Best CMAT Podcasts (2025)

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Entertainment Catch-Up: CMAT and the BBC, a Baby Named Aquaman and Harry Styles Takes Pleasing to the Next Level 53:11

20d ago53:11

53:11

Whta a pleasure to have Emer McLysaght back at my table to chat through the week's entertainment stories. We discuss the deaths of Ozzy Osbourne and Hulk Hogan, Trisha Paytas' baby names, CMAT's new song on the BBC and lots more. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri…

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The Week Trending: Michael Flatley's Bid For President, Irish Stereotypes, & BBC Says It Did Not Cut Irish From CMAT Song 32:40

24d ago32:40

32:40

Riverdance star Michael Flatley is to seek nomination to become Ireland's next president, Hollywood's Irish stereotypes, and the BBC says it did not edit the Irish-language out of a portion of CMAT's latest single. Lorcan Nyhan, head of training at the Communications clinic, and broadcaster Fionnuala Jones join The Last Word to discuss the week's t…

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CMAT, Euro-Country & the Ghosts of the Celtic Tiger 16:43

25d ago16:43

16:43

CMAT’s new single Euro-Country is a cultural reckoning. In this episode of The Last Mixed Tape, Stephen White breaks down how CMAT takes aim at the ghosts of the Celtic Tiger, the fallout of the 2008 crash, and the legacy of Bertie Ahern. From the fluorescent ruins of Santry’s OMNI Shopping Centre to Ireland’s Celtic Tiger past, this video explores…

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The Last Word On Travel: Sri Lanka 10:55

10h ago10:55

10:55

With incredible wildlife, mesmerising culture and stunning white sand beaches, Sri Lanka has so much to offer. Sarah Slattery from thetravelexpert.ie joins The Last Word to give her guide to visiting the beautiful island in the Indian Ocean. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!…

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Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Lineup Revealed 13:21

10h ago13:21

13:21

The lineup for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing has been revealed, which features former footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Game of Thrones actor Kristian Nairn and reality star Vicky Pattison. Elsewhere, the Rose of Tralee kicks off on Monday night and Ryan Tubridy is set to return to Irish television screens. Joe O’Shea and Elaine Burke joined …

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Oasis Live ’25 Tour Leaves Irish Fans Feeling Euphoric 11:15

10h ago11:15

11:15

Oasis brought the house down over the weekend with two unforgettable gigs at Croke Park. Fans basked in the sunshine on Saturday and Sunday as the Gallagher brothers rolled back the years with over two hours of hits. Frank Greaney and Alison Healy both attended Sunday night’s show, and they discussed what made the weekend so special. Hit the ‘Play’…

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Catch Up on the State of Pop Music 53:48

1d ago53:48

53:48

Since I'm on holidays this week, Cian Sullivan and I are taking the opportunity to chat about the evolution of the music industry. We discuss why there is no song of the summer this year, the role Tiktok plays, live music and bad audience behaviour, standoms and much more! To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patr…

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U2, Sarajevo and Gaza: When Music Speaks Out And When It Doesn’t 22:44

16h ago22:44

22:44

In 1993, U2 used their stage to beam Sarajevo into the world during the Bosnian War. They gave space for civilians to speak under siege during their acclaimed ZooTV Tour. From that came ‘Miss Sarajevo’ with Luciano Pavarotti and one of the most powerful artistic responses to war. But in August 2025, when U2 spoke out on Gaza, their words told a dif…

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Premier League Season Preview 31:29

3d ago31:29

31:29

The new season of the Premier League kicks off on Friday night as current holders Liverpool play host to Bournemouth at Anfield. Can Arne Slot's side win back to back titles, will Man City recover after a disappointing season last year, or could Mikel Arteta's Arsenal finally get over the line? Daniel McConnell was joined by former Republic of Irel…

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The Week Trending: Child Free Zones; Sylvanian Drama & Should The President Be Fluent In Irish? 26:46

3d ago26:46

26:46

Tennis star Emma Raducanu's request for a crying child to be removed during her match sparks debate about child free zones; Sylvanian toymaker drops its lawsuit against Irish social media creator; and should the president of Ireland have more than a cúpla focal? Sarah McGuinness, political correspondent with Irish Daily Mail, and Cathal O’Sullivan,…

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Best In Back To School Tech 12:02

3d ago12:02

12:02

Andy O'Donoghue was back to give his rundown of the very best in back to school tech, from laptops, to iPads, and reusable notebooks. To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

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Screens: Is Too Much... too much? 1:02:43

4d ago1:02:43

1:02:43

I'm still away so this week I'm sharing this month's Screens, our monthly film and television episode which is usually Patreon-only. This month Emer McLysaght and I discussed: Too Much (Netflix) Normal People (Netflix) Feels Like For a Girl (BBC) The Beach (Disney Plus) Real Housewives of Orange County, Real Housewives of Miami, Real Housewives of …

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Row Over Air Conditioning Breaks Out In France As Heatwave Continues Across Europe 11:45

4d ago11:45

11:45

Temperatures have continued to soar across Europe, with parts of Paris experiencing 39 degrees Celsius this week. Far-right leader Marine Le Pen said that she would deploy a “major air conditioning equipment plan” around the country if her party came to power. She accused the French government of “forcing ordinary citizens to endure unbearable heat…

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Epstein Sold Prince Andrew's Secrets, Claims New Book 15:29

4d ago15:29

15:29

An explosive new book about the House of York includes revelations about Prince Andrew's links to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and physical fights amongst members of the royal family. Historian and author Andrew Lownie joins The Last Word to discuss his book 'Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York'. Catch the full chat by pressing the…

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Oasis Return To Ireland For The First Time In 16 Years This Weekend 26:17

4d ago26:17

26:17

The biggest gigs of 2025 are almost here as thousands of fans look set to descend on Croke Park to see Oasis. It will be the first time Noel & Liam Gallagher play Ireland since they headlined Slane Castle in 2009, and excitement has been building all summer. Today FM’s news and sport anchors, Ben Finnegan and Stephen Doyle, are two Oasis superfans …

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AI Startup Makes €34.5bn Bid For Google Chrome 7:49

5d ago7:49

7:49

Artificial intelligence startup Perplexity AI has made a longshot €34.5 billion bid for the world's most popular web browser, Google Chrome. Brian Carey, business editor of the Sunday Times, joins The Last Word to discuss this and more of the latest business news, Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!…

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Culture Club: Marion O'Dwyer 33:28

5d ago33:28

33:28

Ahead of the Gaiety production of The Secrets of Primrose Square, actor Marion O'Dwyer was our latest inductee in the Culture Club where she discussed all the cultural influences in her life To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

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Mortgage Lenders Accused Of Banking On Apathy To Charge High Interest Rates 8:12

5d ago8:12

8:12

According to the latest Irish Independent Doddl.ie Mortgage Switching Index, up to 100,000 mortgage holders in Ireland are overpaying on their home loans. While fixed rates have reduced significantly over the last 18 months, the same cannot be said for variable rates. Martina Hennessy of Doddl.ie said that “unless more borrowers actively review the…

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Emer McLysaght on Nepo Babies (Compliimentary) 40:46

6d ago40:46

40:46

As I'm away, I'm bringing you another recording from our recent live show at Connolly's of Leap. This time it's myself and Emer talking about nepo babies, and Emer's endless fascination with them. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Last Word On The US: Trump Calls In National Guard To Tackle 'Wave Of Lawlessness' In Washington 17:14

6d ago17:14

17:14

US National Guard troops are arriving in Washington DC on the order of President Donald Trump who has declared a "public safety emergency" in the city. Marion McKeone and Cal Thomas join The Last Word to discuss this and more as Trump also prepares to sit down with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Pla…

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Former IDF Soldier Says Israel's Actions In Gaza Amount To Genocide 13:17

6d ago13:17

13:17

Many have described Israel's offensive in Gaza over the last 22 months as genocide, something which the Israeli government has strenuously pushed back on. Omer Bartov has a unique perspective on this, not only as professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Brown University in the United States, but also as a former member of the Israeli Defence …

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Why Can’t The Irish Diaspora Vote In Presidential Elections? 13:54

6d ago13:54

13:54

In June, Sinn Féin tabled a motion which sought extend presidential voting rights to Irish citizens in Northern Ireland and abroad. At the moment, only citizens living in Ireland can vote in the presidential election. Why is this the case, and does it alienate those residing abroad? TV Producer Paddy Duffy, who is originally from Donegal but now li…

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Pension Auto-Enrolment: What’s In It For Me? 18:42

7d ago18:42

18:42

The new Pension Automatic Enrolment (AE), which is now called the ‘My Future Fund’, is due to arrive in January 2026. So, what’s the criteria for it, and will it actually benefit workers? Paul Kenny, former Pensions Ombudsman and Programme Leader of the Retirement Planning Council of Ireland, joined Ian Guider on The Last Word to answer your questi…

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The Last Word On Travel: The Maldives 10:02

7d ago10:02

10:02

Turquoise water, white sand beaches and incredible sea life - Sarah Slattery from thetravelexpert.ie joins The Last Word to discuss travel to the Maldives. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

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Rise In Number Of People Entering Relationships With AI Chatbots 12:01

7d ago12:01

12:01

A recent survey carried out on behalf of Pure Telecom has found that almost 10% of adults in Ireland have had a romantic relationship with an AI chatbot in the last 12 months. Mental health charity Turn2Me has said that such figures highlight a loneliness pandemic in this country. CEO of Turn2Me, Fiona O’Malley, and author and broadcaster, Aoife Ba…

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News Catch-Up: Me and Carl at Connolly's of Leap 38:51

8d ago38:51

38:51

I'm away on holidays so today I'm bringing you a recording of Carl and I chatting at Connolly's of Leap. I hope you enjoy. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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For Those I Love: Carving the Stone & Confronting Toxic Masculinity 19:57

9d ago19:57

19:57

If grief was the language of For Those I Love’s debut, Carving the Stone is its translation into the language of a nation. David Balfe returns after four years with an album that moves from the deeply personal into the generational, tackling grief, class, violence, toxic masculinity, and the systems that keep us trapped. In this episode of The Last…

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The Week Trending: Ryan Tubridy Repays €150k To RTÉ, Fox News Reports On 'Dangerous' Dublin & AI Chatbot Romances 39:16

10d ago39:16

39:16

Broadcaster Ryan Tubridy repays €150,000 sum that was at the centre of the RTÉ payments scandal, Fox News reports on 'dangerous' Dublin but the stats don't add up, and a new study says that 10% of adults in Ireland have pursued a romantic relationship with an AI chatbot. Aoife Barry and Joe O'Shea join The Last Word to discuss these stories and mor…

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Civilians In Gaza "Feel Like A Chess Piece In A Deadly Game" - Israel To Take Control Of Gaza City 11:40

10d ago11:40

11:40

Israel's political security cabinet has approved a plan to take control of Gaza City, marking a further escalation in the almost two-year offensive in the strip. Bel Trew, international correspondent with the Independent, joins The Last Word to discuss Israel's decision to expand its military operations in Gaza despite intensifying criticism at hom…

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Catch Up with Alison Spittle 1:08:23

11d ago1:08:23

1:08:23

This week I'm catching up with the much-loved Alison Spittle, comedian, podcaster, writer and actor. I originally wanted to chat to her about her new show which is currently on in Edinburgh and is coming to Dublin Fringe in September, as well as her new podcast Magazine Party, and we do talk about those things, but mainly we talk about the complica…

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Donald Trump Calls For Intel Chief To Resign 11:45

11d ago11:45

11:45

US President Donald Trump has called for Lip-Bu Tan, the newly appointed Chief Executive of Intel, to resign. Posting on his social media platform Truth Social, he said "The CEO of INTEL is highly CONFLICTED and must resign, immediately”. Mr. Trump did not specify what he thought the conflicts of interest were. Ian Guider, Columnist with the Busine…

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Tech Thursday: Upgrading Your Home Office 11:38

11d ago11:38

11:38

From smart desks to wireless charging mats and docking stations, Andy O’Donoghue ran through the best tech for maximising your home office space. To catch the full conversation, press the ‘play’ button on this page.

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Emissions From Amazon, Meta, Alphabet and Microsoft Increase By 150% 12:31

11d ago12:31

12:31

Research conducted by the United Nations has shown that indirect carbon emissions from some of the world’s biggest tech firms rose dramatically between 2020 and 2023. This is due to the significant energy that is needed to operate data centres. Environmental commentator, John Gibbons, spoke to Matt on The Last Word. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this pa…

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Culture Club: Gary O’Hanlon 38:24

12d ago38:24

38:24

Gary O’Hanlon, Executive Chef at the K Club and co-host of the ‘Dishing It Out’ podcast was the latest entry into The Last Word’s Culture Club. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear all his choices in music, TV, literature and film.

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Was Daniel O'Connell Ireland's Greatest Ever Politician? 10:24

12d ago10:24

10:24

Today marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of 'The Liberator' Daniel O'Connell, perhaps Ireland's greatest ever politician. Mick Clifford, special correspondent with the Irish Examiner, certainly thinks so. He joins The Last Word to discuss the legacy of Daniel O'Connell. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!…

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Renters Believe Government Should Support Intergenerational Living 11:01

12d ago11:01

11:01

Revenue has contacted 68,000 pensioners over their tax obligations in relation to their occupational pension. Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Independent, explained why some pensioners are being asked to file a tax return. He also explained why many renters believe the Government should support intergenerational living arrangements…

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Sydney Sweeney's Controversial Ad, Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau (?!), and Goodbye And Just Like That... 55:37

13d ago55:37

55:37

James O'Hagan and I had many thoughts and feelings in this week's entertainment catch-up, from whether or not Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle ad is promoting eugenics to the rumoured romance between Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau and how annoyed we are at Michael Patrick King. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on P…

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Are Self-Driving Cars The Future Of Transport? 16:59

13d ago16:59

16:59

Professor Brian Caulfield from the Department of Civil Engineering in Trinity College Dublin and tech journalist Elaine Burke join The Last Word to discuss the future of driverless vehicles. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

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The Last Word On The US: Trump Fires Statistics Chief Claiming Jobs Numbers Were 'Rigged' 15:20

13d ago15:20

15:20

US President Donald Trump has fired the head of the main agency for producing American jobs figures claiming she "rigged" weaker-than-expected employment data for political reasons. Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone join The Last Word to discuss this and more of the latest news from the United States. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button o…

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Benjamin Netanyahu Could Authorise Complete Occupation Of Gaza 14:59

13d ago14:59

14:59

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may authorise a complete occupation of Gaza, according to reports. Chief International Correspondent at The Independent Bel Trew and Professor of Law, Queens University Aoife O’Donoghue join Matt to discuss the latest news and the aid situation in Gaza. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.…

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News Catch-Up: Conor McGregor Loses Again, Stephen's Green Shopping Centre Wins, and a Messafe in a Bottle 55:40

14d ago55:40

55:40

Hello friends, we're a little late today because I'm fresh in the door from All Together Now, but better late than never, eh? There's lots to discuss, from the latest from Palestine, to Conor McGregor's losing streak and a message in a bottle which could be connected to a much bigger story. Pre-order Carl Kinsella's book here. To support the podcas…

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Up De Flats, Sheriff Street, and the Sound of Resistance – Five Years of Gemma Dunleavy 17:47

16d ago17:47

17:47

Five years ago, Gemma Dunleavy released Up De Flats, an EP that did more than just tell her story. It told a place’s story. Sheriff Street. Dublin’s North Inner City. Communities flattened in headlines but still rising in rhythm. In this episode of The Last Mixed Tape, Stephen White reflects on the legacy of Up De Flats, what it meant then, and wha…

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Gaelic Football: More New Rules On The Way After Successful Championship Of Change 14:12

17d ago14:12

14:12

More changes could be on the way for Gaelic football following an entertaining inter-county season marked by a number of new rules. Michael Foley, sportswriter with the Sunday Times, and Ray Silke, former Galway captain, join The Last Word to discuss the effect the changes had on this year's championship and what more can be done to improve the gam…

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Gardai Assigned To Roads Policing ‘Openly Hostile’ To Doing Their Job, Report Finds 11:28

17d ago11:28

11:28

Out-going Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said he plans to publish The Crowe Report into roads policing. The report was commissioned following the receipt of anonymous correspondence from a Garda member working in the area. The report found that a number of gardaí assigned to roads policing were ‘openly hostile’ to doing their jobs. It further f…

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Catch up with Ria Czerniak-LeBov 41:01

18d ago41:01

41:01

Today's episode is a conversation with Ria Czerniak-LeBov. You may remember that Carl mentioned Ria's recent piece in the Irish Examiner, the headline of which was 'Not all Jews are Zionists - Alan Shatter Does Not Speak for Me'. Ria has been writing for months about her perspective on Israel's actions, and she was generous enough to share her pers…

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Has The Pedestrianisation Of Dublin City Worked? 13:15

18d ago13:15

13:15

There have been calls for several streets in Dublin city to be pedestrianised over the last number of years, but does that lead to certain parts of the city being quieter – and therefore more dangerous – come nightfall? Architect and urban designer, Fedirico Minieri, and Janet Horner, Green Party Dublin City Councillor for Dublin North Inner City, …

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Conor McGregor Loses Civil Rape Case Appeal 14:11

18d ago14:11

14:11

On Thursday, Conor McGregor lost his appeal against a High Court jury’s finding that he raped Nikita Hand in Dublin in 2018. In November 2024, the jury in a civil trial found he raped Ms. Hand in a hotel room. She was awarded just under €250,000 in damages. Frank Greaney, Today FM’s Courts Correspondent, spoke to Matt on The Last Word. Hit the ‘Pla…

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Tech Thursday: How To Optimise Your Home WiFi 9:40

18d ago9:40

9:40

This Tech Thursday, Andy O'Donoghue joins The Last Word to discuss how you can upgrade and optimise your home WiFi. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

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Culture Club: Jennifer Zamparelli 39:32

19d ago39:32

39:32

Actor, broadcaster and entrepreneur Jennifer Zamparelli spoke to Matt about her upcoming role as narrator of the iconic Rocky Horror Show with Jason Donovan at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. From early influences, to recent releases, Jennifer also discussed her favourite music, books, movies and TV series. To catch the full conversation, press the '…

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Tourism Numbers Fall Again In June, CSO Figures Show 7:29

19d ago7:29

7:29

The number of foreign visitors to Ireland in June fell by 2% compared to last year, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office. The decline continues a worrying trend of falling visitor numbers between January and May compared with the same months in 2024. Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, joins The Last Word to discuss…

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