Podcast Episodes

Rose of Tralee row: The US millionaire and a bittersweet battle for control

The Rose of Tralee can mean many things to many people – proud symbol of Irish culture, outdated "lovely girls" competition, or a bit of craic to thr…

1 week, 3 days ago

Deepfake porn is exploding online - can Europe stop it?

Deepfake pornography is emerging as one of the most urgent challenges in the ever-evolving environment of artificial intelligence.

Now, the European…

1 week, 4 days ago

Indo Politics: Gerry Hutch blasted for ‘Donald Trump playbook’ on immigration comments

It has been strongly indicated that fuel supports will be a major factor in this year’s Budget, while we’ve recently learnt that Ireland’s electricit…

1 week, 5 days ago

'All Ana wanted was a friend': Eight years on from the disturbing killing of Ana Kriegel

The murder of 14‑year‑old Ana Kriegel remains one of the most disturbing crimes in Irish history. In May 2018, Ana was lured from her Dublin home by …

1 week, 6 days ago

Katie Simpson murder: Damning inquiry finds “institutional misogyny”

When Katie Simpson died in 2020 at the age of 21, her death was initially treated as suicide. Showjumping trainer Jonathan Creswell was later charged…

2 weeks ago

Hantavirus outbreak: What next for those on board the MV Hondius, and how worried should we be?

It has been 35 days since luxury cruise liner MV Hondius set sail from Argentina, taking passengers on a once-in-a-lifetime expedition. For those on …

2 weeks ago

“Empowered and untouchable” – the Hennessy Gang and a culture of torture and fear

To begin to understand the machinations and methods of the Hennessy organised crime outfit, you turn to a grim and unforgettable image: that of Barry…

2 weeks, 1 day ago

Inside the 2 Johnnies’ million-euro empire as the comedy duo go private

Proud sons of Tipperary Johnny B and Johnny Smacks are a bona fide comedy phenomenon, boasting 750,000 listeners a week – not to mention numerous oth…

2 weeks, 2 days ago

Was Oliver Cromwell misunderstood? Challenging Irish history and myths

A purposely audacious speed-read, The Shortest History of Ireland attempts to condense the story of this country into just 250 pages. Not only that, …

2 weeks, 3 days ago

Tyrone to Texas: Con-artist Julia Holmes, her 40 aliases and the many lives she destroyed

A Tyrone-born woman who reinvented herself with dozens of identities to con victims out of huge sums of money. From small-town beginnings to a life o…

2 weeks, 4 days ago