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May 10, 2026 • 14min
Living Lives: A Biographer's Journey by Anne Chambers
Anne Chambers is a celebrated biographer, having written about lives as diverse as pirate Queen Grace O’Malley and Tom Cruise -not the actor - but her own, unknown uncle. Now she has written her own story, which looks at how her writing has impacted her own life. She joins Pat to discuss.
May 10, 2026 • 17min
Ali Ansari on how we misunderstand Iran and its people
Ali Ansari is Professor of Iranian history and director of the Institute for Iranian Studies at the University of St Andrews. He’s one of the leading authorities on modern Iran and has written widely on Iranian politics, history, and relations with the West. He joins Pat to discuss the current conflict, the international response, and how events are being interpreted both inside and outside Iran.
May 10, 2026 • 11min
The Age Code: The New Science of Food and How It Can Save Us
From rising cancer rates in younger people to increasing infertility, scientists are warning that many of us may be ageing faster than we should, and our diet could be a major factor. In his new book ‘The Age Code’, Dr David Cox explores the emerging science showing how what we eat can influence the ageing process at a cellular level, and even determine the age of our organs - he joins Pat to discuss.
May 10, 2026 • 18min
Pat's Sunday Paper Review May 10th
Joining Pat to run through the main stories in the Sunday papers is Craig Hughes, political editor of the Irish Daily Mail.
May 10, 2026 • 15min
Shane Ross on his new book - RTÉ: Saints, Scholars and Scandals
Shane Ross joins Pat to chat about his latest book ‘RTÉ: Saints, Scholars and Scandals’.
May 9, 2026 • 11min
Mark Moriarty on his latest TV show, new book, and podcast ‘Roasted’
For many people, cooking at home can feel repetitive - using the same ingredients, the same recipes and the same routines. But Chef Mark Moriarty says understanding just a few simple techniques can completely change the way we cook and eat. He’s built a career around making high-level cooking practical and accessible - he joins Pat to talk about it all.
May 9, 2026 • 11min
Luke O’Neill on Hantavirus
Joining Pat to discuss the recent outbreak of hantavirus is Dr Luke O’Neill.
May 9, 2026 • 11min
Is Kier Starmer on the precipice?
Sir Keir Starmer is under mounting pressure after Labour suffered heavy losses in the UK’s local elections, with Nigel Farage’s Reform UK making major gains across traditional Labour and Conservative strongholds. As the political map shifts dramatically, and with key results still to come, George Parker, Financial Times political editor, joins Pat to sift through the wreckage.
May 9, 2026 • 12min
In conversation with Horslips
Horslips were the original Celtic rockers back in the 1970s, and they have just released a new live album, although they have stopped playing live gigs. How does that work? Barry Devlin and Jim Lockhart join Pat to explain everything.
May 9, 2026 • 6min
The story of the Ouzel Galley
In 1695, a Dublin merchant ship set sail from Ringsend to Smyrna on what should have been a routine trading mission. It didn’t return within three years of its departure, and so the ship was presumed lost. Insurance was paid out, and life moved on until two years later, when the ship reappeared. Joining Pat to tell the story of the Ouzel Galley is historian and content creator Jane Casey.
