Best Tech Radio Ireland Podcasts (2025)

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1088: It's All About the Money 51:07

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We unpack Budget 2025's AI spending commitments and ask whether the money will actually make a difference to Irish businesses trying to navigate digital transformation. We're also looking at the uncomfortable question everyone in tech is thinking but not saying out loud: are we in an AI bubble and what happens when it bursts? Finally, we explore wh…

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Gazans return to ruined homes after ceasefire 30:48

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Tens of thousands of Gazans make the long walk back to where they once lived after a ceasefire comes into force. Meanwhile, families in Israel wait for the return of the last remaining hostages held by Hamas. The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to Venezuela's opposition leader, María Corina Machado, who expressed shock when first told of the award. Al…

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US steps up to save the Argentine Peso 8:56

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The US has purchased Argentine pesos, taking the next step in a controversial effort to calm a currency crisis hitting the South American country and its president, Trump ally Javier Milei. In the US though, it's a different story – farmers, especially soybean farmers, have lost ground to Argentina in global markets, especially in China, due to its…

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Venezuelan opposition leader wins Nobel Peace Prize 47:29

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Venezuela's opposition leader and pro-democracy activist María Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. For years, she has campaigned against Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro, whose 12-year rule is viewed by many nations as illegitimate. We'll speak to one of her close allies about what difference the award might make. Also i…

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A look back on the news stories of the week on our Friday Forum 18:41

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Sinéad Gibney Dublin Rathdown TD, Social Democrats Spokesperson for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment; Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport; and Defence, Pat Leahy, Political Editor, Irish Times and Barry Ward - Dún Laoghaire TD, Fine Gael. All joined Pat this morning to look back on the news stories of the week.…

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First Minister distances herself and Sinn Féin from Michelle Gildernew's comments to Borderland podcast over Troubles murders 1:18:57

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Nolan talks to the TUV's Timothy Gaston and political commentator Mick Fealty.By BBC

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Some of the myths around injuries and running 11:51

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Jenny Branigan chartered physiotherapist joined Pat this morning on the show to discuss some of the myths around injuries and running.

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Friday Food with Gareth Mullins 7:58

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Gareth Mullins talks us through some delicious baked goods with cinnamon buns and rum spiced fruit buns.

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A look ahead to the weekend of sport 4:20

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A big weekend ahead for Irish soccer as we gear up for a World Cup qualifier against Portugal, and Shamrock Rovers set to take on Shelbourne FC – with the first Shamrock Rovers double since 1987 in reach. In Rugby the United Rugby Championship progresses to round 3. Darts, the World Grand Prix continues over the weekend. All with thanks to Visit Pe…

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John Simpson on the Trump peace deal for Gaza 20:27

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Broadcaster, Author and Presenter of ‘Unspun World’ on BBC World John Simpson gives his take on the Trump peace deal for Gaza.

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Are family influencers business savvy or exploiting their kids? 11:59

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Family influencers are almost exclusively female and aged between 25-35. We ask the question is posting your children, family fun and happy memories a good way for mommy to make money. Or is it child exploitation or worse? Sarah Madden reports on it...

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Israel’s government ratify peace deal with Hamas 21:27

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Israel’s government have ratified a ceasefire with the Palestinian militant group Hamas, clearing the way to suspend hostilities in Gaza within 24 hours and free hostages held in the enclave within 72 hours after that. Pat discusses this development and more with Paul Kearns, Journalist based in Tel Avi and also James Elder, Spokesperson for Unicef…

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Searching for hope as a hostage in Gaza 28:46

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After two long years President Trump has announced a ceasefire agreement which should see the remaining hostages returned home in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners. How have the families of Israeli hostages and their loved ones, held captive in dark tunnels for hundreds of days, managed to hold onto hope? Do people deepen their fait…

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Israel approves Gaza ceasefire plan 28:10

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Israel's government has agreed to the first phase of President Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza and secure the release of all remaining Israeli hostages. A ceasefire is expected to take effect within 24 hours, with hostage releases to follow within three days. Under the deal, Israel would free hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, begin withdrawing…

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JP Morgan Chase boss talks about AI impact on business 26:22

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The Chief Executive of JP Morgan Chase Jamie Dimon shares his views on AI, and whether he thinks the hype around it will continue. The German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz vows to do everything possible to counter EU rules banning the sale of new CO2 emitting cars after 2035. And we hear how Doanld Trumps tariffs pilicy is affecting Switzerland which …

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Israel's government meets to approva Gaza ceasefire 38:13

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Israeli ministers are meeting to discuss a deal brokered by US President Donald Trump which would see a ceasefire implemented in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages by Hamas. They are widely expected to approve the plan. In this special episode of The World Tonight we speak to a former Israeli Prime Minister as well as a mother in Gaza who los…

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Israel and Hamas agree first phase of Gaza ceasefire deal 47:24

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Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire and hostage release deal, paving the way for a possible end to the conflict in Gaza. Also on the programme, a Hungarian author of apocalyptic novels wins the Nobel Prize for Literature. (Photo: Einav Zangauker, the mother of hostage Matan Zangauker, reacts, after U.S. President Donald T…

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Old faces and big spaces in small places 31:57

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The 2025 Nobel prizes are announced this week – how did Science in Action’s predictions fare? Science author and thinker Philip Ball judges. Also, a new “Human Disease Blood Atlas” gets a boost, as described by Mathias Uhlén of SciLifeLab. Meanwhile Nozair Khawaja of Free University of Berlin has been revisiting data from the Cassini mission to Enc…

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09/10/2025 13:04

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Emotions run high for Will, and things don't go to plan for George.By BBC

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Israeli cabinet voting on landmark Gaza deal 29:34

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Government ministers in Israel meet to approve President Trump's peace plan. There's an outburst of joy and celebration in Israel and Gaza after the deal was signed. But will it hold? We also look at an attack on a hospital in the besieged city of El-Fasher in Sudan, and hear about the winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature. The Global News Podca…

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US top banker warns of potential risk of stock market decline 8:46

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In a BBC interview, the head of America's largest bank, J P Morgan, has warned that US stock markets do not currently reflect the level of risk of a serious fall. Jamie Dimon said he was "far more worried than others" about a major market correction. China has tightened its rules on the export of rare earths – the elements that are crucial to the m…

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Trump says first phase of Gaza ceasefire deal agreed 46:43

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US President Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of his Gaza ceasefire deal. We'll speak to the father of one of the Israeli hostages held in Gaza and get reaction from Gaza City. We also assess the chances and the many obstacles that remain in the way of a lasting peace deal. Also on the programme: this year's Nobel P…

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Madagascar: President asks for year to resolve problems 37:12

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Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has asked for one year to fix the country's challenges, promising that if they persist, he will resign. He said this during a town-hall style meeting at his palace with various groups of government supporters. Many attendees had the opportunity to ask the president questions or simply share their views. We hea…

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Relatives of Troubles’ victims hit back at claims on Borderland that some murders were justified 1:19:11

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Also - condemnation after protest "mob" turn up at home of Alliance leader Naomi Long.By BBC

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Gaza ceasefire and hostage release agreed 28:38

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A landmark agreement has been reached by Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all the remaining hostages. The deal is expected to come into force later on Thursday, after being ratified by the Israeli government, and would include the release of around two thousand Palestinian prisoners. It's the first phase of a US-led initi…

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Boxed With John Fardy: Black Rabbit' 9:43

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Jude Law and Jason Bateman are working-class brothers Jake (Law) and Vince (Bateman) Friedkin from Coney Island. They grew up in what we assume from relatively early on was a violent home, dominated by an alcoholic father. They became a Nirvana-lite rock group. Jake the handsome lead, Vince the drummer and creative force, until the latter’s taste f…

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The latest news stateside! 19:41

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The peace process continues as President Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of the peace deal. Former FBI Director James Comey pleads not guilty to charges of lying to Congress. Trump calls for the Governor of Illinois and Mayor of Chicago to be jailed. And Pam Bondi testified in a confrontational hearing before th…

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Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes 10:32

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Has Joe Wicks bitten off more that he can chew, as he targets protein bars in his latest documentary. We discuss this and more with David Robert Grimes, Disinformation Expert.

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The 2025 Nobel Prize for Medicine or Physiology 8:12

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2025 Nobel Prize for Medicine or Physiology goes to immunology for the discovery of a key controller of the immune system that stops autoimmune diseases. American scientists Mary Brunkow and Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi from Japan won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine on Monday for work shedding light on how the immune system spa…

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Israel and Hamas agree to long-awaited ceasefire 20:40

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Both Israel and Hamas have said they have agreed to a long-awaited ceasefire and hostage deal. We get the latest on this morning's breaking news with Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East Correspondent for The Economist and also Fawaz Gergez, Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science.…

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Sir Thomas Wyatt (Archive Episode) 59:36

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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss 'the greatest poet of his age', Thomas Wyatt (1503 -1542), who brought the poetry of the Italian Renaissance into the English Tudor world, especially the sonnet, so preparing the way for Shakespeare and Donne. As an ambassador to Henry VIII and, allegedly, too close to Anne Boleyn, he experienced great privilege unde…

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“Picasso: From the Studio” opens at the National Gallery of Ireland 7:16

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“Picasso: From the Studio” opens at the National Gallery of Ireland, which offers a once in a generation opportunity to see this collection of work by one the most influential artists of the 20th century, Pablo Picasso, in Ireland. Joining Pat in studio to chat all about the exhibition was Dr. Caroline Campbell, Director of the National Gallery of …

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The Waltz (Archive Episode) 53:50

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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the dance which, from when it reached Britain in the early nineteenth century, revolutionised the relationship between music, literature and people here for the next hundred years. While it may seem formal now, it was the informality and daring that drove its popularity, with couples holding each other as they spun r…

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The challenges faced by dyslexic students 12:42

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October is dyslexia awareness month. Pat was joined on the by Rosie Bisset CEO of Dyslexia Ireland and senior cycle student Sive O’Brien to talk about dyslexia, the challenges faced by dyslexic students. Also discusses how Ireland is behind when it comes to extra time accommodations in exams.

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Minister for Health on Budget 2026 20:32

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The Department of Health’s budget will increase to over €27m next year as a result of funding set out in Budget 2026. But will this be enough to meet staffing shortfalls, long waitlists and patients waiting on trolleys? All to discuss with Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD, Minister for Health, Fine Gael.…

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Trump: Gaza ceasefire deal has been reached 32:18

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President Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of his Gaza peace deal and that hostages could be released within days. Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu called the agreement "a great day for Israel". Hamas confirmed the deal, but said it's awaiting details of a prisoner exchange. People have flooded the streets in Gaza and Is…

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Global dancefloor: Saigon 36:35

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Frank McWeeny heads to the dancefloors of Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) to uncover what Vietnamese alternative culture looks and sounds like today. With 70% of the country under 35, young people are the driving force behind a different image of Vietnam, far away from poverty and war. They are asserting their identity through music, fashion and their ow…

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Is AI the next tech bubble? 26:24

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Warnings the value of AI companies are stretched... we'll bring you reaction from industry experts. Trade relations between India and the UK are at an all-time high according to politicians and business leaders... We ask what business opportunities that might offer. And why we might need new names for vegetarian sausages and veggie burgers? You can…

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Trump says "very close to a deal" on Gaza 42:12

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US President Donald Trump says "we are very close to a deal" to end the war in Gaza, after officials reported progress after a third day of indirect talks between Israel and Hamas in Egypt. The Times of Israel earlier reported a deal to release Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners could be imminent. Also on the programme: as the n…

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Ex-FBI director James Comey pleads not guilty to charges of lying to Congress 55:00

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Former FBI director James Comey has pleaded not guilty in a US federal court to charges of making false statements to Congress and obstruction of justice. Also on the programme: President Trump has called for the jailing of Illinois governor and Chicago mayor, accusing them of not doing enough to ensure the safety of federal immigration officers wh…

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08/10/2025 13:02

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Chris makes his feelings clear, and Susan has a brainwave.By BBC

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Eswatini accepts 10 US deportees 28:07

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Eswatini accepts 10 more US deportees, despite rights groups in the southern African state mounting legal action to block the plan. We ask what has the Eswatini government got in return? Nigeria's Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaj, resigns after allegations that he forged his academic credentials. And nurses and midwives pro…

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Hopes of progress in Gaza peace talks 28:35

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President Trump's top aides and senior officials from Egypt and Qatar have joined the third day of indirect talks between Israel and Hamas on ending the Gaza war. At least 11 members of Pakistan's security forces have been killed by militants near the Afghan border. The Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to three scientists for developing en…

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Bank of England warns AI-bubble could burst 9:01

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The Bank of England has warned of the risk of an AI-bubble, after it assessed some company values in the sector as "stretched". In a report out today, officials at the bank’s Financial Policy Committee drew comparisons with the pile-on for ‘dotcom’ stocks 25 years ago. The price of gold has hit a record high of more than $4,000 an ounce as investor…

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Gold surges past $4,000 an ounce 49:57

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The price of gold has hit a record high of more than $4,000 an ounce as investors look for safe places to put their money over concerns about economic and political uncertainty around the world. Also in the programme: Is time running out for France's President Emmanuel Macron? And we meet the woman trying to become the first person on record to wal…

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English in a Minute: Verbs that go with 'resource' 1:09

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What does it mean to draw on and squander resources? Learn that and more in this podcast. TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/s5english_in_a_minute FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/lear…

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UK or United Ireland? New BBC podcast Borderland opens up big conversations on the future of NI 1:19:48

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Victim of rapist, now on the run, asks why his image was not released sooner by PSNI.By BBC

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Gardening Stories: Hellbrunn Palace garden 8:23

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Hellbrunn Palace garden surrounded by a wall with 60 hectares of park and less than 20 minutes by bicycle from the city centre of Salzburg. Art historians see a mannerist work of art in this park, a chamber of wonders of garden architecture: partly artistically laid-out park landscape, partly untouched natural biotope; partly ﬁelds, ponds, hills, p…

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Inside Hollywood: Halloween Season with Stephen King - The Horror Master! 10:12

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Lisa Cannon, TV Host & Executive Producer for ‘Spotlight' delves into the best horror movie on this week's Inside Hollywood.

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Is peace within reach for Gaza? 10:31

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Two years on from the attacks of October 7th, could the end of the brutal conflict it sparked be in sight? President Donald Trump believes so, saying yesterday "there's a possibility that we could have peace in the Middle East". Is this achievable ? All to discuss with Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University.…