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Nov 5, 2025 • 17min
Colm O'Regan on his new book 'Gallivanting With Words’
Colm O'Regan, an author, comedian, and broadcaster, explores the quirks of Hiberno-English in his new book. He dives into the fascinating origins of phrases like 'he's a gas,' and how terms like 'lads' are becoming gender-neutral. Colm highlights the playful creativity behind Irish euphemisms for drinking and discusses local slang that often puzzles outsiders. He urges the preservation of unique regional expressions while celebrating Irish words making their way into the Oxford English Dictionary.
Nov 5, 2025 • 9min
Fire safety concerns raised at more than 50 asylum centres
Ellen Coyne, a Political Correspondent with the Irish Times, dives into alarming fire safety issues across over 50 asylum centres. She reveals shocking delays in evacuation drills and highlights frequent safety oversights in converted hotels. Overcrowding and makeshift kitchens add to the hazards, as do overloaded electrical sockets. Coyne discusses potential policy responses, while shedding light on the government's inspection processes and contract cancellations. Her insights bring urgent attention to the safety of vulnerable residents.
Nov 4, 2025 • 10min
What will November bring in terms of tech updates, shows and games?
November is typically marked by some nice new OS updates that add polish and a few minor features to the big release of the year, along with new shows and games on Apple’s services.Occasionally, we’ll get some hardware release in November as well. This year is shaping up to follow the expected pattern. Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly tell us what might be coming this month from Apple.All with thanks for Renault.
Nov 4, 2025 • 21min
‘Beneath The Stairs’ the case of Tina Satchell by Ralph Riegel
Richard Satchwell was found guilty of murdering his wife in May of this year after deliberately lying to Gardaí, investigators and journalists since the day she went missing. Ralph Riegel, who covered this case since the beginning and who is from Youghal in county Cork, the same town as Tina, has told the full story along with co-author Paul Byrne in their new book ‘Beneath The Stairs’. Ralph joined Pat in studio this morning.
Nov 4, 2025 • 9min
The special therapy for women with perinatal mental health difficulties
Up to one in five women will experience a mental health problem in pregnancy or in the first year after birth. V-I-G or video intervention guidance is a special therapy for women with perinatal mental health difficulties. We hear about it with Dr Sabrina Coyle, Principal Specialist Psychologist in Perinatal mental health at the Coombe hospital, on the topic of perinatal mental health.
Nov 4, 2025 • 17min
Who is Marwan Barghouti and why are so many calling for his release?
One of the names floated as a potential leader of a future Palestinian state is Marwan Barghouti . A 67 year old currently in Israeli jail following convictions including for murder and membership of a terrorist organisation. But who is Barghouti and why are so many calling for his release? Pat asked Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations, London School of Economics and Political Science.
Nov 4, 2025 • 9min
Claims that exam papers were being sold to electrical apprentices
Claims that exam papers were being sold to electrical apprentices for 50 euro the night before a test have created questions around public safety. The alleged cheating in the trade also raised serious concerns of alleged criminal activity. We get more details on this story with Ellen Coyne, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times.
Nov 4, 2025 • 14min
Trump has endorsed Andrew Cuomo in his bid for mayor
President Donald Trump has endorsed former Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo in his bid for mayor, having labelled his main opponent, Zohran Mamdani, a communist. The president has even threatened to cut off funding should Zohran win.Pat discusses this further with Professor and Political Analyst from the Clinton Institute, at University College Dublin, Scott Lucas.
Nov 4, 2025 • 8min
Workplace bullying can often be just a click away
Sometimes, it happens in whispers, ignored messages, or quiet exclusions and in today’s world of remote work, it’s often just a click away. We discuss workplace bullying with Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist.
Nov 4, 2025 • 20min
A deportation flight left for Georgia last night
Ministers have agreed to reduce the amount of time Ukrainians can stay in state accommodation from 90 days to 30 days. The decision comes as a deportation flight left for Georgia last night. To discuss all this and more Pat was joined by Craig Huges, Political Editor, Irish Daily Mail and alsoColm Brophy TD, Minister of State for Migration, Fine Gael.
