Newstalk Weekend

Seán Defoe is joined by our usual host, Anton from his trip along the infamous Route 66.Anton is travelling the legendary roads, raising funds for The Children's Heath Foundation.Hit 'Listen' to hear more about Route 66; it's history and all the stops along the way.You can donate to The Children's Health Foundation via https://www.childrenshealth.ie/donate/

The game-changing assassination of Hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah, has left the Middle East in an even wider state of disarray.The assassination and subsequent Israeli bombardment has come under widespread condemnation, and may have the potential to spillover into a wider, regional conflict.Alistair Bunkall, Sky News' Middle East Correspondent joins Seán Defoe to discuss, live from Northern Israel.Hit 'Listen' for more.

Seán Defoe is joined by John Cunningham, Chair of The SERP Institute, Relationship Director at Morgan McKinley, and chairman-Country Director at Lysis Group; Sinead Moriarty, writer and author of new book 'Fixing Mum And Dad;' and Dan O'Brien, Chief Economist at the Institute of International and European Affairs.The panel take a look at all the Sunday Papers, looking at the big stories from budget rows, fallout from the Sinn Fein Árd Fheis and, of course, the weather!Hit 'Listen' for all the brilliant discussion.

Diarmaid Ferriter is one of Ireland’s pre-eminent historians, with a portfolio of work to rival any other in the country.Fresh off the heels of his civil war book ‘Between Two Hells’ Diarmaid is in with Seán Defoe to chat about his new book: The Revelation of Ireland 1995-2020.Diarmaid is always an interesting listen, so this is a chat not to be missed.Hit 'Listen' now.

Tom Dunne is joined by Sinéad Ryan, from the Home Show on NewsTalk, and John Lee, Executive Editor at Daily Mail Group.Will the government be a big spender, or a cautious one on Tuesday?Hit 'Listen' to hear more.

Tom Dunne is joined by Nick Kelly, the former lead singer of The Fat Lady Sings.The two old friends catch up after the Dublin premiere of Nick's new heartfelt and thought-provoking documentary, 'The Song Cycle.'Nick cycled all the way from Dublin to Glastonbury, ahead of a performance on his 60th birthday at the festival -- and filmed the whole thing.This chat isn't to be missed. So hit 'Listen' for more

It's the weekly Ask The Expert slot!This week, Robert Whelan, Managing Director of Rockwell, joins us to answer all your questions.What should you do if you get a massive windfall of cash? And how best to manage your pension?Hit 'Listen' to hear more.

Tom Dunne, stepping in for Anton, is joined by Paula Feaheny from White Dog Canine Coaching.After a tough few weeks bonding a new puppy to an older dog in the house, Tom needed some advice.And who better to ask than Paula.Hit 'Listen' to hear some expert words.

Writer, Barbara Scully, and communications coach, Aisling O'Rourke, join Tom Dunne to discuss the big news in Saturday's papers.A look ahead to a big budget on Tuesday, and Leo Varadkar doubling down on his views on immigration are among the topics.Hit 'Listen' for this and everything in between.

Maggie Smith, one of the most beloved actors in the world, has passed away aged 89.The legend of stage and screen is one a select few to win the triple crown of acting: 2 Oscars, 4 Emmys and a Tony.We look back at her career with John Conroy, a cinematographer that worked with Maggie on 2023's The Miracle Club.Hit 'Listen' for more.