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Pat brings you the sharpest analysis of news and current affairs on the radio and fresh perspectives on the issues that will define a generation. Breaking news is interwoven with reflective news features and reports from a variety of reporters based across the country. Experts are on hand to guide listeners on everything from consumer and employment rights and health issues to savvy holiday options. And Pat is joined by all the best personalities from the entertainment world. CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment List...

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Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

Petrol and diesel back to nearly €2 a litre 19.04.2024

Fears have been raised that petrol and diesel prices could be heading for 2 euro a litre. We hear why with Charlie Weston Personal Finance Editor Irish Independent.

A preview of the weekend of sport 19.04.2024

Kerry v Cork in the football, Clare v Limerick in the hurling, World Championship in Snooker, the Chinese Grand Prix, the FA cup – just some of the highlights from Sport this weekend. Kathleen McNamee joins us to preview the weekend of sport.

43 years on from the stardust tragedy, finally justice for the families 19.04.2024

43 years on from the stardust tragedy, finally justice for the families but what next for them? And we speak to one man who was there and survived that tragic night. Joining Pat this morning was Sean Reinhardt who is a survivor of the Stardust tragedy and told Pat of that horrific night and aftermath. Also speaking to Pat on the verdict yesterday was Christine Bohan Deputy Editor, TheJournal.ie &a...

Another Dublin laneway to close due to anti-social behaviour 19.04.2024

More trouble on the streets of Dublin as the council look at closing off another laneway on Ormond Quay due to anti-social behaviour. We speak to Kieran Rose a former Dublin City Planner with reaction to these plans.

The spring Covid-19 booster jab is on offer shortly 19.04.2024

The spring Covid-19 booster jab on offer to at-risk groups from next week. We get more details Dr Lucy Jessop  Director of the HSE National Immunisation Office.

Fun suggestions to take part in this weekend 19.04.2024

We hear some fun suggestions for what to get up to this weekend with Eadoin Fitzmaurice, Food and Travel Content Creator  

Dr Anthony Fauci joins us to discuss his career 18.04.2024

Dr Anthony Fauci joined us on the show to discuss his career as the Former Chief Medical Advisor to the President of United States.

The history of Earth Day 18.04.2024

Jo Linehan takes a deep dive into the history of Earth Day and tells us what we can do to support and mark the sustainable event.

Fines for airlines who fail to property check travel documents during immigration checks 18.04.2024

Immigration reforms may increase fines and impose stricter rules onto airlines to verify passengers' documents when flying into Ireland. Newstalk Chief Reporter Barry Whyte gave Bobby more details on this new additional to the reforms.

The life and career of JP McManus 18.04.2024

With high profile business man and horserace owner JP McManus back in the news we take a look at his career with Shane Hannon Producer with Off The Ball.

Transform your sleep and transform your life 18.04.2024

Fiona Brennan Therapist, Author & Founder of The Positive Habit joins Bobby to talk about her new book, Sleep Well – 8 habits to help you fall asleep stay sleep and wake up refreshed.

We discuss the “phased” return to normal Leaving Cert results 18.04.2024

We hear what the “phased” return to normal Leaving Cert results, post the pandemic means for the students sitting the exam.  All to discuss with Briab Mooney Guidance Counsellor and Irish Times Education Columnist.

Gardening: It is planting season for hanging baskets 17.04.2024

It is planting season for hanging baskets and patio planters. Paraic Horkan tells us more on this week's gardening slot.

Trailblazer referee Joy Neville 17.04.2024

Trailblazer referee Joy Neville joins Pat to talk about her groundbreaking career, why she is hanging up her whistle and what she expects the future of rugby officiating to look like.

Science with Luke: How climate change can impact your health 17.04.2024

Professor of Biochemistry and Immunology at Trinity College Dublin Luke O’Neill talks us through how climate change can impact your health and provides some solutions for helping it. 

Should you be posting pictures of your children online? 17.04.2024

Where do parents draw the line on posting images of their child online? Josh Crosbie has been speaking to parents and experts for this report.

Author Henry Hemmings to talk spies, espionage and murder. 17.04.2024

Author Henry Hemmings joins Pat to talk about his brand new book on Northern Ireland. It's based on a true story and it's called Four Shots in the Night 

Inside Hollywood: Best movie biopics 17.04.2024

With the release of the Amy Winehouse biopic, we take a look at some of the best music biopics that have hit cinema screens with Dee Reddy Podcaster and Cultural Commentator

The challenges facing Ireland's tourism industry 17.04.2024

The days are getting longer and hopefully warmer, with domestic and international travel plans on our mind we look at the challenges facing the tourism industry in Ireland. Joining Pat this morning was Lorraine Sweeney, Hotelier, Adrian Cummins, Restaurant Association of Ireland and Travel Journalist Eoghan Corry.

The impact of mining on great apes 17.04.2024

More than a third of the great apes living in Africa are under threat from the booming demand for minerals that are the critical to the creation of green energy technologies like electric cars. Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland brings us the details. All with thanks to AIB Ireland.

Issues facing the taxi industry 17.04.2024

here is an on-going shortage of Taxi drivers with significant and unnecessary barriers to entry it, transport consultant Conor Faughnan will explain that and the other challenges facing the industry. 

People in West Dublin live ‘in fear’ after arson and beating 17.04.2024

A spate of public beatings and arson attacks in the West Dublin area has local gardai concerned these attacks are in retaliation for the shooting that took place in the area on Christmas Eve. Cormac O’Keeffe, Security Correspondent with the Irish Examiner brought Pat the latest.

Instagram to crack down on teen extortion 16.04.2024

Instagram to crack down on teen extortion. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly explained the details. All with thanks to Viatel Technology Group.

Notre Dame to reopen on December 8th 16.04.2024

Five years after Notre Dame burned down, the building project is on track with the cathedral set to reopen on December 8th .John Lichfield Paris based journalist reports on the progress of the rebuild.

Men and style how to get that summer wardrobe ready 16.04.2024

Men and style. We hear how you can have some basics in your spring and summer wardrobe with Aoife Duncian Founder of The Stylebob.

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