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  • Robert Redford, Over The Years

    The legendary actor died Tuesday at age 89. He spoke with Terry Gross about his movies, creating the Sundance Film Festival and Institute, and why he couldn't wait to leave school and Southern California. "I wasn't learning the way I was supposed to learn. I realized that my education was going to happen when I got out in the world." Interviews are from 1998 and 2013. 


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  • Taking in the coastal sights on Westport Cruises in Clew Bay

    Yesterday, Pat went out on Westport Cruises in Clew Bay to hear about the history of this coastal town. From St Patrick throwing a bell down his mountain to cute seals, Pat hears it all from the crew of Westport Cruises.

    Our OB live from the Westport Townhall Theatre was with thanks to Destination Westport.

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  • How Westport has also been impacted by the housing crisis

    Like so many parts of the country, Westport has also been impacted by the housing crisis. Many people are now returning to the county due to the emergence of working from home, which is putting pressure on the existing supply. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie, has been meeting with locals to hear how much demand there is for housing.

    Josh joined Pat on the show as we broadcast live from the Westport Townhall Theatre with thanks to Destination Westport.

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  • 399: Alexander McCall Smith in conversation with Charlotte Metcalf
    Alexander McCall Smith is a prolific and fast writer, known mainly for his best-selling series The Number One Ladies Detective Agency in Botswana and featuring his popular heroine Mama Precious Ramotswe. 

    The books have been translated into 46 languages and sold millions worldwide. These and his numerous other books, including the Scotland Street series, have earned him a global reputation, a CBE and in 2024 a knighthood for services to Literature, Academia and Charity.
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