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Today with David McCullagh

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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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Audrey Whitty
Director of the National Library of Ireland
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Richie Sadlier
Movember ambassador and psychotherapist
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Andrew Coogan
Behavioural Neuroscientist and Director of the Chronobiology and Sleep Research Laboratory, Maynooth University
Maynooth University
Episode: People who get up early in the morning – do they work harder?
Patrick O'Donovan
Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport
Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Episode: Minister O'Donovan on the continuing fallout from the McAleese resignation
Karen Clince
CEO of Tigers Childcare
Tigers Childcare
Episode: Childcare providers demand increase in core funding
Colin Doherty
Consultant Neurologist at St James' Hospital speaking about medical implications
St James' Hospital, Trinity College Dublin
Episode: Nitrous Oxide: growing concerns over health impact
Dr. David Fennelly
Clinical Director of the St. Vincent's UCD Cancer Centre and HSE Cancer Lead for the Dublin and Southeast region
St. Vincent's UCD Cancer Centre; HSE
Episode: Do we need a new local network for cancer care to abolish the postcode lottery?
Cora Staunton
Former Mayo Ladies footballer
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Evanne Ní Chuilinn
Sports broadcaster
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Episode: What's next for integration of the three Gaelic associations?

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 514 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

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    Sknnagin
    Irelanda month 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

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    denny Ireland
    Ireland3 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.

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    1
    Mac an tSionnaigh
    United States4 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
    Ireland5 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 States8 months ago

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Guests and live reports are often highlighted as strong aspects of the show.
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.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#150
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#76
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#14
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Do we need a new local network for cancer care to abolish the postcode lottery?
Q: People sometimes talk about a postcode lottery, depending on where you happen to live, the level of service you might get. The network you're proposing, I presume, would change that.
Yes, absolutely. One of the main targets of the network is to overcome regional variations and ensure rapid access to cancer care by bringing services closer to patients without compromising the quality of care, through a unified governance structure and standardized pathways.
Flight Disruption: Planes back in the air
Q: What about compensation for passengers who were stranded for hours?
Compensation under European Air Passenger Rights Rules typically depends on fault; if the disruption is outside the airline's control, passengers may rely on care (like meals and accommodation) from the airline, but compensation depends on fault and may not automatically apply.
Nitrous Oxide: growing concerns over health impact
Q: Teresa, is there anything that can be done in terms of enforcement or policy right now?
There are existing laws, but the panel emphasizes tighter controls, cross-department coordination, and a strong education campaign to prevent uptake and reduce harm, alongside ongoing enforcement of current legislation.
Nitrous Oxide: growing concerns over health impact
Q: And how much nitrous oxide would you need to be consuming to have injuries on those lines?
There isn't a precise universal threshold; the amount varies by individual factors like age and sex, and injuries can occur at different levels of exposure, much like other intoxicants.
Nitrous Oxide: growing concerns over health impact
Q: Teresa, if I could start with you, you decided to go ahead and collect canisters recently. What did you find?
We collected 198 canisters in one hour while driving around in traffic, showing how ubiquitous the issue is and how quickly people are acquiring and using the gas.

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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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5. Karen Clince
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7. Dr. David Fennelly
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