Podcast Episodes

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…

2 months 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…

2 months, 1 week 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…

2 months, 1 week 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,…

2 months, 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…

2 months, 1 week 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…

2 months, 1 week ago

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The Rose of Tralee can mean many things to many people – proud symbol of Irish culture, outdated "lovely girls" competition, or a bit of craic to thr…

2 months, 1 week 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…

2 months, 1 week 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…

2 months, 1 week 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 …

2 months, 2 weeks ago