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Jan 9, 2026 • 11min
The historical relationship between Greenland and the US
As Donald Trump’s foreign policy manoeuvres shift from Venezuela to Greenland, much of his rhetoric has caused deep alarm within Europe and beyond. The Trump Administration has made it clear that they intend to acquire the Arctic territory one way or another. However, is the commentary around all this missing some historical context? Newstalk reporter Simon Tierney has been investigating.
Jan 9, 2026 • 12min
Project findings on gender disparity in Math's subjects
A young scientist project has found a glaring gender disparity within math's based school subjects. Three first year students from Kinsale Community School found that from fifth class, girls lose confidence in their ability, thus making them less likely to study the discipline.Joining Pat to discuss their project which is part of The Young Scientist Exhibition was Cushla O'Reilly, Elise O'Sullivan and Caoimhe Ni Charrigan alongside Eoghan O'Leary, teacher at Kinsale Community School and Head of Math's at the Tuition Centre.
Jan 9, 2026 • 6min
Tragedy in west Dublin after suspected murder-suicide
Father and 12-year-old son named after suspected murder-suicide in west Dublin. Father and son named locally as Wayne O’Reilly and his son Oisin. Barry White, Chief News reporter Newstalk spoke to locals on their reaction to this tragedy.
Jan 8, 2026 • 8min
Boxed With John Fardy: Netflix Drama Runaway
A desperate father searching for his runaway daughter gets caught up in a murder case and stumbles upon secrets that could destroy his family for good in New Harlan Coben Netflix Drama Runaway starring James Nesbitt and Minnie Driver.John Fardy tells us all about this show.
Jan 8, 2026 • 11min
The time before the cult of the football manager
What a week of Premier League managerial sackings. It feels hard to think of a time before the cult of the manager but we didn't always have managers in sport. To take us inside how it all came about, OTB managing editor Adrian Barry.
Jan 8, 2026 • 11min
How your brain changes as you age!
How Your brain changes as you age with big changes happening at 9, 32, 66, and 83. Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry and Immunology, Trinity College Dublin explains all.
Jan 8, 2026 • 14min
The latest on the shooting of a woman by ICE office in the US
A 37 year old woman was shot dead by an ICE officer in the American city of Minneapolis yesterday. The woman was in her car and shot by an ICE officer in front of the car as she attempted to drive away.We get the latest on this stateside with Terry Sheridan, Senior Director of News, WSHU Public Radio.
Jan 8, 2026 • 11min
One of the victims of Patrick Nevin on his forthcoming release from prison
Ahead of Patrick Nevin’s release from prison, we speak to one of his victims who we are calling “Zara” who tells us her story. Listener discretion is advised.
Jan 8, 2026 • 19min
The AI content calling for Poland’s exit from the EU
In Poland, TikTok accounts with AI-generated women have been advocating a Polish exit from the European Union and promoting far-right politics. So is anti-EU sentiment on the rise in Poland and are societies becoming more vulnerable to AI content? Pat discusses this further with John O’Brennan, Professor of European Politics, Maynooth University.
Jan 8, 2026 • 14min
Ireland is set to vote against the Mercosur trade deal
Ireland is set to vote against the contentious Mercosur trade deal tomorrow, the Taoiseach and Tánaiste have confirmed. This may keep the peace within the coalition, but will it spell trouble for Ireland’s rapport with Brussels? Pat discusses this and more with Daniel McConnell, Editor of the Business Post.
