Dr Mike Ryan, former Deputy Director General of the World Health Organization tells Brendan about heading up the WHO's Health Emergencies Programme during Covid, receiving death threats, his views on the anti-science movement, being held hostage, his anger over Gaza and why he’s now taking some time out.

Brendan O'Connor has all you need for the weekend with time to pause and reflect on the week just gone. Featuring a selection of human interest, consumer and lifestyle stories, as well as keeping you up to date on the news stories that matter. Listen live Saturday and Sunday at 11am - 1pm on RTÉ Radio 1.

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Dr. Mike Ryan: “My mother took me by the two hands and said ‘don’t you die over there”

Joining Brendan to discuss the Sunday newspapers are Adam Harris, Founder and CEO of AsIAm; Brigid Laffan, Emeritus Professor at the European University Institute;  Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with the Irish Times and Hazel Chu, Dublin City Councillor and Green Party Deputy Leader.

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Brendan gets the lowdown on the best films and TV shows this week with Sarina Bellissimo, Broadcaster/Podcaster and Dave O’Callaghan, Host of the Here and Back Again Podcast.

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Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry and Immunology at Trinity College, talks to Brendan about ‘Sniper’s Alley’ - the period of time around your fifties when you start becoming more susceptible to negative health events. He explains how to bulletproof yourself before you enter Sniper's Alley and has general tips for better health for us all.

Dr. Mike Ryan: “My mother took me by the two hands and said ‘don’t you die over there”

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