Best Absolutely Alleged Podcasts (2025)

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The €550,000 man - but is Sean Sweeney our MetroLink messiah or future fall guy? 26:39

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23h ago26:39

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Sean Sweeney has been handed €550k and a ticking clock – now the future of MetroLink rests on his shoulders. Can the straight-talking CEO break through over 20 years of delays, or is Dublin's long-awaited transport project doomed again? Host: Dave Hanratty Guest: Niamh Horan and Gabija Gataveckaite See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…

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Jenny Claffey: “Affording something doesn’t mean you have the money in your bank account” 44:30

2d ago44:30

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Sunday’s Indo Daily is brought to you by one of our sister podcasts; Money Talks, a podcast from the Irish Independent hosted by Katie Byrne, focused on our relationship with money - from the first time we discovered it right up to how we spend it today. Each week, you’ll hear anecdotes, advice, and eyebrow-raising admissions from Katie's guests …

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Nicola Tallant – “The Monk dined on a haloumi burger on our first real face to face’ 43:19

3d ago43:19

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Today's Indo Daily is brought to you by one of our sister podcasts Under the Grill. Podcaster Nicola Tallant joins Kevin Dundon and Caoimhe Young in the Under the Grill kitchen to chat about her dad’s roast chicken dinner, breaking bread with criminals and why we are fascinated by crime. “I mean there was no coddle or any of this sort of stuff ev…

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How George Gibney has run from child abuse allegations for over 30 years 27:09

20h ago27:09

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For 30 years disgraced former Irish swim coach George Gibney (77) has avoided child abuse allegations, relocating around the United States and refusing to answer questions about his past. On Tuesday he was detained by US marshals on foot of the extradition request, and Gibney now sits in a Florida jail as officials attempt to extradite him to Irela…

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Judge Denies Bail, Cites Combs’ Violence And Illegal Conduct 48:29

5d ago48:29

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Sean “Diddy” Combs was denied bail after a jury found him guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution this morning. The judge cited Combs’ history of violence and past illegal conduct while explaining why he declined to release Combs as he awaits sentencing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, ‘Alligator Alcatraz’, Rushmore ambitions and a new Irish envoy 26:24

5d ago26:24

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US president Donald Trump wants his name on a bill, his face on a mountain and gators guarding the border. And what does the new US ambassador to Ireland have to do with it? Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Gina London and Scott Lucas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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Extra: DJ Carey pleads guilty - Kilkenny hurler admits to falsely claiming he had cancer 15:25

5d ago15:25

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Hurling star DJ Carey has admitted falsely claiming he had cancer and defrauding people into paying him for treatment. The former Kilkenny player (54) pleaded guilty to 10 deception charges when he appeared in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court today. He had been due to stand trial but entered the plea when he was formally arraigned before the court thi…

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Jury Reaches Verdict On 4 Counts; Remain Split On Racketeering 47:28

6d ago47:28

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The jury sent a note to the judge saying they have reached a verdict on the counts of sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution, but they are unable to reach a verdict on the racketeering conspiracy count. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy CNN

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Claim Nikita Hand was assaulted by ex-partner dramatically dropped by Conor McGregor 20:26

6d ago20:26

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Lawyers for Conor McGregor dramatically withdrew a bid to introduce new evidence in his civil rape case appeal. Evidence included allegations made by Samantha O'Reilly and Steven Cummins – former neighbours of Ms Nikita Hand. Ms Hand’s counsel John Gordon said his side was in ‘shock’ at the late withdrawal of the fresh evidence application. In her …

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Dems Pounce On GOP Divisions Over Trump Bill 47:10

7d ago47:10

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A marathon voting session on President Donald Trump’s sweeping domestic policy bill is underway in the Senate and has stretched overnight into the early hours of Tuesday morning after a weekend of negotiations and delays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy CNN

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Revisiting Grace Livingstone’s murder, as husband who sued Gardaí over probe into killing dies 23:22

7d ago23:22

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James Livingstone, who sued An Garda Síochána for branding him a suspect in the murder of his wife Grace Livingstone at their Co Dublin home in 1992, was laid to rest last week. The murder was one of the most high-profile cases of the time because no motive could be found. Today on the Indo Daily, Kevin Doyle speaks to Conor Feehan, News Correspo…

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Exposed: How workers are getting sick certs for €25 without seeing a doctor 24:39

8d ago24:39

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Need a medical certificate to take sick leave from work? It used to be that the only way to get one was an in-person visit to your GP. But in the post-pandemic world, a remote alternative is growing in popularity. But what are the risks? And is it too easily exploited? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Amy Molloy, Darragh Nolan and Maeve McTaggart Se…

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Rob Lipsett: ‘You can spend €20,000 on a bottle of champagne but it’s also easy to live the normal Spanish life’ 42:18

9d ago42:18

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We are bringing Indo Daily listeners an episode from the Irish Independent’s new lifestyle podcast Money Talks, a show that explores our relationship with money and the impact it has on our lives. On this episode, host Katie Byrne is joined by fitness entrepreneur and influencer Rob Lipsett, who discusses early jobs, the importance of committing to…

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SCOTUS Ruling May Lead To Patchwork Of Birthright Citizenship Rules 48:32

10d ago48:32

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The Supreme Court limits the power of lower courts to block Trump’s agenda. Though the case was intertwined with Trump’s executive order effectively ending birthright citizenship, the ruling does not settle the issue of whether the president can enforce that order. And there were signs that lower courts could move swiftly to block the policy. Learn…

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Sex therapist Grace Alice O'Se – How sex in Ireland has lost the ‘shame factor’. 46:46

10d ago46:46

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Today’s Indo Daily comes from one of our sister podcasts; Under the Grill. The author and sex educator Grace Alice O'Se joins Kevin Dundon and Caoimhe Young to chat about Traffic Light Brownies, her favourite childhood dessert, completed with drizzled chocolate and M&Ms. Grace Alice talks about the relationship between sex and food and how the conv…

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Senators At Odds After Iran Briefing 48:12

11d ago48:12

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Emerging from a highly anticipated classified briefing on Thursday, Democratic and Republican senators were not in agreement over exactly how much US strikes on Iran set back that country’s nuclear program. Many Republicans said that they believe it will now take Iran years longer to build a nuclear weapon, though some acknowledged the threat is no…

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Talk to Joe: Liveline’s most jaw-dropping moments 22:57

11d ago22:57

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This Friday, the nation has one last chance to talk to Joe. After almost three decades, Joe Duffy is set to hang up the iconic Liveline microphone. From fiery on-air clashes, to moving personal stories, the RTÉ radio show often sparked conversations that led to real societal change. But who will replace the iconic presenter? And what are Liveline’s…

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Trump Sticks To “Obliteration” Claims As Intel Questions Linger 49:02

12d ago49:02

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CIA Director John Ratcliffe on Wednesday said in a statement that the agency had obtained “a body of credible evidence [that] indicates Iran’s Nuclear Program has been severely damaged” by recent strikes, underscoring a broad intelligence community effort is ongoing to determine the impact of the US strikes on three of the country’s nuclear sites o…

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Why the IRFU is buying swathes of luxury D4 property 19:11

12d ago19:11

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Why is the IRFU playing landlord in Dublin’s most expensive postcode? Despite recently calling time on its rugby sevens team, it appears that Ireland's rugby union has been snapping up luxury Dublin houses to some dismay of local residents, who fear they are trying to grow the footprint of the Aviva stadium. So what exactly is the IFU doing? Host: …

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Early U.S. Intel At Odds With Trump Claim That U.S. “Obliterated” Iran Sites 47:38

13d ago47:38

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The US military strikes on three of Iran’s nuclear facilities last weekend did not destroy the core components of the country’s nuclear program and likely only set it back by months, according to an early US intelligence assessment that was described by seven people briefed on it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Protests, foam-parties and a MAGA guest list: Jeff Bezos's controversial $10m wedding 19:16

13d ago19:16

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With a historical 16th-century city becoming the backdrop for a foam party on their yacht, you'd be forgiven for thinking that Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have taken the old blessing of “something old, something new” to heart. So who are the couple “borrowing” Venice for their wedding, who's on the guest-list and why are locals in Venice protesti…

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Soon: Awaiting Start of First Phase of Potential Iran-Israel Ceasefire 47:44

14d ago47:44

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Trump announced a ceasefire, claiming that Israel and Iran both approached him asking for peace. Plus, IDF says Iran launched missiles towards Israel as ceasefire nears. And, FBI and DHS warn of heightened threat environment in U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Sunny Jacobs - Victim complex or a complex victim? 22:29

14d ago22:29

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When 78-year-old Sonia ‘Sunny’ Jacobs, along with her carer Kevin Kelly (31) died in a house fire at the Connemara home she called her “sanctuary", it seemed like a tragically ironic end for a celebrated activist. But Jacobs was no stranger to life's juxtapositions. The well-liked and peaceful woman spent five years on death row in the US before he…

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Extra: Trump’s Gamble - Striking Iran, backing Israel and raising the stakes 13:54

14d ago13:54

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Donald Trump has rolled the dice striking Iran’s nuclear sites in what looks like his boldest show of support for Israel yet. It’s a move that could ignite a regional firestorm and potentially set a worrying precedent in how countries engage in conflict. Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East Correspondent with The Economist joins Tabitha Monahan to discuss …

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West Cork and the Wreckage: Ireland’s role in the 1985 Air India disaster 27:21

15d ago27:21

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On June 23, 1985, Air India Flight 182 vanished off the Irish coast – killing 329 people in what would become the deadliest terror attack in aviation history before 9/11. Forty years on, we revisit the haunting Irish response, the trauma of those who recovered the bodies, and ask: are we any closer to the truth? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Terr…

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Noraid: The IRA and Sinn Féin’s American funding wing - where all those dollars went 27:17

16d ago27:17

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Buckets in bars, banquets in ballrooms – Noraid raised millions for the republican cause. But was it for families of prisoners… or for buying guns? Today’s Indo Daily podcast comes from our sister podcast The BelTel. Host: Ciarán Dunbar Guest: Kevin Brannigan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Trump: 2 Weeks Is “Maximum” Time Frame For Decision On Iran Strike 48:15

16d ago48:15

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Israel and Iran exchanged fresh strikes as the conflict entered a second week with little sign of ending. President Donald Trump meanwhile indicated that his two-week timeline for a decision on US military involvement in Iran is the “maximum” amount of time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Trump To Decide On Military Strikes In Iran Within “Two Weeks” 47:52

18d ago47:52

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President Donald Trump said he will allow two weeks for diplomacy to proceed before deciding whether to launch a strike in Iran. A powerful Iran-backed militia in Iraq vowed to attack US military bases in the region if Trump decides to enter the conflict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Election promises under scrutiny: The Government’s six-month report card 26:18

18d ago26:18

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Six months into the new Government, and all seems to be oddly quiet in the world of Irish politics. Yes, we’ve had the furore over the Regional Independent Group’s support for the Coalition, Verona Murphy’s survival of no-confidence and the ruckus that followed Michael Lowry’s memorable two-finger salute. But since the dust settled on all the “ruai…

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Source: Trump Has Reviewed Attack Plan But Is Holding Off For Now 48:40

19d ago48:40

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As the Israel-Iran conflict enters its seventh day, President Donald Trump held a Situation Room meeting Wednesday afternoon to discuss US options. While saying earlier that his patience “has already run out” with Tehran, Trump indicated he has not yet made a final decision on whether the US would get involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…

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‘Tattle Life’ exposed: When gossip ends in court 24:13

19d ago24:13

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Neil and Donna Sands took on gossip site Tattle Life - and won. Today we ask why is this landmark libel payout sending shockwaves through the online influencer world? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Neil Sands See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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Extra: ‘It was absolute chaos’ - Kneecap’s Mo Chara appears in court over terror charge 15:20

19d ago15:20

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It was pandemonium in London on Wednesday morning as Kneecap’s Mo Chara appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court. Hundreds turned out to support the rapper, Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, as he entered court – having arrived in a mocked up RUC landover. The west Belfast rapper is charged with a terror offence over the alleged display of a Hezbollah flag at a…

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Iran, Israel Trade Attacks As Trump Weighs U.S. Strikes On Iran 47:42

20d ago47:42

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As the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel entered its sixth day, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on social media, “The battle begins.” Hours earlier, US President Donald Trump demanded Iran’s “unconditional surrender.” He also called the supreme leader an “easy target” and said that America’s “patience is wearing thin.” L…

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Israel-Iran: “The next 24 to 36 hours are crucial in the way this war may develop” 25:47

20d ago25:47

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Is the Middle East on the verge of a regional all-out war? Could the situation turn nuclear and cause yet another cost-of-living crisis? The next 24 to 36 hours are critical. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Bel Trew & Paul Rogers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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Trump Leaving G7, Directs Team To Convene In Situation Room 47:53

21d ago47:53

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As Israel and Iran trade strikes on a fifth day of conflict, civilians in flashpoint areas face waves of attacks. In Iran, at least 224 people have been killed since hostilities began. In Israel, 24 people have been killed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy CNN

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The rise, fall and resurgence of Brian ‘King Rat’ Rattigan 22:38

21d ago22:38

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In early June, a shooting took place near a Dublin playground in broad daylight. There were no injuries, but a clear message was sent. Among the group that was targeted were associates of one of Irelands most feared crime bosses, Brian “King Ratt” Rattigan. Once one of Ireland’s most notorious mobsters, Rattigan's rise was as dramatic as the Crumli…

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Brian O’Driscoll & Amy Huberman Incorporated: The €12 million empire 22:52

22d ago22:52

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Behind the banter and Instagram charm lies a multimillion-euro machine. How did Brian O’Driscoll and Amy Huberman turn celebrity into serious capital? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: John Meagher You can read John Meagher’s article BOD and Amy Inc: How the ‘happy, outgoing’ power couple built a €12m business brand See omnystudio.com/listener for priva…

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Revisited: Donal Fallon’s walking tour of infamous Dublin monuments 21:27

23d ago21:27

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The Chime in the Slime, the Floozy in the Jacuzzi, the Stiletto in the Ghetto. These are just a few of the dubious nicknames Dubliners have given to certain notorious landmarks that have left an impression over the years. And in 2024, the Dublin Portal – dubbed The Eye in the Stye - joined the ranks of the headline-generating monuments that have ca…

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Sirens Sounding In Israel Amid Warning Of New Wave Of Iran Missiles 47:46

24d ago47:46

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Two people have been killed in Israel and dozens injured by Iranian strikes, Israeli authorities said. Iran reported at least 78 people killed in Israeli strikes, including senior military officials, and 320 wounded, mostly civilians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Israel Targets Iran’s Nuclear Sites In Major Attack 49:04

25d ago49:04

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Israel has launched unprecedented strikes on Iran, targeting its nuclear program and senior military leaders in an attack that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said will last many days. The attack plunges the Middle East into fresh uncertainty, increasing the risk of a regional war as Israel braces for Iran’s retaliation. Learn more about your ad …

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Extra: Revisiting the disappearance of Annie McCarrick, as man (60s) arrested on suspicion of murder 11:06

25d ago11:06

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*This podcast was originally recorded in February 2023* On Thursday in Dublin, Gardaí arrested a man in relation to the murder of Annie McCarrick, who went missing on March 26, 1993. There they searched at a home in Clondalkin but have stressed that the current residents of this home are not connected in anyway with Annie McCarrick or her disappear…

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Fires and fury: Third night of violent disorder at Northern Ireland’s anti-migrant riots 26:43

25d ago26:43

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Unrest and violence continued for a third night this in Northern Ireland, with petrol bombs thrown, buildings and vehicles set ablaze, and dozens of police officers being injured. The violence initially erupted in Ballymena on Monday after two 14-year-old Romanian boys were charged with a serious sexual assault. Anti-immigration protestors gathered…

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Curfew In Effect In Downtown L.A. For Second Straight Night 46:51

26d ago46:51

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Downtown Los Angeles is now under curfew for a second night. Mayor Karen Bass said the number of people arrested last night was “minor,” and she hopes no one is arrested tonight. Similar protests are popping up in other major US cities, including New York, Chicago, Austin and Washington, DC. More demonstrations are planned this week. Learn more abo…

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Why it’s last-chance saloon for the Government to get housing right 24:43

26d ago24:43

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We’ve now been living some version of a housing crisis for two decades. First there was the Celtic Tiger and its crazy house prices. Then there was “the crash” and its ghost estates. Now there’s the booming economy and the lack of supply. The latest effort from the Government is a rewriting of the rules around rent pressure zones, but it will take …

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Protests Against Trump’s ICE Raids Spread To NYC, Chicago 48:44

27d ago48:44

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Protests unfolding nationwide against President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda come as Immigration and Customs Enforcement races to meet White House arrest quotas. White House border czar Tom Homan maintained this week that despite protests, ICE operations to enforce Trump’s immigration policies would continue. Learn more about your ad choices. …

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Missing and murdered - garda handling of Mike Gaine and Tina Satchwell cases in the spotlight 26:04

27d ago26:04

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Why did it take gardaí six years to find the body of Tina Satchwell under the stairs of her own home? And why didn't the search of a slurry tank just yards from where Mike Gaine disappeared, result in his body being found? ?Gardaí are under pressure to answer those questions as the two high-profile murder cases continue to grip the country. Host:…

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Tensions Flare Between Police, Protestors As L.A. Unrest Spreads 51:49

28d ago51:49

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More than 700 Marines based out of the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in California have been mobilized to respond to the protests in Los Angeles, and the troops will join the thousands of National Guard members who were activated by President Donald Trump over the weekend without the consent of California’s governor or LA’s mayor. Learn mor…

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'A different level of evil’: The convicted rapist who stalked three Sunday World journalists 28:40

28d ago28:40

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Last week a convicted rapist who threatened and harassed three female Sunday World journalists has been jailed for 11 years. Mark McAnaw repeatedly sent Amanda Brunker, Deirdre Reynolds and Nicola Tallant emails and messages of a violent and sexually threatening nature, which escalated to him threatening to “put bullets” in one of them. He also ref…

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Rugby stars, Leaving Cert grinds, lewd jokes and a High Court case 19:54

29d ago19:54

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The world of online grinds isn’t usually the focus of a High Court battle, and yet the high-profile transfer of a well-respected maths teacher from his previous employer to a hybrid learning platform backed by Brian O’Driscoll and Caelan Doris led to a bitter dispute. Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Mark Tighe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…

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Is AI putting your job at risk: ‘Unemployment could hit 20% in the next five years’ 33:16

30d ago33:16

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Could AI potentially blackmail humans in the future? Would it be a help or hindrance to schools? And will it lead to mass unemployment? Today’s Indo Daily comes from our sister podcast, The Big Tech Show. Conor Kelly, head of growth at Human Loop, joins Adrian to discuss how AI models could turn bad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…