Best The Book of Jet Set Podcasts (2025)

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Boxed With John Fardy features 'The Liver King' 5:42

11h ago5:42

5:42

Brian Johnson, known by his online alias Liver King, is an American fitness social media influencer and businessman. He is known for promoting what he calls an "ancestral lifestyle". He features in a new tv show called 'The Liver King' and John Fardy tells Pat all about it.

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This week sees the anniversary of the first-ever Formula One race 9:10

11h ago9:10

9:10

This week sees the anniversary of the first-ever Formula One race and we learn about Joe Kelly, the only Irish driver involved that day. Cameron Hill from Off The Ball tells us all.

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Irish POW who survived Japanese Capture on the River Kwai 14:50

12h ago14:50

14:50

The extraordinary story of the Irish POW who survived Japanese Capture on the River Kwai. Fergus Kennedy author of 'Ballybunion To The river Kwai joined Pat this morning on the show.

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We get analysis of President Trump's Middle Eastern tour 23:43

13h ago23:43

23:43

Donald Trump is continuing his Middle Eastern tour, traveling today to the USA. On his first leg in Saudi Arabia, Trump signed an arms deal with the gulf nation and met with the Syrian leader before travelling onwards to Qatar. Full analysis of the trip and more with Lorcan Nyhan Head of Training with The Communications Clinic, Columnist with The S…

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How to identify beauty products that are not tested on animals 5:29

13h ago5:29

5:29

Jo Linehan Editor of CLIMATE, Sunday Times Ireland and Sustainability columnist Irish Country Magazine takes a deep dive into the beauty industry. We hear which animals are still tested on, how to identify beauty and personal care items that aren't tested on animals and Irish companies leading the change for cruelty free products.…

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Damage from smoking, drinking and lack of exercise does begins in your mid 30's 9:34

13h ago9:34

9:34

A recent study published in the eminent medical journal Annals of Medicine says that the damage that smoking, heavy drinking and lack of exercise does begins in your mid 30s. It’s not surprising that a lifetime of these things is damaging. Professor Luke O Neill , Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College tell us more.…

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Backlash brewing from some TDs on inheritance tax for childless couples 11:55

13h ago11:55

11:55

Backlash brewing from some TDs on inheritance tax for childless couples. Taoiseach is in Tirana for the European Political Community on Friday – the political version of Eurovision. Newstalk’s political correspondent Sean Defoe joins us to discuss calls to reform the current inheritance tax and more.…

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Putin shuns peace talks in Turkey 14:51

14h ago14:51

14:51

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he will not travel to Turkey today for peace talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. It comes after Putin himself first floated the idea of a Turkey peace meeting. Donncha Ó Beacháin Professor of Politics, School of Law and Government, DCU discussed this further with Pat.…

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Montreal launches one of the world’s toughest crackdowns on short-term rentals 16:14

12h ago16:14

16:14

Guest: Martin Patriquin, Quebec correspondent, The Logic.By Curiouscast

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Chiefs Schedule Excites, MO Stadium Hopes Fade, MU Football on Christian Mission with KKHI Sponsor 59:07

11h ago59:07

59:07

The Chiefs Schedule is out and it's a roller coaster for sure. What would you expect for the league's most important brand? There's one high and one low as we discuss. Missouri's hopes of passing a bill for the Royals and/or Chiefs are fading fast. Is this lights out? And the Missouri Tigers football team is traveling on a Christian mission with ww…

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Prime Minister Carney’s new cabinet gets to work, will it live up to its “new and improved” billing? 21:40

12h ago21:40

21:40

Guest: Justin Ling, freelance journalist and author of the Bug-eyed and Shameless newsletter on Substack.By Curiouscast

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Your health data may be being sold to third parties, how do you protect your medical information? 18:06

12h ago18:06

18:06

Guest: Sheryl Spithoff, family physician, Women’s College Hospital in Toronto.By Curiouscast

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The Menendez brothers could be granted parole for the infamous 1989 murder of their parents 19:45

12h ago19:45

19:45

Guest: Michele McPhee, senior writer, LA Magazine.By Curiouscast

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Great Big Sea’s Sean McCann sets out on Great Big Canadian Road Trip 36:33

13h ago36:33

36:33

Guest: Sean McCann, singer/songwriter, founding member of Great Big Sea.By Curiouscast

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How Trump’s meeting with Syria’s new leader is a turning point for the war-torn nation 10:27

23h ago10:27

10:27

Day two of President Trump's tour of the Mideast brought with it the prospect of a new future for Syria. The president announced plans to lift sanctions on Syria following the fall of the Assad regime. Trump also met with Syria's interim president, a former jihadist who until recently had a $10 million U.S. bounty. Geoff Bennett discussed more with…

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News Wrap: Duffy blames aviation problems on previous administration and years of neglect 6:42

2h ago6:42

6:42

In our news wrap Wednesday, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed ongoing aviation problems on the previous administration and years of neglect, Tulsi Gabbard fired the top two officials leading the National Intelligence Council and California Gov. Newsom proposed freezing health care benefits for undocumented immigrants to help offset a $12 b…

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What’s in the first draft of the GOP’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ cutting taxes and spending 5:30

2h ago5:30

5:30

House Republicans advanced the largest portions of the Trump agenda package, which the president calls the big, beautiful bill, out of committee. It includes trillions in tax cuts along with changes to Medicaid that would affect millions of people. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports on what’s in this sweeping plan. PBS News is supp…

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EPA rolls back Biden-era rules against ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water 4:09

3h ago4:09

4:09

The Environmental Protection Agency announced a rollback of Biden-era regulations on PFAS chemicals in drinking water systems. The EPA estimates more than 158 million Americans are exposed to these "forever chemicals" through water. John Yang discussed the move with Amudalat Ajasa of The Washington Post. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.o…

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How RFK Jr. is shaping the conversation about autism and why advocates are pushing back 12:26

24h ago12:26

12:26

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s agenda has won praise from some whose loved ones have severe complications from autism. But others say his rhetoric fails to accurately portray people on the spectrum and the contributions they make. We have perspectives from people with autism and their caregivers and Ali Rogin looks at how leaders in the c…

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Port of LA head describes how Trump’s tariffs are affecting imports 5:54

20h ago5:54

5:54

Trade tensions between the U.S. and China may be cooling but the economic fallout is still rippling through the Port of Los Angeles. This matters because the port plays a major role in the global supply chain and a slowdown affects everything from store shelves and prices to American jobs. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Gene Seroka, the port's e…

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New novel ‘The Director’ explores an artist’s responsibilities in a time of trauma 6:46

3h ago6:46

6:46

A powerful new work of fiction, rooted in real events, explores the role of the artist in times of crisis. "The Director" by Daniel Kehlmann is resonating deeply with the challenges of our own time. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown has the story for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/…

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Gardening Stories: Building Dreams in the Dublin Mountains 9:13

22h ago9:13

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Building Dreams in the Dublin Mountains This week on Garden Stories, we meet a man who took a winding path home and found a way to turn design, craftsmanship and a touch of geometry into a thriving garden business. Pat spoke to Seamus Daly Founder of Geodesic Domes. All with thanks to Tirlán.

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A new Spanish hospital to accommodate Irish patients waiting on orthopedic treatments 13:33

23h ago13:33

13:33

This Sunday the 11th of May a new state-of-the-art hospital will open in Valencia, Spain. This new hospital will be able to accommodate patients waiting on orthopedic treatments in Ireland as part of the EU Cross Border Directive. Speaking to Pat this morning was Paul Byrne, Chief Operating Officer, Healthcare Abroad and also Lisa Corcoran, Fitness…

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The long waiting lists for the driving tests 6:55

23h ago6:55

6:55

Long waiting lists for the driving tests, Ford fire risks and why The European Union’s plan to phase out sales of gas and diesel cars by 2035 could be in trouble. All to discuss with Conor Faughnan, Transport Commentator.

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Henry McKean in Basel at Eurovision 2025! 11:52

23h ago11:52

11:52

The first of the two Eurovision semi-finals took place in the Swiss city of Basel last night; Henry McKean joins us with all the highlights.

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Inside Hollywood: The directors that only properly struck gold once! 11:35

23h ago11:35

11:35

In cinema, some directors burst onto the scene with a film so iconic, so culturally seismic, that it seems certain they’re destined for greatness. Then nothing or worse a spectacular unraveling. Lisa Cannon brings us some extraordinary examples where the promise of genius gave way to artistic exile, industry politics, or sheer bad luck.…

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Green Scene: A new universal anti-venom for snake bite 5:55

1d ago5:55

5:55

Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society For Research Ireland discusses chocolate and how the compound that is lethal to dogs might be healthy for humans and lab grown chocolate. Also we hear about a new universal anti-venom for snake bite. All with thanks to Repak.

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Kate Duggan Tusla CEO on the remit of Tusla 24:11

1d ago24:11

24:11

Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, is tasked with supporting the most vulnerable in society. But what is its full remit? Does it meet up to what it is supposed to do? All to discuss with Kate Duggan, Tusla CEO.

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What would a no tariff deal the US and the UK mean for Ireland? 11:53

1d ago11:53

11:53

Tax cuts and cost of living measures are all unlikely in this year’s budget if no deal is reached between the US and the UK on tariffs. Harry McGee Political Correspondent, The Irish Times explains all to us this morning.

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High Hopes in the Air, CNN Host's Book Fraud, Hawley Grills Allstate, Pete Rose Gets his Day, Chiefs Doc Coming, Convo w/Speed Boat Crasher 46:01

1d ago46:01

46:01

We begin this early pod with an upbeat message for us and for America. Then, a CNN host is promoting a new book that he hopes will clear his name by calling everyone else in the Democrat party liars. Josh Hawley holds a hearing that proves Allstate defrauded storm damage victims... I've been there. MLB reinstates Pete Rose, Shoeless Joe Jackson and…

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How do Canadian honking habits compare to our peers? 13:16

1d ago13:16

13:16

Guest: James McCay, Digital PR Advisor, Compare The Market Australia.By Curiouscast

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Digging into the crates with the author of The Vinyl Diaries 18:31

1d ago18:31

18:31

Guest: Pete Crighton, author of The Vinyl Diaries.By Curiouscast

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Prosecution star witness takes the stand in the Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking trial 17:35

1d ago17:35

17:35

Guest: Germania Rodriguez Poleo, Chief U.S. Reporter and host of the Trial of Diddy podcast for the Daily Mail.By Curiouscast

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True Crime: The Canadian serial killer that you’ve probably never heard of 19:26

1d ago19:26

19:26

Guest: Julian Sher and Lisa Fitterman, co-authors of Hitman: The Untold Story of Canada's Deadliest Assassin.By Curiouscast

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Carney’s new yet familiar looking cabinet 18:50

1d ago18:50

18:50

Guest: David Akin, chief political correspondent, Global News .By Curiouscast

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Canada’s electric vehicle strategy has failed, are there lessons to learn? 9:55

1d ago9:55

9:55

Guest: Jim Hinton, Intellectual-property lawyer and patent and trademark agent with Own Innovation.By Curiouscast

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Honda pulls the plug on massive EV investment in Ontario 9:54

2d ago9:54

9:54

Guest: Peter Frise, professor of automotive engineering, University of Windsor.By Curiouscast

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Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia as he sets new course for American policy in Middle East 4:44

6h ago4:44

4:44

President Trump signed several new agreements with Saudi Arabia on the first leg of a three-nation tour of the Middle East. It's his first major trip abroad since retaking the White House. Trump also assailed decades of American policy in the region while he sets a new course. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/ne…

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News Wrap: White House terminates another $450 million in grants to Harvard 5:15

13h ago5:15

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In our news wrap Tuesday, the Trump administration is terminating another $450 million in grants to Harvard, inflation slowed for the third straight month even as some of Trump's tariffs took effect, the FAA is defending its decision to move control of Newark's airspace to Philadelphia and Zelenskyy is putting pressure on Putin to join him for ceas…

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Mideast experts weigh in on Trump’s economic and defense deals in the region 9:06

6h ago9:06

9:06

During his visit to the Middle East, President Trump announced the lifting of U.S. sanctions on Syria, arms sales and U.S.-Saudi business agreements. For additional perspective on this, Amna Nawaz spoke with Vali Nasr, an adviser in the State Department during the Obama administration, and Bernard Haykel, professor of Near Eastern studies at Prince…

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