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EPISODE · Aug 2, 2025 · 18 MIN

Saturday's Newspaper Panel with Luke O'Neill

from Newstalk Weekend

Guest host Luke O'Neill is joined by Christina Finn from The Journal and journalist Valerie Cox, for Saturday's newspaper panel.They start by discussing the striking story about Donald Trump moving nuclear submarines in response to tensions with Russia, sparking discussions reminiscent of historical fears from the Cold War era. The conversation quickly shifts to the pressing issue of international trade tariffs, exploring how they impact economies, especially in Ireland, and the precarious state of government performance in handling them. Plus, they tackle the alarming overcrowding in Irish prisons, with serious implications for crime rates.

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