Irish journalist Karen Coleman is one of Ireland's finest broadcasters and commentators and one of our most experienced reporters of Irish and international affairs. An award-winning journalist, Karen broadcasts for both radio and television. She also writes regular articles for newspapers and magazines.

A former BBC war correspondent, Karen presents the Wide Angle radio show on Ireland's talk radio station - Newstalk106-108 every Sunday morning. Described by the Irish Independent as "one of the finest shows on Irish radio" the Wide Angle's lively mix of panel discussions, reports and interviews on Irish and International affairs makes it one of the most dynamic shows on Irish radio.

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The Wide Angle – Newstalk106-108fm

Sunday 10:00-13:00

Karen presents the award-winning radio show the Wide Angle on Newstalk106-108 every Sunday morning. The Wide Angle is Newstalk's flagship weekend current affairs programme and is one of the Station's most popular shows. Every Sunday, Karen hosts this lively 3-hour show from Newstalk's studios in Dublin. The programme has an unrivalled mix of news analysis, in-depth interviews, compelling stories and passionate and informed views from guests from Ireland and around the world.

The Wide Angle with Karen Coleman on Newstalk106-108

A Surgeon's frustrations at Irish hospital budget cuts.

Irish Orthopaedic Surgeon, Pat Kiely talks to Karen Coleman about how the current health budget cuts are effecting his operations at Our Lady's Hospital for sick children in Crumlin, Dublin. Mr Kiely was speaking to Karen on her show, The Wide Angle, on Newstalk106-108 on Sunday 28th June 2009.

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29 Jun 2009

Fianna Fail's Charlie O'Connor against cuts.

   The Fianna Fail TD for Dublin South, Charlie  O'Connor vigorously argued against any cuts in social welfare payments on my show The Wide Angle on Newstalk106-108. The TD was a guest on the Wide Angle last Sunday.

We were discussing various lea...

Karen is a popular MC and chair of events and seminars. She uses her significant professional broadcasting skills to regularly chair panel discussions at significant conferences and seminars. These range from top financial events to those tackling issues such as disability in the workplace, the environment and foreign aid. Karen also appears as a speaker at events to address audiences on a wide range of topics in her capacity as a broadcaster and commentator on Irish and International affairs.

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