Dire reviews and controversy: Why the Michael Jackson movie broke box-office records In the News podcast: No sex abuse allegations, wall-to-wall music, Michael gives a sanitised view of the singer’s life Fri May 01 2026 - 06:15Listen to Dire reviews and controversy: Why the Michael Jackson movie broke box-office records Listen | 27:26
Car bombs and hijackings: Why two attacks show the New IRA hasn’t gone awayIn the News podcast: Devices ‘sent to kill officers’ according to PSNIThu Apr 30 2026 - 07:30Listen to Car bombs and hijackings: Why two attacks show the New IRA hasn’t gone awayListen | 28:17
Gerry Hutch’s life in LanzaroteIn the News podcast: The veteran Dublin criminal has been a long-time Spanish resident Wed Apr 29 2026 - 07:30Listen to Gerry Hutch’s life in LanzaroteListen | 29:17
How Ireland’s top betting tipster promoted a gambling site with a ‘fraudulent licence’In the News podcastMon Apr 20 2026 - 06:00Listen to How Ireland’s top betting tipster promoted a gambling site with a ‘fraudulent licence’Listen | 26:15
Why not everyone is happy with Ireland’s guaranteed income for artists schemeIn the News podcast: After successful three-year pilot, a permanent BIA scheme is being rolled outFri Apr 17 2026 - 06:15Listen to Why not everyone is happy with Ireland’s guaranteed income for artists schemeListen | 23:38
What is going on with Donald Trump? Keith Duggan reports on bizarre social media activity In the News podcastThu Apr 16 2026 - 06:00Listen to What is going on with Donald Trump? Keith Duggan reports on bizarre social media activity Listen | 21:51
Fuel protests: Why did it take so long for Garda to act? In the News podcast: Dublin city centre blocked, national roadways disrupted and vital fuel depots under siege for daysWed Apr 15 2026 - 06:00Listen to Fuel protests: Why did it take so long for Garda to act? Listen | 23:40
Why deaths on Irish roads keep rising - and five ways to stop themIn the News podcast: 2026 is on track to become one of the worst years for Irish road deaths in a decade Tue Apr 14 2026 - 15:01Listen to Why deaths on Irish roads keep rising - and five ways to stop themListen | 31:33
How an Irish building contractor conned US homeowners out of €1.3mIn the News podcast: John O’Brien netted more than $2.5m after arrival on tourist visaMon Apr 13 2026 - 07:00Listen to How an Irish building contractor conned US homeowners out of €1.3mListen | 26:20
Gridlock: how will the fuel protests end?In the News podcast: Government rejects talks with protesters Fri Apr 10 2026 - 07:00Listen to Gridlock: how will the fuel protests end?Listen | 21:44
Iran ceasefire: Did Trump run out of road?In the News podcastWed Apr 08 2026 - 14:00Listen to Iran ceasefire: Did Trump run out of road?Listen | 23:06
Simon says save like the Swedes: How will the Government’s new savings plan work?In the News podcast: Too much is locked up in Irish deposit accounts, Simon Harris wants it investedWed Apr 08 2026 - 07:00Listen to Simon says save like the Swedes: How will the Government’s new savings plan work?Listen | 22:53
The spy service protecting Ireland IncIn the News podcast: How Ireland’s military intelligence service is upping its gameTue Apr 07 2026 - 06:10Listen to The spy service protecting Ireland IncListen | 23:28
Inside the State’s latest care scandal: The at-risk children on Tusla’s ‘no beds list’In the News podcast: How private care providers charge €50m to fill gaps in failing serviceThu Apr 02 2026 - 06:00Listen to Inside the State’s latest care scandal: The at-risk children on Tusla’s ‘no beds list’Listen | 21:40
David McWilliams on why war in Middle East could mean rationing and recession In the News podcast: Impact on Ireland has been felt in soaring energy prices Wed Apr 01 2026 - 07:00Listen to David McWilliams on why war in Middle East could mean rationing and recession Listen | 27:08
Does Dublin need a €5 tourist tax?In the News podcast: A ‘bed tax’ is the norm in most tourist hotspotsMon Mar 30 2026 - 06:00Listen to Does Dublin need a €5 tourist tax?Listen | 17:45
What’s behind surge in fake weight-loss drugs and bogus steroids In the News podcast: More than 750,000 units of fake medicines seized last yearFri Mar 27 2026 - 06:15Listen to What’s behind surge in fake weight-loss drugs and bogus steroids Listen | 19:28
Gardaí finally crack bitcoin code of €360m crypto seizureIn the News podcast: Cab now able to access one of 12 crypto wallets seized from cannabis grower seven years agoThu Mar 26 2026 - 06:00Listen to Gardaí finally crack bitcoin code of €360m crypto seizureListen | 20:21
Natalie McNally murder: How YouTuber’s alibi fell apartIn the News podcast: Gamer Stephen McCullagh planned the murder of his pregnant girlfriendWed Mar 25 2026 - 07:00Listen to Natalie McNally murder: How YouTuber’s alibi fell apartListen | 35:20
Podcast: How alumina from a Limerick refinery enters Russia’s weapons supply chainIn the News podcast: Alumina made in Aughinish is exported to smelters that sell aluminium to a trader supplying Russian arms manufacturersTue Mar 24 2026 - 08:21Listen to Podcast: How alumina from a Limerick refinery enters Russia’s weapons supply chainListen | 19:50
Why an Irish women’s group is now focused on immigrationIn the News podcast: Women’s Coalition on Immigration claims a link between sexual violence and migration Mon Mar 23 2026 - 06:00Listen to Why an Irish women’s group is now focused on immigrationListen | 24:47
‘No smoking gun’ as Gerry Adams court case endsIn the News podcast: Former Sinn Féin leader spent two days in the witness box of a London court rejecting claims he was in the IRAFri Mar 20 2026 - 06:20Listen to ‘No smoking gun’ as Gerry Adams court case endsListen | 25:56
Why Meath house was seized from owners in 20-year planning saga In the News podcast: Chris and Rose Murray tried every legal route to keep 588sq m home after ‘wilful breach’ of planning lawsThu Mar 19 2026 - 06:00Listen to Why Meath house was seized from owners in 20-year planning saga Listen | 21:36
Criptea-airgeadra? Gruaimscrolláil? How new Irish words are born In the News podcast: New vocabulary is generated all the timeTue Mar 17 2026 - 06:42Listen to Criptea-airgeadra? Gruaimscrolláil? How new Irish words are born Listen | 22:46
Life in Beirut as Israel’s ‘precision strikes’ kill displaced civilians In the News podcastFri Mar 13 2026 - 06:15Listen to Life in Beirut as Israel’s ‘precision strikes’ kill displaced civilians Listen | 22:20
Why the Kinahans are trapped in DubaiIn the News podcast: The crime family moved to the UAE for safety; sanctions mean they are stuck thereThu Mar 12 2026 - 09:28Listen to Why the Kinahans are trapped in DubaiListen | 25:18
US prides itself on ‘precision strikes’ in Iran - so did it drop a missile on a school? In the News podcast: How investigation team at New York Times found US Tomahawk killed 175 in school blast Wed Mar 11 2026 - 07:00Listen to US prides itself on ‘precision strikes’ in Iran - so did it drop a missile on a school? Listen | 19:06
Did the Maga movement’s toxic rhetoric fuel the Dublin riots?In the News podcastMon Mar 09 2026 - 07:00Listen to Did the Maga movement’s toxic rhetoric fuel the Dublin riots?Listen | 31:20
How AI gatekeepers decide who gets the job In the News podcast: For graduates looking for their first job, applying has never been easier, but beating AI is the challengeFri Mar 06 2026 - 06:15Listen to How AI gatekeepers decide who gets the job Listen | 30:47
How might the war in the Middle East end?In the News podcast: US and Israel are allies in the war with Iran but are their objectives the same? Wed Mar 04 2026 - 18:30Listen to How might the war in the Middle East end?Listen | 27:10
Why Spain plans to ‘regularise’ 500,000 undocumented migrantsIn the News podcast: New amnesty programme comes as governments across the bloc tighten migration controls Wed Mar 04 2026 - 09:53Listen to Why Spain plans to ‘regularise’ 500,000 undocumented migrantsListen | 17:17
Irish man on trial in Budapest for killing American nurseIn the News podcastTue Mar 03 2026 - 07:00Listen to Irish man on trial in Budapest for killing American nurseListen | 18:00
Why is Ireland buying weapons from France?In the News podcast: One €600m deal is the biggest investment in Army equipment in the history of the StateFri Feb 27 2026 - 06:15Listen to Why is Ireland buying weapons from France?Listen | 22:00
Inside the Black Axe raid: What gardaí found in operation targeting global crime gangIn the News podcast: Gardaí raid 11 Irish properties connected to global crime gangThu Feb 26 2026 - 07:00Listen to Inside the Black Axe raid: What gardaí found in operation targeting global crime gangListen | 25:52
Death of a Mexican drug lord: Killing of ‘El Mencho’ prompts violent revenge attacks and fears for World Cup In the News podcast: Cartel boss El Mencho was killed in daring military raid on SundayWed Feb 25 2026 - 06:00Listen to Death of a Mexican drug lord: Killing of ‘El Mencho’ prompts violent revenge attacks and fears for World Cup Listen | 15:56
Is The Monk a play, a pity party or PR spin for Gerry Hutch?In the News podcastFri Feb 20 2026 - 06:15Listen to Is The Monk a play, a pity party or PR spin for Gerry Hutch?Listen | 34:02
How tip-off about land near Larry Murphy’s home led to dig for murdered womenIn the News podcast: Garda search for evidence in killings of Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre JacobWed Feb 18 2026 - 07:00Listen to How tip-off about land near Larry Murphy’s home led to dig for murdered womenListen | 21:38
Why did it take 13 months to identify body of man found dead in Phoenix Park? In the News podcastTue Feb 17 2026 - 07:00Listen to Why did it take 13 months to identify body of man found dead in Phoenix Park? Listen | 20:11
How frightened should we be of ultra-processed food?In the News podcast: UPFs are part of all our daily diets Mon Feb 16 2026 - 07:00Listen to How frightened should we be of ultra-processed food?Listen | 23:53
Inside Jeffrey Epstein's weird fascination with magiciansIn the News podcast: David Blaine agreed to Epstein request to provide letter of support for woman’s US visa applicationFri Feb 13 2026 - 07:00Listen to Inside Jeffrey Epstein's weird fascination with magiciansListen | 22:53
Ice agents on the streets, travel bans: Should the US host the World Cup?In the News podcast: Irish fans flocked to USA 94, the mood in the US is very different nowThu Feb 12 2026 - 06:15Listen to Ice agents on the streets, travel bans: Should the US host the World Cup?Listen | 24:20
Can Keir Starmer hang on as prime minister? In the News podcast: Ongoing fallout from Peter Mandelson Epstein files scandalWed Feb 11 2026 - 07:00Listen to Can Keir Starmer hang on as prime minister? Listen | 25:16
What next for Enoch Burke? In the News podcast: A disciplinary appeals panel was due to issue its findings, instead it fell apartTue Feb 10 2026 - 07:00Listen to What next for Enoch Burke? Listen | 20:10
The son of killer dentist Colin Howell tells his storyIn the News podcast: Seamus grew up believing his mother had killed herself but then he learned the truthMon Feb 09 2026 - 07:00Listen to The son of killer dentist Colin Howell tells his storyListen | 27:29
Could an Irish restaurant finally win the ultimate prize? In the News podcast: On Monday the famed restaurant guide holds its star ceremony in Ireland for the first timeFri Feb 06 2026 - 06:15Listen to Could an Irish restaurant finally win the ultimate prize? Listen | 26:21
Epstein files: What’s in the latest release and what’s missing? In the News podcast: Files reveal his depraved criminal network devoted to the sexual gratification of powerful men Thu Feb 05 2026 - 07:00Listen to Epstein files: What’s in the latest release and what’s missing? Listen | 23:46
‘Melania’: grift and greed on the big screen In the News podcast: New Amazon documentary is big payday for US first lady, big bore for audiencesWed Feb 04 2026 - 08:19Listen to ‘Melania’: grift and greed on the big screen Listen | 25:26
Bruna Fonseca’s life and death: Inside the Cork murder trialIn the News podcast: The young Brazilian woman killed by her ex-boyfriendTue Feb 03 2026 - 07:47Listen to Bruna Fonseca’s life and death: Inside the Cork murder trialListen | 23:15
Michael Flatley: Why the Lord of the Dance was in a Belfast court In the News podcast: World’s best known Irish dancer fought civil case and wonFri Jan 30 2026 - 06:15Listen to Michael Flatley: Why the Lord of the Dance was in a Belfast court Listen | 17:54
China purges its highest ranked military general. Why? In the News podcast: Ousting of Zhang Youxia amid Xi Jinping's anti-corruption drive raises questionsWed Jan 28 2026 - 07:29Listen to China purges its highest ranked military general. Why? Listen | 22:09
