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The Right Hook
16:30 - 19:00
Monday to Friday
The Right Hook is the Newstalk drivetime show presented by the outspoken controversial pundit and Corkman George Hook.
This flagship programme combines hard-hitting news and current affairs with strong comment and opinion presented in George’s inimitable style. The Right Hook unashamedly plays to George’s strong personality. He has lived a full and varied life and brings that experience to the show on a daily basis.
George is the People’s Presenter and through his strong probing style he continues to champion the causes of the man in the street and to challenge the decisions of those in authority, whether it’s transport, the health service or consumer affairs. George has strong opinions on them all.
The success of the Right Hook has been due, in no small measure, to the ability of George to connect with his audience and wear his heart on his sleeve.
On any given day George will exude passion, anger, laughter, upset and empathy, connecting the listener to subjects they want to engage with.
Sydney Harbour Bridge
by GeorgeListen Back to Samantha Barry’s latest travel report. This week she climbed the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge, the largest steel...
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Bondi Beach Lifeguards
by GeorgeListen again to Samantha Barry’s travel report which comes from Sydney where she spent some time with the lifeguards on the world...
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February 3rd, 2010
Labour Vs Fine Gael
by GeorgeLast week it was Fianna Fail Minister Dick Roche, this week former Labour Party Leader and current Justice Spokesperson Pat...
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February 2nd, 2010
Senator David Norris takes on Michael Graham
by GeorgeIn the absence of George on a recent Friday show, it was up to Senator David Norris to take on...
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January 29th, 2010
George Vs Fianna Fail!
by GeorgeThe first of a news series on the show! Over the coming weeks, George will don his Fine Gael hat...
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January 29th, 2010
Brian Kerr Interview
by GeorgeGeorge was joined in studio by Brian Kerr for The Thursday Interview recently. Brian reflected on underage success, his tenure as...
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January 25th, 2010
Bolivia Report
by GeorgeSamantha Barry’s latest travel report comes from Bolivia where she took her life in her hands for Travel Tuesday and...
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January 8th, 2010
Aviva’s “Health of the Nation Poll”
by GeorgeIn conjunction with the New Year, Aviva have launched their “Health of the Nation Poll”, to find out how healthy...
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January 5th, 2010
Motorbiking around South America
by GeorgeThis week Samantha Barry reports from Columbia, on the growing trend of backpackers motor-biking around South America. This...
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December 22nd, 2009
Top YouTube Videos 2009
by GeorgeFor the first time since its inception in 2005, the cultural phenomenon that is YouTube has published its “Most viewed”...
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December 18th, 2009
“SCROOGED” Movie Night
by GeorgeOn the Tuesday before Christmas, Right Hook listeners joined George and the team for a Christmas special Right Hook Movie...
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December 16th, 2009
George speaks Special Olympics with Tim Shriver, son of Eunice Kennedy Shriver
by GeorgeGeorge was joined on the show by Tim Shriver, son of Sargent Shriver and Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Chairman, Special Olympics....
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December 15th, 2009
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I contest your selection for Ultimate Fantasy George; http://thewafflefactory.wordpress.com/2010/03/10/liz-lemon-is-a-real-fantasy-george/
thewafflefactory | 2010-03-10 03:20:39
Well done Shane Diffily - and George Hook. Just visited likeplace.ie - very informative site.
jessica8 | 2010-02-24 21:56:07
What a relief to hear this guy get contradicted. Hook lets him get away with so many outright lies, half-truths, and exaggerations. Lot The Fox News crowd are now harping on about Obama treating the 'underpants' bomber like a normal criminal rather than a Dr. Evil-type supervillain. Conveniently ignoring the fact that Richard Reid was treated the same way under the Bush administration, complete with trial in a federal court. As if there isn't enough home-grown right-wing cranks like Myers and Harris with free access to the airwaves.
Shambob | 2010-02-18 20:12:53
George, Any plans to have a singles quiz night in Cork??Format seems innovative and would go down well in the southern capital munsterSam
MunsterSam | 2010-02-17 18:16:13
The interview with Gaybo was really good, must check out the podcasts to send to those who missed it. Weel done @ghook !!!
Denis Vaughan | 2010-02-12 11:55:49