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Barra Fitzgibbon on his new play 'Patient: Soldier’
22/03/2026 | 8 mins.
Irishman, Barra Fitzgibbon, came very close to dying during the first weeks of the covid pandemic. He has since turned his experience into a darkly comic play, ‘Patient: Soldier’, that is soon to tour Ireland. He joins Pat to discuss.
What could a World Cup hosted by Donald Trump look like?
22/03/2026 | 16 mins.
The country is bracing itself for two games in the next ten days that could see the Irish men's soccer team qualify for June’s World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the USA. If the team does make it, what would a tournament hosted by Donald Trump look like? Joining Pat to discuss is Jonathan Wilson, Sportswriter with The Guardian and author of The Power and the Glory: A New History of the World Cup.
Holly Cairns leader of the Social Democrats
22/03/2026 | 16 mins.
As households continue to feel the pinch from rising costs and the political agenda shifts both at home and abroad, there are big questions about priorities, pressures, and where parties stand. Pat is joined by Holly Cairns, leader of the Social Democrats, to discuss.
Pat's Sunday Paper Review March 22nd
22/03/2026 | 18 mins.
Mark Weiss, Irish Times Contributor Based In Israel, joins Pat to discuss the latest strike by Iran on Israeli territory & Craig Hughes, Political Editor of the Irish Daily Mail, also joins Pat to chat through some of the main stories in the Sunday papers.
How is China outpacing the world across most critical innovation fields?
22/03/2026 | 14 mins.
China is rapidly emerging as a global technology superpower, outpacing the United States across most critical innovation fields. From AI and robotics to batteries and quantum communication, state-backed investment and strategic planning are driving an unprecedented surge in scientific output and industrial capability. Joining Pat to discuss is Denis Staunton, China correspondent of The Irish Times.

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Pat brings you the sharpest analysis of news and current affairs on the radio and fresh perspectives on the issues that will define a generation. Breaking news is interwoven with reflective news features and reports from a variety of reporters based across the country. Experts are on hand to guide listeners on everything from consumer and employment rights and health issues to savvy holiday options. And Pat is joined by all the best personalities from the entertainment world.CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainmentListen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk

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