Best Arc Attack Podcast Podcasts (2024)

Joining Pat this morning was Mark Moriarty, award-winning chef on his new cookbook called Season. Mark’s book helps you elevate your everyday cooking as he celebrates the best of seasonal ingredients while also focusing on the importance of seasoning your food.

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Sir Declan Morgan on his role as Chief Commissioner of the ICRIR 15:17

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Sir Declan Morgan , Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR)joined Pat in studio this morning. Up for discussion was the legacy act, his role as Chief Commissioner of the ICRIR and the recent major ruling in Belfast's Court of Appeal.

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Author Cathy Kelly on ARC's 'Torch of Hope' event 6:14

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Best-selling author Cathy Kelly joined Pat this morning on the show to raise awareness on ARC Cancer Support Centre and their Torch of Hope event on October 13th. ARC Cancer Support Centre was fundamental to Cathy during her cancer diagnosis.

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Anton Savage live from Ireland’s Children’s Hospitals Route 66 charity trip 6:20

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50 Irish Motorcyclists are riding two thousand miles across America to raise money for Ireland’s Children’s Hospitals. Newstalk’s own Anton Savage is ambassador for the challenge. Anton, joined us to discuss travelling the rust-belt and the Mexican-Border states, roughly a month out from the election - is politics on everyone’s minds?…

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JD Vance and Tim Waltz debate! 15:59

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JD Vance and Tim Waltz met for the first and likely only vice-presidential debate ahead of the elections. We get an insight on how the debate went with Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer with The University of Galway & Columnist with The Journal.ie.

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Inside Hollywood: The best Hollywood auditions 10:07

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Kate Winslet for Titanic and Robert De Niro for the Godfather! We take a look at the best Hollywood auditions with Lisa Cannon movie and entertainment correspondent.

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Iran launched a massive missile attack on Israel 10:20

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Iran launched a massive missile attack on Israel last night. Israel have vowed to retaliate, and the US said they will help defend their ally, Israel. Duncan Bullivant joined Pat on the show this morning to discuss the impact Iran’s involvement and US’ alliance will have on the Middle East conflict.

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The best of the budget for commuters! 6:41

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For our Commuter Slot this week, from public transport services to EV packages. We take a look at the best of the budget for commuters with Conor Faughnan, Transport Commentator and Consultant to the RIAC.

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‘The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Irish Lighthouses’ 6:37

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Author David Hare joins to talk us through his new children's book ‘The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Irish Lighthouses.’

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Tánaiste Michael Martin on Budget 25 29:24

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Tánaiste Michael Martin joined Pat in studio this morning with his reaction to the Government’s giveaway budget.

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Special - The Middle East Regional War (PREVIEW) 4:38

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Danny and Derek give an update on Israel's invasion of Lebanon, Iran's ballistic missile strikes, what this means for Gaza, and the strategy (?) of Joe "does not have a doctorate in foreign affairs" Biden. Subscribe now for the full episode.By Daniel Bessner & Derek Davison

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Special - Hurricane Helene Hits North Carolina w/ Jake Aron 21:07

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Danny speaks with American Prestige's own producer Jake Aron, who lives in Asheville, North Carolina, and which is among many places in the region devastated by Hurricane Helene. Jake shares his observations from the city over the past few days, including the state response, people's access to basic needs, and how this catastrophic event at home mi…

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A review of the new Google Pixel watch 8:48

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Today on the show Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly reviews the new Google Pixel Watch.

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Dublin Airport’s passenger cap explained! 7:14

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Dublin Airport’s passenger capwhat is it, how does it work, and why could it send ticket prices soaring? All explained with Paul Hackett – Director and VP of Irish Travel Association.

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It is now illegal to buy, breed or import xl bully dogs 12:10

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It is now illegal to buy, breed or import xl bully dogs. The minister for rural and community development Heather Humphreys signed the legislation to ban the dogs last week, which was motivated by a number of serious attacks in recent months. Bella Finn from our newsroom has been looking into the ban and what it entails.…

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Israel launches a ground invasion into Lebanon. 21:10

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A major escalation in the Middle East after Israel launches a ground invasion into Lebanon. We go live to Beirut as we get the latest from Fawaz Gerges Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

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Green Scene: Robot bees! 8:01

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When you think of an octopus, you might picture it swimming alone, however scientists think these animals could be more social than we thought. A new study has found that octopuses sometimes team up with groups of fish in order to hunt together. Meanwhile, bees play a critical role in agriculture, helping to pollinate some 35 percent of the world’s…

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E178 - Gun Country, Ep. 1 w/Drew McKevitt 47:17

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Danny and Derek talk with Drew McKevitt, the John D. Winters Endowed Professor of History at Louisiana Tech University, about his new book Gun Country: Gun Capitalism, Culture, and Control in Cold War America. Pick up a copy of Drew's book here.By Daniel Bessner & Derek Davison

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Budget 2025 a preview! 19:57

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Minister Jack Chambers will deliver his first budget and the last of the current government this afternoon, it is expected to be a bumper giveaway. We hear details on how will all benefit with Sean Defoe, Newstalk Political Correspondent and also Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor Irish Independent.…

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What to do if you child refuses to go to school? 13:15

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A child who refuses to go to school can be difficult to manage – what should you do about it and why is it happening? Dr Richard Hogan joins us to talk through the issues parents and students face.

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Ask the Expert: Marathon running 10:57

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With the Dublin marathon just a few weeks away, we get the best tips on how to manage the rest of your training and if you might be considering taking up a marathon. Joining Pat was John Treacy, former CEO of the Irish Sports Council and silver medalist at the Olympics.

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Can an affair ever lead to true love? 15:22

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Can an affair ever lead to true love? Pat was joined by Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist to examine the topic of affairs.

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US Update - Helene causing over 100 billion dollars of damage and Trump fires shots at Harris 14:46

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The death toll climbs as the most powerful storm on record devastates south-east US and Trump calls Harris mentally impaired Terry Sheridan joins Pat with the latest.

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All the motoring news with Geraldine Herbert 10:06

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We get all the motoring news with Geraldine Herbert including import charges on cars and a call for a review of the internal combustion ban.

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‘The case I can't forget’ - Martin 'the general' Cahill and Ireland's first ever human trafficking case 14:30

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The true crime series ‘the case I can't forget’ returns for a new season tomorrow at 9.35pm on RTÉ one and RTÉ player. The series will reveal behind-the-scenes stories of some of Ireland's biggest criminal investigations, from the atm heists of 2019, a 2-part special on notorious Dublin criminal Martin Cahill, and finally, will revisit the first ev…

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Death toll rises to 1000 in Lebanon including Hamas' leader 14:31

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David Dunn, Professor of International Politics joined Pat with the latest on Israel. Hamas declare Israel have killed its leader in Tyre in Lebanon. Death toll rises to 1000 in Lebanon including three senior leaders in PLDP in Beirut strike. Israel have also opened a new front in their military campaign in Yemen.…

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Women’s rugby team secure an epic win against New Zealand & Ten Hag's future in doubt 9:18

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The Irish Women’s rugby team secure an epic win against New Zealand and what is the future for Erik Ten Hag with a heavy loss to Tottenham at Old Trafford? To answer that Pat was joined by Nathan Murphy, Broadcaster with Off The Ball

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How far-right election gains in Germany and Austria are shaping Europe 10:47

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How are far-right election gains in Germany and Austria shaping Europe’s political landscape? Joining Pat to answer that was Rosie Birchard, Journalist with DW News.

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Peadar Tóibín on the increase the maximum sentences for knife crime 7:43

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Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has signed a commencement order to increase the maximum sentences for four knife-related offences. Pat was joined by leader of Aontu Peadar Tobin.

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The political impact of tomorrow's budget 18:14

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What's going to show up in the budget tomorrow, what political impact will it have and does it point to a General Election coming sooner rather than later? – Pat spoke to Ivan Yates.

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Special - Hassan Nasrallah Assassination w/ Séamus Malekafzali 4:00

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Danny and Derek speak to Séamus Malekafzali about Israel’s assassination of Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah.By Daniel Bessner & Derek Davison

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Special - The Eric Adams Indictment 4:03

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Danny and Derek sit down with Ben Freeman, director of the Democratizing Foreign Policy Program at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, to discuss NYC Mayor Eric Adams's indictment, connection to the Turkish government, and more about foreign influence in the United States.By Daniel Bessner & Derek Davison

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Bonus - Ukraine's Neoliberal Reconstruction w/ Lily Lynch (PREVIEW) 4:32

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Writer and journalist Lily Lynch is back on the program to talk about her latest piece for The New Statesmen, "The neoliberal battle for Ukraine's reconstruction". The group discuss some of the entities already investing in the country's post-war future, Zelenskyy's TV career in the context of post-Cold War Ukraine, his theory of governance, the ma…

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Donald Trump is now set to meet Ukranian President Zelensky 15:18

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Donald Trump is now set to meet Ukranian President Zelensky this morning. We get a reaction from Republicans Overseas about the U-Turn. Jennifer Ewing, Spokesperson, Republicans Overseas UK.

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Friday Forum look back on the stories of the week! 21:33

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Our Friday Forum look back on the stories of the week. Joining Pat today was Neale Richmond, Fine Gael TD and Minister of State with Responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance, Fionnan Sheehan, Ireland Editor, Irish Independent and Ivana Bacik, Labour Party Leader.

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Mike Sheridan on his new documentary called Amplified: The Exportation of the Culture Wars 12:16

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Mike Sheridan, Filmmaker, Journalist and Director joined Pat on the show to chat about his new documentary called Amplified: The Exportation of the Culture Wars which will be premiered at the Irish Film Institute Documentary Festival on September 28th. The film observes the crossover of American culture and politics over Ireland via political figur…

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Friday Food with Gareth Mullins! 7:37

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Gareth Mullins will be talking us through apple and blackberry crumble with vanilla custard. A perfect desert to try this weekend.

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Adrian Barry joins us to preview this weekend’s sport 8:16

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Adrian Barry joins us to preview this weekend’s sport. Arsenal hoping to maintain their unbeaten streak, and Manchester United and Tottenham go face to face at Old Trafford. Elsewhere, all provinces play in the URC this weekend and Shane Lowry is the lone Irish golfer at the Spanish Open,

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News - Israel Escalates in Lebanon, More US $ and Weapons to Ukraine, Morales v Arce Supporters in Bolivia 40:58

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The hurricane is making landfall, but over the storm you can still hear Danny and Derek deliver the news. This week: an update on the latest escalations in Lebanon (1:13), the potential Israeli invasion (4:23), and Israel's rejection of the US-France ceasefire push (5:57); in Gaza, Israel may imminently besiege the north of the strip (8:22), the Bi…

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Are lane closures are way to tackle crime on our streets? 8:43

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Another lane closure but is this the way to tackle crime on our streets? We discuss with Olivia Kelly, Dublin Editor with Irish Times

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Getting your wardrobe winter ready! 11:15

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Wrapping up warm can involve functionality as well as fashion. Stylist Aoife Dunican give us advice on how you can make the most of your winter wardrobe.

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The dementia virtual simulator 11:08

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What is it like to have dementia? Now you can try a virtual simulator which is travelling around the country giving people an opportunity to experience what it’s like. Josh Crosbie reports on this for us.

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Lebanon may be facing a ground offensive from Israel 12:12

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Amid calls for a ceasefire, Lebanon may be facing a ground offensive from Israel. We get the latest from Sally Hayden, Irish Times Correspondent and Author live from Beirut.

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Boxed with John Fardy: The Penguin 5:11

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On this week’s Boxed, John Fardy takes to the streets of Gotham to look at the new HBO The Penguin – the dark back story of one of Batman’s greatest villains.

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COVID 19 was it a lab leak or a market? 7:00

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Covid 19 – Was it a lab leak or a market? More evidence now that it was animals in the Wuhan market. Luke O’Neill discusses with Pat.

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Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes 11:44

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Influencers promoting vitamins and supplements online are up for discussion in our disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes, Author and Disinformation expert.

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Things to do this weekend incoming 20:10

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Eadaoin Fitzmaurice, travel and food content creator, give some great ideas of what to get upto this weekend, either on a date, a trip with family or friends, or by themselves. Some events include the Kinsale Food Tours, Dublin Theatre Festival and the Pure Magic Battle for the Lake in Achill Co. Mayo…

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The State needs to act to put planners on the critical skills list 14:28

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The State needs to act to put planners on the critical skills list according to an expert in the area who says the Government is ‘sucking up planners like basking sharks’. Tom Philips Planning Consultant and Adjunct Associate Professor in University College Dublin joined Pat this morning on the show.…

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Javed Ali National Security Advisor on tensions in the Middle East 15:40

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Tensions in the Middle East, support of Ukraine and heightened tensions domestically following assassination attempts on Donald Trump. All to discuss with a national security advisor about terrorism and counterterrorism Javed Ali, Associate Professor of Practice at Gerald R. Ford School of Pubic Policy, formerly of FBI, Defense Intelligence Agency …

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