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A bright, lively and engaging current affairs magazine show to kickstart your weekend. The programme features all the latest news, features and opinion along with conversations about the conversations you are having on a Saturday morning from...

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A bright, lively and engaging current affairs magazine show to kickstart your weekend. The programme features all the latest news, features and opinion along with conversations about the conversations you are having on a Saturday morning from 9-11am. CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment Listen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk

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Episodes
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The Charlie O'Leary Story - From Johnny Cullen's Hill to The Olympic Stadium Rome

3/1/2026
This year’s DIFF saw the premiere of The Charlie O’Leary Story, a film celebrating the extraordinary 102-year-old who helped build the foundations of modern Irish soccer, from the Street Leagues of East Wall to the glory days of Jack Charlton’s Ireland. Emmet Oliver is joined by Fergus Dowd, Producer of The Charlie O'Leary Story & Former League of Ireland footballer, Martin Lawlor, to discuss.

Duration:00:15:11

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New waves of attacks on Iran: What's the latest?

3/1/2026
Joining Emmet Oliver to go through what we know following the US & Israel's attacks on Iran are Tara Kangarlou, Award Winning Global Affairs Journalist; Simon Calde, travel correspondent for The Independent; and Paul Brandus, West Wing Reports Founder.

Duration:00:22:07

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Forever chemicals linked to faster biological ageing in men

3/1/2026
A new study in Frontiers in Aging suggests so-called ‘forever chemicals,’ or PFAS, may be linked to faster biological aging in men aged 50 to 65. But what could be causing this and why just in men? Joining Emmet Oliver to try to get to grips with what’s happening is Ruairi Brannigan, Assistant Professor from DCU’s School of Chemical Sciences.

Duration:00:09:40

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Sunday Newspaper Panel March 1st

3/1/2026
Joining Emmet Oliver to discuss the latest developments following the US & Israel's attack on Iran, as well as the other stories of the day are Gregg Carlstom, Middle East Corr with the Economist; Scott Lucas, Scott Lucas Professor of US and International Politics the Clinton Institute UCD; Pat Rabbitte, former Leader of the Labour Party; Gina London Communications specialist, Former CNN Correspondent and Sunday Independent Columnist; and Jen Cummins, Social Democrats TD for Dublin South Central.

Duration:00:46:48

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Healthy & Vegetarian Food for Springtime

2/28/2026
Spring has sprung, at least if you’re looking at things from a meteorological standpoint, and that means the temperatures will generally be getting higher, and the first shoots of life are beginning to re-emerge. Joining Emmet Oliver to chat through some light and healthy springtime meals we can prepare for this time of new beginnings is Gerry Devlin, Owner of the Dublin Cookery School.

Duration:00:14:31

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What’s Going on with Mark Hennessy & Adrienne Stewart

2/28/2026
Joining Emmet Oliver to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Mark Hennessy, Ireland and Britain Editor of The Irish Times & Adrienne Stewart, Founder of hotelandsparesorts.com / Director at Powerscourt Springs Health Farm & Owner at Rainforest Spa in Summerhill House Hotel, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow.

Duration:00:18:45

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Government Rent Reform: Greater certainty or policy mistake?

2/28/2026
New rules are come into force for people beginning to rent for the first time. While the Government says it will provide “greater certainty and stability”, not everyone is convinced that will happen. Joining Emmet Oliver to discuss is Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West & party spokesperson for Housing, Eoin Ó'Broin.

Duration:00:08:43

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New savings scheme for Ireland’s ‘middle classes’: What do we know?

2/28/2026
The Government is promising a new savings and investment scheme aimed at Ireland’s middle class, but what will it actually look like? Joining Emmet Oliver to discuss is Aine McPhilemy, Financial Advisor Contracting Plus.

Duration:00:06:35

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Ask the Expert: Gardening with Brian Burke

2/28/2026
Landscape contractor and award-winning Garden Designer, Brian Burke, joins Emmet Oliver to answer listeners' gardening questions.

Duration:00:08:17

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US & Israel attack Iran with explosions heard across the Middle East

2/28/2026
Joining Emmet Oliver to discuss the latest developments following the US & Israeli-led attacks on Iran are Tel Aviv-based journalist, Paul Kearns & Cathal Berry, former Independent TD and former member of the Defense Forces.

Duration:00:14:26

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US & Israel attack Iran: What we know so far

2/28/2026
The US & Israel have launched what it calls “major combat operations” against Iran, with retaliatory strikes being made against US bases in Kuwait, UAE, Qatar and Bahrain. Joining Emmet Oliver to get the latest is Mark Weiss, Irish Times Contributor Based In Israel & Scott Lucas, Professor & Political Analyst at the Clinton Institute at University College Dublin.

Duration:00:20:37

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Bobby Healy, CEO of Manna Drone Delivery on expanding drone deliveries in Ireland

2/22/2026
Drone delivery firm Manna Air Delivery has announced a new pilot programme to take place in Cork City. Joining Emmet Oliver to discuss this and future plans for the company is CEO & Founder, Bobby Healy.

Duration:00:16:25

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Sunday Newspaper Panel February 22nd

2/22/2026
Joining Emmet Oliver to go through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Emma Blain, Fine Gael Councillor & former Lord Mayor of Dublin; Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer, University of Galway and Columnist with the Journal.ie; and Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at Dublin City University.

Duration:00:33:57

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Henry’s BAFTA 2026 Preview

2/22/2026
All eyes will be on London tonight as the BAFTA film awards take place. As was the case in the last few years, there is a strong Irish interest in many of the main awards. There is only one man we could send to such an auspicious event. Henry McKean joins Emmet Oliver from London to discuss.

Duration:00:06:45

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How well is Ireland’s infrastructure prepared for the wetter years ahead?

2/22/2026
What should we be doing going forward to make the country more resilient against extreme conditions? Joining Emmet Oliver to discuss is EU Climate Pact Ambassador, Liam Doyle & Assistant Professor in Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering in TCD, Dr Aimee Byrne.

Duration:00:14:36

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Six Nations Review & Premier League Preview

2/22/2026
Joining Emmet Oliver to discuss Ireland's emphatic win against England in the Six Nations is Off the Ball's John Duggan.

Duration:00:11:24

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Therapy dogs helping to support children with additional needs

2/22/2026
Therapy dogs are the latest creative method schools are using to improve student wellbeing and support children with additional needs. Newstalk reporter, Ella Anderson, went out to one of these schools in Dublin, to meet 'Kate', St Kevin’s Boys School’s newest addition to the learning support team.

Duration:00:05:27

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Excavations ongoing in search for Josephine “Jo Jo” Dullard & Deirdre Jacob

2/22/2026
Gardaí have launched a major excavation at a disused quarry in Castleruddery Upper, Co Wicklow in the search for Josephine “Jo Jo” Dullard and Deirdre Jacob. The search was triggered by a new witness statement described as “very specific” and “credible”, pinpointing an exact burial location within the extensive quarry site. Stephen Breen, Crime Editor with The Irish Sun, joins Emmet Oliver to discuss.

Duration:00:05:47

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Andrew Mountbatton Windsor Arrested: What happens next?

2/21/2026
The story of the week has been the arrest of Andrew Mountbatton Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The disgraced former prince has been under increasing pressure following the release of more Epstein files. Broadcaster & political commentator, Adam Boulton, joins Emmet Oliver to discuss what happens next for ANdrew and the royal family in general.

Duration:00:12:01

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A new 10% global levy following US Supreme Court ruling

2/21/2026
The US Supreme Court has struck down President Trump’s sweeping emergency tariffs, but within hours the White House announced a new 10% global levy, raising fresh uncertainty for businesses and markets worldwide. To unpack the legal, economic and global trade implications

Duration:00:14:35