01.08.2006 HIV and AIDS - in its global and local context. This promises to be a very informative and interesting show about a very serious issue. Thomas will be joined by Concerns HIV and Aids advisor Breda Gahan among others (to be announced soon) www.concern.net *

08.08.2006 Paranormal Investigations - Since the dawn of time people wonder if there is life after death and stories of haunted places and messages from "the other side" are common place. On this show "In-Depth" talks to Mark and Gavin, two people who are and were involved in paranormal investigations. The show tries to dispell some myths as well as coming up with some surprising stories which even make the critics go awe and wonder. The show will also feature interviews with Carol Sterling, one of Scotlands top clairvoyant mediums, and Stewart Keeys, a medium who is well known from his appearances on "Most haunted" and other media outlets. Feel free to browse through their pages: www.carolstirling.co.uk and www.pureconnections.co.uk - NEAR FM is actually mentioned in the "Stewart in the media" section.*

15.08.08 The current state of the music industry - this show comes to you on popular demand. Thomas did a show on the topic back in May on Liber8FM and people talk about it ever since. The show explores the music industry with all its highs and lows. The show features interviews with OneTwo/OMD - musician Paul Humphreys, the legendary Sparks and an interview with Zakk Wylde, who has been inducted at the Rock Musicians hall of fame and named a very influential guitarist. Wylde is best known for his work in both a KISS and an Ozzy Osbourne tribute band. Guest in the studio is Near FM employee and musical expert George Mulcahy. *

22.08.06 Free Leonard Peltier - we will dedicate the whole show to the case of Native American Leonard Peltier who is imprisoned for 31 years for a crime he has not committed.

There is a lot of things you could do in the meantime; an article entitled "Peltier Campaign Steps Up in Ireland," is available on newsstands in An Phoblacht. The link to which is http://www.anphoblacht.com/. Visit the official website of the Leonard Peltier Defence Committee at www.leonardpeltier.net *

29.08.06 Psychonavigation - a double show of 2 hours!! Thomas teams up with his colleague Aoife Nic Canna whose show "Club Choel" usually follows "In-Depth". Psychonavigation is an Irish independent ambient music record label which supports Irish musicians. We will be talking to the people behind the label and play some of the tracks - chill out with us!!

* - subject to change

Full steam ahead into the second month:

04.07.2006 Complimentary Therapies - The show explores ways to better well being and positive outlook and features studio guests Kate Maher (Tarot Cards, Numerology) and Nicole Valentin (Reiki Master, Swedish Body Massage Therapist).

11.07.2006 The Palestine - Israeli Conflict - This weeks´ episode highlights the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. Apart from a series of interviews that Thomas conducted on the streets of Belfast and Dublin, Thomas will be joined by topic expert Dr. Francesco Cavatorta, Law and Governance lecturer at Dublins´ DCU.

18.07.2006 Lithuania - a country we don´t know an awful lot about will be presented to us by studio guests Laura Down and Jurga.

25.07.2006 MusicTalk - A show in which we discover the people behind the music as it features extracts from interviews with REDNEX MANIFESTO and ASLAN. Thomas will be joined in the studio by his colleague Aurelie Montfrond who recorded and edited the interviews.

The first month of "In-Depth" is over and was a huge success:

06.06.2006 Globalisation - from an African point of view. The first ever show of "In-Depth" featured a very informative debate which was held at the African Centre in Dublin with speeches by Dr. Constantin Gurdgiev, UCD and Dr. Tajudeen Abdul - Raheem, member of the Pan-African movement. The show also featured an exclusive interview with Ex - Kraftwerk member Karl Bartos.

13.06.06 Climate Change - the show looked in-depth into the issue that is climate change and featured an interview with Peter Wyse Jackson, director of the Botanic Gardens Dublin. Studio guest: Niamh Garvey from Christian Aids. As a very special and very different "World Cup special" Thomas talked to people from Japan and Italy who are currently living in Ireland.

20.06.06 Perception - the show dealt with perception with regards to young people who decide to become musicians. The show featured an interview with Ronan O´Reilly who works in the drum-department @ Music Maker. Studio guests: Simeon Smith, director of the Masamba Samba School and Aaron Kennedy who runs the Drumming Academy in Dublin. The show also featured music by projects involving the guests themselves.

27.06.06 Afghanistan - "In-Depth" revisited the situation of the war torn country of Afghanistan. Studio guest Dawi Roushaan talked very passionate and quite touching about his homeland and his life as a refugee in the republic of Ireland. The show also featured a pre-recorded interview about the "Samaritans" help line for suicidal individuals.

Todays show about "Perception" was great and my guests Simeon Smith and Aaron Kennedy were absolutely great. It was very interesting not only from a musicians point of view. I am sure the next couple of shows will be equally as interesting, so make sure to tune in on TUESDAYS between 3.30p.m. - 4.30p.m.

Upcoming shows:

27.06.06 Afghanistan - It seems to be a never ending story of violence and despair and I will have Mr. Dawi Rushaan in the studio who gives an oveview of the issues the people in Afghanistan face. Dawi is also a poet and a member of the Irish Writers Committee... *

03.07.2006 Complimentary Therapies with studio guest Kate Maher who is into Taro Card reading and Nicole Valentin, Reiki Master ...*

11.07.2006 The Israel - Palestine conflict - we talked to people in Dublin and Belfast about their thoughts on the topic and our special guest is Dr. Francesco Cavatorta, Law & Governance lecturer at Dublins DCU and an expert in the field...*

18.07.2006 The Lithuanians - an indepth look into people from a barely known country*

25.07.2006 The people behind the music - on this show we will play some very honest interviews with famous Irish musicians who reveal a side that is widely unknown. My guest will be my French colleague Aurelie who conducted the interviews*

01.08.2006 HIV/AIDS - we will discuss the issue in its global and local context and explore ways in which to take positive action. I will be joined in the studio by Concerns Global HIV and AIDS expert Breda Gahan among others*

08.08.2006 Paranormal Activities - I will be joined by two gentlemen who took part and also organise paranormal investigations ....*

* - subject to change

Contact the show: indepth@nearfm.ie

If you want to contact me directly please write to: indepth@nearfm.ie

As promissed some interviews taken from Thomas´ show on Liber8FM are up on NEAR FMs Podcast.

www.nearfm.ie/podcast/

This is what you will find:

1. Interview with Jimmy MacDonnell about Snooker Pro Jimmy White
2. What is racism - a question discussed by Trinity College students
3. Interview with staff from the Blue Cross
4. A piece on the Intercultural Centre volunteer day
5. Thomas speaks to Deborah Rees from Safeconcerts
6. Interview with Paul Humphreys (EX - OMD)
7. Interview with the Sparks
8. Interview with Robert Görl (EX - DAF) - German Language -

The show on the 13th went well. See "upcoming shows" on what´s next on In-Depth

13.06.06. Climate Change - the topic of our time. Guest in the studio is Niamh Garvey, Policy and Advocacy Officer, Christian Aid. Peter Wise Jackson , director of the Botanic Gardens Dublin, will explain how an ecosystem works and Emma Gibson from Greenpeace will tell us why Nuclear Power isn´t the answer to climate change .... *

20.06.06. Perception - We have a closer look at people who dedicate their lives to music teaching and the perception towards musicians in general. I will be joined in the studio by Simeon Smith, Manager of the MaSamba Samba School in Dublin and by Aaron Kennedy who successfully runs the Drummingacademy. As a give away the Drummingacademy will do a costfree assessment for the first caller. ...*

27.06.06 Afghanistan - It seems to be a never ending story of violence and despair and I will have Mr. Dani Rushan in the studio who gives an oveview of the issues the people in Afghanistan face ...*

03.07.2006 Complimentary Therapies with studio guest Kate Maher who is into Taro Card reading ...*

11.07.2006 The Israel - Palestine conflict - we talked to people in Dublin and Belfast about their thoughts on the topic and our special guest is Dr. Francesco Cavatorta, Law & Governance lecturer at Dublins DCU and an expert in the field...*

* - subject to change