Newstalk Weekend
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Feb 21, 2026 • 12min
Andrew Mountbatton Windsor Arrested: What happens next?
The story of the week has been the arrest of Andrew Mountbatton Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The disgraced former prince has been under increasing pressure following the release of more Epstein files. Broadcaster & political commentator, Adam Boulton, joins Emmet Oliver to discuss what happens next for ANdrew and the royal family in general.
Feb 21, 2026 • 9min
Are ‘Dodgy Box’ penalty points on the way?
In the past few months, providers such as SKY or Virgin have been discussing how to use information gleaned from things such as WhatsApp messages to target both providers and end users of so-called ‘dodgy boxers’. Could we see a penalty point system be introduced in the months ahead? Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor at the Irish Independent and host of the Big Tech show podcast, joins Emmet Oliver to discuss.
Feb 21, 2026 • 15min
In conversation with Ray Houghton
Emmet Oliver is joined by legendary Ireland international footballer, Ray Houghton, to reflect on the halcyon days of Ireland's football.
Feb 21, 2026 • 8min
Six Nations & Premier League Preview with OTB's Cameron Hill
Joining Emmet Oliver to chat through all the weekend's sporting action is OTB's Cameron Hill.
Feb 15, 2026 • 10min
How to Quit Your Job
Avril Clare, founder and owner of Avril Clare Recruitment Ltd, Property Recruitment Specialists shares with Shane her top tips for quitting your job without burning your bridges.
Feb 15, 2026 • 13min
Have You Never Heard of Bill Fuller?
Director David Burke joins Shane Beatty to discuss his film, 'Have You Never Heard of Bill Fuller?', which will be shown at this year's Dublin International Film Festival. The film follows the life of Bill Fuller, an Irish entrepeneur and and musical Impresario who managed some of the biggest clubs in the UK and US, whose acts included Johnny Cash and Thin Lizzy!
Feb 15, 2026 • 10min
This Weekend's Sport
Shane Hannon, Senior Weekend Producer for Off The Ball joins Shane Beatty to chat all things sport.
Feb 15, 2026 • 13min
Housing with Eoin O'Broin
Shane Beatty is joined in studio by Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West & party spokesperson for Housing Eoin Ó'Broin, who believes that renters are caught in a limbo between social housing and cost rental schemes.
Feb 15, 2026 • 46min
Sunday Paper Panel
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín, Journalist and Broadcaster Flor McCarthy and Jon Ihle, Deputy Business Editor at the Sunday Times Ireland join Shane Beatty to discuss what's in the papers.They discuss rent reforms, ICE detainments, Air Traffic Control issues and much more.
Feb 15, 2026 • 6min
Are we headed for a summer of air travel chaos?
Pat Noctor, president of the Irish Air Traffic Controllers Association, has said that “we are heading for a summer of chaos" due to a growing air traffic control staffing crisis. Joining the Sunday paper panel to discuss is Paul Hackett, CEO of Click and Go & Vice-President of the Irish Travel Agents Association.
