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Will ChatGPT's new parental controls actually work?
We’re joined by Elaine Burke, tech journalist and host of the For Tech’s Sake podcast to ask: are these new controls a meaningful step towards safety…
1 year ago
What is The Traitors' secret formula for turning a TV show into a global hit?
The hugely successful reality competition series The Traitors is about to land in Ireland, following much loved versions in the UK, US, Australia and…
1 year ago
Why is Pope Leo facing criticism after his first 100 days?
Pope Leo XIV took charge of the Catholic Church in May this year and already opinions are sharply divided between conservative and progressive Cathol…
1 year ago
Why are bosses turning against remote work?
For many, the flexibility of working from home was one of the few silver linings of the pandemic. But now, that flexibility seems to be disappearing.…
1 year ago
Will more countries recognising Palestine make a difference?
A coordinated international approach to events in Gaza appeared to emerge last week, with countries like the UK, France and Canada announcing their p…
1 year, 1 month ago
Is the EU-US tariff deal the best we could do?
An all-out trade war between the EU and US has been averted - but only just. After months of tense negotiations, a tariff deal has been struck, and w…
1 year, 1 month ago
How is Trump caught up in the Epstein files saga (again)?
Jeffrey Epstein's name has long cast a shadow over America's elites, but new reporting has dragged one prominent figure back into the swirl of accusa…
1 year, 1 month ago
Why does Ireland still invest in companies linked to illegal Israeli settlements?
In 2024, Ireland made announced it would divest from six companies associated with illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territorie…
1 year, 1 month ago
Why are people in Ireland so lonely?
Ireland was named the loneliest country in Europe, but how did we get here?
This week on The Explainer, we’re looking at the scale and impact of lonel…
1 year, 1 month ago
What really happened on board the MV Matthew?
It had all the makings of a Hollywood thriller — a dramatic high-seas chase, elite Army Rangers fast-roping onto the deck, and a massive cocaine haul…
1 year, 2 months ago