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Society & Culture

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Politics

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Science

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History

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Society & Culture

Society & Culture

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Society & Culture

Society & Culture

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Society & Culture

Society & Culture

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Aug 7

Neolithic Tombs In Galway

In this episode: Neolithic tombs uncovered in Galway, with Dr Michelle Comber & Dr Noel McCarthy, University of Galway; ‘James Joyce: A Political Life’, with Bridget Hourican; and Aspasia: the woman who allegedly taught Socrates, with Professor Armand D’Angour of Oxford University.
1d ago

Pat's Sunday Papers Review August 16th

Joining Pat to run through this week's Sunday papers is Kevin Doyle, Executive Editor at the Irish Independent.
3d ago

The Debrief

Welcome to The Debrief, where we look back on some of the biggest stories of the week. Claire was joined by Political Reporter with The Irish Independent, Aisling Moloney ,Chair of the European Commission's Housing Advisory Board, Eamon Ryan and Journalist with The Irish Times, Jen Hogan.
Aug 9

Gadi Eisenkot, The Next Israeli Prime Minister?

Israel is set to have it’s first elections since October 7th. After almost three years of intractable war, who is Netanyahu’s main challenger? Can Netanyahu be unseated? Joining Pat for a profile on Gadi Eisenkot is Christina Lamb, Chief Foreign Correspondent for the Times.
Aug 6

The Irish Who Served In The British Army

In this episode: we'll begin beneath the waters of Dublin Bay where hundreds of shipwrecks tell the story of trade, war and survival. We'll explore a largely forgotten Ireland of red-coated soldiers, barracks and military patrols, and find out what the stories of the Irish who served in the British Army tell us about our complicated relationship with the British Empire. And we'll hear about a remarkable 17th century manuscript and a telescope that may have ben made by Galileo himself.
1d ago

'Buried' The Banned Toxic Forever Chemicals Ravaging Communities

Despite being banned around the world in the 1980s, the toxic forever chemical polychlorinated biphenyl, or PCB, continues to ravage communities across the United Kingdom in a major contamination scandal. Now, the actor Michael sheen has teemed up with two investigative journalists in a new documentary to investigate how this was allowed to happen and uncover the health problems the toxins have caused. Joining me now to tell us more is Lucy Taylor, an investigative environmental journalist and presenter of the ‘Buried’ podcast on the BBC
11h ago

Actress Hayden Panettiere dies at the age of 36

The death of actress Hayden Panettiere at the age of 36 was confirmed by her father today. The actress started her career as a child and went on to star in shows including Heroes, Nashville and the Scream movies. To tell us more about her life and career was Entertainment Journalist Caroline Frost.
3d ago

Winners and Sinners

This week, Ciara and Shane were joined by Off the Ball’s Cameron Hill and presenter of Weekend Breakfast on Today FM, Alison Curtis, to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists...
Aug 4

The Odyssey

The Odyssey: we find out why a story of monsters, magic, gods and vengeance continues to inspire and enthrall people nearly 3,000 years after it was first composed. Featuring: Dr Catherine Ware, lecturer in the Department of Classics, University College Cork; Dr Matthew Ward, Teaching Associate in Classics at the University of Cambridge; Dr George A. Gazis, Associate Professor in Greek Literature and Philosophy at Durham University; and Dr Alexandra Madeła, Irish Research Council Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Classics at Trinity College Dublin.
1d ago

The Chinese Automotive Industry Coming to Europe

As Europe’s car sector continues to falter, Chinese companies are making rapid inroads into the market causing concern about the future of the continent’s independent car industry. But where is Europe's new Chinese-linked automotive market headed? And why are Chinese companies flocking to Europe? Joining Pat is Ian Henry, an automotive production expert and director of ‘Autoanalysis’ consultancy.

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