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Katie Hannon and Colm Ó Mongáin keep you company on your evening commute with top stories, expert analysis, and in-depth conversations on news, politics, entertainment and culture.

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Mícheál Lehane, RTÉ Political Correspondent; Una Kelly, reporter; Scott Lucas, Professor of American Studies at UCD; and Eimer McAuley of The Journal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Colin Baker, Back from the Future tech repair and cyber securitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sandra Hurley, political reporter; Adi Roche, Voluntary CEO of Chernobyl Children International; Simon Marks, Chief Correspondent, Feature Story News in Washington; Una Kelly, reporter; and Richard Boyd Barrett of People Before ProfitSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Report from John CookeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Ni Sheaghdha, General Secretary of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Association & Dr. Knut Moe, GP in Churchtown, DublinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aifric O'Connell, broadcasterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Caitríona Redmond, food writer and consumer columnist for the Irish ExaminerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Eoghan Corry, Editor of Travel ExtraSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Report from Una Kelly and Shay Brennan, Fianna Fail TDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Hosford, acting Political Editor for the Irish Examiner & Scott Lucas, Professor of American Studies and International Politics at UCD's Clinton InstituteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Donlon, veterinary lecturer at Atlantic Technological University & Gerry O'Reilly, Shercock-based farmerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Emma Howard, economics lecturer at Technical University of DublinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Georg Von Harrach, Brussels-based journalist; Arthur Sullivan, Berlin-based journalist; and Nick Thorpe, Central European correspondent for BBC NewsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aengus Cox, RTÉ Agriculture and Consumer Affairs correspondentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Robin Mandal, former President of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday News Review

Friday News Review

2025-11-2818:41

Kevin Doyle, Executive Editor at the Irish Independent and Olivia Kelly, Dublin Editor of The Irish Times  join Katie's in studio to look back at the big talking points of the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Grief Cafe

The Grief Cafe

2025-11-2806:00

The Galway Grief Cafe is ending the month with a number of gatherings this weekend offering songs, stories and a sympathetic space. Drivetime's John Cooke has been meeting some of those involved to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tourists tax debate

Tourists tax debate

2025-11-2808:56

A tourist tax is in place in many cities around the world, should we introduce ones in Ireland? Michael Pidgeon, Green Party Councillor on Dublin City Council and Michael Magner, National President of the Irish Hotel Federation debate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Just what are the non Christmas Christmas movies - Dave Hanratty of the Irish Independent and the No Encore podcast explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Health Insurance hikes

Health Insurance hikes

2025-11-2812:30

Brian Turner, Health Economist at the Business School in University College Cork and Head of Communications with Bonkers.IE – Darragh Cassidy discuss the recent health insurance hikes announcements.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Maris Catania

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Nov 4th
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kevin ryan

Here comes the Propaganda

May 8th
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Jonathan 67 🍀

Here sadly in a nutshell is rte media bias personified... Coveny when asked about the indiscriminate bombing of gaza answers "its concerning" when Richard boyd barrett is asked about hamas attack and says "i regret the taking of life" he is charged with "sounding like he condones murder" no wonder rte is a basket case...

Oct 12th
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Justin Ott

Is this a joke?

Mar 20th
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