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DEC 13, 2024
Inside the Eoin Hayes scandal that left shaky Soc Dem’s red-faced and ‘very angry’
The next government has yet to be officially formed, but we have our first major political scandal of the new season. Step forward Eoin Hayes, newly-elected Social Democrats TD for Dublin Bay South, who became the center of attention of a chaotic press conference this week when the subject of his personal business dealings came up. So ensued a nightmare 24 hours for the fresh-faced politician who later that evening confirmed that he sold shares from his former employer, which supplies technology to the Israeli military, a month after he was elected to Dublin City Council for a pre-tax figure of €199,000. Host; Fionnán Sheahan, Guests; Gabija Gataveckaite and Philip Ryan
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28 MIN
DEC 12, 2024
Katy French: Ireland’s original “It Girl” and her tragic death
If the Celtic Tiger era were to be given a face, it would surely be Katy French. The model and socialite embodied the glamour and excesses of Ireland’s boom period before her tragic death in December 2007. This is the story of Ireland’s original IT Girl. Host: Ellen Coyne Guest: Melanie Finn
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26 MIN
DEC 11, 2024
The dramatic fall of billionaire dictator Bashar al-Assad, and the 'rebranded’ al-Qaeda jihadist who ousted him
The Assad family reigned Syria for more than half a century and did so with an iron fist. They crushed dissent from outspoken voices, turning chemical weapons upon their own citizens. It was the definition of a violent authoritarian state. In the space of only a few days, Syrian Rebel forces ousted Bashar Al Assad, signaling the end of a brutal 13-year civil war. Russia played a major role in supporting Assad's government and helping it fight the rebels. The Syrian leader fled Damascus for Moscow on Sunday, ending more than 50 years of brutal rule by his family. Host; Fionnán Sheahan, Guest;
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21 MIN
DEC 9, 2024
Luigi Mangione charged with murdering CEO Brian Thompson in New York
Ivy League graduate Luigi Mangione has been charged with the murder of Brian Thompson, the CEO of United Healthcare. Why has this case grabbed the world's media attention and what does it say about public opinion towards the corporate world? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Terry Sheridan
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22 MIN
DEC 9, 2024
Crypto, Kinahans and a Russian socialite - how "Operation Destabilise" dismantled a dark money web
"Operation Destabilise" has exposed the dark money web relied on by criminals and spies alike. The international sting, led by the UK's National Crime Agency, uncovered a multi-billion dollar crypto laundering network which included the Kinahan cartel, Russian spies, online scammers and even a Moscow socialite. So how did it work, how was it uncovered and where might the money go next? Host: Ellen Coyne | Guests: Robin Schiller (Irish Independent) and Miles Johnson (Financial Times and author of Chasing Shadows)
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22 MIN