Best Reality Hunt Club Podcasts (2026)

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State Papers: Ireland’s role in the downfall of Edward VIII, and concerns over peace process after 9/11 25:24

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The latest batch of Ireland’s State Papers have been released, lifting the lid on confidential files from years gone by. One standout piece of information concerns arguably the greatest crisis ever faced by the British royal family – the abdication of King Edward VIII in December 1936. But what role did Ireland and Éamon de Valera play in the fallo…

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Money Talks: “Get uncomfortable with it” - How to conquer your new year money resolutions 28:29

1d ago28:29

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Today on The Indo Daily we're bringing you an episode from our sister podcast Money Talks, all about facing into the new year and the financial changes you may be looking to make. It’s that time of year again, in that it’s time for a brand-new year and all the guaranteed positive life changes that will definitely come with it. Even if you don’t bel…

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Front Burner Presents: The Making of Musk, Episode 4 45:25

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In the fourth and final episode of Understood: The Making of Musk, host Jacob Silverman launches into Musk’s ultimate quest, his desire to colonize Mars, and how he went from wanting to save earth to wanting to escape it. You’ll hear the origin story of SpaceX. And hear from an astrophysicist who says Musk’s plan is completely delusional. You can f…

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The Chicago trucker recruited by the FBI to spy on republicans 35:10

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Dave Rupert is at least six and half foot tall, he was a middle-aged trucker from Chicago and had no Irish links.Incredibly, Rupert was also recruited as an FBI spy at the very heart of dissident republicanism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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Front Burner Presents: The Making of Musk, Episode 3 50:10

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What does Musk, father of 14, expect from his quote, “legion” of children? In episode 3 of Understood: The Making of Musk, host, Jacob Silverman unravels Musk’s quest for genetic optimization, including alleged embryo screening, and his pronatalist views. And we hear from his estranged daughter, Vivian. You can find Understood wherever you get your…

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Why Sarah Corbett believes the killing of her father Jason was recorded on a listening device 36:57

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‘A Deadly American Marriage’ is the #1 Netflix show that details the death of Irish man Jason Corbett. His daughter Sarah talks openly about what she believes happens the night her father was killed by her ex-stepmother Molly Martens and why she believes the event was recorded on a listening device. Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Sarah Corbett *This podc…

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Front Burner Presents: The Making of Musk, Episode 2 48:55

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Where did Elon Musk’s epic ambitions begin? In search of clues, the latest season of Understood: The Making of Musk returns to his sheltered youth in apartheid South Africa, a world engineered for white supremacy. In this second episode, host Jacob Silverman explores whether Musk’s authoritarian streak traces back to his Canadian grandfather. Befor…

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The DJ Carey Story EP 3 – The Con Collapses 31:14

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DJ Carey said he was fighting for his life, but the truth was far more shocking. We ask how one of hurling’s greatest heroes went from legend to scandal, and what the courts would say as the law eventually caught up with him. Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Noel Tynan, Amy Molloy, Niamh Horan and Colm Keys *This podcast was first released in November 202…

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The books that explained 2025 (Part 2) 38:20

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Today we’re joined by lawyer and author Bryan Stevenson for a conversation about the historical Mother Emanuel AME church, and what it means to tell the story of American history through a single institution. Then Canadian journalist Paul Wells stops by for a look at the rise of The New York Times, and the lessons for news media writ large. And fin…

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The DJ Carey Story EP 2: The Cancer Lies 27:21

6d ago27:21

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When DJ Carey told people he had cancer, few questioned him — after all, he was a national treasure. But was DJ really sick, or spinning a story for sympathy and money? One man tells of his story of how he was duped by DJ Carey. Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Noel Tynan and Amy Molloy *This podcast was first released in Nov 2025 See omnystudio.com/liste…

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The books that explained 2025 37:55

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Some of our favourite guests of the year return to talk about books that helped meaningfully explain 2025. We talk about the evergreen appeal of Plato as well as Jewish identity with former Yale fascism scholar Jason Stanley. The déjà vu of trade wars and Canadian nationalism are tackled by journalist and author Stephen Maher. His pick is a book th…

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The DJ Carey Story Episode 1: The Sports Star 29:59

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He conquered the hurling field, but off it DJ Carey was playing a far darker game. This is the story of a national icon who fooled everyone — until the truth caught up with him. In this special series from the Indo Daily, we trace the rise of a sporting icon whose lies, deception and downfall proved even heroes can crumble. Host: Kevin Doyle Guests…

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Just Between Us: “I made €20k in my first 24 hours on OnlyFans” – Niamh O’Connor on why she walked away 28:19

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Welcome to Just Between Us, the sex and relationships podcast from the Irish Independent, hosted by Jennifer Zamparelli. What happens when a 22-year-old starts an OnlyFans and earns life-changing money overnight? Jennifer is joined by Niamh O’Connor (AKA Kneevo), once Ireland’s biggest OnlyFans creator, to talk money, pressure, plastic surgery, sti…

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Go inside the tangled web of the Satanic Panic from Jaws to Patrick Swayze 39:37

5d ago39:37

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In the 1980s and 90s, Satan and his followers were accused of brainwashing children, sacrificing babies, and infiltrating North American society on a massive scale — yet these thousands of alleged Satanists were nowhere to be found. Even so, the narrative became embedded in our cultural memory, warping everything it touched — including the lives of…

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The trouble with EuroMillions – Dolores McNamara’s €115m win, 20 years on 21:00

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In the summer of 2005, a typical Friday night in the local pub changed the life of Dolores McNamara forever when she learned that the EuroMillions ticket she bought on a whim led to her becoming €115 million richer. But what became of Ireland’s first ever EuroMillions winner? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Ralph Riegel *This podcast was first release…

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The true story behind the Norval Morrisseau art fraud 27:19

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Forged is a six-part series from CBC in Canada and ABC Australia. Host Adrian Stimson, an artist from the Siksika Nation, travels from Thunder Bay to the Northern Territory of Australia, to reveal what's believed to be the largest art crime fraud in the world. In this first episode, rock star Kevin Hearn of the Barenaked Ladies is doing rock star t…

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'Ireland's Alcatraz' — The colourful history of Spike Island 24:38

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Spike Island, or "Ireland’s Alcatraz", is a small coastal enclave off the coast of Cobh in Co Cork. But while most of us associate its colourful history as one of a battle-hardened prison, its story begins much earlier, centuries earlier in fact. Today on the Indo Daily, Ellen Coyne is joined by John Crotty, former general manager of Spike Island a…

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The stories that shaped our year 33:41

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Today we're bringing you a 2025 Front Burner wrap up, answering audience questions and bringing you behind the scenes of the making of some of our most popular episodes of 2025. For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

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40 years of Band Aid - Christmas, charity and controversy 35:52

12d ago35:52

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When the BBC aired journalist Michael Buerk's harrowing reports of Ethiopian famine in 1984, few could have imagined the enduring legacy they would inspire. Among those watching was Irish musician Bob Geldof, who became determined to help in the only way he knew how. So, how did Band Aid's iconic Christmas single come about and why is it still caus…

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The year in sports scandal with Pablo Torre 32:16

2d ago32:16

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In 2025 news of the biggest, most sensational sports scandals was broken not by ESPN or Sports Illustrated, but by a podcaster named Pablo Torre on his show Pablo Torre Finds Out. It was Pablo who investigated Kawhi Leonard’s alleged multi-million dollar under the table no show deal. And it was Pablo who uncovered potential collusion involving NFL …

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Indo Politics Awards 2025: Conquering Connolly, tenacious Taoiseach and gaffes galore 36:30

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Another year in the history books, full of all kinds of point-scoring, in-fighting, power plays and seismic shifts. So, who won big on the political stage? Who lost in headline-making fashion? What were the standout gaffes? And just who can call themselves the “Brat of the Year” for 2025? All will be revealed as the Indo politics team hand out thei…

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Trump & corruption with Pod Save America 26:15

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Corruption is a word that’s come up throughout this year in relation to U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term. There have been allegations of personal enrichment, to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars, through his family’s crypto and real estate ventures. There are also accusations of quid pro quo deals with foreign leaders and convict…

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A Pint of Plain: Fionnán and Donal Fallon's Christmas Pub Crawl 23:06

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Christmas is closing in and where better to be than in the nation’s favourite third space: The Pub. For our inaugural festive pub crawl through the past, present, and future of the great Irish public house. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Donal Fallon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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“There is a grief there”: Eoin McGee on how winning the Lotto changes lives forever 31:24

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Today on The Indo Daily we're bringing you an episode from our sister podcast Money Talks, all about how winning the National Lottery can be life-changing in perhaps unexpected ways... Congratulations, you've won the Lotto. Now, what exactly do you do next? One of the most important things a new winner will do is sit down and speak with a financial…

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Bondi Beach and the ISIS connection 22:18

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The Australian prime minister and police have said that the suspected gunmen in the Bondi Beach mass shooting at a Hanukkah event were motivated by Islamic State ideology. Australian counterterrorism officials allege the father and son received military training in southern Philippines. While it's been more than six years since the fall of the cali…

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The Indo Daily’s 2025 Review: Scandals, surprises and standout moments 41:07

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From jaw-dropping scandals to moments of pure Irish joy, 2025 was a year nobody will forget in a hurry. In this special end-of-year edition of the Indo Daily, Tabitha Monahan is joined by Fionnan Sheehan, Tessa Fleming and Kevin Doyle to look back on the stories that dominated headlines and conversations across the country. They revisit the shockin…

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The human toll of Trump's war on aid 21:01

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On the first day of his second term as U.S. president, Donald Trump signed an executive order effectively gutting USAID — the United States Agency for International Development. It's an arm of the government that, in 2024, was operating in more than 130 countries worldwide, providing food, medicine and other life-saving support. At the time, advoca…

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‘Publish and be damned’: Fionnán Sheehan on his side of the Jim Gavin report - and the reporting trail behind it all 37:54

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The Jim Gavin report has landed, but does it really explain how Fianna Fáil handled repeated warnings about a serious tenant dispute? Or does it reveal a party too willing to accept reassurances, too slow to ask hard questions, and too determined to protect a chosen candidate? Fionnán Sheahan outlines the reporting behind the story, the weeks of ve…

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Alberta’s very interesting year 30:19

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It’s been almost a year since Alberta Premier Danielle Smith met with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump. He was on the brink of a trade war. Since then, a lot has happened, from a renewed push for a separatist referendum, to election recall campaigns, to a shift in the relationship between the province and Ottawa. We are joined by two CBC colleague…

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The Magnier Enigma: ‘Lies’, power and a €6m courtroom shock 27:14

19d ago27:14

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Billionaire stud owner John Magnier has been dealt a devastating legal blow; a €6m costs order and a High Court judge declaring his evidence amounted to “lying.” Now, as he looks to push ahead with an appeal, the battle over Barne Estate unpacks questions about power, privilege and the lengths one man will go to win. Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guests; …

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Why is the U.K. rethinking puberty blockers? 28:15

16d ago28:15

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Today, an in-depth look at puberty blockers and their use on minors with gender dysphoria. These drugs have come under an enormous amount of scrutiny in recent years, with some questioning their benefits, safety and long-term impact. After banning the use of puberty blockers for gender treatment of people under 18, a new clinical trial in the U.K. …

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How the Hennessy gang thrived on extreme violence and terror as they rose to prominence 20:18

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A violent torture attack that saw a man branded “RAT” has exposed the long-running reign of terror carried out by the Hennessy brothers in west Dublin. As the trio await sentencing, we explore their rise through gangland ranks and ask whether this marks the beginning of their downfall. Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest Eoin Reynolds & Robin Schiller See …

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Hanukkah event shooting // Liberal majority watch 38:37

10d ago38:37

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First, the latest on the massacre at Bondi Beach in Australia. The mass shooting targeted the Jewish community on the first day of Hanukkah. We speak with Sean Tarek Goodwin, a reporter with ABC News, who was one of the first to arrive on the scene. Second, a surprise defection on Parliament Hill. Late last week, just hours after Parliament wrapped…

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Dr Quirkey’s €54m will: Beauty queens, comedians and a gambling empire 23:26

21d ago23:26

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Richard Quirke turned flashing slot machines into a €54m fortune, but his legacy is far from simple. Behind the will lies a family saga of beauty queens, comedians and the drama of Dublin’s casino king. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism Host: Fionnán Sheahan Gues…

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Christmas gift guide: High‑end dreams v budget reality 33:42

11d ago33:42

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From vintage cameras to anti‑phone gadgets, this Christmas brings tech gifts with a twist. We explore whether to go high‑end or budget, and the devices Gen Z and phone‑weary adults really want under the tree. Today’s Indo Daily comes from our sister podcast The Big Tech Show. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our …

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Is Trump’s MAGA movement in trouble? (FB Exclusive) 23:12

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‘Make America Great Again' has been Donald Trump’s brand for a decade, riding the movement’s anti-elitist wave into the presidency and remaking the Republican Party. But cracks are now showing in the coalition, raising questions about Trump’s commitment to MAGA goals. One of his staunchest allies has become his loudest critic: Georgia congresswoman…

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Extra: Vatican vows - Inside Conor McGregor's '15 minute' Roman wedding 14:16

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Step inside the stunning Vatican chapel where Dee Devlin arrived for her intimate wedding to Conor McGregor. From thousands of white roses to heightened security - Ireland’s most talked about couple have now tied the knot after over 15 years together. After a tumultuous year of court cases and controversy, could married life now be part of the over…

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Trump's vision for a new world order 26:22

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Every U.S. president releases a national security strategy document about a year into their term, but few have made as big a splash as Donald Trump's, earlier this month. The document formally spells out much of what we've come to expect from Trump's approach to foreign policy in his second term: political relationships are transactional, and Ameri…

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Bob Vylan sue RTÉ as major cost-cutting measures get underway in Montrose 24:06

24d ago24:06

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A week ago, millions of us across the nation were glued to one of our most beloved annual traditions, the Late Late Toy Show. But a week is a long time in RTÉ politics. The festive glow in Montrose can fade fast, and this week the broadcaster has found itself navigating a fresh set of challenges, both internal and external. So, what kind of Christm…

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Should everybody be taking Ozempic? 25:43

14d ago25:43

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It's estimated that as many as 10 per cent of adults in Canada use a GLP-1 type drug like Ozempic. The prescription medicine is used for type 2 diabetes management and increasingly prescribed off-label for weight loss. And this month, for the first time, the World Health Organization has conditionally recommended GLP-1 drugs for the long-term treat…

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“Ireland’s taking the piss” – European frustrations at Ireland's weak security 19:06

25d ago19:06

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From rogue drones over Dublin to Russian vessels in our seas, is Ireland Europe’s weakest link in a world of cyber attacks and global rivalries? And why are our international allies not impressed? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Jude Webber and Darragh Nolan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The politics of the Warner Bros. bidding war 23:12

25d ago23:12

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Two of the biggest media companies in the world are going to war over Warner Bros. Discovery, a massive media conglomerate that owns a historic Hollywood studio, as well as the likes of HBO and CNN. This week, Paramount put in a hostile all-cash takeover bid for Warner Brothers worth more than $108 billion. This followed Netflix’s announcement a fe…

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Stakeknife: The IRA double agent at the centre of a new £48m ‘sobering report’ 32:34

26d ago32:34

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The long-awaited report on the activities of double agent Freddie ‘Stakeknife’ Scappaticci has been released. The investigation, which cost close to £48m and took eight years, has revealed new details, despite not naming Scappaticci as Stakeknife. Host: Ciarán Dunbar Guest: Allison Morris and Kurtis Reid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…

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The 'compassion club' fighting Canada's drug laws 27:57

16d ago27:57

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Through 2022 and 2023, two Vancouver activists made international headlines with DULF — the Drug User Liberation Front. In a bid to stop overdose deaths, founders Jeremy Kalicum and Eris Nyx sold clean, tested drugs — bought on the dark web — to their members as an alternative to the contaminated street supply. But that international attention led …

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The murder of Connemara teen Siobhán Hynes, and her killer’s fresh bid for freedom 18:13

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27 years ago, in the early hours of December 6, Siobhán Hynes was raped and murdered at Tismeain beach near Leitir Mór in Conamara. Now, the man convicted of her killing has launched a fresh bid for freedom, claiming that his conviction was a miscarriage of justice. Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Catherine Fegan This podcast feature discussions surro…

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Extra: Tadhg Farrell (4) died as he was babysat by grandaunt – updates on Offaly firebomb attack 8:56

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Gardaí have issued a nationwide alert for a getaway vehicle used by the gang suspected of firebombing a family home in Offaly on Saturday evening. The attack resulted in the deaths of four-year-old Tadhg Farrell and his 60-year-old grandaunt Mary Holt. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has condemned the “savage and callous” incident as “an attack on society…

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U.S. Politics! Pentagon scandals, ICE targets Somalis 27:36

17d ago27:36

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Today, we bring you a wrap on U.S. politics. We begin with two scandals plaguing U.S. defense secretary Pete Hegseth, from allegations of war crimes to a scathing report accusing him of mishandling classified military intelligence. And we cover the fallout from President Donald Trump’s tirade against Somali immigrants, including a surge of ICE raid…

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Conor McGregor: Outstanding legal tussles, a God-fuelled pivot and a wedding? 26:59

28d ago26:59

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It’s just over a year since a High Court jury determined in a civil case that Nikita Hand had been raped by Conor McGregor in a Dublin hotel in December 2018. McGregor hasn’t fought inside the Octagon or appeared in any more Hollywood blockbusters during this time, but he’s managed to remain in the spotlight, nonetheless. On this episode of The Ind…

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Indo Politics: ‘Sensible Simon’, Zelensky’s star power and Ireland’s Golden Goose 22:02

20d ago22:02

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Welcome to your weekly dish of Indo Politics from The Indo Daily. On this episode: the everlasting presidential postmortem, the emergence of ‘Sensible Simon’, the star power of Volodymyr Zelensky - and will Ireland’s Golden Goose ever stop laying eggs? We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at ind…

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Extra: Ireland and RTÉ’s Eurovision boycott explained - is the contest in crisis? 13:23

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It’s official, Ireland will not participate in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, nor will RTÉ broadcast the event. Eurovision bosses deny the competition is in crisis, but the increasing fractures are making international headlines. How did RTÉ come to its decision to boycott, and what comes next? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Kirsty Blake Knox See …