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Where does the Israel-Gaza conflict go next?

Where does the Israel-Gaza conflict go next?

With a new Defence Minister, Qatar pausing its role as mediator and Trump returning to the White House. We ask where does the Israel-Gaza conflict go next with Former Israeli hostage negotiator Gershon Baskin.

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Where does the Israel-Gaza conflict go next?

Where does the Israel-Gaza conflict go next?

With a new Defence Minister, Qatar pausing its role as mediator and Trump returning to the White House. We ask where does the Israel-Gaza conflict go next with Former Israeli hostage negotiator Gershon Baskin.

The Trump Dynasty: Who's who in the new First Family

The Trump Dynasty: Who's who in the new First Family

When Donald Trump took the podium to claim victory at Mar-a-Lago in the early hours of November 6th, he was surrounded by his extended family, some of whom he had recruited to work in his first administration in the White House. Now, attention turns once again to how the relationship between the Trump dynasty and the West Wing will work this time round.Newstalk Reporter Simon Tierney has been examining America’s new first family...Image: Reuters

Smart glasses for Amazon drivers

Smart glasses for Amazon drivers

Smart glasses for Amazon drivers to keep an eye on deliveries? Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly tells us more.

We get the latest from COP29

We get the latest from COP29

The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference is continuing in Azerbaijan. Leaders reached one agreement yesterday but there is controversy over the Chair of Azerbaijan’s delegation using his role to set up investment in the state oil and gas company.We get the latest from COP29 with Freelance journalist Jack Parrock.

The current state of play in constituencies

The current state of play in constituencies

As the general election gets underway, Pat talks with Ivan Yates about the current state of play in constituencies, recent politics updates, and election predictions.

Our spending habits before the festive season!

Our spending habits before the festive season!

Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports on Irish spending habits and the hints that could help us afford the festive season.

Can we suck CO2 out of thin air?

Can we suck CO2 out of thin air?

NEG8 Carbon, is an innovative Irish company leading the way in direct air capture technology. Based in Waterford, NEG8 Carbon has made significant strides in making carbon capture faster, more efficient, and more affordable, recently achieving breakthroughs that have positioned it on the global stage, including participation in a large-scale Canadian pilot project.Speaking to Pat this morning was Professor Don Macelroy, Founder of NEG8 Carbon.

The latest on the Jo Jo Dollard murder investigation

The latest on the Jo Jo Dollard murder investigation

We get the latest into the murder investigation into the murder of Jo Jo Dollard. We speak to our Newstalk reporter Stephanie Rohan and also Geraldine Niland, investigative journalist and author 'Six Silent Killings, Irelands Vanishing Triangle'.

What is emotional eating?

What is emotional eating?

With nearly 200,000 people in Ireland predicted to suffer with an eating disorder at some point of their lives. We ask what is emotional eating and how is it different to an eating disorder?

The latest from the election campaigns!

The latest from the election campaigns!

What’s happening in the election world? From manifestos and housing policies to surprise candidacy bids. With plenty of fast-paced stories to get through Pat was joined on the show by Fionnan Sheehan, Ireland Editor at the Irish Independent.

Ask The Expert: On inheritance tax

Ask The Expert: On inheritance tax

Johhny O’Callaghan, Director of Taxplanner.ie was our expert today and he gave tips and advice on all things Inheritance tax.

The good and not so good movie sequels!

The good and not so good movie sequels!

Gladiator 2 releases in cinemas this week and the reviews have been favourable. But in general, the sequel is never as good as the original. There are exceptions of course and Brian Lloyd Entertainment Journalist joined Pat to talk through some of the best and some of the worst.

We get the latest new from the election campaign trail!

We get the latest new from the election campaign trail!

It’s the first full week of campaign in the General Election but it has already been a busy first weekend. Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary took most of the headlines. Hugh O’Connell Political Editor of The Sunday Times Ireland brings us the latest from the campaign trail.

Women Locked Up – Inside the Dochas

Women Locked Up – Inside the Dochas

A new documentary series which goes behind the walls of the Dochas Centre, the largest women’s prison in Ireland, begins on Virgin Media One tonight entitled Women Locked Up – Inside the Dochas. We are joined in studio by the former Assistant Governor of the Prison, Mary Kennedy.

How long are you waiting for your driving test?

How long are you waiting for your driving test?

A recent study has shown that driving test waiting times can vary massively around the country – anywhere between 11 and 30 weeks. Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent with the Irish Independent, joins Pat to discuss the report and outline the causes behind the delays.

Donald Trump and the World Leaders!

Donald Trump and the World Leaders!

With Donald Trump returning to White House, he will be, once again, communicating with other world leaders. What will it mean for his relationship with Russia’s Vladimir Putin and leaders who are fans of him? Duncan Bullivant CEO of Henderson Risk Management discusses this and more with Pat this morning.

We look ahead to COP29

We look ahead to COP29

What can we expect? Who will be missing? The annual COP event kicks off today in Azerbaijan. We look ahead to the event with Oisin Coughlan, Director of Friends of the Earth Ireland.

A look back at the big news stories of the week!

A look back at the big news stories of the week!

The Friday Forum brings you the biggest stories of the week, the US Presidential Election, and the confirmation of an Irish election date. Joining Pat this week in studio was Harry Browne -Senior Lecturer in Media at Technological University Dublin, Terry Prone, Chairman of ‘The Communications Clinic’,Danny Mc Connell, Editor of the Business Post and Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor at the Irish Independent.

Gordan D'arcy previews Ireland v New Zealand in the Aviva stadium

Gordan D'arcy previews Ireland v New Zealand in the Aviva stadium

Ireland will host New Zealand at the Aviva stadium tonight. To preview that and the rest of the weekends’ sport Pat was joined by Colm Boohig from Off The Ball and Gordon D’Arcy, former Irish International .

Friday Food with Gareth Mullins!

Friday Food with Gareth Mullins!

Gareth Mullins Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel will be talking us through Pork sausages, champ mash, onion and mustard Gravy recipe.