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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 11, 2026

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Episodes

France aims to cut down on tourist crowds 21.06.2023

Eoghan Corry, Editor of Air and Travel Magazine joined Anton to discuss France's decision to cut down on tourist crowds and if there is such a thing as over-tourism.

Searches continue for the Titan submersible in the North Atlantic 21.06.2023

As searches continue for the Titan submersible in the North Atlantic, some banging sounds have been picked up by Sonar. Time is running low for the deep-sea explorers. Dr. Chris Parry, Former Nato and Naval Commander Dr Chris Parry joined Anton with the latest on the situation.

Tech: Samsung’s answer to the Macbook Pro 20.06.2023

Jess Kelly, Newstalk’s Tech Correspondent joined Anton to discuss Samsung’s answer to the Macbook Pro and answers listeners' questions.

Elaine Harris on her new book 'Wise' 20.06.2023

Elaine Harris, Yoga Therapist, Social Scientist, and Author joined Anton to discuss her new book "Wise".

Henry McKean reports on the 2023 Special Olympics 20.06.2023

Newstalk reporter, Henry McKean reports on day 3 of the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin.

Is the sugar tax working? 20.06.2023

Dr Donal O’Shea, HSE Clinical Lead on obesity joined Anton Savage to discuss if the sugar tax is working or are sweets and treats just too available.

Grandparents asked to rent rooms to teachers in Dublin 20.06.2023

Paul Crone, Director of the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals joined Anton Savage to discuss why grandparents are being asked to rent rooms to teachers in Dublin.

Homeowners struggling to access retrofitting state supports 20.06.2023

Brian McIntyre, Programme Manager – High-Performance Building Technologies in Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and Senator Marie Sherlock joined Anton to discuss why homeowners of houses built before 1940 are struggling to access retrofitting state supports

The National Children’s Hospital hit by further delays 20.06.2023

The National Children’s Hospital hits further delays with a ventilation issue that could cost millions to address. David Cullinane, Sinn Féin’s health spokesman joined Anton Savage to discuss the situation.

Record number of women contact Women’s Aid in 2022 20.06.2023

A record number of women contacted Women’s Aid in 2022, a period in which one woman died violently in Ireland for every month of the year. Jason Poole whose sister Jennifer was murdered by her ex-partner and Sarah Benson, CEO of Women's Aid joined Anton Savage on the show. If you or someone you know was affected by this conversation you can contact Women's Aid 24hr National Freephone Helpline on 1...

Crime gangs targeting farm equipment to sell to Russia 20.06.2023

Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent with the Irish Independent joined Anton to discuss why crime gangs are targeting farm equipment to sell to Russia on the Black market.

AI: What will Ireland will look like in 20-30 years? 20.06.2023

As AI advances more into everyday life: Professor Barry O’Sullivan, Director of The Insight Centre and Professor of AI and University College Cork joined Anton to tell us what Ireland will look like in 20-30 years.

Fruit and vegetable shortages are looming 20.06.2023

Anton was joined by Dr. Richard Hackett Agricultural Consultant and Specialist in the Agronomy of Vegetables and Potatoes to discuss the looming fruit and vegetables shortages following the weather conditions.

Why foreign weddings are hot on the agenda 19.06.2023

Portugal, France, Spain, Sara Kennedy wedding expert from The Irish Wedding Blog on why foreign weddings are HOT on the agenda this summer.

Urgent calls for knife crime legislation 19.06.2023

Anton Savage who was filling in for Pat was joined by Jim O’ Callaghan, Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Justice to discuss knife crime legislation before more lives are lost.

Childcare Providers on the uncertainty over cost cuts 19.06.2023

Elaine Dunne, Chairperson of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers joined Anton Savage who was filling in for Pat to discuss Leo Varadkar’s uncertainty over childcare cost cuts.

Medicine shortages at a record high 19.06.2023

Medicine shortages are now at a record high with new research showing that three out of five patients have experienced medicine shortages. Sandra Gannon, Managing Director of Azure Pharmaceuticals joined Anton Savage to discuss the medicine shortages...

How to let go of past relationships 19.06.2023

Clinical Psychotherapist, Media Contributor and Author of Relationships on the Edge, Host of podcast-ToughLove on how to let go of previous relationships.

Sean Defoe’s end of term review 19.06.2023

Dáil’s out for summer-nearly. Hear Seán Defoe's, Bauer Media Political Correspondent end of term review.

Surge in surrendered animals 19.06.2023

Suzanne McGovern, Head of Fundraising at the DSPCA joined Anton Savage who was filling in for Pat today to discuss animal shelters and the need for funds to manage the surge in surrendered animals.

Ireland’s Neutrality and NATO 19.06.2023

Cathal Berry, Independent TD for the Kildare South Constituency and former Army Ranger and Richard Boyd Barrett, People before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire and President of the Irish anti-war movement joined Anton Savage to debate Ireland’s Neutrality and NATO.

A review of the weekend's sporting action 19.06.2023

Another huge victory for Leona Maguire but the wait goes on for Rory McIlroy! Kathleen McNamee from Off the Ball has all the latest sports news.

The ultimate travel check list 19.06.2023

Passport, tickets, wallet, the ultimate travel check list with Sarah Slattery, owner of The Travel Expert.

Trucheck: New cancer screening test 19.06.2023

Maggie Malone, CEO of Certior Health and Dr Nick Flynn, GP and Chief Medical Officer of Certior Health joined Anton Savage who was filling in for Pat to discuss the new cancer screening test.

Ask the Expert: Wills 19.06.2023

This week on Ask the Expert, Anton was joined by Sinéad Glynn, Senior Solicitor, to answer listeners' questions regarding wills.

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