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Oct 16, 2025 • 6min
Poll shows a commanding lead for Catherine Connolly
The latest Irish Times Ipsos/B&A poll shows a commanding lead for Catherine Connolly in the Presidential Election, but shows a significant number unhappy with the choice for the presidency.All to discuss with Sean Defoe, Host of the 'Let Me Explain' podcast. Political Correspondent for Newstalk.
Oct 15, 2025 • 10min
Autumn and winter gardening tips and advice
As winter is just around the corner, what does that mean for all your plants from the summer? And when is the last time you should cut the grass before the cold kicks in? Gardener and Field Worker at Crûg Farm Plants Paul Smyth joins Pat to answer listener questions.
Oct 15, 2025 • 15min
Michael Harding new book ‘Midwinter, A Journey Through A Season’
Number one bestselling author and award-winning playwright Michael Harding has a brand-new book out entitled ‘Midwinter, A Journey Through A Season’. The book is a meditation on winter, and follows Michael’s personal reflections of life and death, as well as the life of a fictional character, Martin, whose story ‘reflects the heartache and loss that so many families endure every year’. Michael joined Pat on the show this morning.
Oct 15, 2025 • 13min
TD Barry Heneghan on been detained aboard the Thousand Madleens Flotilla
The Thousand Madleens Flotilla was intercepted by Israeli forces last week while attempting to break the blockade and deliver humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza. Among those detained aboard the flotilla was Independent TD Barry Heneghan. Barry joins me now to discuss the flotilla, his detainment, and release.
Oct 15, 2025 • 8min
Inside Hollywood: A Halloween favourite 'Ghostbusters'
Continuing our Halloween build up on Inside Hollywood we take a look at a Halloween favourite Ghostbusters. All to chat about with Lisa Cannon Head of Studio at DMG Media.
Oct 15, 2025 • 6min
Green Scene: How Wildfires are changing the taste of wine
Wind Energy & Storms Scientists in China have been working to develop turbines that are “typhoon-proof”, spawning a new generation of wind farms that can not only survive major storms, but harness their power. Also we hear how wildfires are changing the taste of wine. All to discuss on this week's Green Scene with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society For Research Ireland. All with thanks to Repak.ie
Oct 15, 2025 • 26min
Anthony Scaramucci on Trump's plan for peace abroad
Lawyer, financier, and broadcaster, best known as co-host of ‘The Rest is Politics US’. Anthony Scaramucci joins us to take a look at Trump’s plans for peace abroad, his controversial actions at home, and more.
Oct 15, 2025 • 15min
International rugby player Andrew Porter on new autobiography
Andrew Porter has a new autobiography, ‘Heart On My Sleeve, My Story Of Struggle And Strength’. It is the inspirational story of Andrew’s life, from his mental health struggles to his sporting triumphs. Andrew joined Pat this morning.
Oct 15, 2025 • 11min
What its like to take a driverless taxi!
This morning we discussed driverless cars on the road safety features and experiences. Joining Pat was Conor Faughnan, Transport Commentator and Newstalk’s Claire Darmody who recently took a driverless taxi while recently in Atlanta.
Oct 15, 2025 • 15min
Government has tabled a confidence motion in An Tánaiste Simon Harris
The Government has tabled a confidence motion in An Tánaiste Simon Harris following the announcement of Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín that they would table a no confidence motion later this week. Pat gets the latest on this with Jack Horgan Jones Political Correspondent, Irish Times.
