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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

Jun 16, 2025 • 19min
Jeremy Renner on the near death experience in his memoir ‘My Next Breath’
You might know him from playing iconic roles in Marvel movies such as The Avengers, Thor and Hawkeye or maybe from being a two-time Oscar nominee. Well, in 2023, Jeremy Renner’s life changed forever when a 14,000 pound snowcat nearly crushed him to death. The American actor tells his inspiring story on how he survived this near death experience in his memoir ‘My Next Breath’. Jeremy joined Pat this morning on the show.

Jun 13, 2025 • 30min
Friday Forum looks back on the news stories of the week!
Colm Brophy, Minister of State for Migration and Fine Gael TD for Dublin West, Marie Sherlock, Labour TD for Dublin Central and Christina Finn, Political Editor with TheJournal.ie.

Jun 13, 2025 • 14min
Alastair Logan British Lawyer and Solicitor for the Guildford Four
The Life and Times Paddy Armstrong by Mary-Elaine Tynan is coming to the Pavillon Theatre from June 20th – 27th as part of a national tour. Alastair Logan was the solicitor who defended Paddy and the Guildford Four until their release. Alaistair will do a post-show discussion on Sat June 21st at Pavillon Theatre. Alastair Logan joined Pat this morning on the show.

Jun 13, 2025 • 9min
Could confusion threaten the positivity around the free HRT scheme
After years of debates, false promises and deadline delays, the free HRT scheme finally rolled out on June 3rd. But could stock shortages and lingering confusion threaten the positivity around it's launch? Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports.

Jun 13, 2025 • 7min
Friday Food with Chef Mark Moriarty
TV Chef Mark Moriarty chats through two delicious desserts. Starting off with a vanilla panna cotta with raspberries and toasted almonds and a classic creme brulee.

Jun 13, 2025 • 14min
The growing famine is reportedly imminent in Gaza
The growing threat of famine is imminent as increases following warnings from United Nations. To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by James Elder, UNICEF spokesperson.

Jun 13, 2025 • 8min
The ultimate guide for tech gifts this Father’s Day!
It's Father’s Day this weekend and if you’re stuck for a last minute idea before Sunday, we do not fret! Newstalk’s Tech Correspondent Jess Kelly is here to provide the ultimate guide of tech gifts for dads everywhere. Whether its an Amazon Kindle, a Nespresso coffee machine or even an outdoor electrical grill, Jess talks through the best gifts ahead of Father’s Day.

Jun 13, 2025 • 13min
Michelle McDonagh on her new book ‘Some Of This Is True’
A new gripping Irish novel based in Blarney in County Cork filled with secrets, deception and suspicion explores if there really can be two sides to every story. ‘Some Of This Is True’ is a fiction story of a young American tourist whose body was found at Blarney Castle while the mother tries to find out what really happened. Michelle McDonagh, Bestselling Author and Freelance Journalist joined Pat this morning now talk about her latest thriller.

Jun 13, 2025 • 16min
Israel targets Iran's nuclear sites
Israel targets Iran's nuclear sites and military commanders in major attack. We get the latest on this with Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies, Bradford University.

Jun 12, 2025 • 8min
The disinformation around microplastics
Orlando Bloom undergoes £10k treatment to remove microplastics and toxic chemicals from his blood. We discuss the disinformation around microplastics with David Robert Grimes Author and Disinformation Expert.