Episodes

  • Election Extra: Bertie Ahern talks about the power of Sinn Féin, a left alternative and the Monk’s bid for election

    Election Extra: Bertie Ahern talks about the power of Sinn Féin, a left alternative and the Monk’s bid for election
    Nov 19 2024
    Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern outlines his thoughts on Election 2024. Who will be the biggest party, does Sinn Féin have a path to power, and can the left ever unite to form a new government? Oh, and is Simon Harris “Bertie Lite”? Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Bertie Ahern and Finian McGrath

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    32 mins
  • Mother of Parnell Square attack survivor: “She's still in there. I know she's there”

    Mother of Parnell Square attack survivor: “She's still in there. I know she's there”
    Nov 19 2024
    Next Saturday marks one year since three children, along with their carer, were attacked by a man wielding a knife outside a school on Parnell Square in Dublin. The Irish Independent’s special correspondent Catherine Fegan has been speaking to the family of one of the most seriously injured children. How are they coping? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Catherine Fegan

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    19 mins
  • An alleged sex trafficker, “Russia’s girlfriend” and a vaccine sceptic: is this America’s new government?

    An alleged sex trafficker, “Russia’s girlfriend” and a vaccine sceptic: is this America’s new government?
    Nov 18 2024
    Who are Matt Gaetz, Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr? Why are Donald Trump’s new cabinet nominees so controversial and what have they promised to do for the United States and the world? Host: Ellen Coyne Guest: Adrian Weckler

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    23 mins
  • Why the FBI ran a secret phone company for the world's most dangerous criminals

    Why the FBI ran a secret phone company for the world's most dangerous criminals
    Nov 17 2024
    We are bringing our Indo Daily audience a fascinating episode from our sister podcast, The Big Tech Show. Why did the FBI set up their own encrypted phone company? How did it result in the biggest drug trafficking sting in history? And is law enforcement finally catching up with criminals online? Adrian Weckler is joined by Joseph Cox, Author of Dark Wire and co-founder of 404 Media, to discuss one of the FBI’s greatest stings.

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    21 mins
  • 15 years on: Thierry Henry’s handball, the €5 million FAI sweetener and a nation in uproar

    15 years on: Thierry Henry’s handball, the €5 million FAI sweetener and a nation in uproar
    Nov 15 2024
    It’s November 2009, France vs Ireland in The Stade De France in a World Cup Qualifier. A moment that shattered dreams, ignited a global outrage, and caused further scandals years down the line. Thierry Henry’s handball in the 13th minute of extra time would change the fortunes of Irish football for years to come, leaving an entire nation in despair. 15 years on, we look at one of the greatest Irish sporting travesties of all time. Host; Fionnán Sheahan, Guests; Kevin Doyle and Dan McDonnell

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    26 mins
  • Election Extra: Win for the far right, secret back-channels and messy Independents

    Election Extra: Win for the far right, secret back-channels and messy Independents
    Nov 14 2024
    DESCRIPTION: Is immigration a hot topic for voters? What goes on at coalition negotiations? And will “messy independents” hold the defining power in Election 2024? Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Finian McGrath and Gabija Gataveckaite

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    33 mins
  • Tánaiste Micheál Martin: 'Fine Gael seem to be strategically deciding to target Fianna Fáil more than Sinn Féin’

    Tánaiste Micheál Martin: 'Fine Gael seem to be strategically deciding to target Fianna Fáil more than Sinn Féin’
    Nov 14 2024
    Why is Tánaiste Micheál Martin upset with his coalition partner – “Fine Gael seem to be strategically deciding to target Fianna Fáil more than targeting Sinn Féin. That's the bit I don't get, and a lot of others won't get that either,” he said. Host: Fionnán Sheahan & Philip Ryan Guest: Tánaiste Micheál Martin

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    41 mins
  • Extra: Conor McGregor hits back at rape allegations from the witness box

    Extra: Conor McGregor hits back at rape allegations from the witness box
    Nov 13 2024
    Conor McGregor entered the witness box in the sixth day of proceedings during a high profile civil rape case. The MMA fighter has described as “lies” and “more lies” the account given by Nikita Hand of her alleged rape by him in a Dublin hotel six years ago. The trial also heard from Danielle Kealey, a former colleague of Mrs Hand who was present during the alleged incident. Fionnan Sheahan is joined by Shane Phelan, Legal Affairs Editor with the Irish Independent, to discuss the latest in this ongoing civil trial.

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    17 mins