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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

A look back on another busy weekend of sport 03.04.2023

Heartbreak for Galway, while Chelsea and Leicester are on the hunt for new managers, Kathleen McNamee reviewed all the weekend's sporting action.

Ireland bidding to host the new European Anti-Money Laundering Authority 03.04.2023

Dublin will compete with nine other major cities to host a new EU anti-money laundering agency. Anton Savage was joined by Stephen Rea, Publisher at AML Intelligence to discuss.

Leaving cert worries over AI 03.04.2023

With software programs such as Chat GPT becoming more prominent and widespread, could the integrity of some aspects of the Leaving Cert be questioned with this new technology? Anton Savage was joined by Leigh McGowran, Science tech Journalist with Silicon Republic, and Paul Crone, National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals to discuss.

A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum 31.03.2023

A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was Emer Higgins, Dublin Midwest TD & Fine Gael Spokesperson on Social Media, Fintech and Housing, Sinead O Carroll, Editor of The Journal.ie and also David Cullinane, Sinn Fein Health Spokesperson.

Ulster Bank closing its transactional services today 31.03.2023

With Ulster Bank finally closing its transactional services today, we get advice on how to close your account with David Quinn, Managing Director at Investwise Financial Planning Ltd.

Food with Gareth: Apple and Rhubarb crumble 31.03.2023

Gareth Mullins has a brilliant dessert that’s quick and easy to make and wonderful to put in the centre of the table for a Sunday lunch.

Aware is recruiting volunteers 31.03.2023

Aware is recruiting volunteers for their telephone helplines, support groups, and their life skills online program. We’ll hear from Dr. Susan Brannick, Clinical Director of Aware and also Kehlen Mikkelson, an Aware volunteer.

A preview of the weekend of sport as Liverpool travel to City 31.03.2023

Liverpool travels to City, Leinster takes on Ulster and lots more in sport this weekend - Shane Hannon previews the weekend of sport.

Minister for housing Darragh O’Brien on the lifting of the eviction ban 31.03.2023

With the eviction ban being lifted tomorrow, we speak to Minister for Housing Daragh O’Brien.

‘Think Before You Flush’ campaign 31.03.2023

We speak to Irish Water about the ‘three ps’ ahead of the ‘Think Before You Flush’ campaign. Joining Pat with all the details of the campaign was Margaret Attridge, Asset Operations Manager with Uisce Éireann.

Reaction to former US President Trump Indictment 31.03.2023

Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury after an inquiry into hush money paid to adult film star Stormy Daniels, becoming the first former US president to face a criminal charge. To get a reaction Pat was joined on the show by Scott Lucas, Professor of US Politics at UCD, and Gina London Former CNN Whitehouse Correspondent and Columnist with the Sunday Independent.

Owners urged practice weight management with their pets 30.03.2023

Dog and cat owners are being urged to practice weight management with their pets. We'll hear from a veterinary nurse Sarah O’Malley.

Complications and benefits of remarrying 30.03.2023

As second marriages become more common in Ireland, we discuss the complications and benefits with Stephanie Regan Clinical Psychotherapist.

Is Netanyahu’s judicial plan tearing Israel apart? 30.03.2023

Is Netanyahu’s judicial plan tearing Israel apart? We discuss this with Patrick Cockburn Middle East Correspondent for the Independent.

ChatGPT is the fastest growing app in the history of the internet. 30.03.2023

OpenAI introduced ChatGPT just five months ago and the AI chatbot is already the fasted growing app in the history of the internet. We hear more about it with Aidan Connolly CEO of Idiro Analytics.

We study the DNA of Beethoven 30.03.2023

Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at the School of Immunology, Trinity College takes a look at the DNA of Beethoven.

Will we see lasting change in the Defence Forces? 30.03.2023

Will the latest report into the Defence Forces bring about any lasting change? Speaking to Pat this morning was Diane Byrne, Retired Army Captain and Women Of Honour member and also Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fail Senator.

Conflict resolution in the workplace 30.03.2023

Conflict in the workplace? HR & Mediation expert, Woodview HRM Guru Louisa Meehan will help you find solutions.

How is private plane usage is impacting the climate 30.03.2023

Clamping down on the jet set lifestyle. We find out just how much private plane usage is impacting the climate with Sadbh O’Neill, Coordinator of the Stop Climate Chaos Coalition. Also speaking to Pat was Kevin Byrne, Lieutenant Colonel, retired and Airport Safety and Security Auditor.

Is time up on the traditional watch? Henry McKean reports.. 30.03.2023

Is time up on the traditional watch? Or is there something timeless about a watch? With modern technology has the smartphone started to replace the timepiece? Henry McKean took to the streets to ask and went window shopping for a classic windup watch

Government defeats the no confidence motion 30.03.2023

The Government defeated the no-confidence motion tabled by the Labour party yesterday morning by 86 votes to 67. Joining Pat to discuss the aftermath of the spectacle was Elaine Loughlin, Political editor with the Irish Examiner.

Gardening: Achieving Easter colour in your garden 29.03.2023

Paraic Horkan gives us tips on achieving colour for easter and early summer.

Remembering Paul O'Grady 29.03.2023

Beloved TV presenter and comedian, Paul O’Grady has died at the age of 67. His husband, Andre Portasio, confirmed in a statement that O’Grady died “unexpectedly but peacefully” on Tuesday evening. Paying tribute to Paul was his friend Alan Ambsy.

"Everybody is getting excited" preparations underway for Biden visit 29.03.2023

Speculation is building about where President Biden plans on visiting while he is in Ireland. Mr Biden is expected to arrive around the 11th of April to mark the Good Friday Agreement. It is still unclear what his itinerary will involve but anticipation is building in his ancestral home of Ballina in Co Mayo and the Cooley Peninsula in Co Louth. Newstalk reporter Josh Crosbie went to Ballina to me...

Inside Hollywood: Jennifer Aniston 29.03.2023

Lisa Cannon TV Host & Exec Producer ‘Of SPOTLIGHT’ on the versatile appeal of Jennifer Aniston.

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