Best Talking In Stations Group Podcasts (2026)

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Mike Vrabel Pre-Game Interview 1/11/26 5:30

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Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel sat down with Scott Zolak prior to Sunday night's game against the LA Chargers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Breastfeeding may lower mothers’ later-life risks of depression 3:52

1d ago3:52

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Breastfeeding may lower mothers’ later-life risks of depression and anxiety for up to 10 years after pregnancy, according to new research from UCD. We discuss these findings with Fionnuala McAuliffe, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at National Maternity Hospital Dublin.

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Ireland plans to reject Mercosur 9:18

3h ago9:18

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The Government has confirmed that Ireland will vote against the contentious Mercosur trade deal between the EU and South American countries. Members states are due to vote on signing the deal later today, and if approved it will still need to pass through the European Parliament. We discuss this and more with Dan O’Brien Chief Economist at the Inst…

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Riff: Ireland plans to reject Mercosur, but will the EU push it through? 2:18

6h ago2:18

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Ireland plans to reject Mercosur, but will the EU push it through? Shane and Ciara discussed this morning.

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Local community in shock over murder-suicide in West Dublin 6:54

2h ago6:54

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Gardaí are investigating a suspected murder-suicide following the deaths of a father and his 12-year-old son in Dublin. The bodies of Oisin O’Reilly and his father Wayne were discovered at separate properties yesterday morning. Conor Lally, The Irish Times Crime and Security Editor brought us the details. Also we got local reaction with Hazel De No…

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How Denmark is feeling about Trump’s rhetoric on Greenland 3:17

2h ago3:17

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There is growing frustration in Denmark over Trump’s comments around seizing Greenland. A meeting is planned for next week between the US and Denmark to discuss President Trump’s renewed calls to annex the territory. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie is in Copenhagen meeting Danish people to hear their reaction to these moves.…

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The drama of mum's what app groups! 6:15

2h ago6:15

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For many mums, the WhatsApp group is meant to offer support, but it can quickly become a breeding ground for judgement, gossip and so-called “mean girl” behaviour. Actress Ashley Tisdale French recently revealed she left a Los Angeles mums’ group, describing it as “toxic”. We discuss this further with Esther McCarthy, Weekend Magazine Columnist wit…

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Will the EU push the Mercosur trade deal through? 7:59

3h ago7:59

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The Government have confirmed Ireland will vote against the contentious Mercosur trade deal. A vote on a contentious trade deal between the European Union and a group of South American countries is expected today Ciara spoke to Francie Gorman, President of the Irish Farmers Association.

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Gardaí investigating a suspected murder-suicide in West Dublin 4:51

3h ago4:51

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Gardaí are investigating a suspected murder-suicide following the deaths of a father and his 12-year-old son in Dublin. The bodies of Oisin O’Reilly and his father Wayne were discovered at separate properties yesterday morning. For the latest on this we heard from Conor Lally, The Irish Times Crime and Security Editor.…

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Game Preview: Patriots-Chargers Wild Card game matchups to watch 38:52

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Alex Barth & Matt Dolloff break down the New England Patriots' matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers for this Sunday's Wild Card NFL Playoff game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Dublin City Council is launching ‘Dublin Nights Mapped’ 2:41

4h ago2:41

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Today, Dublin City Council is launching ‘Dublin Nights Mapped’. This is a new interactive guide to the city after 6pm. To get more details on this incentive we heard from Ray O’Donoghue, Dublin City Council’s Night-time Economy Advisor.

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The effects when you quit weight loss drugs? 6:07

4h ago6:07

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People who quit weight loss drugs like Ozempic gain the weight they have lost back within 2 years, according to a new report from Science Media Centre Ireland. We discuss further with Dr Cathy Breen, Clinical Specialist Dietitian in Obesity with the Association for the Study of Obesity Ireland.

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US says seized oil tanker was 'flying false flag' 7:18

3h ago7:18

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The United States has seized a Venezuela-linked oil tanker after a more than two-week-long pursuit across the Atlantic. The US has said that it deemed the tanker to be stateless "after flying a false flag". We get the latest on this with Rear Admiral Dr Chris Parry, Former Nato and Naval Commander.

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Minister for Artificial Intelligence wants a meeting with X 7:16

3h ago7:16

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Niamh Smyth, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence and Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan, is seeking a meeting with X over Grok AI turning photos of women and minors into sexually suggestive deepfake images. Minister Smyth spoke to Newstalk Breakfast to discuss further.

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Mayor demands ICE leaves Minneapolis after fatal shooting 5:00

2h ago5:00

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A woman has been shot dead by ICE agents in Minneapolis. To explain the details of what happen we heard from David Smith, Washington Bureau chief of the Guardian.

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Plans to transform the nation into a must-visit destination 4:16

3h ago4:16

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The Government is to make over €77 million available in order to attract more tourists to the country. This investment is for overseas marketing, aimed at regions that may have been ignored in previous years. All to discuss with Eoghan O’Mara Walsh, Chief Executive of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation.…

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Danish MP Lars Christian Brask on the threats to annex Greenland 5:41

1h ago5:41

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced he will hold talks with Denmark next week amid concerns over America's desire to acquire the Danish territory of Greenland. Speaking to Ciara this morning was Lars Christian Brask, Danish MP, Deputy Speaker, Chairman of the Nordic Council Vice and Chair of the Foreign Policy and Security Council.…

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Darragh Ennis takes his new live quiz shows on the road! 10:31

5h ago10:31

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The Chase has been a staple of quiz show television for over a decade, and a few years ago neuroscientist Darragh Ennis took the unlikely journey from contestant to Chaser. Now, he’s taking his new live quiz shows on the road! Shane caught up with Darragh and began by asking him if he was always interested in quizzing.…

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Should GAA teams split children up based on skill? 5:01

5h ago5:01

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Dividing young GAA players into teams based on their ability can be “very beneficial” if done correctly, a new study has found. All to discuss with Postdoctoral researcher Dr David Moran, formerly a games promotion officer at various Dublin clubs.

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Trump discusses "a range of options" to acquire Greenland 8:00

4d ago8:00

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US President Donald Trump has been discussing "a range of options" to acquire Greenland, including use of the military, the White House said. For more on this we heard from Hans Peter Michaelsen, analyst with 41 years of experience from the Royal Danish Air Force and various joint positions in Danish Defence and also Sean Bell, Former Fighter Pilot…

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Is complaining an alien concept to us? 7:07

2d ago7:07

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In Ireland, we love to moan about the weather, self-service tills, and many other things. However, complaining is a different art form altogether, which we Irish need to get better at. That's according Newstalk’s own Simon Tierney in the Irish Examiner.

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Mercosur trade deal up for debate in Europe 4:48

2h ago4:48

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The Government has said it still has grave concerns about the Mercosur trade deal ahead of a crucial EU vote on Friday. Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon will attend an EU farm ministers meeting in Brussels today, where bilateral meetings will be held on the issue. We discuss this further with Cynthia Ní Mhurchú Ireland South MEP for Fianna Fá…

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Driving test instructors have voted overwhelmingly for industrial action 4:30

3h ago4:30

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Driving test instructors have voted overwhelmingly for industrial action following a row with the Road Safety Authority over insurance indemnity. Fórsa has accused the RSA of failing to ensure that testers are fully and unconditionally covered by the State Claims Agency while carrying out their duties. We heard from Brenda Bolger Owner Bolger Schoo…

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Should GAA teams split children up based on skill? 3:36

11h ago3:36

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Should GAA teams split children up based on skill? Ciara and Shane discussed this morning.

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UK and France have agreed to deploy forces to Ukraine 5:09

3h ago5:09

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The UK and France have agreed to deploy forces to Ukraine and build facilities to produce weapons and military equipment for the country in the event of a peace deal between Kyiv and Russia. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer made this announcement following yesterday’s Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris. To discuss this further is Defence …

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Patriots enter playoffs with momentum, and other Week 18 thoughts 38:15

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Alex Barth and Matt Dolloff react to the New England Patriots' win over the Miami Dolphins in the season finale, and look ahead to their Wild Card matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL Playoffs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Building Thinking Classrooms with Peter Liljedahl: Designing Conditions for Deep Thinking, Productive Struggle, and Student 1:00:43

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In this conversation, I chat with Peter Liljedahl to unpack the research behind Building Thinking Classrooms and what it really means to design classrooms where students think deeply. We explore the conditions that support thinking, from how tasks are introduced and timed to the surprisingly powerful role furniture and physical space play in studen…

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Celebrating Nollaig na mBan 2:36

3h ago2:36

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January 6th marks Nollaig na mBan, traditionally when women could have a day of rest after Christmas. While the holiday might not be observed regularly across the country, people are still looking for opportunities to celebrate the women in their lives. Muraed Hughes is one of the organisers of the Nollaig na mBan Festival in Dublin Northern Inner …

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Do we ever have enough time? 7:17

3h ago7:17

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There’s probably not a day that goes by where you don’t hear or say the phrase “I don’t have enough time”. But according to Dr Dale Whelehan, Assistant Professor at Trinity College Dublin, School of Psychology, our assumptions about time are all wrong, and we need to take back control.

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Batches of baby formula recalled due to potential toxin 5:14

3h ago5:14

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Several SMA infant formula and follow-on formula products have been recalled due to the possible presence of the toxin cereulide. We got the details and advice for parents from Dr Michelle Minihan Director of Audit, Incidents and Investigations at the Food Safety Authority Ireland.

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Nicolas Maduro appears before a New York court 11:09

1h ago11:09

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There were reports of gunfire in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, overnight, with videos circulating on social media. It comes after toppled President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty to charges of narco-terrorism following his capture by US authorities. His arrest has faced strong criticism from both America's friends and foes at an emergency m…

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A need for local authorities to crack down on vacant properties 7:06

4h ago7:06

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Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has called on the government to consider strengthening the powers of councils to deal with vacant and unoccupied buildings. This follows an ongoing stand-off between the local authority and Dunnes Stores over four empty retail units in Dun Laoghaire. All to discuss with Tom Philips Managing Director of Tom Phil…

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Venezuelan President pleads not guilty to narco-terrorism charges 9:51

2h ago9:51

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There were reports of gunfire in the capital of Venezuela overnight, with videos circulating on social media. It comes after Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty to charges of narco-terrorism following his capture by US authorities. We get the latest with David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief for The Guardian.…

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Are fitness tracking apps really a good idea for your personal health? 4:45

3h ago4:45

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More than half of adults in Ireland are using fitness tracking apps. That’s according to new research from Pure Telecom. But are these really a good idea for your personal health? We asked Personal Trainer John Belton.

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Met Éireann issued two new Status Yellow warnings 2:57

2h ago2:57

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Met Éireann issued two new Status Yellow warnings. One for low temperature & ice and another for snow and ice as temperatures could fall between -1C and -3C with sharp frost, icy stretches and the possibility of black ice. We get the latest on the weather with Alan O’Reilly, of Carlow Weather.

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PLAYOFF READY - David Andrews and Alex Barth react to Patriots 14-3 finish 44:23

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Former Patriots Captain David Andrews and 98.5 The Sports Hub's Alex Barth break down the Patriots regular season finale and look ahead to playoffs #patriots #dolphins #chargers #nfl See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Should employers shoulder commuter congestion issues? 3:41

23h ago3:41

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‘Employers should work with staff but they cannot solve traffic jams.’ So writes Damien McCarthy, CEO of HR Consultancy Firm HR Buddy who explained why to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

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Grok AI floods X with sexualized photos of women and minors 3:59

23h ago3:59

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2026 is starting as 2025 did, with Elon Musk and his companies in the headlines. Grok, the built-in AI chatbot on X, has flooded the platform with sexualised images of women and girls. We discuss this further with Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly. All with thanks to Renault

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Reaction to the Government’s new digital ID plan for social media 5:13

2d ago5:13

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The Government’s new digital ID plan for social media users has been labelled as “intrusive”, “illegal” and an “expensive national embarrassment” waiting to happen. One of its critics is TJ McIntyre, Associate professor at the school of law UCD, Solicitor and Chair of Digital Rights Ireland.

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World continues to react to the US intervention in Venezuela 9:50

24h ago9:50

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China has told the US to free Nicolas Maduro, hours before he is expected to appear in court in New York. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has suggested Colombia could be a target for the US, calling its president a "sick man" who won't be in power for long. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Sean Bell Former Fighter Pilot, Military Analyst and Co-Host of t…

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Does hard work equal success? 8:51

24h ago8:51

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Just one in three of us think that hard work alone determines success in Ireland today. That’s according to a new Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks opinion poll. So, is it true that hard work doesn’t equate to success? All to discuss with success? We discuss this further with Jill O'Mahony Sociology Lecturer at South East Technological University W…

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Is your town good at removing litter? 4:44

24h ago4:44

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Ireland’s towns and cities are cleaner overall in 2025, with lower litter levels driving a nationwide improvement, according to the latest Irish Business Against Litter survey. However, Dublin’s north inner city remains the most littered area in Ireland. We hear the details of the survey findings with Conor Horgan, Spokesperson for Irish Business A…

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Ousted President Maduro to appear before a Manhattan court 6:30

1d ago6:30

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Delcy Rodriguez, interim leader of Venezuela, has invited the US Government to “collaborate” with her and said she is seeking "respectful relations" with Washington. This comes after US forces ousted President Nicolas Maduro, who is due to appear in a Manhattan court on drug charges later today. We get the latest on this with David Smith, Washingto…

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Met Eireann have warned of a "treacherous start" to this morning 3:51

1d ago3:51

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Met Eireann have warned of a "treacherous start" to this morning with frost, ice and freezing fog patches that will carry into tomorrow. For more on this, Shane was joined by Ailis Hankinson, Forecaster with Met Eireann.

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Greg Bedard Joined Patriots Post-Game 1/4/26 18:47

1d ago18:47

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Greg Bedard from The Boston Sports Journal joined Mark Dondero and Joe Murray following the Patriots 38-10 win over the Miami Dolphins Sunday evening. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Ireland ranked as one of the most pessimistic countries 4:45

4d ago4:45

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A recent survey has placed Ireland in the top 10 countries most pessimistic about the future. We asked Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin why are we so gloomy?

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House prices nationally rose by an average of 5.5% during 2025 6:09

4d ago6:09

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House prices nationally rose by an average of 5.5% during 2025, with prices now 41% above their pre-covid levels and just 10% below their Celtic Tiger peak. That’s according to a new report from Daft.ie. Ronan Lyons Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin and author of the report discusses these findings.…

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The Traitors UK is back! 4:45

4d ago4:45

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A best-selling crime writer, a retired police detective and a communications expert from County Down are among the contestants on the new series of The Traitors in the UK, which kicked off last night on BBC One. We heard from Niamh O’Reilly, Freelance Journalist and Traitors Superfan.

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The latest on the fatal New Year’s Eve fire in Crans-Montana 5:39

4d ago5:39

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The first victim of the tragic fire at a ski resort in Switzerland has been named as Emanuele Galeppini, an Italian teen golfer. Officials continue to investigate the exact cause of the fire in which over 40 people were killed and 115 were injured, although they have already ruled out a terror attack. Speaking to Ciara this morning was Felix Smith …

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A call for the government to cut fuel prices 7:50

4d ago7:50

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The government should create an independent expert group to fix its fragmented energy policy, which is punishing consumers. That’s the call from industry group Fuels for Ireland, whose CEO Kevin McPartlan explained why to Newstalk Breakfast.