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The 20 most influential moments of the last 20 years

As 2020 comes to a close, Newstalk is asking you to look back and decide: what do you think was the most influential moment over the last 20 years? From 9/11 to the Queen’s visit to Croke Park, you won't be short of choices. We'll be chatting about these key moments on air between now and Christmas. Listen and subscribe to The 20 most influential moments of the last 20 years on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.   You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'

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As we approach the end of 2020, we’ve been asking Newstalk listeners what the 20 most influential moments of the last 20 years are… We had Brexit, the election of Donald Trump, the Queen in Croke Park, a smoking ban, a whole new way of consuming TV and music - and a pandemic… Over the next few weeks, we’re focusing on one of the Top 20 each day – and today it's the arrival of streaming services. From vinyl to Spotify, Tom Dunne tells Ciara and Shane how the 21st century has changed the way we appreciate music Gavin McLoughlin explores the business of streaming with Jonathan Healy Sean Moncrieff hears how one man is preserving TV of the past with his enviable VHS collection Kieran Cuddihy takes a closer look at our obsession with reality TV.