Talk to Joe

Shortlisted for the An Post Irish Book Awards 2026’Captures the essence of Liveline in all its madcap glory’ Irish IndependentFrom the voice that kept Ireland talkingFor nearly three decades, Joe Duffy sat behind the mic as host of RTÉ’s Liveline, the radio show that became Ireland’s national sounding board. In this walk down memory lane, Joe takes readers inside the studio and beyond, sharing the stories, voices and moments that defined a generation. From Celtic Tiger boom to crash, from marriage equality to menopause, Liveline was where Ireland came to talk – and often to change.