Mladic’s death and Bosnia’s unhealed wounds
The news of the death of General Ratko Mladic, the Serbian war criminal, brought back memories of the bitter 1990s war in the former Yugosla...
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Knife-edge Iceland referendum: EU talks rejected
Iceland has voted 'No' in a knife-edge referendum on whether the country should reopen talks on joining the European Union. Olafur Hardarson...
Pat's Sunday Paper Review August 30th
Joining Pat to run through the main stories in the Sunday papers is social activist and writer, Alice Leahy.
Diana’s Legacy: How has the British monarchy changed since her death?
It is almost 30 years since the death of Princess Diana, a moment that changed the royal family, the British public, and the way we think ab...
Betrayal: Trump, Putin and the New Age of Conquest
As the war in Ukraine grinds on in its unending horror, what does the conflict tell us about the relationship between Russia and the United...
Wealth & power: Is America becoming a billionaire-run democracy?
American politics has always been about money but has America now reached the point where money, power, and political loyalty have become al...
Can any US President really tame the deficit?
One of the reasons why Americans voted for President Trump was they hoped his business acumen would deal with economic ills such as the spra...
A brief history of New Ross and its brush with JFK
Broadcasting from New Ross, Pat is joined by local historian and walking tour guide Miles Courtney for a whistle-stop tour of the town’s sur...
Can the Democrats capitalise on Trump’s slump?
Broadcasting from the quayside in New Ross during the JFK Summer School, Pat is joined by veteran Democratic strategist and CNN commentator...
French bistro inspired recipes with Gareth Mullins
Pat is joined by Gareth Mullin, Executive Chef at Forbes Avenue Restaurant at Anantara The Marker, and co-host of the 'Dishing It Out' podca...
Kennedy Summer School 2026: Larry Donnelly & Abigail Mizzi
Broadcasting from New Ross in Wexford for this year’s Kennedy Summer School, Pat is joined by Larry Donnelly to chat about this year’s speak...
Why are young people increasingly using vape or tobacco products?
Between 2015 and 2025 the number of young people vaping or using tobacco products increased by 10%. Smoking portrayals in media has also inc...
US-Canada trade talks collapse: What happens next?
"They asked too much and they offered too little" - That was the Canadian Prime Minister's explanation to Canadians yesterday, just hours af...
Ten Steps to Prevent World War Three
‘Ten Steps to Prevent World War Three’ is a new book by former British Defence Minister and soldier, Tobias Ellwood. It warns that a new, mu...
Pat's Sunday Paper Review August 23rd
Joining Pat to run through the main stories in the Sunday papers is Political Correspondent with The Irish Times.
OTB’s John Duggan on the return of the Premier League
Joining Pat to chat through the first weekend of the new Premier League season is OTB’s John Duggan.
Gareth Mullins with some great lunch box fillers
Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel, joins Pat with some great lunch box filler inspiration.
CAO Results 2026: What should people know?
Yesterday, thousands of Leaving Cert students received their results around the country. Though a few would have been over the moon, many wi...
Motoring with Ger Herbert
Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent, joins Pat to chat about the latest in the car market and motor industry.
Ukraine Under Pressure: War, Elections, and Zelenskyy’s Leadership
Ukraine is facing a dangerous combination of an intensifying Russian assault and growing political tensions in Kyiv. The former defence mini...