The Indo Daily

In the noughties, he was all pervasive; from MTV, Channel 4 and BBC, to the biggest comedy venues across the UK and Ireland and even Hollywood. That changed in 2023 in the wake of a joint investigation from Channel 4 and The Sunday Times. In September, Brand, was accused of rape, assault and emotional abuse between 2006 and 2013. This episode of the Indo Daily was originally published on September...

Is the next generation coming to unsettle the tech giants of today? Blackberry, once the number one smartphone in the world, disappeared overnight. Should Apple and Android be taking notes? Host: Adrian Weckler Guest: Sean Silcoff First Published: October 19th 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the height of his fame, John Leslie was one of the most recognisable faces on UK television. All that changed in an instant when Leslie was linked to a shocking rape allegation on live tv. Despite never being charged or found guilty of any crimes, John Leslie would not make a return to our screens. Why was that and what exactly happened to tv’s golden boy? Host: Kevin Doyle. Guest: Sarah Caden....

With a peak valuation of 47 billion dollars, Adam Neumann's WeWork was once a global empire. But his vision for the company didn't stop there - he even had his sights set on Mars. Once a tech unicorn, the company has now filed for bankruptcy. We look at how it all came crashing down to earth. This podcast was originally published on November 6th 2023. Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Adrian Weckler Se...

Upon his death in 2018 reclusive millionaire William Hampton left the vast majority of his estate to Sinn Féin, despite there being little to link him to the party. Today, a small, derelict house in Carlow is the centre of intense political scrutiny. So who was the man Leo Varadkar called the “vagabond who lived in a caravan” and why did he choose an Irish political party as the main beneficiary o...

Edgar Graham was murdered in broad daylight at Queen’s University on 7 December 1983. A law lecturer and unionist politician, Sam McBride examines his life and legacy and tracks down the colleague accused of setting Edgar up for the IRA. This episode of The Indo Daily comes from our sister podcast The BelTel. First Published: Wednesday Dec 6th. Host: Sam McBride. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Edgar Graham was just 29 years old when the IRA gunned him down at Queen’s University in Belfast. The young law lecturer and unionist politician was widely believed to be a future leader of the Ulster Unionist Party. Forty years later, Sam McBride investigates why the IRA targeted him, whether he was set up by a colleague, and where this lost leader of unionism might have led Northern Ireland. Thi...

As 2023 draws to a close, we look back at some of the more extraordinary moments to take place inside Leinster House and beyond. From international diplomacy bloopers to Oireachtas screaming matches, 2023 was another headline grabbing year for politicians across the country. The Irish Independents political team looks at the major winners and losers of the last 12 months, some of the best spats to...

From gangland cases in the Special Criminal Court, to RTE's drastic fall from grace during this summer's payments scandal, 2023 has been a remarkable period for Irish news. In a special edition of The Indo Daily, Group Head Of News at Mediahuis Ireland Kevin Doyle, is joined in studio by his podcast co-hosts Ellen Coyne, Tabitha Monihan and Fionnán Sheahan to talk through this years biggest and mo...

December is drawing to a close, so it’s time for some seasonal escapism as we consider the humble festive art form that is... the Christmas movie. From heartwarming family classics, terrible turkeys to the downright weird and questionable, there truly is something for everyone on the big and small screen. But are the days of the family gathering around the TV and going through the schedule gone fo...

JP McManus is donating an incredible €1million to every GAA county board. This episode, first broadcast in July 2022, profiles the Limerick billionaire. From humble beginnings, JP McManus has become the billionaire that Irish people love to love, and celebrities love to be associated with. Host: Kevin Doyle. Guest: Liam Collins. First Published: July 14, 2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

The Many faces of Frank Kilbride. How a former Fine Gael councillor, and titan of the Irish country music scene, landed himself in the middle of a high-profile legal case. McBride is accused of laundering over €2.6 million, but is this the final straw for the man who proudly wears the moniker “The Comeback Kid”? Host: Denise Calnan, Guests: Liam Cosgrove & Gabija Gataveckaite See omnystudio.com/li...

Is Richi Sunak’s attempts to “stop the boats” sinking his premiership and why is Ireland now changing its immigration policy towards Ukrainian refugees? Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Enda Brady & Hugh O’Connell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From humble beginnings as a school teacher, to one of Irelands most well-known and vocal entrepreneurs, the David and Goliath story of Pat McDonagh’s Supermacs, has at times made the Galway man a controversial figure. He has battled through controversy over workers uniforms, and covid payments, but will a ransom demand for 2 million euro over a planning application be enough to falter his fast-foo...

From sparring partners to courtroom adversaries, Conor McGregor and former friend and teammate Artem Lobov have come to legal blows over the UFC fighter's lucrative whiskey brand, Proper 12. Lobov claims he came up with the initial concept for the venture, which sold to Proximo spirits for 600 million dollars in 2021. Will these ongoing courtroom battles dampen Conor McGregor’s ambitions to become...

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary is no stranger to controversy. Since 1994 he has grown the airline from strength to strength despite his turbulent and outspoken manner. Now, an expensive legal battle with rival Booking.com is underway, but will it dampen the tone of one of Irelands most controversial businessmen? Host: Tabitha Monahan. Guests: John Mulligan and Kevin Doyle See omnystudio.com/listener...

Joe Biden's son Hunter has been rocked by a litany of personal and professional scandals, including an affair with his late brother's wife. X-rated videos, gun charges and drug addiction makes Hunter easy prey for Trump supporters. The Indo Daily profiles the Oval Office problem child. Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Gina London Fist published August 9, 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

A fractious week for Mary Lou Macdonald saw her party fail to oust Justice Minister Helen McEntee while the Dáil debate brought fresh questions around Sinn Féin's historic and recent records on law and order. Do recent opinion polls spell trouble for the opposition party or is this just a blip on their way to power? Host: Fionnán Sheahan | Guests: Gabija Gataveckaite and Paul Williams See omnystud...

The term ‘alpha male’ originally referred to the animal kingdom, but online, it's become a weaponised term. With the likes of Andrew Tate and Jordan Peterson gaining global followings, who is actually watching their content? Has the growing industry around alpha male life coaching in Ireland contributed to the rise of toxic masculinity? Host: Tabitha Monahan | Guests: Darragh Nolan and Rory Tevlin...

A dramatic 24 Hours in North Carolina, saw Molly Martens and her father on the brink of release. How did this happen? Host: Ellen Coyne. Guest: Ralph Riegel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The murder of Brandon Ledwidge in Finglas last week was remarkable in that it was the first such killing of the year. His funeral heard about a man who wasn't without a big fat joint in his mouth and a hammer in his pocket and there were violent scenes afterwards, sparking fears of an uptick in gangland feuding. What led to Brandon Ledwidge's killing and could there be more violence to come? Host:...

“Ireland, we are at war…there is a grave danger upon us….make change, or make way.” The tweets from Conor McGregor’s during the Dublin riots have brought him to the attention of the authorities, leading many to ask if he is moving from prize-fighter to far right political influencer? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Ellen Coyne See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why did the IRA split in two, into the Provisionals and the Officials? The so-called ‘Stickies’ abandoned their armed campaign but never their guns – could the Official IRA still exist? Who were the personalities involved in the split and what became of the Workers’ Party? Ciarán Dunbar from our award-winning sister podcast The BelTel, spoke to Dr Brian Hanley, co-author of ‘The Lost Revolution: T...

As Ukraine’s spymaster Kyrylo Budanov is a hate figure in Russia. To date, he claims no less than 10 assassination attempts have been made against him. Now his wife Marianna Budanova, a significant Ukrainian political figure in her own right, is in hospital after a suspected poisoning at their island home. So how and why might Marianna have been targeted? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

From a poetry-fuelled middle class upbringing to the chaotic UK punk scene, Shane MacGowan was an innovator who wrote his own rulebook, before tearing it apart. We look back at the life of the iconic front man of The Pogues. Host: Fionnan Sheean. Guest: John Meagher See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.