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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.
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Latest episodes

Apr 8, 2025 • 21min
How tariffs affect the prices of goods in Ireland and the US
As Donald Trump continues course with the imposition of his worldwide tariffs, how will the prices of consumer goods be affected? Charlie Weston takes us through the impact here in Ireland and Jim Power takes us through the impact in the US.

Apr 8, 2025 • 9min
Will Marine le Pen’s conviction spur the far right across Europe?
Last week, French opposition leader in the national parliament, Marine le Pen, was found guilty of helping to embezzle €4m of EU funds for use by her party. Alongside a four year sentence, le pen was also barred from running from public office with immediate effect. Over the weekend, le Pen called the ruling political and not judicial. So what effect will the sentence have on the far right in France and across Europe? Political Analyst and Associate Research Fellow at IRIS, The French Institute for International and Strategic Affairs Jean-Yves Camus joins us to discuss.

Apr 8, 2025 • 16min
Garda obtained arms at phoenix park HQ to sell for profit
According to confidential documents seen by the Irish Daily Mail, a garda took possession of valuable firearms. They were earmarked for destruction at the force’s HQ to sell for profit. Executive Editor Irish Daily Mail John Lee tells us more.

Apr 7, 2025 • 10min
Ask The Expert: Hay fever
Now that spring is in full swing, that also means the dreaded season of hay fever is. Thousands of people suffer with hay fever but how can you combat these allergies? Our Ask the Expert, Dr Patrick Mitchell, answers listeners’ questions on everything there is to do with hay fever.All with thanks to Hidden Hearing.

Apr 7, 2025 • 8min
Airline summer schedules have taken off
Airline summer schedules have taken off, Ryanair has a new subscription service and the Irish passport has been named the world’s strongest. Pól Ó Conghaile, Irish Independent travel editor, is here to talk us through all of the news.With thanks to Ryanair.

Apr 7, 2025 • 11min
Common changes in the dynamics of relationships
Non monogamous relationships, living apart while together. The cougher effect and separate beds Steph Regan discusses them all with Pat this morning.

Apr 7, 2025 • 22min
Alistair Campbell on how to deal with Trump and his tariffs
Trump's tariffs what happens next? Is this the start of a global recession? How should allies hit back? All to discuss with Writer, communicator, consultant, strategist, mental health campaigner Alastair Campbell.

Apr 7, 2025 • 8min
A look back on the big weekend of sport!
This weekend saw the son of horse racing legend Willie Mullins won the highly coveted Grand National. Patrick Mullins and horse Nick Rockett were first to get over the line making it a fairytale day for the Mullins family. Also this weekend saw Cork crowned champions of the Allianz Hurling League final. Colm Boohig looks back on the weekend of sport with Pat.

Apr 7, 2025 • 14min
The decline in the Irish rural pub
The Irish pub is known around the word for it's entertaining and welcoming atmosphere. It is often the corner stone of many communities, but there is no denying they are dwindling in numbers.Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been examining their decline. He also has met with publicans who have decided to call it a day.

Apr 7, 2025 • 21min
How did Donald Trump arrive at his figures for reciprocal tariffs?
How did Donald Trump arrive at his figures for reciprocal tariffs that put 20% tariffs on the European Union and 10% on some islands inhabited only by penguins? Economist David McWilliams takes us through the formula used by the Trump administration.
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