Una and Andrea's United Ireland

Many of us bought the Tiocfaidh Ár Sesh jumpers filled with hope and optimism during lockdown and this week, the first hint of the (official) night time industry peeped its head out as a club was refo...

25 Jul 202038min

In this bonus episode, we talk to Gary Grant of the Irish company Imbibe, which sells high-end coffee, yet also returns 3% of its turnover to Women’s Aid, its own staff, and projects in countries wher...

21 Jul 202030min

One of the recurring conversations we have off mic over the past couple of years is around how the internet radicalises people, how people become indoctrinated by their own particular echo chambers - ...

18 Jul 202059min

This week, we've not only given up our counties format but we're eschewing many of our regular features for a very special 'The 8th' film special. The 8th opened this year's Galway Film Fleadh on Tue...

9 Jul 20201h

This week, we delve into the world of QAnon. Una and Andrea discuss the genesis of a conspiracy turned community turned cult-like structure that has seen an increased real-life impact, from its follow...

2 Jul 20201h 21min

The overspill of people on to the streets as a result of our socialising being restricted to public space because cafes, pubs and restaurants are closed has really highlighted the lack of amenities we...

26 Jun 20201h 30min

This month on BYLINE, we're joined by one of the most vital voices in American journalism today, Sarah Kendzior. Kendzior is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The View from Flyover Countr...

18 Jun 202046min

One of the biggest talking points during this pandemic has been about the reopening of hairdressers and the greater beauty industry. Beauty is important to Irish people. But what is beauty? As bea...

12 Jun 202054min