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At least 10 scientists... dead or missing... with access to sensitive US nuclear and aerospace research.   And a conspiracy theory that they’re all connected that’s gone all the way to the White House.     Is this just another day in the Trump presidency, or might there be something deeper happening in the United States?   Is the truth really out there?  

Growing influence from conservatives, religious groups, and parts of the tech industry seem intent on eroding the rights of women in the United States.   And it’s happening right before our eyes in the courts and senate across the Atlantic.  But could that ever really happen here?  Ciara is joined by Margaret E. Ward, leadership consultant and a contributor to The Iri...

Ireland’s approach to drugs has shifted — toward harm reduction, treating addiction as a public health issue rather than a criminal one.   But as drug-related violence and intimidation come more into focus, there are questions about whether that balance is right.   And whether compassion for addiction is coming at a cost to wider public safety. Ciara is joined by Dr Chris Luke,...

In a week when a lot of people are considering tracing their heritage through the newly released 1926 census, we look at the implications of those who take the step of using their DNA in that search. On the face of it, it seems quite benign.  You put a swab in your mouth, place it in a plastic tube and send it off to a company who then tell you about your genetic ancestry a few weeks later. B...

The Kinahan cartel is facing its most serious pressure in years  After the arrest of Daniel Kinahan, questions are growing about where the organisation goes next    And whether its leadership can even continue to operate from Dubai. Ciara is joined by Connor Plunkett from Bellingcat

He was once the wealthiest athlete in history and built an entire persona around wealth, excess, and being the best boxer in the world   And now — at 49 — you might be surprised to learn that Floyd Money Mayweather may be about to lose a majority of that wealth. Ciara is joined by Off The Ball’s Cameron Hill

There are thousands of Irish artefacts sitting inside the British Museum.     Some are on display… But many more are locked away in archives — rarely, if ever, seen.     From ancient art… and religious relics… to objects tied to deeply local Irish stories.     They’ve been in London for decades — in some cases, centuries.     But now, the question is getting...

More adults are going for ADHD assessments than perhaps ever before   Maybe, trying to get a handle on things that maybe haven’t quite made sense for a while.   For some, that process is pretty straightforward — for others, it opens up something bigger than they were expecting.  Ciara is joined by photographer Ruth Medjber and Dr. Brendan Kelly, Professor in Psychiatry in...

For decades, support for Israel in the US felt locked in.   But after the latest escalation involving Iran… and now the war in Lebanon… that certainty might be starting to slip   So, is the great friendship between these two nations built to last, or will this current conflict prove its demise?  Ciara is joined by Freddie Hayward, US Correspondent for the New Statesman and...

Another 36 infant remains have been recovered at Tuam — bringing the total found there to 69 since excavations began last year.   At the same time, a separate site is coming under renewed scrutiny.    Planning permission has been granted for housing on lands linked to the former Bessborough Mother and Baby Home in Cork — where women and hundreds of children are still unacc...

A young woman… a burnt-out mobile home… and a disappearance that still doesn’t add up, more than two decades on  This week, Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information into the killing of Emer O’Loughlin... A case that continues to haunt the family in the small Clare community of Ennistymon. Ciara is joined by Páraic McMahon, Head of News and Sport with The Clare Echo

He built a system that keeps him winning... became a poster boy for MAGA Republicans...and forged close ties with Vladimir Putin. But with voters heading to the polls this weekend, Viktor Orbán’s grip on Hungary is under real pressure. And critics say what’s at stake isn’t just an election… but democracy itself. Ciara is joined by Ábel Bede, a freelance journalist based in Hungary

Fuel protests have brought parts of Ireland to a standstill, with tractors and heavy vehicles blocking major roads across the country. Now, in a significant escalation, Jim O’Callaghan has said the Defence Forces will be deployed to help remove vehicles obstructing critical infrastructure. With disruption affecting emergency services, transport, and access to essential goods, the Government says t...

From war in the Middle East to rising fuel prices at home, Ireland’s energy security is back in sharp focus.   And now, a question that’s been off the table for decades is quietly creeping back in — should Ireland go nuclear?  Ciara is joined by Dr Paul Deane, Senior Lecturer in Clean Energy Futures at University College Cork and Brian Mahon, Political Correspondent with the Irish D...

Kanye West — now known as Ye — looked to be staging a major comeback, with a new album climbing the charts and a headline slot at London’s Wireless Festival. But within days, the narrative flipped. Mounting backlash over his history of alleged antisemitic comments turned a high-profile booking into a political problem.   Sponsors pulled back. Community leaders spoke out. And the controversy q...

From “glow-up" injections to anti-ageing shortcuts, peptides are suddenly everywhere. They’re pushed by influencers, sold through murky online stores, and even creep into mainstream wellness culture.  But while some peptides are well established in medicine — from insulin to drugs like Ozempic — a growing number of injectable products being promoted online are completely unregulated and...

From global stages to bitter legal fights, dance legend Michael Flatley is now as familiar with courtrooms as he is with standing ovations. The Lord of the Dance creator has been entangled in a series of high-stakes disputes — from a dramatic battle over control of his iconic show, to multimillion-euro rows over his Cork mansion, Castlehyde, and ongoing clashes with former advisers, insurers, and...

A TV star’s allegations that she was targeted with AI-generated pornographic images have triggered a national reckoning in Germany. Collien Fernandes claims her ex-husband, Christian Ulmen, created and shared explicit deepfake content in her name over a number of years — allegations he strongly denies. The case has sparked protests, reignited debate about online abuse, and put pressure on the Germ...

Irish households have more than €170 billion sitting in savings accounts, much of it losing value day by day. Finance Minister Simon Harris is pushing a new plan to make investing simpler and more accessible. But the question is whether Irish savers are ready to change, or still wary of taking risks with their hard-earned cash.  On today’s podcast, Ciara Doherty explores why we’re so reluctan...

As Apple marks its 50th anniversary, Ciara Doherty takes a step back from the products and the hype to look at the bigger picture. How did a company that started in a California garage become one of the most powerful and influential businesses on the planet?  Joined by tech expert and former Apple employee Andy O'Donoghue, the podcast traces the key moments that defined Apple’s journey — from...

A major decision from the International Olympic Committee has ignited one of the most contentious debates in sport. From the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics onwards, transgender women — and some athletes with differences in sex development — will no longer be eligible to compete in the female category. The IOC says the move is grounded in science, fairness, and safety. Critics say the evidence isn’t set...

We’re living longer, and that’s reshaping family life. More people are finding themselves stepping into a role they never expected: caring for their own parents. It often happens gradually until, one day, the balance has shifted. On today’s Newstalk Daily, Shane Beatty explores the reality of “parenting your parents.”  Shane and clinical psychologist Dr Eddie Murphy explore this role reversal...

Ciara Doherty sits down with journalist Kate Henshaw to explore how OnlyFans grew from a niche London startup into a global powerhouse that has paid out more than $25 billion to creators.  They trace the platform’s rapid rise, through the pivot into adult content that supercharged its growth during the Covid 19 pandemic, and dig into the business model that allows it to generat...

It’s down to this. A win-or-lose night in Prague, with Ireland facing a higher-ranked Czech side in what's shaping up to be the defining game of their World Cup campaign. But long before a ball is kicked, the real battle is already underway — inside the players’ heads.  On today’s podcast, Ciara Doherty looks at what happens in those final hours before kick-off. The noise, the nerves, the pre...

It’s the biggest game in Irish Football for a decade and if we win it it will be followed quickly by an even bigger game. The prize is a place at World Cup 2026. But with Trump and Infantino and the war in Iran overshadowing the whole event do we even really want to be there? Ciara is joined by Off The Ball’s Cameron Hill and Eve Conway