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9 Minuten
As the new year is here and many are starting a set of new resolutions. Stephanie Regan looks at the 9-science backed small steps to feeling better in 2026. Some of these include to stop striving for perfection, practice self-compassion and invest in better friendships.
6 Minuten
Stromness whaling station, where Shackleton crafted the rescue mission of his men from Elephant Island, is now under restoration. At the brink of collapse, Shackleton's South Georgia base has indelible ties to Ireland.
16 Minuten
As Nicolas Maduro is set to face appear in court a New York City today after his capture by the us military for drug and weapons charges. But back in Venezuela, the country continues to revel in the disgraced leader’s ousting as neighbouring countries in Latin America raise concerns about any attempt at US governmental control of natural resources.
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.
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.
11 Minuten
This week on our motoring slot, Geraldine Herbert discusses the danger of a maxed out M50,the Dublin traffic plan and how Tesla loses ev pole position.
12 Minuten
Chronic kidney disease affects around one in ten people in Ireland and is on course to becoming the fifth leading cause of death globally by 2040. Despite the opt-out organ donation system, less people donated organs in 2025 compared to the previous year, Adrian Cummins, Head of the Restaurants Association of Ireland was diagnosed with kidney disease in 2019. He spends more than 10 hours a week on dialysis as he waits for a kidney transplant.
Adrian joined Pat on the show the show this morning.
Adrian joined Pat on the show the show this morning.
21 Minuten
Early on Saturday morning, the United States carried out Operation Absolute Resolve, a raid which killed at least forty people and lead to the capture and removal of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. We get the latest from on the ground in Venezuela from Víctor Amaya and analysis from Scott Lucas.
11 Minuten
French President Emmanuel Macron is pushing forward with new first-in-Europe legislation to prohibit social media access for minors under 15 and a ban on mobile phone use in secondary schools, with implementation expected for the 2026 school year.
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 Elaine Burke, Host of For Tech’s Sake Podcast and also John Lichfield, Veteran Correspondent based in Paris.
16 Minuten
Ireland will be confronted by a different world in 2026. A mixture of under-investment compared to European neighbours and concern over unidentified drones in the airspace, have placed defence atop the national agenda for 2026.
Pat discusses this further with Cathal Berry, Former member of the Defence Forces.
Pat discusses this further with Cathal Berry, Former member of the Defence Forces.
5 Minuten
If you are travelling this morning, you will feel the baltic weather and notice the heavy frost everywhere and if you are in Donegal, then you will be looking out at a blanket of snow.
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.
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.
27 Minuten
Joining Pat on today's Friday Forum was Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with The Irish Examiner, Harry Browne, Senior Lecturer in the School of Media at Technological University Dublin and also Eoin O’Malley, Lecturer in Politics at DCU.
13 Minuten
It’s time to look across the pond for the latest US news. This week saw the new mayor of New York, Zohran Mamdani, sworn in on New year's Eve. His speech outside city hall signaled his unwavering ambitions for the city. All to chat about with Terry Sheridan, Senior Director of News at WSHU Public Radio.
5 Minuten
For this week’s Friday Food, the K Club's Gary O’Hanlon leaves behind the classic turkey and ham to try a mango chicken and vegetable Curry for your weekend dinner.
14 Minuten
The EU has warned that Israel's threat to suspend aid groups into Gaza under new registration rules would block life-saving aid. What will this mean for the people in Gaza and how has the winter impacted those on the ground? We heard from Kazem Abu, UNICEF spokesperson in Jerusalem.
16 Minuten
After Christmas, we often feel that looming anxiety or impending doom when it comes to our finances. Robert Whelan of Rockwell Financial explains how we can avoid financial stress, and plan for the year and beyond.
11 Minuten
After weeks of celebrations, late nights, and maybe one too many glasses raised, January often brings a moment to pause. Dry January encourages people to go alcohol-free for 31 days, raising questions about our drinking habits and the impact alcohol has on our health. Joining Pat to discuss further was Catríona Redmond, Columnist with the Irish Examiner and Malie Coyne, Clinical Psychologist, Author, Broadcaster.
