August will continue to bring a variety of topics to "In-Depth" and you the listeners. Kicking off on August 1st we´ll have Breda Gahan (pic) in the studio. Breda is the global HIV and AIDS advisor for Concern and she will talk about HIV & AIDS in its local and global context. The show is also a build up to the XVI. Aids Conference which will take place in Toronto/Canada later this month. NEAR FM will be there of course and in September we will dedicate quite a few shows to the topic (more info soon).

On August 8th In-Depth explores the realms of the Paranormal, with studio guests Gavin and Mark, who are involved in paranormal investigations. The show will also feature an interview with Scotlands #1 clairvoyant medium Caroline Stirling. August 15th will bring you an account of The current state of the music industry, a show that comes to you on popular demand after a flood of emails wishing for this show to be put on.

Thomas will be in Toronto at the time of the broadcast so the show has already been pre-recorded. Studio guest is George Mulcahy, a music expert in his own right. The show also features exclusive interviews with the legendary SPARKS and PAUL HUMPHREYS (One - Two/OMD).

August 22nd will see Dave Bailey from the "Free Leonard Peltier" campaign returning to the studio to talk about the efforts that are being made to get Leonard out of the prison. I won´t say no more - tune in and find out what this is all about.

On August 29th Thomas will join forces with fellow presenter Aiofe Nic Cenna and there will be a two hour special about local musicians.

An action packed month - make sure you´re there every Tuesday between 3.30p.m - 4.30p.m. on 101,6FM or via internet www.nearfm.ie (click on the livestreaming option)