RTÉ Brainstorm

Episodes

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  All you need to know about water but didn't know who to ask 12.11.2026 32m

  There are many issues to explore when it comes to understanding why water supply has become such a contentious issue in IrelandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Meet the Irish who fought for the French Resistance during World War II 04.11.2026 7m

  Several Irish-born people helped the French Resistance, including Samuel Beckett, Janie McCarthy, Mary Elmes and Maureen O'SullivanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Why is everybody joining run clubs? 21.10.2026 7m

  The psychological motivations behind this popular phenomenon include mating, community, online connections, wellness and natureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Do you need an 'admin night' with friends to fix your finances? 14.10.2026 8m

  Dealing with bills, insurance forms, subscriptions and other low-grade bureaucratic life admin with friends can make things feel more doableSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Are you due a tax refund? 3 tax credits you may not know about 07.10.2026 6m

  Thousands of taxpayers are missing out on refunds by not availing of tax credits for medical expenses, rent and college tuition feesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Is Ireland's EV home charging infrastructure fit for purpose? 30.09.2026 8m

  Around 30% of Irish households don't have easy access to private home charging, with policy and regulatory gaps hindering progressSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Sunny, cloudy or rainy: how the weather affects our mood 23.09.2026 7m

  The weather can impact us in both obvious and subtle ways, and both rain and sun bring different benefits to our livesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Why are Irish taxi fares so high? 17.09.2026 7m

  The Irish taxi market doesn't need a free-for-all, but it does need competition, flexibility and a serious conversation about value for moneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Why are employers making you do so many rounds of job interviews? 09.09.2026 7m

  The move to get applicants to complete multiple interviews for jobs is another form of the conservative bias around hiring in many firmsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Do high price tags really mean a better quality t-shirt or coat? 02.09.2026 9m

  True durability is measured in design intelligence, responsible materials and emotional connection, not luxury markups or brand prestigeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  What's the logic behind the spelling mistakes you keep making? 26.08.2026 8m

  The English language is often viewed as chaotic and full of "exceptions," but most spellings follow patterns of sound, meaning, and structureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Why you should pay attention to the weather in space 19.08.2026 7m

  Solar flares and geomagnetic storms can have very significant effects on satellites, airplanes and GPS and electrical systems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Why is Ireland home to so many bogs? 12.08.2026 8m

  The convergence of geology, climate, vegetation and human history allowed peat to accumulate on an extraordinary scale over thousands of years.
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  The secret history of volcanoes in Ireland 06.08.2026 7m

  You might not know it, but Ireland is dotted with extinct volcanoes that have shaped the island we know and love today.
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  All you need to know about the evolution of the spice bag 30.07.2026 7m

  The spice bag sits proudly alongside the spiceburger, jumbo breakfast roll, jambon and chicken fillet roll in the pantheon of great 21st century Irish dishes.
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  Meet the Bart Simpson of 16th century Ireland 23.07.2026 7m

  An Ceithearnach Caoilriabhach was a rule-breaking trickster in Early Modern Irish culture, a figure who caused chaos wherever he went.
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  Why do some people play their phones out loud on buses and trains? 16.07.2026 7m

  New social norms and behaviour are behind the rise of headphone dodgers on public transport showing zero consideration for those around them.
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  Why did the British Army have an artist with them in Northern Ireland? 08.07.2026 8m

  Art created by Ken Howard during the Troubles shows the power of images to control the conflict narrative and conceal the reality of war.
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  Are you more likely to get divorced than switch your bank? 01.07.2026 8m

  Until switching banks is as easy as switching mobile network, most of us will stay in the same financial relationship we began in college.
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  Dr ChatGPT will see you now: how AI could be bad for your health 24.06.2026 9m

  Can we trust AI with our health, our hearts or our sanity? Not yet at least, not without supervision.