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Feb 1, 2026 • 10min
Premier League & Six Nations Action
With Champions League group stages complete, the Premier League title race still very much in the balance, and the 2026 Six Nations just around the corner, Emmet Oliver is joined by OTB’s Shane Hannon to talk about it all.
Feb 1, 2026 • 12min
Iran & the US: What's the latest?
Donald Trump says it would be “great” if the US didn’t have to use force against Iran, but as American naval power builds in the Gulf and Tehran warns it’s ready to strike back, diplomacy looks fragile
Feb 1, 2026 • 46min
Sunday Newspaper Panel February 1st
Joining Emmet Oliver to chat through the main stories in the Sunday papers is Mark Hennessy, Ireland and Britain Editor with The Irish Times; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal West; and Christina Finn, Political Editor with TheJournal.ie.
Jan 31, 2026 • 12min
In conversation with Julie Jay
One of Ireland’s most beloved comedians, Julie Jay, has returned to the classroom after taking some time away from teaching secondary school. She’s back, juggling weekly gigs, two young children, podcasts, and a parenting column in the Irish Examiner - she joins Emmet Oliver to talk about it all.
Jan 31, 2026 • 10min
Ask the Expert: Finance
For this week's Ask The Expert, Emmet Oliver was joined by Robert Whelan, Managing Director at Rockwell Financial.
Jan 31, 2026 • 6min
Can companies remotely disable the “smart” layer of products that still work?
When tech companies shut down cloud support, perfectly functional hardware can lose core features overnight, turning expensive tech into e-waste and leaving customers carrying all the risk in an ecosystem designed around corporate, not consumer, timelines. Joining Emmet Oliver to discuss is Irish Times Business and Technology Journalist, Ciara O'Brien.
Jan 31, 2026 • 15min
Helen McEntee, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Minister for Defence
Emmet Oliver is joined by Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Minister for Defence, Helen McEntee.
Jan 31, 2026 • 8min
Charley Boorman & The European Motor Show 2026
The inaugural European Motor Show takes place at the RDS Dublin this weekend, featuring major automotive brands, EVs, supercars, and classic cars and featuring names such as Alex Dunne and Christian Horner, as well as Charley Boormanwho joins Emmet Oliver to talk about it all.
Jan 31, 2026 • 5min
Catherine O'Hara dies aged 71
Award-winning actor Catherine O'Hara, beloved for her performances in the likes of Schitt’s Creek and Home Alone, has died aged 71. Melanie Finn, Entertainment Correspondent for the Irish Independent, joins Emmet Oliver to discuss.
Jan 31, 2026 • 20min
What's Going On with Louisa Meehan & Craig Hughes
Joining Emmet Oliver to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Louisa Meehan, Woodview HRM & HR and Dispute Resolution expert & Craig Hughes, Political Editor of the Irish Daily Mail.
