Episodios

  • Can Rory McIlroy recover on the final day at Augusta?
    Apr 12 2026

    Rory McIlroy heads into the final day at Augusta having relinquished a commanding lead on Saturday, but can he recover to go back-to-back and retain the green jacket? Philip Reid, Golf Correspondent of The Irish Times, joins Pat to discuss.

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    6 m
  • Wish Week at Newstalk 2026
    Apr 12 2026

    More than 300 children in Ireland are currently waiting for life-changing wishes. The figure comes as Make-A-Wish continues to expand its reach, granting 229 wishes in 2025 - its highest number to date - thanks to the generosity of the Irish public and corporate partners. This year's nationwide fundraising campaign is now up and running, which will culminate in a dedicated donation day on Friday, April 17th. To discuss, Pat is joined by Susan McQuaid O'Dwyer, CEO of Make-A-Wish & Emma Dempsey, Make-A-Wish fundraiser.

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    7 m
  • Iran-US Peace negotiations with Fawaz Gerges
    Apr 12 2026

    Even if a fragile peace holds, Lebanon now faces a long and deeply uncertain road to reconstruction, against the backdrop of wider regional tensions involving Iran and a ceasefire that many fear could still collapse. Joining Pat to discuss is Fawaz Gerges, professor of international relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

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    13 m
  • The Pentagon & the Pope
    Apr 12 2026

    American Catholics form an important voting bloc in U.S. elections and, as mid-term elections approach, having the church onside is an important strategic goal for Donald Trump. However, in a high-level meeting between US Department of War officials and the Vatican’s U.S. ambassador, a serious fallout appears to have occurred. Joining Pat to discuss is Elise Ann Allen, a senior correspondent in the Vatican for Crux, an independent Catholic news outlet specialising in Vatican and global church news.

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    10 m
  • Pat's Sunday Paper Review April 12th
    Feb 12 2026

    Joining Pat to run through the main stories in the Sunday papers is Sinead O’Carroll, Editor at TheJournal.ie. Also joining Pat to discuss whether fuel protest talks can deliver de-escalation, or whether the crisis is set to deepen, is Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fáil TD for Clare, Minister of State in the Department of Agriculture, Food, and Marine.

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    25 m
  • What are the cyber risks posed by Anthropic’s latest AI model?
    Apr 12 2026

    One of the world’s leading AI companies has abruptly withdrawn a powerful new tool over concerns it could be exploited for large-scale hacking. It’s the latest sign of just how quickly this technology is advancing, and the risks that come with it. So what exactly triggered this decision, and how seriously is the cybersecurity world taking it? I'm joined now by Kevin O’Loughlin of Nostra, one of Ireland’s leading cyber security firms, to unpack the story and what it could mean for the future of online security.

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    10 m
  • Hungarian elections hang in the balance: What can we expect?
    Apr 12 2026

    Hungary goes to the polls today in what many are calling a pivotal moment for the country and for Europe more broadly. The election is being closely watched in Brussels and beyond, with questions around democratic standards, media freedom, and Hungary’s relationship with the European Union all at stake. Joining Pat to discuss is Martin Wolf, Chief Economics Commentator at the Financial Times.

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    12 m
  • Tech with Jess Kelly
    Apr 10 2026

    Tech Talk’s Jess Kelly joins Pat to go through some of the latest smartphones and laptops coming on the market.

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    9 m