fingerprints of your baby into jewellery or other mementos.&nbsp;

Wear Mementos That Connect You To Your Nearest

Nina called to say to PJ that council plans for the area need to be fought just as much as BusConnects.&nbsp;

Mangala Woods Activists Now Aim At Council Plans

PJ talks to Ali about the calligraphy, artefacts, body art and more that you can see at the Imperial Hotel this coming Sun Aug 20th&nbsp;

Islamic Art This Sat Imperial Hotel

Clair tells us,"my sister is In jail because the mental health system is broken and there’s nowhere else for her to go".. Do you have any idea how many strange ingredients are in that sandwich you just bought?.. Why do so many women hate having their photo taken &amp; lots more

2022-08-17 My sister is in jail because the system is broken, What's in your sandwich?, Do you hate photos & more

PJ and Jeanne Sullivan Billeci, the Soul Date Coach,&nbsp;discuss if it's men's standards are too low or women's expectations are too high or a bit of both?

Why Can't Men Meet Women's Standards???

Don tells PJ that the more we learn about the minds of children, the more he sees a need for early care and treatment with mental health issues to stop a tragic life in later years.

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