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 9:00-11:00

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 2-hour international affairs 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

Shimon Peres on false passports

The Israeli President, Shimon Peres talks to Irish broadcaster and journalist Karen Coleman about the use of false passports in the killing of the Hamas official, Mahmoud al-Mabhouh in Dubai last January. Karen spoke to President Peres in Israel on 24/5/2010.

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10 Jun 2010

Protester accuses Iran’s Foreign Minister of murder

Things got very heated at the Institute of European Affairs in Dublin yesterday during the visit of Iran's Foreign Minister, Dr Manouchehr Mottaki. An Iranian Kurd, who managed to get into the Institute, caused a furore when he interrupted the Minister's address and demanded to know why the Iranian regime executed five Iranian Kurds last May. He shouted at the Minister and accused him of being a murderer.

"Don't stand here and say you represent Iranian people," he yelled at...

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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