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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

Why are politicians getting out of the the game early 05.04.2023

Why are politicians getting out of the game early, Sean Defoe Bauer Media Political Correspondent reports for us in the second part of this report series.

Inside Hollywood: Daniel Day Lewis 05.04.2023

The man and the method, on inside Hollywood we profile one of the acting greats, Daniel Day-Lewis.

Motoring news and updates with Conor Faughnan 05.04.2023

Self-driving buses and blanket bans on e-scooters, it’s all up for discussion with Conor Faughnan on today's show.

Green Scene: Flamingo friendships 05.04.2023

We take a look at flamingo friendships and hear about a new fix for hayfever sufferers in this week's 'Green Scene' with Dr. Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland.

An enraged Trump lashed out at the cases brought against him 05.04.2023

An enraged Trump lashed out at the cases brought against him in his post-arraignment speech with attempts to slander his political opponents. We get a reaction from Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio, and also Larry Donnelly Boston attorney, University of Galway Law Lecturer. Political columnist with the Journal.ie

Anti-drone technology not yet in use at Dublin Airport 05.04.2023

Anti-drone technology is yet to be in use at Dublin Airport because of red tape. Speaking to Pat this morning with more on this was Kevin Byrne Retired Lieutenant Colonel and Airport and Safety Auditor.

Teachers Unions are calling for pay increases 05.04.2023

Teachers' Unions are calling for pay increases amid the cost-of-living crisis and staff shortages. Speaking to Pat this morning was Kieran Christie, General Secretary of the Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland.

Jess Kelly on repair phones 04.04.2023

Jess Kelly Newstalk's Technology Correspondent joined Pat to discuss repair phones and answers all your tech questions.

Why are more politicians choosing to leave the game early? 04.04.2023

Why are more politicians choosing to leave the game early? Sean Defoe, Newstalk Political Correspondent joined Pat discuss.

ESRI - Why people don’t switch financial products 04.04.2023

ESRI report finds most consumers don’t shop around for loans and bank accounts. Pat was joined by Pete Lunn, Founder and Head of ESRI's Behavioural Research Unit to discuss.

John Banville on his new book 'The Lockup' 04.04.2023

Renowned Author, John Banville discusses hi latest book 'The Lockup'.

The costs, benefits and challenges of retrofitting 04.04.2023

Pat was joined on the show to discuss the costs, benefits and challenges of retrofitting on The Big 11 by, Alfonso Bonilla, co architect Director with Maremoto studios and a member of the RIAI Housing Taskforce Committee, Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD and party spokesperson on climate and, Aoife Foley, Professor in Energy Systems Engineering at Queen’s University Belfast and Professor Cha...

Parisians vote to ban for-hire e-scooters from the streets 04.04.2023

Out of over a hundred thousand Parisians who voted on the future of for-hire e-scooters in the city, 89% rejected their presence. Lara Marlowe France Correspondent for the Irish Times joined Pat on the discuss.

The Russian worldview in the context of the ‘War in Ukraine’ 04.04.2023

Dr. Jade McGlynn, Senior Researcher at the Monterey Initiative in Russian Studies and author of ‘Russia’s War’ joined Pat on the show and delve into the attitudes, lies, and half-truth's that pervade the Russian worldview in the context of the ‘War in Ukraine’.

The domestic division of labour - how couples navigate this 04.04.2023

Anne Kehoe, Clinical Psychologist and President of the Psychological Society of Ireland joined Pat to discuss how you can you maintain a happy, healthy and worry free domestic relationship.

Children’s hospital under construction but no houses to accommodate nurses 04.04.2023

The children’s hospital is under constructions but there are no houses to accommodate nurses. Labour Senator Marie Sherlock joined Pat on the show to discuss.

Ask the expert: The impact screen time has on our vision 03.04.2023

Our expert this week, Arthur Cummings, Medical director, and Consultant Ophthalmologist at Wellington Eye Clinic discusses the impact gaming and excessive screentime have on our vision. 

Travel with Pol: Navigating the airport 03.04.2023

Travel journalist Pol Ó Conghaile tells us about getting through the airport for your Easter break.

NYC authorities on high alert ahead of Trump’s arraignment 03.04.2023

NYC Authorities will be on high alert as Trump’s arraignment unfolds tomorrow afternoon with protests set to take place. Terry Sheridan, Managing Editor of WSHU Public Radio joined Anton Savage to discuss.

Housing, refugees, and hospital trolleys 03.04.2023

Housing, refugees, and hospital trolleys - the three crises that have dominated the headlines and plagued the current Government. How come these particular problems seem to become unsolvable? Jonathan Healy asks whether those looking for solutions are ignoring the obvious…

Hear from an Irish company growing lettuce in a more sustainable way 03.04.2023

Anton Savage was joined by Alan McCann, Director of Morning Fresh company which is supplying and growing lettuce heads to supermarkets chain in a sustainable innovative way.

BYD comes to Ireland 03.04.2023

Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Correspondent with the Sunday Independent on BYD coming to Ireland and the new trailblazer five-seater from Ford.

Rates continue to rise for health insurance 03.04.2023

Dermot Goode of Total Health Cover and part of the Lockton Group on why you need to be wary of “Average” price increases as rates continue to rise for health insurance.

"Time is running out" queues of renters at open viewings 03.04.2023

The search for a new home kicked into gear for thousands of tenants over the weekend as the eviction ban came to an end. There are many reasons a landlord may decide to give their tenants a notice of termination but for those on the other end, it certainly isn’t an easy task. Newstalk reporter Josh Crosbie has been out meeting with renters in Dublin to hear about the struggle of finding somewhere...

Russian vessels leave Ireland’s exclusive economic zone 03.04.2023

Russian vessels that were spotted on the west coast earlier this week have now left Ireland’s exclusive economic zone the Defence Forces said on Sunday but what are the EU and Nato doing to stop this happening in the future? Naomi O'Leary, Euro Correspondent for the Irish Times joined Anton Savage on the show.

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