106 episodes
The Group Chat Virgin Media News
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4.7 • 302 Ratings
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A news podcast from Virgin Media Television featuring Gavan Reilly, Zara King and Richard Chambers. Each week, join the gang as they discuss the latest and breaking news. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts.
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Elections Are Here, Farage is Back & Gail is Gone
Richard, Gavan and Zara discuss the upcoming local and European elections and what the newest exit polls may suggest.
Nigel Farage is making an ambitious 8th try for a position in the UK parliament in the July election.
And Gail Platt is leaving Coronation Street; the group reflects on the character over the years.
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Rafah & Recognition: Palestine's Ambassador in Studio
Richard, Gavan and Zara speak with Dr Jilan Abdalmajid, Palestine's Ambassador to Ireland, for her first in-studio interview after Ireland's recognition of Palestinian statehood and discuss the most recent tragedy in Rafah.
RTÉ 2FM is facing significant challenges following a series of departures by its top talent.
And do you trust Temu? The group discusses the online retail giant.
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Recognising Palestine, Knocking on Doors & Stealing Voices
Richard, Gavan and Zara discuss Ireland's recognition of Palestine as a state and what it means for future relations with Israel.
A report by the Housing Commission and the lack of politicians knocking on doors could have impacts on the upcoming election.
And did OpenAI steal Scarlett Johansson's voice?
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Portal Problems, TikTok Teens & Baby Reindeer
Richard and Zara discuss the drama surrounding the New York Portal and its recent closure.
They talk with journalists Jen Hogan and Patrick Freyne about how teenagers are reacting to what they see on TikTok.
And Piers Morgan enters the discourse around Baby Reindeer.
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All Eyes on Rafah, RTE Reports and Douze Pointe?
Richard, Gavan and Zara speak with Khalid el-Astal about his struggle to get his family out of Gaza.
Three new reports have a recommended a number of changes in RTE.
And can Bambie Thug win the Eurovison for Ireland for the first time in almost 30 years?
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Tents, Trolleys and Too Young For Smartphones
Richard, Gavan and Zara discuss the Mount Street migration and the rising tensions between Ireland and the UK over immigration policy.
The results of the Aoife Johnston Inquest has put University Hospital Limerick under pressure.
And a new report commissioned by the French government has recommended that children be banned from having a smartphone until 13 and social media until 18.
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Customer Reviews
Great to have them back for a new season
A great podcast that was very easy to get on board with. Each week I press play and it keeps my attention, with each topic current. Thanks Group.
Selective attention to human rights
Daly targeting of civilians in Ukraine by Russia. Putin is a war criminal and is committing war crimes against innocent men, women and children. Why do you only talk about Gaza? Do you not have the bandwidth to discuss both atrocities?? Used to love the show, but the bias is really getting to me.
Shocking bias
Completely biased reporting about Gaza. Little recognition of the fact that Hamas are the elected government in Gaza. No call for strengthening of the PLO. Will not be listening again.