# newstalk breakfast (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover newstalk breakfast. Page: Feed: --- ## [Colson Whitehead clarifies if there's an Irish connection to Harlem Trilogy character](https://www.newstalk.com/news/colson-whitehead-ray-carney-irish-2291782) _2026-08-22 · Newstalk · Newstalk_ Colson Whitehead's last addition to the Harlem Trilogy, Cool Machine, was released in July 2026 a... ## [New cancer vaccine sees great results in reccurance prevention](https://www.newstalk.com/news/new-cancer-vaccine-great-results-2291767) _2026-08-22 · Ciaran Bradley · Newstalk_ Pharmaceutical group Moderna has reported "top-line" results from their cancer vaccine, especiall... ## [Demand for electric vehicles at an all-time high with record-breaking summer sales](https://www.newstalk.com/news/electric-vehicles-summer-sales-2291732) _2026-08-22 · Ciaran Bradley · Newstalk_ While some people are still cautious of them, the demand for electric vehicles has risen substant... ## [What to put into school lunchboxes to fuel your kids for the day](https://www.newstalk.com/news/school-lunchboxes-suggestions-2291709) _2026-08-22 · Ciaran Bradley · Newstalk_ Executive Chef at Anantara the Marker Hotel, Gareth Mullins, reminds parents that children need m... ## [New drug overporexton being hailed as "Ozempic for the brain"](https://www.newstalk.com/news/ozempic-brain-drug-2291708) _2026-08-22 · Ciaran Bradley · Newstalk_ A new drug that is being developed is being hailed as "Ozempic for the brain" and could help up t... ## [Man hit by e-scooter 'lucky to be alive' but suffering from PTSD](https://www.newstalk.com/news/e-scooter-6-2291645) _2026-08-21 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ A man who has PTSD after he was hit by an e-scooter has said he is “not happy” about the Governme... ## [ADHD programme risks creatng 'stigma and scepticism' - psychiatrist](https://www.newstalk.com/news/adhd-3-2291626) _2026-08-21 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ Channel 4’s documentary about ADHD risks increasing “stigma and scepticism about a very real disa... ## [Government told to cut tax on drink to help pubs 'under extreme cost pressure'](https://www.newstalk.com/news/tax-2-2291544) _2026-08-21 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ The Vintners Federation of Ireland has called for the Government to cut excise duty on alcohol in... ## [Government deliberately increasing excise duty while Dáil on holiday - Sinn Féin](https://www.newstalk.com/news/excise-2291487) _2026-08-21 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ The Government has an deliberately timed the rise in petrol and diesel excis... ## [Leaving Cert: Minister says grade inflation will continue until 2028](https://www.newstalk.com/news/leaving-cert-6-2291447) _2026-08-21 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ The Minister for Education has confirmed that post-marking adjustment (PMA), or automatic grade i... ## [International money transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ZYIagGu0E3WM) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Send money to other countries and manage multi‑currency balances online. ## [Injured footballer's three hour wait for ambulance was 'distressing' to witness](https://www.newstalk.com/news/ambulance-4-2291317) _2026-08-20 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ Watching a player wait three hours in pain for an ambulance to arrive was “distressing”, the Vice... ## ['Appearing almost weekly' - Wexford Cllr wants fewer vape shops](https://www.newstalk.com/news/vape-shops-2-2291292) _2026-08-20 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ An independent Councillor for Wexford has said local authorities need greater powers to control t... ## ['Drowning in complexity': One in four have lost access to a pension](https://www.newstalk.com/news/pensions-2-2291216) _2026-08-20 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ One in four people think they have lost access to a pension, new research by Royal London Ireland... ## [Delays at Dublin's overcrowded mortuary will add to 'grief and trauma'](https://www.newstalk.com/news/mortuary-2291165) _2026-08-20 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ Overcrowding at Dublin’s main mortuary risks significant delays to funerals that will only add to... ## [Here's why Harry and Meghan's return to Britain 'will end badly'](https://www.newstalk.com/news/harry-and-meghan-2-2291134) _2026-08-20 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex's return to Britain is likely to “end badly”, a Lond... ## [Ireland's roads now a 'nightmare every day' for hauliers](https://www.newstalk.com/lunchtime-live/roads-2291002) _2026-08-19 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ The President of the Irish Road Haulage Association has said the nation’s roads are now a “nightm... ## [Rose of Tralee says alopecia 'made me into the person I am today'](https://www.newstalk.com/news/rose-of-tralee-3-2290975) _2026-08-19 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ The 2026 Rose of Tralee has said that alopecia “made me into the person I am today”. 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Mr... ## [TikTok ordered to give 'full account' about why joyriding videos go viral](https://www.newstalk.com/news/tiktok-2290690) _2026-08-18 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ TikTok has been asked for a “full account” about why so much content of dangerous driving can be... ## ['Utterly ridiculous': Should people be fined for arriving late at a gig?](https://www.newstalk.com/news/gig-2-2290669) _2026-08-18 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ Should people who arrive late for gigs be fined? Labyrinth Events in Britain has decided to fine...