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Today with David McCullagh

RTÉ Radio 1
Ireland
Dublin
European Union
Ukraine
United States
Social Media
Farm Safety
Dublin, Ireland
Garda Síochána
Artificial Intelligence
Rickshaws Regulation
Mark English
France
European Championships
Dublin City Council
Road Safety
EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Property Tax
Funeral Industry
Limerick

David McCullagh brings you closer to the stories defining your day - with live reports, sharp analysis, and engaging conversations across politics, entertainment, sport, and every day life.

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Des Cahill
Irish sports broadcaster
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Episode: 100 Years of Sport on Radio
Antoinette O'Connor
Consultant neurologist specializing in dementia medicine
Tallaght University Hospital
Episode: Clinicians urge government to give access to new Alzheimer's medication
Brian Lloyd
Entertainment journalist
Episode: Who is the next James Bond? Final screen-tests begin
Emmanuelle Chaze
Ukraine correspondent for Radio France International
Radio France International
Episode: War of words: Starlink access for Ukraine disrupted
Ruth Buckley
Family digital coach and founder of Centre Screen
Centre Screen
Episode: Smart watches: paranoid parenting or helpful for kids?
Dominique McMullan
Presenter and host of IMAGE The Motherload
IMAGE
Episode: Smart watches: paranoid parenting or helpful for kids?
Eimear Cotter
Director General of the Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Episode: Air quality and missed targets: EPA warning signals about climate change
Brian O'Connell
Reporter covering residents' concerns about flooding in Middleton
Episode: Middleton residents upset at lack of flood defences
Niamh Quaid
Social Democrats TD for Cork East
Social Democrats
Episode: Middleton residents upset at lack of flood defences

Hosts

David McCullagh
Host of the program; experienced journalist and political commentator.
Claire
Host of the show with journalistic brief across politics, sport, and current affairs

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 520 ratings
  • Woeful presenter

    It’s been a refreshing change for the last few weeks with the stand-in presenters Claire Brock and Sharon Tobin; both of these presenters are professional and capable unlike the incumbent, David, who sounds perpetually bored, half asleep, and uninterested in the job. Add to this audible breathing, sighing and shuffling of papers. How…HOW did David get the gig-it seems RTE have a “he/she’ll do” approach to appointing presenters rather than assessing their actual competence and ability. Someone on... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sknnagin
    Ireland2 months ago
  • Almost as bland as Claire “Bland”Byrne

    Few months in now with new presenter and the programme has some excellent content but is still following a very very predictable pattern and style of bland interview of our political class who are directly responsible for the continual crisis in our Health, Housing , Education and Environmental crises

    RTÉ is not sufficiently impartial in its reporting on these and other issues.

    David needs to up his game remove his FFG hat and start taking a more balanced approach to his show. He is in grave da... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    denny Ireland
    Ireland5 months ago
  • Banal

    What used to be a staple is now very occasional. It’s like watching a loved one with alzheimers disappear before your very eyes.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mac an tSionnaigh
    United States6 months ago
  • Excellent

    David interviews very interesting guests covering various topics of interest. Short segments; he asks great questions and allows his guest to speak on their area of expertise.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CS8764
    Ireland7 months ago
  • RTE Lag Way Behind Newstalk

    It’s been a few months since David McCullagh took over from Claire and it’s disappointing so far. McCullagh is a journeyman presenter like many but not good enough to present the flagship show. I have great difficulty believing that RTE are unable to find someone better. The production team are not helping with banal topics. Newstalk continues to lead.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Mac an tSionnaigh
    United States9 months ago

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Listeners appreciate strong guest expertise and clear interviewing style.
Some critique pacing and perceived balance on certain topics.
The host's deep policy focus is noted, with mixed views on impartiality.

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#183
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Apple Podcasts
#70
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Apple Podcasts
#10
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#249
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Impact of criminal legal aid dispute from court reporter's viewpoint
Q: Is the picture in Limerick similar?
David Raleigh says many cases are being adjourned in Limerick, with contested district court matters delayed by months and circuit court sentencing waits increasing substantially.
Impact of criminal legal aid dispute from court reporter's viewpoint
Q: So what happens with those cases? They just get delayed and delayed and delayed, do they?
Declan Brennan says sentencing cases are being adjourned, often into the next month, including cases involving defendants in custody.
Do we need consent to hug our grandparents?
Q: But you'd agree that bodily autonomy is an important message for everyone to receive and everyone to respect.
Toibin agrees, then argues that the state should focus on protecting children in cases of sexual assault rather than placing itself between grandparents and grandchildren.
Do we need consent to hug our grandparents?
Q: What's your make of this campaign?
Toibin says sexual consent is important but argues that applying consent messaging to grandparents hugging grandchildren wrongly conflates sexual and familial relationships.
Call for welfare payments to be moved out of GPO to tackle anti-social behaviour
Q: Has the city council failed to tackle the problem adequately?
Horner says Dublin 1 faces serious problems, but argues that the council has lacked the resources to address them. She also raises concerns about a separate initiative with less democratic oversight.

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A flagship current affairs program offering a blend of politics, economics, sports, and culture through interviews, live reports, and expert analysis. Episodes frequently feature policy discussions, regulatory debates, market trends, and in-depth interviews with subject-matter experts, plus behind-the-scenes looks at sports, urban life, and international affairs. The show is likely to appeal to listeners who want concise, informed perspectives on daily news, plus thoughtful conversations with guests across government, media, business, and academia. A notable strength is its ability to feature both high-profile interviews and on-the-ground reporting, though listeners sometimes criticize pacing or perceived balance depending on the guest and ... more

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