In the inaugural episode, Tánaiste Micheál Martin is in conversation with Dr Mark Henry, author of ‘In Fact: An Optimist’s Guide to Ireland at 100’, to discuss how Ireland has developed since the foundation of the State. The Tánaiste and Mark Henry chat about quality of life in Ireland today through the lens of issues that impact everyone such as economy, education and wellbeing and the many challenges that face the country including housing, climate change, biodiversity and the cost of living.