The Group Chat Virgin Media News
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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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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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Stardust Fire: The Inquest, the Apology and the Future?
Gavan and Zara speak with Selina and Louise McDermott for their reactions to the findings of the Stardust Inquest and the subsequent state apology.
Richard reports from the inquest into the death of teenager Aoife Johnston at University Hospital Limerick.
And they also discuss the difficulties facing the new recycling scheme and the demise of DVDs.
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