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We call her Emma | Tortoise Investigates

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Family Flowers Only by Grief Ireland

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20 hr ago

News Catch-Up: Jamey Carney, Bessborough and Trans Pride

This week Carl Kinsella and I discuss the tragic death of Jamey Carney, why hare coursing is still a thing in Ireland, and the success of Trans Pride over the weekend. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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51 min
2 days ago

Family Flowers Only with Maeve Keegan

This week I sit down with Maeve Keegan, who shares the heartbreaking loss of her husband Mark, who died by suicide in 2010. Maeve speaks openly about the complex circumstances surrounding Mark's death. What began as trading gradually became something she now believes was a form of gambling addiction, leaving her to discover the devastating financial reality only after his death. She reflects on the shock of losing her husband, the legal battles that followed, and the lasting impact of grief, trauma, and PTSD. Together, we also discuss suicide, mental health, and the importance of reaching out for support. ⚠️ Content note: This episode contains discussion of suicide, suicidal thoughts, addiction, and mental health. Please take care while listening. Support is available: 📞 Samaritans Ireland – Freephone 116 123 (24 hours a day)🌐 www.samaritans.org 🤝 HUGG provides support for people bereaved by suicide and those impacted by suicide. You can find out more at www.hugg.ie. 🎧 Podcast Listener Offer I've partnered with BetterHelp to offer listeners 10% off your first month of online therapy. To claim your discount, please use the link below (the discount is automatically applied when you sign up through the link) BetterHelp.com/familyflowers

2 days ago

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1hr 26min
1 day ago

The Test Case

Some people in this country think Antifa is a dangerous domestic terror organization. Some think that’s a complete myth. This week we go to the federal trial where, for the first time, the government sets out to prove that Antifa is real. Zoe Chace reports. Visit thisamericanlife.org/lifepartners to sign up for our premium subscription. Prologue: Host Ira Glass tells the story of what happened at the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas. The government claims this was an attack by an Antifa cell. The defense says it was a protest gone awry. This argument goes to court in a first of its kind trial. (7 minutes)Act 1: Reporter Zoe Chace walks us through one of the worst days for the defense: all these guns. (5 minutes)Act 2: Zoe takes us through the testimony of the government’s Antifa expert. The defense team is optimistic that things are going well for them. (8 minutes)Act 3: Zoe goes to jail to talk with one of the cooperating witnesses for the prosecution, a former church lady named Lynette Sharp. She has a lot to say about all the events of her life that led to taking a plea deal and testifying against her friends. (24 minutes)Act 4: The verdicts come in. (12 minutes)Transcripts are available at thisamericanlife.org This American Life privacy policy. Learn more about sponsor message choices.

1 day ago

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1hr 12min
1 day ago

Anna Maxwell Martin, actor

Anna Maxwell Martin is an award-winning actor whose versatility is evident from the breadth of parts she has played in popular television programmes including Motherland, Ludwig and Line of Duty. Anna was born and brought up in Yorkshire and loved acting and performing from a young age putting on shows with her friends in the cul-de-sac where they all lived. She read history at Liverpool University and then won a place at LAMDA. She made her professional debut in the Little Foxes at the Donmar Warehouse directed by Marianne Elliott. Her breakthrough came in 2003 playing Lyra Belacqua in the National Theatre’s landmark production of His Dark Materials. In recent years she has become an advocate for vulnerable children and their families – especially those navigating the SEND – special educational needs and/or disabilities – system in schools. She was motivated to take on this role after struggling to get help for her daughters who were struggling with profound grief following the death of their father. Anna lives in London with her daughters. DISC ONE: I Love To Boogie – T. Rex DISC TWO: The Greatest Love of All - Whitney Houston DISC THREE: Together In Electric Dreams - Philip Oakey & Giorgio Moroder DISC FOUR: Gianni Schicchi: "O mio babbino caro" (Lauretta) Composed by Giacomo Puccini and performed by Maria Callas (soprano) and Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Tullio Serafin DISC FIVE: When A Knight Won His Spurs – The Choir of Salisbury Cathedral, directed by David Halls DISC SIX: Dry Your Eyes - The Streets DISC SEVEN: Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell DISC EIGHT: Tell Him - Lauryn Hill BOOK CHOICE: Jackson Brodie Series by Kate Atkinson LUXURY ITEM: Anna’s lucky conker CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: The Greatest Love of All - Whitney Houston Presenter: Lauren Laverne Producer: Paula McGinley Desert Island Discs has cast away many actors to the island over the years including Julie Walters, Jessie Buckley and Adeel Aktar. You can hear their programmes if you search through BBC Sounds or our own Desert Island Discs website.

1 day ago

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51 min
1 day ago

You Slept With My Best Friend

The two couples had been inseparable—neighbors, chosen family, godparents to each other's children. She reaches out to Esther in despair after discovering that her husband had a ten-year-old affair with her best friend. For a decade, he kept the betrayal hidden while she believed they had built a loving marriage and family. Now she's left questioning whether any of it was real. They both want to stay together, but she's trapped in doubt and grief, while he's desperate to repair what he's broken. What does it take to rebuild a relationship after a betrayal of this magnitude? Producer’s Note: When our anonymous guests do a session with Esther for the podcast, it is an act of generosity for everyone who listens. These sessions are meant not only to support the people in the room with Esther, but all of us who learn from their stories. Our stories have many chapters, and what you hear is just one moment in someone’s journey. So even though the sessions are anonymous, please remember that real people are behind them and they may be reading your comments. Also, please join me on Entre Nous, my new home on Substack for anyone who wants to live, love, and work with more connection and imagination. I invite you to sign up and become a free or paid member at estherperel.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 day ago

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54 min
12 hr ago

Is Dublin City Centre Out Of Control?

Last week, Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon wrote a piece for TheJournal.ie detailing his walk home across Dublin city centre. He detailed how he witnessed addiction, poverty, drug dealing, and what he described as a lack of political will to rejuvenate O’Connell Street. He speaks to The Last Word about the current state of the city centre, and if there’s any solutions. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.

12 hr ago

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14 min
1 day ago

Silly lore about a silly trillionaire

MONDAY ANALYSIS: Coming up on today’s show: It’s the Elon Musk-isode!! Elon Musk is a trillionaire (or…he was, a couple of weeks ago). Either way, he’s the richest man who has ever lived, and we wanted to find out…who is he, really? Time for a lore dump on Elon Musk… This episode of Shameless was brought to you by lululemon and their soft and stretchy Nulu fabric, ow available in a whole range of new yoga and Pilates silhouettes. Also, big shout-out to Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Starring two of the world’s biggest stars, Tom Holland and Zendaya, out July 30! Your hosts are Zara McDonald (@zamcdonald) and Michelle Andrews (@michelleandrews1). Shameless Podcast is produced by Annabelle Lee and Eilish Gilligan, executive-produced by Lucy Hunt and audio-edited by Eilish Gilligan. Our social media team consists of Naima Fatema, Divya Simmie and Eilish Gilligan, and our partnerships manager is Cindy Luu. Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated. Want more? We've got more… Subscribe to our newsletter Smart, Dumb Stuff: https://tinyurl.com/4yasjphn Follow us on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2mf557ux Aaaand we’re on TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/2hchchrp Everything else your heart could ever desire is here: https://linktr.ee/shamelesspodcast Thanks for listening! We’re huge fans of yours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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43 min
20 hr ago

Ann Widdicombe

On Friday morning the death of Former British MP, Ann Widdecombe, was announced by her management agency. The UK police have launched a murder investigation into the 78-year-old politicians' death. For the latest on this developing story, LBC Reporter, Sheelagh Fogarty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 hr ago

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6 min
Season 20, Episode 1

The girl from Acton | We call her Emma Ep1

Emma is a high achieving, middle class woman from West London - she’s destined for a successful career and a comfortable British life. But in 2001 she makes a decision that will come to define her - she marries the son of a dictator and becomes Asma al-Assad, the first lady of Syria. We call her Emma is a 6 part original series from Tortoise Investigates and The Observer. To binge listen to all episodes today, ad-free, subscribe to The Observer and use the code AUDIO50 to get 50% off your annual subscription. You'll get access to: This series and all our podcasts before anyone elseAd-free listeningPremium newslettersPuzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crosswordExclusive offers from our partners including Mubi and iescapeTickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online Or subscribe to Observer+ on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to listen to all our podcasts, including this one, without any ads. Reporter - Chloe Hadjimatheou Producer - Gary Marshall Sound design - Karla Patella Podcast artwork - Lola Williams & Eliza Bourner Executive producers - Jasper Corbett and Basia Cummings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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41 min
20 hr ago

60 years of free education

60 years ago today, Taoiseach Seán Lemass reshuffled his Cabinet, moving a young minister from Limerick to the Department of Education. Minister, Donogh O’Malley, would make one of the most consequential announcements in the history of the independent Irish State, free secondary education. Michael O’Dwyer, coordinator of remembering Donagh O'MalleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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