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In The News

The Irish Times

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Episodes

Why Gardaí are worried about security as world leaders arrive in Dublin
Nov 10, 2026 · 12m
Host Bernice Harrison and crime editor Conor Lally discuss the massive security operation in Dublin for the upcoming EU summits.
Why has Simon Harris promised penalties for the long-term unemployed?
Nov 10, 2026 · 21m
Irish Times political editor Pat Leahy analyzes Simon Harris’s recent Fine Gael Ard Fheis speech, which emphasized a return to the party’s…
Fake listings and scams: why Booking.com has questions to answer
Nov 9, 2026 · 24m
This episode examines the surge of fake listings and scams on Booking.
Who is behind bomb threats to airlines and Irish media?
Nov 6, 2026 · 17m
Host Bernice Harrison discusses recent bomb threats and cyber attacks across Europe with Dr.
Who is Aengus Ó Snodaigh and why is he in the headlines?
Nov 6, 2026 · 26m
This episode examines Sinn Féin TD Angus O'Snuddy's role as chair of the Liberty Recycling charity, which is under criminal investigation for alleged money laundering.
Who is the Irish jihadist jailed for knife attack on gardaí in Dublin
Nov 5, 2026 · 18m
This episode reports on Abdullah Khan, the first person convicted in an Irish court for an Islamist terror attack, who was sentenced to six and a half years in prison.
What does democratic wins mean for the US and the rest of the world
Nov 4, 2026 · 17m
Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics at UCD, analyzes the historic "blue wave" in the US midterms, where Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress.
Hackers targeted supermarket fridges, what else can they do?
Nov 4, 2026 · 25m
This episode examines a coordinated cyberattack that compromised refrigeration systems in 13 Super Value stores in Ireland and across seven European countries, resulting in significant food waste.
US midterms: Hugh Linehan's guide to watching the results
Nov 3, 2026 · 16m
Irish Times host Aideen Finnegan and Hugh Linehan analyze the U.
Ciara Mageean: ‘She was such a special human being. She gave everything’
Nov 2, 2026 · 29m
This episode honors Irish runner Ciara McGehan, who died at 34 from bowel cancer just days after her wedding.
What this winter has in store for Ireland’s energy and fuel prices
Nov 2, 2026 · 24m
Irish Times consumer correspondent Conor Pope discusses the impact of the Middle East conflict on Ireland’s energy and fuel prices, noting that…
Election stalemate – what next for Israel?
Oct 30, 2026 · 22m
Irish Times correspondent Mark Weiss analyzes the Israeli election deadlock, where neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor challenger Gadi Eisenkot secured a majority.
Rags and riches: How an Irish charity became the focus of a criminal investigation
Oct 29, 2026 · 21m
This episode investigates a criminal inquiry into Liberty Recycling, an Irish charity where Gardaí seized luxury assets, including BMWs and jewelry, suspected to be proceeds of crime.
What two surprising election results tell us about the world
Oct 28, 2026 · 22m
Host Bernice Harrison and guest Dennis Staunton analyze two surprising electoral defeats for the populist right: Lula’s fourth term in Brazil and the student-led victory in Serbia.
Could a crime that shocked Dublin in 2003 be solved?
Oct 27, 2026 · 13m
Irish Times crime editor Conor Lally discusses the recent charging of a man for a 2003 rape in South Dublin, a case that remained unsolved for over two decades.
Inside the court as Russell Brand stands trial
Oct 26, 2026 · 21m
This episode covers the ongoing trial of Russell Brand in London, where he faces charges of rape and sexual assault.
Naza: The film the Israeli Government doesn't want you to see
Oct 23, 2026 · 19m
This episode discusses the new documentary "NASA," which features anonymous interviews with Israeli soldiers and intelligence officers revealing the…
Will Jim O’Callaghan back down in solicitors’ pay dispute?
Oct 22, 2026 · 24m
This episode examines the escalating standoff between Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan and criminal defence solicitors over a new flat-fee legal aid scheme.
One father’s fight to get help for his out-of-control teenage son
Oct 21, 2026 · 20m
Irish Times correspondent Kitty Holland discusses a father’s plea for the state to detain his 16-year-old son, who has dropped out of school and is…
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