It’s business as usual every Saturday and Sunday morning between 10 and 12, noon, with the same in-depth analysis, a host of familiar faces, and the same lively debates.

This weekend, the lineup is box office, as Pat will be joined by Anthony Scaramucci, Barry Keoghan, Devin Toner, Willie Mullins, Professor Luke O’Neill, and more.

Listen live between 10 and 12 noon, this Saturday and Sunday or listen back to the podcasts on Newstalk.com or on the GoLoud app.

Our Monday expert is RSA ADI Driving Instructor and author of Pass your Driving Test in Ireland  Kathleen Comerford.

Pat was joined by Stella O’Malley Psychotherapist and author of 'What Your Teen Is Trying to Tell You' to discuss why we keep secrets and if they are always bad.

Fair weather fan versus true supporter, were you a fan of Formula 1 before Drive to Survive? We investigate the Netflix-effect with Rob Hartnett CEO of Sport for Business.

Who is Gavin Newsom and is he the new darling of the Democrats? To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Brett Bruen, President of the Global Situation Room and Former Director of Global Engagement at the White House during the Obama Administration.

Actor and Author Hugh Bonneville joined Pat on the show today to chat about his new book 'Playing Under The Piano'.

Young people are urged to consider the priesthood and religious life. That is the call from Bishop Phonsie Cullinan of Waterford and Lismore who spoke to Pat this morning.

Writing a will can be a daunting task even for young, healthy people. but if you die without a will, your loved ones will find it much more difficult to gain access to your finances and make your final arrangements. What are the best ways to legally prepare for that eventuality?  Our expert today to answer all these questions was John Costello Solicitor at Noble Law Solicitors Past President of The Law Society of Ireland. 

Pat will set the agenda for your weekend; blending engaging guests with the most important talking points to you, with a sprinkling of culture in the mix too. 

And to keep up with everything on the show, all you have to do is keep following this very podcast feed - either on the GoLoud app or wherever you get your podcasts. 

High in the Andes the mountains rise in sheer ridges, their flanks cut with cliffs and ravines, their summits capped with snow.  To the casual eye they seem forbidding, a landscape of rock and cloud where little could grow. Yet if you follow the river valleys upward into the Sacred Valley of the Incas you begin to see an extraordinary sight. The Inca Gardens of Ancient Peru. To tell us the story of the wonderful sight is Diarmuid Gavin, award winning garden designer.

Former player and manager Roddy Collins joined Pat on the show to chat about his new book 'The Rodfather' which details his fascinating life in football.

You may know the CIA from fiction, but how does the actual agency work around the world? Tim Weiner has reported on the agency around the world and joins us to discuss the work of the agency in the 21st century which he details in his new book ‘The Mission’. Tim Weiner, Pulitzer Prize-winning author joined Pat Kenny on the show.

How many ants are on Earth? and what are forever chemicals? Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland has the answers in The Green Scene.

In July last year Emmy winner Rosie O'Donnell joined Pat in studio to chat about her new life in Ireland.

The 39th edition of the Eurovision took place on the 30th April 1994 a big night for Irish talent, our very own Paul Harrington and Charlie McGettigan were victorious with Rock n Roll kids. Paul and Charlie spoke to Pat about that glorious night 30 years ago.

Broadcasting live from The Anantara Marker Hotel, Pat was joined by an Irish actor known for his iconic role in The Guard and Game of Thrones, Liam Cunningham will be discussing Israel, Dublin Riots, and his new Netflix documentary ‘3 Body Problem’.

Author and former state pathologist Marie Cassidy joined Pat to discuss her newest novel ‘Deadly Evidence’, a sequel to her bestselling debut novel ‘Body of Truth’.

Ireland and Britain’s relationship is as intertwined as it has so often been violent and traumatic. In these Divided Isles, the award-winning author and journalist Philip Stephens charts the dramatic century since the political leaders David Lloyd George, Michael Collins, Winston Churchill and Éamonn De Valera alongside those of millions of Irish emigrants.  

With the complicated relationship between Ireland and Britain, could it ever end up with a United Ireland? All to discuss with Philip Stephens - Writer, Historian and Author of 'In These Divided Isles'.

Alexander Dukalskis from UCD looks at the rise of authoritarianism and how countries have put the internet and universities, things the west value as ways to spread democracy to use to enhance their regimes.

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The Christmas season brings with it lots of merrymaking and in spite of less drinking happening overall  and the availability of many zero alcohol products, many of us will be getting drunk. And soon afterwards, many of us will regret it. Surely the answer is simple: to avoid a hangover, just drink less? Alas, that is easier said than done. Alcohol’s inhibition-reducing effects can undermine the steeliest resolve.

All to discuss with Professor Luke O Neill , Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College. 

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The obsession with air force one through the ages is explained by our reporter Simon Tierney.

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Bafta award winning actress Miriam Margolyes has lived quite an extraordinary life from Black Adder to Harry Potter to the cover of Vogue at the age of 83. All of this and so much more is documented from A - Z in her book 'The Little Book of Miriam'. Miriam joined Pat in studio to chat all about her book, life and more.

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First up, we head back to 2014 for an in-depth conversation with ex-Republic of Ireland and Manchester United captain Roy Keane. In this discussion, Pat asks Roy about chances of a reconciliation with Alex Ferguson, and when he knew his playing days should have ended.

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For more on this we heard from James Elder, UNICEF Spokesperson .

Pat discusses this further with Tom Fitzgerald, Unite Regional Coordinating Officer.

Dr Iseult Browne, a clinical research fellow at the Institute of Cancer Research and first author of the study. 

Pat discusses this further with John Simpson, BBC World Affairs Editor.

Professor John Reynolds, the National Lead on oesophageal cancer, joined Pt to discuss the importance of early diagnoses, and how you can help fundraise. 

To discuss further Pat spoke to Larry Donnelly, Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at the University of Galway and Columnist with TheJournal.ie.

 Diarmuid Gavin, Award Winning Garden designer joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

Elaine Cobbe, Paris based journalist joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

Brian Caulfield, Professor in Transportation, Trinity College Dublin, joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

All with thanks to Repak.

Political Correspondent with Newstalk & Host of the Let Me Explain Podcast, Sean Defoe, joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss some of the biggest stories in politics.   

Pat discusses this and more with Tony Canavan EY's Global Transport Leader.

With thanks to Renault,

Pat asked Malcolm Byrne TD, Spokesperson on Climate, Environment and Energy, Fianna Fáil, Wicklow-Wexford and Richard Boyd-Barrett TD, People Before Profit, Dún Laoghaire.

Pat discussed this further with Teresa Buczkowska from the Immigration Council of Ireland.

All to discuss with Steph Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist, and host of the Tough Love Podcast.

Colm Boohig from Off The Ball looks back on the weekend of sport.

Pat discusses this more with Matt Carthy TD, Spokesperson on Justice, Home Affairs, and Migration Chairperson of the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Sinn Féin, Cavan-Monaghan.

All to discuss with Emer Smyth, Research Professor, ESRI and Anna Moya Ponce, Research Assistant, ESRI.

We discuss this further with Michelle Browne, Divorce Mediator and family mediation specialist.

To trace the story of this extraordinary episode in aviation history is reporter Simon Tierney, who has been investigating the archives.

Prof Luke O'Neill brings us the details of this research.

To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Eamonn O’Reilly, Chairman of the Energy and Climate Action Committee at the Irish Academy of Engineering and also Dr Muireann Lynch senior research officer at the ESRI.

So what are the green habits you can implement and keep in 2026 and beyond.  To tell us more was Jo Linehan, Climate and Sustainability Journalist.

Not Best Director. Not even Best Original Song. The big one. Best Picture. Because this isn’t about one performance or one moment, this is the award that crowns an entire film the cast, the crew, the story, the music, the cinematography the whole cinematic machine working in perfect sync.

We hear about the films that won big at the Oscars with Lisa Cannon, Head of Studio, DMG Media.

Speaking to Pat this morning for more on this was Simon Harris, Tánaiste and Minister for Finance.

All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society For Research Ireland on this week's Green Scene.

All with thanks to Repak.

To discuss further with Pat was Kathryn Carlson, Financial Regulation Reporter, Politico.

Jess Kelly, Newstalk's Technology Correspondent, joined Pat Kenny to discuss and answer listeners' questions.

 Damien Hannigan, Irish Deer Commission Spokesperson joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

 Brett Bruen, President of The Global Situation Room and former Director of Global Engagement in the Obama Administration, joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

Enda Brady, TRT World presenter and Stephanie Regan, Host of Tough Love Podcast and clinical psychotherapist both joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

O’Neill drove past and stopped his motorbike before approaching Martin. The attack was carried out without warning or provocation and while Mr Lynn had his hands in his pockets.

Last week, criminal Christopher O’Neill of Larkhill Road in Whitehall, Santry, was jailed for six years for the manslaughter of Martin Lynn. In an interview with The Sun, Martin’s sister Sharon is calling for the State to appeal the leniency of the killer’s sentence, and she joined Pat Kenny on the show this morning.

Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been meeting with those who support the development and also those who have some reservations…

Colm Boohig, Broadcaster with OTB joined Pat Kenny to review all he weekends sporting action.

Pat Kenny was joined by Alison Field Labour Councillor for Dublin Bay North, Clontarf to discuss.

Andrew Brownlee, CEO, Construction Industry Federation joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.  

With tips on managing your sleep Pat spoke to Lucy Wolfe, Sleep Expert.

All to chat about with Lorcan Nyhan, Head of Training at the Communications Clinic.

All to discuss with Dr Gillian Murphy, UCC School of Applied Psychology and research project Principal Investigator.

Colm Boohig, Broadcaster with Off the Ball looks ahead to a busy weekend of sport.

To bring us the details and information was John Ring Operations Director of XtraPension.

With a career spanning diverse roles across continents, the book shares captivating stories of vibrant cultures in both bustling cities and remote corners of the globe. 

To tell us was Dr Orla Cahill, Lecturer in Microbiology and Allergen Management in Technological University Dublin. 

All to chat about with Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry and Immunology, Trinity College Dublin.

Pat discusses this further with Dr Umar Al Qadri, Chairperson Irish Muslim Council.

While Ireland doesn’t buy Venezuelan oil directly, moves in Washington can still ripple through European energy markets, influencing prices, volatility and fuel costs. So how could political decisions in the United States affect what drivers, households and businesses here in Ireland end up paying?

CEO of Henderson Risk Group, Duncan Bullivant joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

Pat was joined by Harry McGee, political correspondent with The Irish Times to discuss all things politics.

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens Frederik Nielsen insisted on Tuesday his island, a largely autonomous part of the three-country kingdom of Denmark, “cannot be bought” and its future will be decided only by its people. 

Scott Lucas, Professor and Political Analyst Clinton institute UCD joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

All with thanks to Repak.

These deadlines in the coming weeks will give students and guidance counsellors a chance to get first choices out of the way before turning their focus to the mock exams. For advice on the upcoming deadline and making choices, Brian Mooney, guidance counsellor and columnist with The Irish Times joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

Niamh Smyth, Minister of State with special responsibility for Trade Promotion, Artificial Intelligence and Digitalisation and TD for Cavan–Monaghan joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss. 

Tanya Sweeney, journalist and author, and Adrian Cummins, CEO of the Restaurants Association of Ireland both joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

Mick Moran, CEO of the Irish Internet Hotline and a former Garda, joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

Pat was joined by Dr Heather Massey, associate professor of extreme environments and physiology at the University of Portsmouth, to discuss.

Tim Bale, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary, University of London, joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

We discuss further with Kevin Byrne, Retired Lieutenant Colonel and Airport Safety and Security Expert. 

Stephaine Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist, and host of the Tough Love Podcast explains all.

Pat chats to Emma Kehoe, Life Coach and host of All Of The Above podcast.

All to discuss with Geraldine Herbert Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent. 

Pat discusses this further with Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central and party spokesperson for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration..

All to discuss with Avril Clare, Founder and Owner, Avril Clare Recruitment Ltd Property and Asset Management Recruitment Specialists.

We hear all about the awards night from Lisa Cannon, Head of Studio, DMG Media. 

All to discuss with Una Morrisson, Spokesperson for Dublin Cycling Campaign.

When finished it will have 160 homes, purpose built for over 55s with many still working. Supported living could help people downsize and help with the housing crisis. And keep the elderly out of nursing homes.  

 Henry McKean toured the Heritage Village at Killenard, County Laois and sent this report.  

Newstalk reporter Simon Tierney has been investigating.

Joining Pat to discuss their project which is part of The Young Scientist Exhibition was Cushla O'Reilly, Elise O'Sullivan and Caoimhe Ni Charrigan alongside Eoghan O'Leary, teacher at Kinsale Community School and Head of Math's at the Tuition Centre.

John Fardy tells us all about this show.

We get the latest on this stateside with Terry Sheridan, Senior Director of News, WSHU Public Radio.

Pat discusses this further with John O’Brennan, Professor of European Politics, Maynooth University.

Pat discusses this and more with Daniel McConnell, Editor of the Business Post.

Pat discusses this and more with Enda Brady, TV Anchor with TRT World.

All to discuss with David Robert Grimes, Disinformation Expert, Author of The Irrational Ape.

We get the details from Stephen Breen, Crime Editor, The Irish Sun.

Lisa Cannon, Head of Studio, DMG Media tell us all about these films.

We now call it Tulip Mania, Diarmuid Gavin tells us more.

Pat discusses this further with Donal O'Donoghue, Managing Director Sanderson Recruitment. 

Professor Seán Kennelly, Head of the Institute of Memory and Cognition at Tallaght University Hospital and Consultant Geriatrician and Fionnuala both joined Pat to chat about the The Many Faces Of Alzheimer’s podcast.

M50 a ‘cash cow’ as drivers pay higher tolls on increasingly congested roads. Total funds collected could have covered the construction cost more than 30 times over. All to discuss with Conor Faughnan, Transport Commentator and Independent Motoring Expert for Carzone. 

We get the latest from China with Newstalk Report Emily Keegan, Newstalk Reporter.

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.

All with thanks to Renault.

That’s according to a review by the Irish Government Economic and evaluation service. We discuss this further with Joe Neville, Fine Gael TD Kildare North.

All with thanks to Ryanair.

We get the latest on this with Sam Kiley, World Affairs Editor, The Independent and also Terry Sheridan, Senior Director of News at WSHU Public Radio.

Dr Caitríona Kieran, vice-president of the Irish College of Aesthetic Medicine (ICAM), said some people view getting aesthetic procedures “in the same way as popping in to get your hair done for Christmas, or a facial”. 

Pat discusses this further with Professor Caitriona Ryan Consultant Dermatologist with the Institute of Dermatology. 

Well, what does that actually mean and what makes women feel the cold more than men? All to chat about with Leona Donaghy, PhD researcher in the Belfast School of Architecture and the Built Environment at Ulster University.

Pat spoke to Emily Keegan, Newstalk Reporter who is reporting for us in China.

Pat discusses this further with Alan McPherson, Freaney Professor of History and Director of the Center for the Study of Force and Diplomacy at Temple University.

Adrian joined Pat on the show the show this morning.

Pat discusses this further with Elaine Burke, Host of For Tech’s Sake Podcast and also John Lichfield, Veteran Correspondent based in Paris.

Pat discusses this further with Cathal Berry, Former member of the Defence Forces.

Some schools are set to close, and there could be more snow on the way for other parts of the country.  We get the latest on the weather with Holly O’Neill, Meteorologist with Met Eireann.

All to chat about with Psychotherapist Enda Murphy.

 Scott Lucas, Professor and political analyst, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin, joined Pat Kenny to discuss.

Professor Luke O’ Neill joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

 Pat Kenny was joined by Pat Leahy, Political Editor, Irish Times, to look back on a busy year in Irish politics.

From organised charity swims to regular sea swimmers who go in every day of the year, the Christmas Day swim has become a festive tradition. Our Chief Reporter Barry Whyte has been finding out why it’s grown so popular and what people need to know before taking the Christmas Day plunge… 

 Cormac O’Moore, co-author of the sweetness of lemons, joined Pat Kenny on the show to take a Nostalgic look back at the story of lemons and the history it lived through as it witnessed the famine, the two world wars, the Irish revolution, the Victorian era and the campaign for Home Rule. 

Adrian Weckler, Tech Editor with The Irish Independent, joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss all things AI.

To reflect on all of this Sally Hayden, journalist with the Irish Times who has just arrived back from Lebanon, joined Pat Kenny on the show.  

Comedian, author, and broadcaster Colm O'Regan joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss those unofficial Christmas traditions. 

As well as this, we must account for lesser injuries like cuts and burns commonly associated with the festive period. 

Dr Diarmuid Quinlan, GP and Medical Director of the Irish College of General Practitioners joined Pat on the show this morning.

Emmanuelle Chaze, Ukraine Correspondent for RFI (Radio France Internationale) and France24 joined Pat on the show to discuss the latest on the Ukraine-Russian war as Russia launches airstrikes on Kyiv this morning, post peace talks.

But, for the droves who line the shopfronts today and tomorrow, what exactly should they be looking for? Is it too late to pick up something good? 

Niamh O’Reilly, Freelance Journalist, joined Pat Kenny to discuss.

Award-winning Author and Podcaster Blindboy joined Pat Kenny on the show to chat on what it was like to win a Grierson Documentary Award.

Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor of the Irish Independent, joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

Dr Róisín Colleran, Consultant cardiologist at the Mater Private Network joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss women’s heart health.

Newstalk's Tom Douglas has travelled to Camp Shamrock to get a feel for the current state of affairs...

With many opting to gorge on delicious Christmas food and taking that extra bit of time to sit down and watch that series you have had on your watch list. 

But how best are we to manage Christmas when it comes to exercise and nutrition? Joey Boland former Dublin hurler and founder of Sports Physio Ireland joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

Well, an episode of Cloch le Charn on RTE will air over the Christmas and it takes a look back at the legacy of the former politician and minister. Joining Pat in studio was Mary’s son, Fergal.

All to chat with Colm Boohig, Broadcaster with Off The Ball.

All to chat with Damien O’Reilly, Senior Lecturer in Retail Management, TU Dublin

On Wednesday the 10th of December, Dublin airport said that it expects around 1.8 million passengers to pass through its two terminals over the busy Christmas period. But what exactly can flyers expect this festive season? Graeme McQueen, Head of Media Relations at DAA spoke to Pat this morning.

Our listeners have picked your winner for best author which we will reveal along with Susan Walsh, Dubray Books and Meghann Scully, Podcaster and Author.

Pat spoke to our panel this morning, all in their twenties.  Dylan Hand, Newstalk Reporter , Ella Anderson, Newstalk Reporter and Katie Gallagher, Spin 1038 and Spin Southwest News Anchor.

Sarah Madden reports on those without a place to call home this Christmas.  

All with thanks to Repak.

With many city dwellers debating whether the day-to-day experience is diminishing in terms of safety and crime. We ask is Is Dublin city in decline? To discuss with Pat was Mannix Flynn, Independent Dublin City Councillor and Martin Harte, CEO of Temple Bar company & Spokesperson for Dubin Business Alliance.

All with thanks to Renault.

All to discuss with Dr Harry Browne, Senior Lecturer, School of Media, TU Dublin.

Pat gets the latest on this with Jean Kennedy, Journalist with ABC News.

Is this the solution to the housing crisis or does it cause more problems than it brings solutions? All to discuss with Margaret Barrett, Managing Director of Navigating Mortgages.

How to protect your wellbeing at Christmas? Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist, and host of the Tough Love Podcast advises up.

People also mentioned getting caught by police in Greece for reckless e –scooter driving. Joining Pat with more on this was Ger Herbert, Motoring Editor for Sunday Independent. 

Those making the journey are set to protest on Thursday against various issues farmers are facing including the concerns around the quality of Brazilian meat. Speaking to Pat was Francie Gorman, IFA President.

Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports: 

Pat discussed this further with Joanne Hyde, Employment Partner at Lewis Silkin Ireland. 

Cathal Mullaney, Broadcaster with Off Ball looks ahead to the weekend of sport.

All to discuss with Tomas Conefrey, Pharmacist, Care Plus, Pearse St Dublin and also Dr Brendan O Shea Kildare based GP and medical director at K Doc.

But how does a person go about probate disputes, how do you solve them and what are the most common kinds of conflict within families? All to talk about with John Costello, Solicitor,with Noble Law Solicitors in Dundrum.

But how has the mobile phone developed since then and what does the landscape look like now?  All to chat about with Derek Cassidy, Founder of the Irish Communications Research Group (ICRG) who is a network technologist and previously worked for BT Ireland and Nicola Cooke, Director Telecommunications Industry Ireland (TII).

Cathal Berry, Former Member of the Defence Forces analyses this further with Pat.

Diarmuid Gavin brings us the interesting story of the Christmas tree.

All to discuss with Lorcan Nynhan Head Of Training at the The Communications Clinic.

We get reaction to this with Dr John Kennedy, Medical Director at Thérapie Fertility.

Lisa Cannon talks us through this all time Christmas classic movie.

 Dr Dominic Green, Historian and Columnist with the Wall Street Journal explained why to Pat.

Guest: Sheena Mitchell Pharmacist and host of the Wondercare podcast  

Pat discusses this further with Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport Patrick O Donovan.

Pat was joined on the show by Naomi O'Leary, Europe correspondent for the Irish Times to discuss further.

All with thanks to Repak.

Newstalk's Technology Correspondent brings us the details.

All with thanks to Renault.

How badly is a Cork task force needed? Pat asked Catríona Twomey, Volunteer coordinator Penny Dinners and also Colm Burke, Fine Gael Spokesman for Cork.

Private landlord Michael Houghton recently wrote about a mentality shift he had where he lost the quiet guilt he held on to for being a private landlord. Michael chatted to Pat this morning.

But should they just accept the fact that fixed fare and dynamic pricing is the norm across other countries and get on with it? All to discuss with Economist David W. Higgins.

With tips on where to go this holiday season Pat was joined by Travel with Pol Ó Conghaile Irish Independent Travel Editor.

All with thanks to Ryanair.

Henry McKean met Christmas shoppers and sent this report.

After a petrol bomb aimed at a house in Castleview park, Edenderry tragically claimed the innocent lives of two, four-year-old Tadhg Farrelly and his 60-year-old great aunt Mary Holt. We get reaction from John Clendennen, Fine Gael TD for Offaly 

All to chat with Cathal Mullaney with Off The Ball and Newstalk's own Rory Galvin.

To discuss this further was Mary Carolan Legal Affairs Correspondent of the Irish Times and Orla Hegerty Architect and Assistant Professor at UCD School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy.  

Pat was joined on the show by Newstalk reporter Kyle Butler who was in Edenderry yesterday morning.

Joining Pat to discuss the research programme is Conor Gallagher, Crime and Security Correspondent of The Irish Times.  

They feel they have been ignored, dismissed and pushed to breaking point. Pat spoke to David Mitchell, Taxi Driver and Protestor coordinator.

To look ahead to the busy weekend of sport was Colm Boohig from Off The Ball.

Sarah O’Reilly, mother of Barretstown camper Fióna chatted to Pat this morning.

All to discuss with Richard Browne, Director of the National Cybersecurity Centre and Raluca Saceanu, CEO, Smartech247. 

To give us the full story, Cameron Hill from Off The Ball joined Pat.

Joining Pat in studio to discuss the new scheme as well as the bonus payments available this winter is Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary.

Professor Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at the School of Immunology, Trinity College brings us the details.

So, what's behind this wave of middle-aged emigration and is it a cause for inspiration or concern? Our report Sarah Madden finds out.

Author and Disinformation expert  David Robert Grimes looks at Australia’s social media ban and the CDC delivering vaccine misinformation.

Pat discuss this further with Denis Staunton, China Correspondent, Irish Times.

Diarmuid Gavin tells us about the La Majorelle, an iconic garden in Marakaecch. 

All to discuss with Kieran Maguire, Lecturer in Football Finance at University of Liverpool. Author of ‘The Price of Football’.

Joining Pat on this was Larry Donnelly, NUIG law lecturer and columnist with the journal.ie.

All to chat about with Lisa Cannon, Head of Studio, DMG Media.

Pat spoke to James Reeves, Campaign Manager, 4 Day Week Foundation and Eric Nelligan, Assistant Principal, St Munchin’s College. 

All to chat with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society For Research Ireland.

All with thanks to Repak.

For more on this Pat spoke to Kate Connolly, Berlin Correspondent with The Guardian.

We discuss this all further with Colman Noctor, Child and Adolescent Psycotherapist.

With thanks to Renault.

But, did you know that many people are now opting for lab grown diamonds, rather than the traditional mined mineral. All to discuss with Chris Andrews, Weirs and Sons.

For more on this state visit Pat spoke to Seán Defoe, Political Correspondent and also Duncan Bullivant, CEO, Henderson Risk Group.

How a dealbreaker can be a mood killer on a date. All to chat about with Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist and Co-Host of The Tough Love podcast.

To explain more about the technology Pat spoke to Dr Siobhra O’Sullivan, Consultant radiation oncologist in the Beacon hospital.

Could mandatory military service be the new norm for Europe? Speaking to Pat was Senior Security Lecturer at the University of Bath and former NATO analyst Patrick Bury and former Irish Army officer and columnist with the Irish Examiner Colin Sheridan. 

Colm Boohig takes a look back on the weekend of sport.

To see all of the gadgets on offer, head to youtube.com/newstalkfm

Colm Boohig from Off The Ball looks ahead to the weekend of sport.  

Lorcan joined Pat in studio to discuss all 15 of his recommendations.

The Nitrates Directive is an EU law for farms that puts limits on the amount of fertiliser including slurry that farmers can use on their land, and effectively the number of livestock that they can have, to protect water from pollution by agriculture.ie.

We debate this with Elaine McGoff, Head of Advocacy at An Taisce and also Ciaran Mullooly, Independent Ireland MEP. 

speaking on last week's 28 point “peace plan”, Russian President Vladimir Putin said, the draft peace plan could serve as a basis for future negotiations to end the war, but insisted Ukraine would have to surrender territory for any deal to be possible. 

Pat discusses this and more with Lara Marlowe, Paris based Journalist and Author.

To discuss this further Pat spoke to David Robert Grimes, Author of ‘The Irrational Ape, How Flawed Logic Puts Us All At Risk’

But with Irishman Jonathan Anderson now at the helm of Dior, and homegrown fashionistas like Verona Farrell gaining more than 700,000 followers online, is Ireland's time to shine nigh? Is Irish fashion now in vogue? 

All to discuss with Professor Luke O Neill , Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College.   

Joining Pat on the show this morning was Zoe Kavanagh, CEO at Repak.

But what is the environmental impact of Black Friday? Pat discussed with Climate Journalist Jo Linehan.

All to discuss with Damien McCarthy, Founder and MD of HR Buddy.

To discuss further Pat spoke to EY Ireland Financial Services Partner Jenny Pattwell and also Detective Superintendent - Derek Maguire - from An Garda Síochána.

All to chat with Lisa Cannon, Head of Studio, DMG Media.

But the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council have warned that the government are spending the budget “like there’s no tomorrow”.  All to discuss with Newstalk’s Political Correspondent, Sean Defoe.

All to discuss on this week's Green Scene with Director of Research for Society For Research Ireland.

With thanks to Repak.

All with thanks to Renault.

Jonathan discusses all with Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist.

All to chat with Kel Galavan, Mrs Smart Money.

Jonathan asked Jen Hogan, Irish Times journalist and Host of Conversations with parents' podcast and Simon Lewis, Primary School principal & Host of If I were the Minister for Education podcast.

Jonothan discusses this in more detail with Sean Defoe Newstalk Political Correspondent and Host of Let Me Explain podcast.  

Dr Éamonn O’Moore, Director of National Health Protection from the HSE explains how we can protect ourselves from the new subclade k flu strain.

Meanwhile it was another big weekend for Arsenal in the Premier League. The Gunners’ came up trumps in its game against Tottenham to put the team back in the hot seat. Eberechi Eze scored his first hat-trick in senior football the first in a north London Derby since 1978 and trashed Tottenham 4-1.

Colm Boohig from Off The Ball takes a look back on the weekend of sport.   

Colm Boohig from Off The Ball brings us all the sport to look forward to this weekend.

Guests Lee and Andrew Child chatted to Pat about the new book.

So is there a social toll to be paid for our increasingly sober society and is there a defence to be made for moderate drinking? Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports: 

As reported by the Irish Independent, one woman spoke at the committee about how these new rules will cripple her income as it has been a lifeline for her family. Lorna Cahill has been renting out a granny flat in Co Clare for the last nine years and she joined Pat on the show.

Diarmuid Gavin tell us about most enigmatic figures of the twentieth century.

To discuss this Pat was joined on the show by Dr Mary Aiken, Professor of Cyberpsychology.  

For more information check out Security Zone - Bank of Ireland Group Website.

AI is getting smarter, both for the good guys and the bad guys. There is something of an AI arms race going on at the moment between fraudsters and those in the detection industry like insurers who are trying to stop them. 

All to discuss with Transport Consultant Conor Faughnan.

All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society For Research Ireland.

With thanks to Repak. 

Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist explains.

All with thanks to Renault.

The two astronauts have taken time out of their busy schedule as they prepare for this mission to chat to Pat this morning.

Henry McKean met Troy Parrott's friends and family at the Bridge Tavern in Portland Row after they watched Troy's hat-trick, beating Hungry 3-2 in Budapest and getting Ireland to The World Cup play offs in March.

All to chat with Colm Boohig from Off The Ball and Keith Tracey, former Republic of Ireland winger.

Pat discusses this and more with Eamonn O’Reilly, Chairman of the Energy and Climate Action Committee.

Newstalk’s Sarah Madden reports.

All the sport with Shane Hannon and Keith Treacy, former Ireland International footballer.

Pat discusses this and more with Gina London, Former CNN White House Correspondent and Sunday Independent Columnist. 

The announcement came after they met with Gillian and Stephen Morrison Sherratt, the parents of Harvey Morrison.  Harvey, who had scoliosis and other health issues tragically died in July after facing long delays for surgery.

Gillian Sheratt, Mum of Harvey Morrison  spoke to Pat this morning.

All to discuss with Professor Luke O Neill , Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College.

Frank Greaney, our Courts Correspondent was covering the trial and joined Pat to discuss this further

All to discuss with Olivia Kelly, Dublin Editor of The Irish Times.

Diarmuid told Pat all about this idea and journey.

All to chat about with Lisa Cannon, Head of Studio at DMG Media.

All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society For Research Ireland on this week's 'Green Scene'

All with thanks to Repak.

Joining Pat in studio to discuss the details was Pamela Fraher, Reporter, RTÉ Investigates and also James McGuill, Solicitor.

All to discuss with Sean Defoe, Political Correspondent and Host of Let me Explain Podcast.

Nicola Tallant discusses her new book on the murder of Katie Simpson with Pat on the show.

All to chat with its founder Alice Leahy.

All to discuss with Declan O’ Rourke, Aviva Insurance Ireland CEO.

All with thanks to Renault.

Joining us live from Dublin Castle is Sean Defoe, Newstalk Political Correspondent and host of the ‘Let me Explain’ Podcast, to give us a closer look. 

Pat discusses this further with Michael Murphy TD, Chair, Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tipperary South, Fine Gael and also Susan Gray, Founder and Chairperson, Parc Road Safety Group.

Travel is with thanks to Ryanair.

So what are the difficulties of working in a family business? Pat discuss all this with Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist.

Colm Boohig from Off The Ball looks back on the weekend of sport.

We get the details from Elaine Cobbe, Paris based journalist.  

Her nephew writes a tribute to the incredible woman who fought the state on contraception ban so she wouldn’t die by pregnancy. Her nephew is David Robert Grimes, Author and Disinformation expert.