Podcast Episodes

How a judge’s comments led to a murder conviction being quashed

In May 2018, the body of 18-year-old Cameron Reilly was found by a dog walker in a field in County Louth. Local teenager Aaron Connolly was eventuall…

10 hours ago

Brexit reloaded: Is it time to welcome Britain back to the EU? And why should we?

Somehow, the Brexit Wars have returned. As a defiant Keir Starmer barely clings on to his throne at 10 Downing Street, former health secretary Wes St…

1 day, 10 hours ago

Moira Killeen: A disputed “violent and suspicious” death and a family's fight for answers

Just a heads-up: This episode contains references to suicide and suicidal ideation, so please take care when listening.

In December of 2019, the body…

2 days, 10 hours ago

Tattle Life: Why the case against gossip site fell apart

Tattle Life is a self-described “commentary website”.  Supporters of the site say it’s free speech, protects consumers, and that influencers are fair…

3 days, 10 hours ago

RTÉ rocked by fresh payments scandal over Derek Mooney salary amid ratings slump

In the wake of a new payments scandal, RTÉ Director-General Kevin Bakhurst has defended the broadcaster's decision to reclassify presenter Derek Moon…

5 days, 10 hours ago

Bertie Ahern: ‘I’m in no way racist’ - Former Taoiseach discusses secret recording, ‘radicalization’ concerns and his controversial immigration comments

Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern has stood by comments he made in a viral clip of him saying “there are too many” immigrants coming into Ireland.

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In a…

6 days ago

Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan on migration and Bertie Ahern's controversial comments

In a wide-ranging interview Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan speaks to Political Editor Mary Regan and Political Correspondent Cónal Thomas about mig…

6 days, 14 hours ago

Who shot Liam Murray four times as he slept? New searches take place in 17-year-old murder case

In March 2009, mechanic Liam ‘Blackie’ Murray was found dead in his bed, having been shot four times. Murray was keenly aware of threats on his life,…

1 week ago

Gouging, biting and an ‘embarrassment’ on pub dynasty: The Chawke sibling assault case

Within publican circles few names carry the same weight or shine as the Chawkes. Led by pub mogul and family patriarch Charlie, the family have amass…

1 week, 1 day ago

100 years of Fianna Fáil: The highs, the lows, the controversies

This week, Fianna Fáil turns the ripe old age of 100. But is the house that Éamon de Valera built in disarray? Irish Independent political correspond…

1 week, 2 days ago