Episodes

  • Recap:13 years of Fine Gael power - The good, the bad and the ugly

    Recap:13 years of Fine Gael power - The good, the bad and the ugly
    Nov 25 2024
    Since Enda Kenny first assumed office in 2011, Fine Gael have gone through 2 elections, weathered a global pandemic, fought with the Tories over Brexit, cosied up with their bitter rivals in a coalition, and gone through quite a few scandals of their own in intervening years. As the public heads to polls this Friday to elect the 34th Dail, what can the past 13 years tell us about what the future might look like, if Simon Harris is elected Taoiseach in the coming weeks? Host; Ellen Coyne, Guests; Phillip Ryan and John Downing

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    28 mins
  • ‘Ulster-Scot Hillbilly’ JD Vance is ‘one heartbeat away from the presidency’ - who is he?

    ‘Ulster-Scot Hillbilly’ JD Vance is ‘one heartbeat away from the presidency’ - who is he?
    Nov 24 2024
    Incoming US Vice President JD Vance is a self-professed ‘Scots-Irish Hillbilly’. He first made waves in US politics with his bestselling memoir ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ on his poor upbringing, which was later adapted into a film. How did JD Vance get from the Appalachians to the White house, what does he have to do with Ulster Scots, and how important is the Ulster Scots community in the US? Today’s Indo Daily comes from our sister podcast The BelTel. Host: Ciarán Dunbar Guest: Professor Liam Kennedy

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    23 mins
  • Extra: The key evidence that could have led Conor McGregor to lose his civil rape case?

    Extra: The key evidence that could have led Conor McGregor to lose his civil rape case?
    Nov 22 2024
    Shane Phelan and Catherine Fegan look at the possible reasons why Nikita Hand won her civil rape case against Conor McGregor. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Shane Phelan & Catherine Fegan

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    30 mins
  • ‘Wanted’: Gardai release images of 99 Dublin riot suspects, is it a worrying precedent?

    ‘Wanted’: Gardai release images of 99 Dublin riot suspects, is it a worrying precedent?
    Nov 22 2024
    This week, An Garda Síochána have made an unprecedented move by releasing nearly 100 images to the public, to try and identify those suspected of committing crimes during the Dublin Riots. The images released have already helped to identify multiple suspects, but it hasn’t come without controversy, with many questioning the morality and legality of such a bold move. Does it set a worrying precedent for Irish policing, or was it indeed justified? Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guests; Robin Schiller and Carlo Salizzo

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    23 mins
  • Election Extra: Fine Gael’s headaches, Clare Daly’s comeback and election earworms

    Election Extra: Fine Gael’s headaches, Clare Daly’s comeback and election earworms
    Nov 21 2024

    With the parties trying to win over voters, which candidates are proving to be a headache for their party leaders?

    We hit the campaign trial with "comeback-kid" Clare Daly and discover how voters are swinging left and right all the way down the ballot.

    And if you’re still unclear as to who to vote for next week, then you need the Irish Independent’s ‘VoteSmart’ survey to find out which parties and politicians align with your own personal views.

    Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern took the test, and his results will definitely surprise you!

    Try the VoteSmart survey here! https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/elections-2024/votesmart

    Host: Kevin Doyle. Guests: Philip Ryan, Ellen Coyne, Clare Daly, Professor David Farrell, Bertie Ahern and Finian McGrath.

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    29 mins
  • Barry McGuigan: A life of incredible sporting victories and bitter personal lows

    Barry McGuigan: A life of incredible sporting victories and bitter personal lows
    Nov 21 2024
    The ‘Clones Cyclone’ Barry McGuigan wasn’t just a world champion fighter, for many he was a symbol of hope and resilience through some of Ireland’s toughest years during the Troubles. In recent years though, things have been fraught for McGuigan outside of the ring. He’s faced the devastating loss of his daughter Danika in 2019, and an extremely messy legal battle with his former boxing protege Carl Frampton. Nearly 40 years on from the pinnacle of his sporting career, the Irish boxer is now a contestant on this year's I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Host: Kevin Doyle. Guest: John Meagher

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    22 mins
  • Double Cross: The murder of Robbie Lawlor, and the brutal Drogheda feud

    Double Cross: The murder of Robbie Lawlor, and the brutal Drogheda feud
    Nov 20 2024
    “Ruthless. Psychopath. Dangerous.” These are just some of the words used to describe Robbie Lawlor, a formerly leading figure in the notorious Drogheda feud. Crimeworld's Nicolla Tallant discusses her new book Web of Betrayal and podcast series Double Cross – The Murder of Robbie Lawlor, to shed new light on the chaos and violence that consumed Drogheda leading to Lawlor’s death in a Belfast housing estate in April 2020. Host; Tessa Flemming, Guest; Nicola Tallant

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    26 mins
  • Election Extra: Bertie Ahern talks about the power of Sinn Féin, a left alternative and the Monk’s bid for election

    Election Extra: Bertie Ahern talks about the power of Sinn Féin, a left alternative and the Monk’s bid for election
    Nov 19 2024
    Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern outlines his thoughts on Election 2024. Who will be the biggest party, does Sinn Féin have a path to power, and can the left ever unite to form a new government? Oh, and is Simon Harris “Bertie Lite”? Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Bertie Ahern and Finian McGrath

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    32 mins