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Maria Bailey's fall from grace was harder than any fall from a swing. Five years ago this week, the former Fine Gael TD went from a relatively unknown backbencher to political infamy. We revisit 'Swing-Gate' and go behind the story that the Irish Independent broke in 2019 with Kevin Doyle.
Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Kevin DoyleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Born into privilege, Michael Burke Jr comes from Irish business royalty, in a family worth hundreds of million euro. But how did the son of a major pharma tycoon become embroiled in an international crypto and money-laundering scam with a former Chinese takeaway shop worker?

Host: Rory Tevlin. Guests: John Burns and Rory Mullholland See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an unprecedented move, Ireland will formally recognise the state of Palestine, with Taoiseach Simon Harris declaring “an important and historic day”. Israel quickly hit back, recalling its ambassador Dana Erlich, and threatening “severe consequences”. How significant is Ireland’s declaration? And what comes next? Host: Ciarán Dunbar Guests: Philip Ryan and John DowningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At 18 Tony O’Reilly played rugby for Ireland before going on to become the most glamorous international Irish businessman of his generation. This is the story of how he became Ireland’s first billionaire and how a bitter battle with Denis O’Brien would change his fortunes.
Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Liam Collins See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The surface of OnlyFans may be incredibly photogenic, but what lurks beneath is decidedly sinister, as ruthless con artists exploit the system – and the models who power it.

Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Sophie PeacheySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2010, a worm crawled into Robert F Kennedy’s brain, ate part of it and died. That’s according to the man who looks poised to become the third candidate in the US presidential election. Despite being the nephew of President John F Kennedy, his influential family have shunned one of their own and endorsed Joe Biden. However, RFK’s popularity grows, leaving many asking the question: how worried should Biden and Trump be now?

Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Larry DonnellySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.