Today with David McCullagh

Over the past number of weeks and months we have seen numerous large-scale demonstrations across Europe where younger generations have taken centre stage. What exactly is it that is driving these movements and what is making them so successful? To discuss this Naomi O’Leary, Europe Correspondent of The Irish Times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Supervalu has been hit by a cyberattack on its refrigeration systems. The supermarket chain has been forced to remove chilled and frozen products from shelves in 13 stores as a precautionary measure. Elaine Burke, is a journalist and host of the 'For Tech's Sake' podcast tells us what happened. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the clocks go back and the evenings grow darker, many women are having to rethink where and when they should exercise outside. As we head into the winter months, what can be done to make women feel safer exercising outdoors? Our reporter Florence Okojie has been finding out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jen Cummins, Social Democrats TD, Dublin South Central and Spokesperson for Education; and Further and Higher Education. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tributes have been pouring in for Ciara Mageean, who has passed away at the age of 34. To reflect on Ciara's life by RTE sports broadcaster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Postal voting has been underway for some time, but tomorrow morning polling stations in the United States open for the Midterm elections, which will decide all four-hundred and thirty-five seats of the House of Representatives, and thirty-five of the one hundred in the Senate. Sara Firth, Freelance Foreign Correspondent in Washington has the latest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether its Jacob’s biscuits, Cadbury’s chocolate or Lemon’s sweets, Dr Linda King, Senior Lecturer in Design and Visual Culture at the Institute of Art, Design and Technology, is here to look at the stories behind some of our best-known confectionery brands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jennifer Cashman, Head of Employment, with law firm RDJ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Public sector trade unions are meeting today to discuss possible strike action on Wednesday the 11th of November over delays in agreeing a new pay deal. For the latest Pat Leahy, Irish Times Political Editor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baptising babies is a breach of their human rights because they can't give consent - that's a summary of the view of former president Marry McAleese. Our reporter Brian O'Connell has been asking these people in Cork City their thoughts on the issue and we hear from Fr Willie Purcell, Parish priest of St Canice's Catholic Parish Kilkenny and Clare Moriarty Research Ireland Postdoctoral fellow in UCD’s School of Philosophy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alison Comyn, Fianna Fáil Senator in Louth, Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal and spokesperson on Social Protection, Daniel McConnell, Editor of The Business Post and Olivia Kelly, Dublin Editor of the Irish Times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drug trafficking is a major issue on the island of Ireland, thanks in part to our vast amount of coastline and our close proximity to major shipping routes. These anti-drug trafficking operations have now become the subject of a new RTÉ documentary series BUSTED, which kicks off on Monday night. One of the personnel involved in both the programme, Maritime Operations Manager with the Revenue Commissioners, Andrew Ryan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major focus on vacant properties and what to do with them in recent years but instead of increasing taxes on these buildings could they serve a different purpose within the community?Catherine Kenny, CEO Dublin Simon, spoke to Claire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Odhran Shelley, Clinical Professor and Director of the burns Centre at St. James Hospital, and Greg O Dwyer, Dublin Fire Brigade Chief. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After an audacious heist at the world's largest crypto exchange, Binance, saw six-point-three billion dollars hacked from their system. Brian Honan, Cyber Security Consultant with BH consulting has the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From November 10th, Gardaí will engage in work to rule action for a period of five days. Our reporter Brian O'Connell was speaking to people this morning to get their thoughts on the guard's decision. We also hear from Cillian Sherlock, Senior Ireland Reporter with the Press Association and Michael Doherty, Professor of Law at Maynooth University specialising in Employment Law and Industrial Relations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The horse-drawn carriage, one of New York City's most iconic tourist attractions, is now set to become a thing of the past. With other cities also moving away from the industry, what could this mean for Ireland, our reporter Florence Okojie finds out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The FSI play a crucial role in the criminal justice system, by analysing samples from crime scenes and providing expert evidence in criminal trials. Dr Ciarán Seoighe, director general of Forensic Science Ireland (FSI), spoke to Claire about his fascinating job. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Tipping Away: Ireland's Hardest Working Words" is published today by comedian and author Colm O'Regan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In New York this week, three brothers, two of them wealthy real-estate moguls, were sentenced to 30 years each in prison for drugging and raping dozens of women. For the latest journalist, Marion McKeone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ireland is one of the richest countries in the world according to the headline figures. But with housing costs, childcare and everyday bills putting pressure on households, does that wealth translate into a better standard of living? Are we genuinely a wealthy country, or are the numbers telling a very different story? To explore this Alan Barrett, Research Professor, ESRI See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It starts with a small debt and ends with a family forced out of their home, or a young woman coerced into sex to clear the tab. These are real-life scenarios of drug debt intimidation in towns and cities in Ireland, for more on this Dawn Russell, CEO of Ana Liffey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we head into the winter months, its a good time to take action and de clutter our houses as we settle into hibernation mode. to help us decide what stays and what goes, and where to even start, Kim Fitzgerald and Lyn Luxford, AKA 'A Sorted Affair'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spain continues to mourn the victims of its deadly train crash. At the same time, the tragedy is also turning into a political crisis for its own Government. For the latest Simon Hunter, Madrid Journalist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fears are mounting ahead of two EU summits in Dublin next month, as Gardaí admit there is a "strong possibility" of a security attack. For more on this Conor Gallagher, Crime and Security Correspondent of The Irish Times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thrillers, killers and Icelandic noir: Tracy McEnaney, Waterford Librarian and Darina Molloy, Mayo County Libraries review their best books for October See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Rachael Doyle, Consultant Physician and Geriatrician and Chair of the Irish Heart Foundation’s Stroke Council; Kieran O’Carroll, stroke survivor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darragh McCullough, Farmer, Columnist and Broadcaster; Michael Walsh, Crime Prevention Consultant; Sgt Michelle O’Halloran, Crime Prevention Officer in Limerick See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin spokesperson on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration and TD for Cavan/ Monaghan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simon Hunter, Madrid-based Journalist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig Slattery, Assistant Professor of Regulatory Affairs and Toxicology at UCD See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Laura Bambrick, Social Policy Officer with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions; Finbarr Filan, Chair of ISME (Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association) and convenience retailer in Sligo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dermot Rigley, Founder and CEO of Prime Arena Holdings; Lauren Tuite, Green Party Councillor for Killiney-Shankill; Andrea Hubble, Chairperson of Dublin Buccaneers Ice Hockey See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate Demolder, Arts & Culture Journalist and Lisa McLoughlin, journalist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bel Trew, Chief International correspondent for The London Independent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fergie Chambers was born into one of America’s richest families, now he’s using that wealth to try to bring down capitalism. Irish filmmaker Sinéad O’Shea spent nearly three years following the millionaire, capturing a story of money, power and one man’s radical ambition. Her new documentary is called 'All About the Money, Sinéad joined Claire in studio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Tadhg Crowley, chair of the GP committee of the IMO and Dr Yvonne Williams, Medical Director of Shannon Medical Centre in Co. Clare. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Whelan, Director-General, EU's directorate-general for competition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rebecca Horan, Parenting Podcaster and Aisling O Connor, Child Psychologist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prof Helen Heneghan, Bariatric surgeon, St Vincent’s Private Hospital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor for The Financial Times and Dr Emma Howard, Senior Lecturer in Economics at TU Dublin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North West. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catherine Callaghan, Fine Gael TD for Carlow-Kilkenny, Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit-Solidarity TD for Dun Laoighre, Mary Regan, Political Editor with the Irish Independent and Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As part of RTÉ 100, Des Cahill has been delving into the RTÉ Radio Sport archives to rediscover the goals, the games, the thrills and the unforgettable, nail-biting moments that have captivated audiences over the past century. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sixteen leading clinicians working in dementia medicine across the country have written to the Health Minister appealing for access to a new Alzheimer's drug that can slow progress of the diseases. Dr. Antoinette O'Connor, Consultant Neurologist at Tallaght University Hospital speaks to David. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There has been so much speculation about who will play the next bond - but the wait is almost over with a very select group of actors getting in front of cameras in the coming days to screen test for the role. Entertainment Journalist, Brian Lloyd, joins David for more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Donald Trump says Elon Musk has restored Ukraine’s access to Starlink, after restrictions reportedly left some Ukrainian drones unable to operate effectively. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk denies being behind the slowdown, while the White House says it did NOT order the restrictions. So, what happened and how much damage did it do? Joining David is Emmanuelle Chaze, Ukraine Correspondent for Radio France International. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Smartwatches can do so much more than tell the time - including allowing parents to keep tabs on their children without handing them a smartphone. But are they a handy safety net, or another screen children don’t need? Joining David to discuss this are family digital coach Ruth Buckley, founder of Centre Screen, and Dominique McMullan presenter and host of IMAGE The Motherload. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director General of the Environmental Protection Agency Dr. Eimear Cotter covers air and water quality, monitoring greenhouse gas emissions and assessing climate change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.