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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.
Philip Molloy speaks to the stars of Glorious 39
by GeorgeRight Hook Movie Critic speaks to the director of the film Glorious 39, Stephen Poliakoff and lead actress in the...
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George’ll Fix it – Private Investigator
by GeorgeGeorge fixed it for Paula to be a Private Investigator for a day shadowing a real PI and learning all the...
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November 18th, 2009
George’ll Fix It – Christmas in a Five Star Hotel
by GeorgeGeorge’ll Fix It – Mon 16th Nov 2009 George fixes it for Jacinta’s family to spend Christmas away from home in the 5 star...
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November 17th, 2009
“The Tyranny of E-Mail”
by GeorgeAre you struggling to keep up with all those e-mails? John Freeman is the author of new book “The Tyranny...
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November 12th, 2009
Eddie Hobbs’ New Book
by GeorgeOn Thursday 12th November, Eddie Hobbs joined George live in studio to discuss his new book, “ENERGISE: How to Survive...
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November 12th, 2009
George meets Gordon Ramsay
by GeorgeLast week on The Thursday Interview, George spoke to celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay. He was in Dublin to mark the publication of...
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November 12th, 2009
A Star is Found
by GeorgeAs well as spending the bulk of his week watching movies, The Right Hook’s movie buff Philip Molloy also found...
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November 12th, 2009
Malaysia on Tuesday Travel
by GeorgeWe covered Malaysia as a holiday destination on Tuesday Travel. Go to our Podcasting section to listen back to “Malaysia”...
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November 10th, 2009
Travel report from Peru
by GeorgeAs part of her regular travel series, on November 11th, Samantha Barry reported from Lima, Peru. This week Samantha spoke...
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November 10th, 2009
“Raise Taxes” – Dr. Garret Fitzgerald
by GeorgeFormer Taoiseach Dr. Garret Fitzgerald spoke to George on November 9th and called on the government to raise...
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November 9th, 2009
Volunteer Holidays on Tuesday Travel
by GeorgeLast week on The Right Hook, we covered the Volunteering Holidays on Tuesday Travel. Go to our Podcasting section to listen...
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November 6th, 2009
The Dublin Gospel Choir – Thursday Interview
by GeorgeGeorge’s guests on The Thursday Interview recently were The Dublin Gospel Choir. To listen to the full inteview go to...
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November 6th, 2009
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Your Comments
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