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Episodes
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Dec 2, 2024 • 10min
The school where ‘risky’ play is on the timetable
From speed races on scooters to climbing trees in the yard, risky play is being increasingly embraced in creches and schools across the country. But what just how dangerous is it and what are the benefits and, well, risks? Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports:
Dec 2, 2024 • 25min
A return to power for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael on the cards
A return to power for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael on the cards but who goes in with them. Pat speaks to Newstalk's Political Correspondent Sean Defoe and also Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae.
Dec 2, 2024 • 8min
Designing spaces catering to gamers
The 'Gaming in Ireland 2024' report has found that more than 50% of Irish adults actively participate in gaming. Someone who is capitalising on this is Interior Designer Jackie Carton, who is designing spaces catering to gamers joined Pat this morning on the show.
Dec 2, 2024 • 16min
The winners, the losers of Election 2024
Ivan Yates of the Calling It podcast joined Pat this morning for an election update. The winners, the losers, and what to expect next.
Nov 29, 2024 • 43min
Jess Kelly's Great Gadget Gift Guide
Joining Pat with the rundown of gadget's for this Christmas is Newstalk's own Jess Kelly.
Nov 29, 2024 • 12min
Why do nearly half the population play the lotto?
You're as likely to win the jackpot as you are to die in a plane crash.And yet nearly half the population of Ireland play the lotto regularly.So, what keeps the us wishing for, well, the luck of the Irish and could winning big be bad news?Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports.
Nov 29, 2024 • 5min
Friday food with Gareth Mullins
Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel talks us through how to make slow cooked shank of lamb, parmesan polenta winter greens.
Nov 29, 2024 • 13min
Israel ‘hammers’ Gaza as Lebanese army claims ceasefire ‘violated’
Joining Pat with the latest from the Middle East was Fawaz Gerges, Former Director of the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Nov 29, 2024 • 8min
Weekend sport lookahead with Colm Boohig
Colm Boohig looks ahead to the weekend’s sport, as Ireland face Australia this weekend to conclude the Autumn Nations Series.
Nov 29, 2024 • 19min
How will Trump’s tariffs affect us in Ireland?
How will Trump’s tariffs affect us here in Ireland? Will we see an influx of Chinese goods? John O’Brennan talks to Pat about future implications for these new tariffs, and also talks him through Ursula von der Leyen’s cabinet. To answer that Pat was joined by:John O’Brennan, Jean Monnet Professor of European Integration at NUI Maynooth Dan O’Brien Chief Economist, institute of international and European affairs
