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Aug 14, 2025 • 10min
How do falling birth rates effect our global economy?
We are currently in the midst of what is being termed a “demographic timebomb”. Globally our population is shrinking, but while shrinking, it is also getting older. This is a trend that is likely to have profound consequences for the global economy. How do falling birth rates effect our global economy? All to discuss with Edgar Morgenroth, Professor of Economics DCU.
Aug 14, 2025 • 11min
The fascinating life and untimely death of Robert Hilliard
The fascinating life and untimely death of Robert Hilliard is the subject of a new book, ‘Swift Blaze of Fire,’ by his granddaughter, Lin Rose Clark. As well as a folk hero, Hilliard was one of Ireland’s first Olympians, and a complicated figure, to say the least. To tell us more about Hilliard, Cameron Hill from Off The Ball.
Aug 14, 2025 • 8min
The findings of An Garda Síochána Crowe Report
An Garda Síochána have this morning published the Crowe Report. The report was a review of Roads Policing activity and operations, Pat was joined on the show by Conor Gallagher, Crime and Security Correspondent, The Irish Times to discuss the findings.
Aug 14, 2025 • 10min
What was the Peter Robinson experiment?
Next month, Taoiseach Micháel Martin and Canadian Ambassador Dennis King are set to pay tribute to a little-known migration of 2,000 Irish people, who left from the port of Cobh to Canada back in 1825, in what is collectively known as the “Peter Robinson experiment”. To tell us more about this Pat spoke to Amanda Slattery, Development Manager with Ballyhoura Development CLG.
Aug 14, 2025 • 9min
How your genes impact Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Scientists find link between genes and ME/chronic fatigue syndrome, and a disturbance in gut bacteria . Early findings from the world’s largest study into the genetics of the condition pinpointed eight regions of the human genome that were substantially different in people with an ME/CFS diagnosis compared to those without the illness. All to discuss with Luke O’Neill Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College and host of Show Me The Science podcast.
Aug 14, 2025 • 27min
Why food price inflation is rising!
As we know the price of food staples are continuing to rise, so with grocery inflation only going one way, is there anything consumers can do to seek better value? Our Chief Reporter Barry Whyte find out how people are finding the rise of costs and trying to save
Aug 14, 2025 • 11min
Author Amanda Cassidy on her new book 'The Stranger Inside'
The Stranger Inside is the latest crime novel from Irish Times bestseller Amanda Cassidy. Amanda chatted to Pat this morning all about her writing process and new book.
Aug 14, 2025 • 9min
Returning to school in a sustainable way
Its August, which means families all over the country are gearing up for the return to schools. Uniforms, nametags, pencil cases, school books and school bags, the endless array of items needed to get their little ones through school. Jo Linehan give us advice to help you cut costs and emissions when returning to the classroom this September.
Aug 14, 2025 • 17min
Will the Trump Putin meeting prove progressive?
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will meet tomorrow in Alaska to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Trump has previously promised to end the war in one day, but has described this meeting as purely a “listening exercise.” Volodimir Zelenskyy is also due to meet Keir Starmer in Downing Street prior to the Alaska summit. Will these meetings prove progressive and could a deal be on the table? All to discuss with Donnacha Ó’Béachagáin Professor of Politics at DCU and author of Unfinished Empire: Russian imperialism in Ukraine and the near.
Aug 14, 2025 • 11min
Ghe growing friendship between Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un
Russian President Vladimir Putin is continuing to expand his friendship with North Korea, just this week reaffirming the relationship with the reclusive nation. But while North Korean soldiers and labourers are sent to Russia, what is in it for them and their nation?All to discuss with Robert E Kelly, Professor of Political Science, Pusan National University, Busan, South Korea.
