Conversations with Sam Assad
Conversations with Sam Assad
Podcast Description
Conversations with Sam Assad is a weekly podcast hosted by journalist Sam Assad. Each episode features in-depth interviews with guests from the worlds of politics, culture, sport, entertainment, and beyond. The show is guest-focused, thoughtful, and rooted in Sam’s journalistic background but with a relaxed, pleasant tone. It’s not about soundbites or quick takes; it’s about the real conversation that happens when people have time to speak freely. Sam brings warmth, curiosity, and credibility to the mic, and the guests — whether well-known or unheard voices — are always the focus. This format emphasises genuine dialogue over self-promotion, positioning the guest as the focal point while Sam facilitates a respectful, in-depth exploration of their story.
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The podcast covers a wide range of themes, including politics, culture, sports, and entertainment, with episodes that delve into specific topics like workers' rights, climate leadership, and political change. For example, listeners can explore Sinn Féin's approach to Irish reunification with Louise O'Reilly or the history of green politics with Ciarán Cuffe, showcasing individual journeys and their impact on broader societal issues.
Conversations with Sam Assad is a podcast featuring in-depth interviews with guests from the worlds of politics, culture, sport, entertainment, and beyond.
The show is guest-focused, thoughtful, and rooted in Sam’s journalistic background but with a relaxed, pleasant tone. It’s not about soundbites but rather the the real conversation that happens when people have time to speak freely.
Sam brings warmth, curiosity, and credibility to the mic, while the guests are always the focus. This format emphasises genuine dialogue over self-promotion, positioning the guest as the focal point while Sam facilitates an exploration of their story.
In this episode, I sit down with Prof. Luke O’Neill – One of Ireland’s best known scientists and one of the world’s leading immunologists.
Luke reflects on the experiences that shaped his life and career from his early fascination with science and the influence of his parents to the discoveries that helped establish him internationally in the field of immunology.
We discuss what science has learned about the immune system, the medical breakthroughs that could transform the treatment of disease and the challenges facing science today.
Luke also looks back on the Covid-19 pandemic, the lessons that should be carried forward, vaccines and whether the world is better prepared for potential public health crises in the future.
Along the way, we talk about the personal side of a life in science, including family, music, the pressures of public life during Covid and what continues to drive his curiosity after decades of research.
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