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  • How the Islamic State has changed the face of terror

    A radio essay. I explore how ISIS have changed the face of terror from their inception to their present. – Natasha Reis

  • Opinion – Russell Brand is dangerous

    I would like to begin by stating something that might shock you. Perhaps it will dismay you, or cause some of you to feel anger towards me or the words I write. Russell Brand is dangerous. More importantly he is dangerous in the worst possible way. When I was a teenager I had a huge…

  • Advice from Lola

    “There is this old belief that the monster hides in the shadow at the end of the alley way, but in reality they can be anywhere, and hurt you in anyway.” “How would you describe yourself?” I ask her. “What words come to mind?” She spoons sugar in to her tea and stirs. “I’m probably…

  • What are your thoughts on the marriage referendum?

    On May 22nd, Ireland might be the first country in the world to pass same-sex marriage by popular vote, but will Ireland make history? I spoke to a few people to see how they felt! – Natasha Reis

  • Video: Should Cannabis be legalised or decriminalised in Ireland?

    More and more countries have followed the lead of places like Amsterdam in decriminalising Cannabis in recent years. Is it time for Ireland to take another look at the issue?  Everyone has an opinion on cannabis. Is it harmless fun or an addictive drug? Should it still be a criminal offence to possess it? People…

  • Missing person: What happens next?

    Harcourt Street Centre, Missing Persons location.Photo: Sinéad Fitzgerald.   Missingpersons.ie was founded in 2003 in order to provide counselling for families in the limbo of searching for missing loved ones. The site is poignant with an interactive map that shows missing people from each county. Ciarán, a spokesperson for the organisation tells me ’What a…