LMFM Michael Reade Show Podcasts

Today on the show - SF's energy spokesperson Darren O Rourke outlined why he believes that Government are failing the public by not tackling rising energy costs, as Kamala Harris prepares to announce her VP pick today we were joined by Larry Donnelly to discuss what kind of impact she's making on the election trail and Fergus O Dowd described Louth County Council's failure to apply for community project funding as shameful

Today on the show - We talk with the RSA about their survey on dangerous driving, RTE executives pay matches star presenters salaries, Fionnán Sheehan brought us the details and Donal Cremin, the incoming President of ASTI told us why he believes the reformed Senior Cycle has to be fit for purpose.

Today on the show - The coalition is under mounting pressure to increase the state pension before the next election - we spoke with the Irish Senior Citizens parliament on the issue. Road safety is a focus for Amber Thursday and the Alliance for Insurance Reform outlined why they are disappointed that there is still no sign of the promised premium reductions

Today on the show - Shane Cassells tells us why it's time to tackle Big Tech's toxic algorithms, Barnardos on the high numbers of parents worrying about back to school costs and the FCI call for clarity on hedgerow management

Today on the show - the Driving Instructors Association called for a massive overhaul of the driving test to help tackle road safety, Jigsaw told us about the surge in demand on their services , we heard that the Govt levy on drinks industry here is among highest in Europe and Frances Black spoke with us about the ongoing conflict in Gaza

Today on the show - Darren O Rourke discussed the need for tighter regulation of the taxi industry, SPARK told us child homelessness has doubled since the publication of the "Housing for all" strategy and we discussed details of the Charities Regulator annual report

Today on the show - The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre gave us their reaction to the sentencing of Raymond Shorten, Louth IFA members expressed their concerns over the proposed Carlingford-Dundalk greenway project and Denis Naughten spoke with us about the Social Protection Cmte's call for core social welfare rates to increase in Budget 2025

Today on the show - We had reaction to Netanyahu's Washington address with the Irish Anti War Movement , Imelda Munster joined us to discuss the future funding of RTE and Alcohol Action Ireland highlighted the urgent need to close the gap between alcohol treatment needs & provision

Today on the show - As Cabinet prepare to sign off on future funding of RTE, Malcolm Byrne joined us to discuss details of the plan, Sage Advocacy highlighted the need for a rethink in the NGO sector for older people and Fr Iggy O Donovan spoke with Michael about the Eamonn Casey scandal