Newstalk Weekend
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A bright, lively and engaging current affairs magazine show to kickstart your weekend.The programme features all the latest news, features and opinion along with conversations about the conversations you are having on a Saturday morning from 9-11am.CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainmentListen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk
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Jul 26, 2025 • 14min
7,000 Steps
David Nolan, Assistant Professor of Sport & Exercise Science at DCU, explains the science behind daily step counts and why 7,000 may be just as good as 10,000 (if not better).Listen here.
Jul 26, 2025 • 15min
Ask the Expert: Mental Health
Allison Keating, chartered psychologist, author, and member of the Psychological Society of Ireland, answers listener questions about anxiety, burnout, emotional resilience, and mental wellbeing as an adult.Listen here.
Jul 26, 2025 • 17min
Ireland’s Infrastructure Issues
Ciarán Cuffe, co-chair of the European Green Party, and Damien Owens, Director General of Engineers Ireland, discuss the state of Ireland’s infrastructure and the urgency of long-term investment.Listen here.
Jul 26, 2025 • 12min
Teenage Slang
Stephen Lucek, Assistant Professor of Linguistics at UCD, talks about the latest teenage slang terms, where they come from, and what they might reveal about the direction of human language.Listen here.
Jul 26, 2025 • 12min
InnaLabs Navigation System Launch
Alberto Torasso, VP of Space Programs at InnaLabs, explains the launch of a major new Irish-developed navigation system and what it means for the industry.Listen here.
Jul 26, 2025 • 18min
What’s Going On?
Journalist, Emmet Ryan, and Bríd Smith, former TD with People Before Profit, join Luke O'Neil for Anton to break down the week’s top stories.From Trump drama to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, get all the week's news here.
Jul 20, 2025 • 11min
Bob Dylan's 'Like a Rolling Stone' turns 60
This week marks a major milestone in music history - Bob Dylan’s groundbreaking anthem 'Like a Rolling Stone' turns 60. Released on July 20th, 1965, it shattered expectations of what a rock song could be and changed the face of popular music forever. To talk about its legacy and his enduring love of Dylan, Mandy is joined by Screentime's John Fardy.
Jul 20, 2025 • 17min
Bumper weekend of sporting action: What's on and what to expect
Joining Mandy Johnston to preview the hurling final between Tipperary and Cork this afternoon, and predict the outcome of the 153rd Open is Alan Kelly, Tipperary North Deputy & Chair of the Oireachtas Sports Committee; OTB's Ann-Marie Donelan and Tommy Rooney, as well as Nathan Murphy, in Portrush.
Jul 20, 2025 • 17min
Property tax: Are we getting value for money?
Dublin City Council has voted to increase the Local Property Tax for the first time in several years, sparking debate about fairness, affordability, and funding for local services. To discuss the impact of the decision and what it means for housing policy, Mandy Johnston is joined by Rory Hearne, TD Dublin North-West, and Social Democrats Housing Spokesperson & Roisin Murphy, Architect, Artist, Conservationist & Lecturer in Griffith College Dublin.
Jul 20, 2025 • 46min
Sunday Newspaper Panel July 20th
Joining Mandy Johnston to run through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Pat Rabbitte, Chairperson of Tusla & former Leader of the Labour Party; Ellen Coyne, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times; and John Lee, Executive Editor of the Daily Mail Group Ireland.
