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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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Oct 10, 2026

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Episodes

Boxed With John Fardy features 'OJ: Made In America' 06.07.2023

The trial of the century, the one that gripped the nation, we look at the documentary ‘’OJ: Made in America’’ in this week's 'Boxed' with John Fardy.

The dangers of vaping 06.07.2023

What once was a way to quit smoking has now become an ongoing problem for today’s society and the environment. We discuss the dangers of vaping with Professor Luke Clancy Director General of the Tobacco Free Research Institute Ireland and Consultant Respiratory Physician.

Are penalty shoot-outs are a fair way to decide a game? 06.07.2023

Shane Hannon asks if penalty shoot-outs are a fair way to decide a game.

The artificial intelligence at Wimbledon 06.07.2023

Game, set and match as artificial intelligence takes on Wimbledon. We get all the details with Jess Kelly, Newstalk Technology Correspondent.

Sperm counts are declining globally 06.07.2023

Sperm counts are declining globally leading to a drastic fall in men's reproductivity capacity in recent years, Professor Luke O’Neill explains why.

Lack of dentists is causing neglect to our children’s teeth 06.07.2023

The Irish Dental Association says the lack of dentists in Ireland is causing neglect to our children’s teeth. We hear from Fintan Hourihan Chief Executive of the Irish Dental Association.

Flip-flops and car loans what we learnt from latest Oireachtas committee meeting 06.07.2023

Flip-flops and car loans, what we learned from the latest Oireachtas committee on the RTÉ payment scandal with Brian Stanley Sinn Fein TD and Chair of the Public Accounts Committee.

Skin Deep: Acne triggers and treatments 06.07.2023

Professor Catriona Ryan Consultant dermatologist at the Institute of Dermatology discusses the triggers and treatments of acne in this month's skin deep series.

The legal side of separation 06.07.2023

What to do when it’s not ‘’Happily ever after’’, we look at the legal side of separation with Keith Walsh Family Law Solicitor and Senior Council.

More detail surfaces on the RTÉ payment scandal 06.07.2023

Noel Kelly and Ryan Tubridy announce that they will go before the Oireachtas Committee, as more detail surfaces on the RTÉ payment scandal. We get the latest with Philip Ryan Irish Independent Political Editor.

Gardening with Paraic: It is excellent gardening weather 05.07.2023

It is excellent Gardening weather after the recent heavy rain. heat has built up in the border soil and with this recent rain plant growth and flowering will be greatly enhanced. Paraic Horkan gives listeners gardening advice and tips.

Should we extend child benefit to 19-year-olds still in education 05.07.2023

With the cost-of-living crisis continuing, should we extend child benefits to 19-year-olds still in education? One TD is calling for this and that was Fianna Fail TD, Paul McAuliffe and he joined Ivan on the show this morning.

The toll of mental health problem in the construction industry 05.07.2023

We discuss what can be done to solve the increasing load and toll on construction workers' mental health with Carole Ann Clarke Organization Development and Culture Transformation Consultant.

"The Irish Coroner" Unearthing corruption and exposing injustice 05.07.2023

Unearthing corruption and exposing injustice. A new book "The Irish Coroner" delves into nineteenth-century Ireland, where coroners clashed with elites, unveiling a captivating social history during the Great Famine. Speaking to Ivan this morning was its author Dr Michelle McGoff-McGann.

Inside Hollywood: Director Rob Reiner 05.07.2023

From Epics to Romance, we dive into the diverse range of director Rob Reiner in this week's 'Inside Hollywood' with Lisa Cannon.

Just how can we support working families? 05.07.2023

85% of women leave full-time employment and Ireland are 3rd highest-paid creche fees in Europe. Just how can we support working families? To discuss Ivan was joined on the show by Michelle O’Keefe, co-founder of Platform55, and also Sinead O’Moore, Mum of two and host of stretchmarks podcast.

What new cars are in the market right now 05.07.2023

The second-hand market, finance options, and popular buys Conor Faughnan takes us through buying a car now that we are in the second half of the year.

The latest from Ios 05.07.2023

We get the latest from the tragedy in Ios with Helena Smith The Guardian's Athens-based correspondent.

Discovering that Octopuses might dream like us 05.07.2023

Discovering that Octopuses might dream like us and how the rush for sustainable aviation fuel might put pressure on livestock and palm oil supply.. and climate change might be making out flights bumpier. Dr. Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland brings us all the detail.

Are you good at basic household chores? 05.07.2023

Many people don’t know how to fix basic things around the house. We hear why it’s so important to know how to wire a plug and locate your boiler with Peter Flynn aka Pete The Builder.

A call to end the use of the word 'Obesity' 05.07.2023

There are calls for obesity to be renamed to improve treatment 'Focus should be on the underlying pathophysiology of obesity and not on body size'. Making this call was Dr Margaret Steele, a postdoctoral researcher at UCC’s School of Public Health who spoke to Ivan this morning on the show.

The latest on the controversy in Montrose 05.07.2023

We get the latest on the controversy in Montrose and RTE as Government's external review is published. Speaking to Ivan about the latest revelations at RTE was Sean Defoe Bauer media’s Political Correspondent, Catherine Murphy Social Democrats TD for Kildare North and Vice Chair of the Public Accounts Committee and also Ciaran Mullooly Former RTE Correspondent.

Instagram owner to launch Twitter rival 04.07.2023

Instagram owner to launch Twitter rival on Thursday and a review of the Honor 70 lite phone. All this and more with Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly.

Doctor who is leading the way in addressing pelvic pain 04.07.2023

We speak to the doctor leading the way in addressing pelvic pain. Joining Ivan on the show this morning was Dr. Kirk Levins, Consultant Pain Medicine Specialist with a Specialty Interest in Pelvic Pain Working in The National Maternity Hospital.

EU clamping down on companies' sustainability efforts 04.07.2023

The EU is clamping down on companies' sustainability efforts. We get more on this with Conor Holland Head of ESG Reporting and Assurance at KPMG and Ben Churchill Chief Strategy Office at Cool Planet.

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