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6 DAYS AGO

Winter Olympics and the politics of sports bans

As the Winter Olympics gets underway in Italy, RTE Sport's Eamon Horan joins Fran and Laura to discuss the Irish hopefuls at the games and the controversy around penis injections in ski jumping! Later, Assistant Lecturer in Global Business at TUD, Richard Woodward, discusses the ongoing ban of Russian and Belarusian athletes from international sporting competitions. FIFA and the IOC signalled this week they support lifting the ban on the two countries for future games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 days ago

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32 min
5 DAYS AGO

Jeffrey Epstein's Business Connections

This week saw the release of millions more documents from The Epstein Files, which laid bare the huge levels of wealth and influence Epstein exerted at the highest levels of society. Enda Brady, TNT World presenter, offers insight into how the late disgraced financier became so highly connected and influential.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 days ago

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9 min
4 FEB

Commuter hell for students and pressure grows on Starmer

A new survey from the University of Limerick Student Union found 60% of commuter students travelled more than one hour each way to campus during the last academic year. Commuting is having a substantial impact on students’ academic performance, financial security and wellbeing. Dervla Ryan, Diversity & Inclusion Officer at UL Students’ Union, discusses the survey – and what needs to be done to change things. Lucy Fisher of the Financial Times also joins Fran and Laura to outline the growing pressure on UK PM Keir Starmer over Peter Mandelson relationship with disgraced former financier Jeffrey Epstein. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 Feb

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27 min
5 DAYS AGO

Wudda, Cudda, Shudda: Lamenting the Things Left Unsaid

Paul Howard reflects on what happens when the moment to speak up passes you by, leaving you with a lifetime of what ifs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 days ago

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6 min
28 JAN

Can nature help stop flooding and are you tipping too much?

The Slaney and Dodder rivers burst their banks and flooded surrounding areas following subtantial rainfall over the past few days. And while the clean up has begun, more rain in expected over the next 24 hours. Could the flooding have been predicted? and are there nature based solutions that could help prevent floods. Professor of Geography at TCD, Mary Bourke joins Fran and Karen to explain how nature could help prevent some of the worst flooding, she rules out the use of beavers, the aquatic animals being used in other countries! Later, Fran and Karen discuss the CCPC's new guidelines around tipping and technology! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Jan

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35 min
21 JAN

Ireland's Fit-up Family

Stories from an Irish entertainment family which travelled the roads of the country over several decades. Stories like the man who died on stage; the man who refused to die on stage and the lack of virgins in Glenties! (2025) Narrated by Kevin Sullivan Produced by Ronan Kelly Agnes’ book: "The End of the Strolling Players" First broadcast on RTÉ Radio 1, 2PM, Monday 27th October 2025 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Jan

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44 min
30 JAN

Jamaica Daly

Meg Daly uncovers her family’s hidden history of slavery in Jamaica. In this programme, we hear from local Jamaicans who helped Meg in her search for her ancestry and their family connections with slavery. Meg and her family also speak of the profound shame they now feel over the behaviour of their ancestors. (2026) Produced by Chris Nikkel and Ciarán O’Neill with Tim Desmond, Ronan Kelly and the Documentary On One team. Diary reader: Patrick Dunne. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 Jan

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51 min
30 JAN

Why are farmers fighting with Bord Bia? And danger here: US visa rules ahead of World Cup

A bitter row has broken out over the last week between farmer organisations and the Chair of Bord Bia, but what's it all about? Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Correspondent Aengus Cox joins Fran to explain what's going on and why he believes both sides have become entrenched in their positions. Later, Editor of Travel Extra, Eoghan Corry discusses the proposed changes to the ESTA visa waiver scheme which could affect tourists and World Cup fans travelling to the US this summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 Jan

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33 min
31 JAN

Is the AI Bubble About to Pop?

Economist Ann Pettifor, who's well known for predicting the global financial crisis, joins Richard to discuss whether AI is a bubble and when it might pop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31 Jan

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13 min
1 FEB

The Watchlist

Brendan previews the best films and TV shows coming to a screen near you, with Business Post film critic, John Maguire and freelance culture journalist, Zara Hedderman. Their choices include 'These Sacred Vows', 'The Muppet Show' and 'Is This Thing On?'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Feb

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13 min

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