Best Alt Nation Podcasts (2024)

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Omelet with a side of Bach: Kenji López-Alt’s experimental cooking performance 3:41

2h ago3:41

3:41

By Ruby de Luna

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A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum 28:32

4h ago28:32

28:32

We take a look back on the news stories that main the headlines this week with our 'Friday Forum'. Joining Pat in studio was Jim O'Callaghan TD Fianna Fail TD for Dublin Bay South, Verona Murphy TD Independent TD for Wexford and Paul Hosford Deputy Political Editor for Irish Examiner.

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A win for Ursula Von De Leyen 12:04

5h ago12:04

12:04

A win for Ursula von de leyen , a spanner in the works for Michael McGrath and boycotts for Viktor Orban, We’ have all the latest EU news live from Brussels with Rosie Birchard, a Journalist in Brussels.

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Friday Food with Gareth Mullins..it's chocolate cake by the way ! 5:46

5h ago5:46

5:46

Gareth Mullins will be talking us through chocolate fudge cake, milk chocolate ganache & fresh raspberry this morning on the show.

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'On This Day' throughout history 19th July 11:29

6h ago11:29

11:29

We take a look at the events, the music and the people on this day in history 19th July.

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Do you have a narcissistic parent? 11:00

5h ago11:00

11:00

Do you have a narcissistic parent? How do to recognise one, signs to look out for and the recommended approach to deal with it. To discuss all this with Pat this morning was Helen Villiers - UK Psychotherapist specialising in recovery from narcissistic parents, relationships and neurodiversity and also Katie McKenna accredited Psychotherapist helpi…

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All-Ireland hurling final top the bill for sport this weekend 7:40

5h ago7:40

7:40

Rory at the Open and the All-Ireland hurling final top the bill for sport this weekend. Will O’Callaghan from Off The Ball and Podge Collins, former Clare hurler and All-Ireland winner joined Pat to preview a very busy weekend of sport.

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What changes to inheritance tax are forthcoming? 11:10

6h ago11:10

11:10

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said inheritance tax in Ireland is “punitive” and some homes could now avoid the tax in a Budget plan. We get the details from Keith Walsh Family Law Solicitor and Senior Counsel.

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Josh Crosbie Reports from the closing night of The Republican National Convention 13:56

3h ago13:56

13:56

Newstalk’s Josh Crosbie Reports from the closing night of The Republican National Convention. During his speech Donald Trump implied that under his leadership the US would find a cure for cancer and Alzheimer’s and he would stop wars and conflict around the world. Josh spoke to us live from the states with a reaction to the speech. Newstalk’s Josh …

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A major Microsoft outage Is causing havoc worldwide 11:11

4h ago11:11

11:11

A major Microsoft outage Is causing havoc worldwide, with flights grounded and media channels affected. To explain what has happened Pat spoke to Raluca Saceanu CEO Smartech247 Cyber Security.

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Boxed With John Fardy features crime drama 'Griselda' 6:36

5h ago6:36

6:36

American biographical Netflix crime drama Griselda features in this week’s Boxed with John Fardy.

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'On This Day' throughout history 18th July 10:55

5h ago10:55

10:55

We take a look back on this day in History, the events, the music and the people.

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How the Open competition was established! 8:06

6h ago8:06

8:06

Who created the competition, the many many rules of golf, streakers and the irony of women being excluded for so long? Cameron Hill, Broadcaster with Off The Ball bring us the quirky background.

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Can we combat disinformation? 9:26

5h ago9:26

9:26

Can we combat disinformation? David Robert Grimes author and disinformation expert joined Pat to discuss and also features some other interesting stories.

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All you need to know about pensions! 12:14

5h ago12:14

12:14

Pensions, when to start one, how to start one, and explaining auto-enrollment. To explain all to us was Paul Merriman Finance Expert and Founder of AskPaul.ie.

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FDA approves second Alzheimer’s drug that can slow onset of disease 10:43

6h ago10:43

10:43

The FDA in the US last Tuesday gave approval to an experimental new drug that has shown to delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease in trials. Prof Luke O'Neill Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College brought us the details.

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Reaction to the Q1 2024 Housing Progress Report 15:39

6h ago15:39

15:39

"Pull away the spin and misdirection when it comes to housing". That's according Sinn Fein TD Eoin O’Broin who joined Pat this morning on the show.

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What is clean beauty and how can you participate? 8:25

3h ago8:25

8:25

Clean Beauty Day is celebrated on July 15th. What is clean beauty, and how can you participate? We find out with Editor of Climate Sunday Times Ireland and sustainability columnist with Irish Country Magazine.

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Author Christine Anne Foley on her debut novel 'Bodies' 11:27

2h ago11:27

11:27

A raw and gritty insight into the female experience in Christine Anne Foley’s debut novel Bodies. The reader follows the protagonist Charlotte as she navigates the intricacies of modern dating and her relationship with sex. Author Christine Anne Foley joined Pat on the show this morning to chat about her new book.…

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Will bike-buying incentives have any effect on motorists usage? 22:25

3h ago22:25

22:25

The Government is looking to break motorists’ addiction to their cars with bike-buying incentives and more discounted fares for frequent public transport users. Will these incentives have any effect on motorists? Pat asked Donna Cooney Green Party Councilor for Clontarf & Deputy Lord Mayor and also Michael Healy Rae Independent TD for Kerry.…

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The Walkthrough with Jamie Hoyle: Camp Battles - Interior Defensive Line 28:09

1h ago28:09

28:09

Jamie Hoyle kicks off his offseason series featuring defensive position battles in 2024 training camp with his thoughts on the Chargers defensive line. Find out which four defensive linemen Jamie believes have an inside track to roster spots, who he thinks is battling for the last two spots, where each of them fits on the, and who he thinks prevail…

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An insight into The Rock Garden of Ryōanji Kyoto, Japan 8:39

3h ago8:39

8:39

Award winning garden designer Diarmuid Gavin shares the story behind The Rock Garden of Ryōanji Kyoto, Japan.

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'On This Day' throughout history 17th July 11:30

4h ago11:30

11:30

On This Day; The 17th of July. Pat looks back on everything that happened on this day in history from the opening of Disneyland to the release of the Beatles classic Love Is All You Need.

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Minister Pascal Donohoe on what’s in store for the budget 20:15

4h ago20:15

20:15

The Government will make €8.3 billion in additional funding available for use in Budget 2025, its last before the next general election.€1.4bn of that money is to be spent on funding tax cuts and €6.9bn is to be used for increased expenditure.It means that total spending will rise by 6.9% in 2025, once again breaching the Government's own National …

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Nelofer Pazire-Fisk wife of late journalist Robert Fisk about his posthumous book 19:46

3h ago19:46

19:46

'Night of Power ' a new book by Robert Fisk which was completed by his wife Nelofer Pazire-Fisk following the journalist's death in 2020. Nelofer joined Pat in the studio to chat about the book and what it meant for her to have it completed.

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What was your favourite summer blockbuster movie? 11:46

2h ago11:46

11:46

On Inside Hollywood, Dee Reddy Podcaster and Cultural commentator takes a look at summer blockbusters, starting with Jaws and all the way up to Guardians of the Galaxy.

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Green Scene: How to deal with extreme heat abroad 9:31

3h ago9:31

9:31

To this week's Green Scene with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland discusses how to dealing with extreme heat and we hear all about surgeon ants. All with thanks to AIB Ireland.

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"I don't want my grandkids growing up in a Donald Trump America!" 9:55

3h ago9:55

9:55

As the US election looms closer, the electorate there says society is more divided than ever. The Republican National Convention is currently taking place in Milwaukee and Trump fans are confident he will return to the Oval Office. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie, has been meeting with Democrats in the US to hear how they feel about their hopes with Pre…

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A busy day ahead for Keir Starmer 9:58

2h ago9:58

9:58

The State Opening of Parliament and a meeting with Simon Harris. Keir Starmer wants to give the impression that this government is hitting the ground running.

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Study finds self drive car experience "boring!" 24:18

15h ago24:18

24:18

Self driving cars may be at the bleeding edge of today’s technology, but a new study has found that travelling in one can be summed up in one word: boring. We discuss this with Conor Faughnan, Transport Commentator and CEO at Royal Irish Automobile Club along with other motoring news.

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Are there deals to be had on Amazon Prime Day? 3:12

2h ago3:12

3:12

This week, Jess Kelly Newstalk's Technology Correspondent takes a look at Amazon Prime Day and whether there are genuine deals to be had. All with thanks to Viatel Technology Group.

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How people can be swayed into political extremism 15:14

3h ago15:14

15:14

In a recent podcast episode with the Guardian, Dr. Richard Petty Professor of Psychology Ohio State University discussed ambivalence, how people can be swayed into political extremism, and how we can try and tackle the issue. Pat spoke to Professor Petty this morning on the show to discuss further.

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What do we know about JD Vance? 15:38

3h ago15:38

15:38

Trump has made his first appearance since his attempted assassination in Milwaukee yesterday, while his pick of JD Vance as Vice President has raised controversy amid the chaos of the US presidential race. What do we know about JD Vance? Pat discuss Donald Trump's choice for Vice President with Jennifer Ewing Spokesperson for Republicans Overseas.…

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The Man with 1000 kids 18:11

2h ago18:11

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The Man with 1000 kids a shocking Netflix documentary has shone a light on the need for regulation in sperm donation. We speak to a woman who is campaigning on the issue. Joining Pat this morning was Eve Wiley Advocate and Campaigner against fertility fraud.

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More reaction to yesterday’s anti-immigration protests in Coolock 14:40

2h ago14:40

14:40

We speak to James Geogheon Lord Mayor of Dublin & Fine Gael Councillor and also Criminologist Trina O'Connor to get reaction to the scenes in Coolock yesterday.

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'On This Day' throughout history 16th July 9:29

2h ago9:29

9:29

We take a look back at events that happened 'On This Day' throughout history.

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A body has been found in the search for Jay Slater 5:59

2h ago5:59

5:59

A body has been found in Tenerife by the Spanish police, almost one month to the day since Jay Slater first went missing. Formal identification has not yet taken place, yet it is a worrying development in the case of the 19-year-old's disappearance. We get the latest on this with Nick Pisa Journalist and former Daily Mail Reporter.…

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"He is right for the country!" Josh Crosbie reports live from Republican National Convention 10:25

1d ago10:25

10:25

Tens of thousands of people are in Milwaukee attending the Republican National Convention, where Donald Trump has been formally nominated for President. He has announced that Ohio Senator, J.D Vance will be his running mate for Vice President. Trump made his first public appearance since the shooting at the Convention last night with a bandaged ear…

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Violent scenes at Coolock protest 8:19

1h ago8:19

8:19

A Garda car was set alight and two Dublin Bus vehicles were surrounded by protesters opposed to international protection applicants being housed in a former paint factory in Coolock. Henry McKean was at the scene yesterday and he spoke to Pat on what he had experienced.

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Assassination attempt on Trump in historical context 13:42

2h ago13:42

13:42

The alleged assassination attempt on former President Donald trump on Saturday night took place within a long and much broader context of violence which threatens the highest office in America, and those who seek to fill it. Reporter Simon Tierney has been investigating these events and examining how they affect campaign outcomes.…

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Ask The Expert: How to chose the best car for your needs 10:18

1h ago10:18

10:18

Our expert today was Joey Donnelly, Managing Director and Owner of Crofton Motors. Joe explained the steps to take after a car crash and how to choose the right car for you so it suits your specific needs.

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More reaction to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump 9:13

3h ago9:13

9:13

We get more reaction to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump with Scott Lucas Professor and Political Analyst University College Dublin.

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Travel tips and destinations with Pól Ó Conghaile 9:53

4h ago9:53

9:53

Costa del Sol in Spain, Malaga-Marbella-Nerja Rona sun holiday favorites but lots more going on. Deals and Marbella got named one of Europe’s best city’s in recent Travel and Leisure awards. Pol Ó Conghaile bring us all the travel news and destination highlights. All with thanks to Raynair.

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At look back on a busy weekend of sport 8:37

3d ago8:37

8:37

Armagh shock Kerry in the GAA football semi- finals, Alcaraz takes the Wimbledon title and Spain are victorious in the Euros. Cathal Mullaney looks back on the a busy weekend of great sport.

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A review is set to look a women's role in the church 15:29

5h ago15:29

15:29

The church is set to review women’s roles in the church but is this a sign of change or just crumbs? Pat spoke to former President of Ireland Dr Mary McAleese to discuss.

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Investigation into how cooking oil is been transported in China 8:17

4h ago8:17

8:17

Chinese government is launching an investigation after it was revealed that cooking oil had been transported in containers that were also used to carry fuel. We get the latest from Ian Williams Author and Longtime Foreign Correspondent in Russia, China and the Far East for NBC and Channel 4 News.

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Why are thousands not claiming their rent relief? 12:53

4h ago12:53

12:53

A call for the end of rent pressure zones and thousands not claiming their rent relief despite rising rent costs. We ask why with Carol Tallon, CEO Property District.

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A defiant Trump marches on to Milwaukee 22:06

4h ago22:06

22:06

A defiant Trump marches on to Milwaukee. We have the latest on the failed assassination attempt that has shocked the world. We get reaction from Larry Donnelly Columnist and Law lecturer at the University of Galway and also Lorcan Nyhan Head of Training at The Communications Clinic and US Columnist with The Sunday Independent.…

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Competition and Conflict in Cyberspace 1:08:39

23h ago1:08:39

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How does cyberspace differ from the other warfighting domains—land, sea, air, and space? What challenges do those differences pose? Does cyber require unique approaches to talent manage to ensure the US military can recruit, promote, and retain the talent it needs? What resources are needed to effectively compete in cyberspace, and are those differ…

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