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A Bulgarian woman, also known as "Cryptoqueen", has been added to the FBI's list of its 10 most-wanted fugitives. Dr Ruja Ignatova is accused of defrauding investors out of $4bn (£3.3bn) by selling a fake cryptocurrency called OneCoin. The FBI is now offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to her capture. But who is she, or more importantly, where is she? And why is it believed she came...

There will be no tears about the demise of Boris Johnson at Government Building in Dublin but Minsters will be weary about what comes next. The Indo Daily looks at Boris' legacy and assesses the runners and riders in the race for 10 Downing Street. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A cold case review of the murder of French woman Sophie Toscan du Plantier has been launched in Ireland. The Indo Daily speaks to the chief suspect in the original investigation, Ian Bailey. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Ian Bailey and Senan Moloney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are now in the middle of another wave of Covid-19. Will restrictions be reintroduced? What can you do to protect yourself from the virus? The Indo Daily find out. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Gabija Gataveckaite and Professor Christine Loscher See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The disgraced singer R Kelly seems likely to spend the rest of his life in prison after a 30-year sentencing last week for using his fame to sexually abuse young fans. The Indo Daily hears about his dark double life. Presenter: Siobhán Maguire Guest: John Meagher See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He’s no longer in office but that hasn’t stopped Donald Trump’s presidential legacy from dominating the headlines. The Indo Daily asks if there’s a second term chance for the controversial Republican. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: John Downing and Greg Swenson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the garda Cold Case Unit ordered a "full review" of the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier in west Cork in 1996.In this select episode The Indo Daily takes a look at the key figures in the investigation and where they are now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The army have been put on standby to help with security at Dublin airport but will this put an end to the havoc? And what can you do if you’re the unlucky one whose flight is cancelled. The Indo Daily finds out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The recent revelations that a Russian spy uncovered by Dutch intelligence officials spent four years studying at Trinity College Dublin, has sparked a conversation over just how many other spies live, work and operate undercover here. What we know for sure is Sergey Vladimirovich Cherkasov, who used the Brazilian alias of Victor Muller Ferreira while completing a political science degree, is one o...

Ireland's most out spoken analyst Joe Brolly gives his take on the post-match brawl and eye-gouging incident at the end of at the end of the Armagh–Galway All-Ireland football quarter-final. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She is the leader of Ireland’s largest political party, but who is Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald? The Indo Daily finds out. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Fionnán Sheahan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Pride takes to the streets of Ireland. The Indo Daily finds out how the global parade got started and why the fight for equality goes on for the LBGTQ+ community. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Bill Hughes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The local community of Cloneen in Co Tipperary is in shock after the bodies of a couple were discovered over a year after they passed. The Indo Daily finds out more. HOST: Denise Calnan GUEST: Conor Feehan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week Tanaiste Leo Varadkar locked horns with Sinn Fein’s Pearse Doherty in an exchange that had the nation both shocked and entertained. But was this war of words an isolated incident or an indication of a new nasty streak in Irish politics? Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Hugh O’Connell, political correspondent with the Irish and Sunday Independent and Dr Jennifer Kavanagh Lecturer in Law at the S...

The rental crisis in Ireland is at its most severe and not a week passes where room shortages, substandard accommodation and a lack of support hits the headlines. The Indo Daily finds out if there’s any way to resolve the problem. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Adrian Weckler and Marian Finnegan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As part of our ongoing Pride celebration, the Indo Daily chats to Dublin transgender man, Jayson Pope, about his own journey. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Jayson Pope (He/Him) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was one of the largest bank robberies in UK history, but to this day nobody has been convicted for the Northern Bank robbery. The Indo Daily finds out more. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: Sam McBride. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Murdered by men and their bodies secretly buried: Arlene Arkinson, Caroline Graham, Charlotte Murray, Lisa Dorrian and Saoirse Smyth, are the Northern Ireland’s other Disappeared. Allison Morris tells their stories and their families’ quest to find them. Host Ciarán Dunbar. Guest: Allison Morris. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Kate Bush and Duran Duran to shoulder pads and shell suits, we can’t seem to get enough of the 1980s right now. The Indo Daily finds out why. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Siobhán Maguire and Garrett Mulhall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Ireland on the verge of a costly trade war in light of the EU's legal action against the UK? The Indo Daily finds out. Host: Tabitha Monahan. Guests: John Downing and Ciarán O'Neill See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Google software engineer believes the company's AI has become so advanced it is now sentient. The Indo Daily finds out if such a thing could happen. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Adrian Weckler and Professor Barry O'Sullivan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could President Trump go to jail? The big revelations from the first House Select committee hearing into the January 6th attack on the US Capitol including the president’s daughter Ivanka and the former Attorney General Bill Barr stating that there was no election fraud. HOST: Fionnan Sheahan GUEST: Gina London Columnist with the Sunday Independent, Founder of ‘Language of Leadership’ and former W...

How widespread is ‘compo culture’ in Ireland? The Indo Daily finds out. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Amy Molloy and Pat McDonagh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Large tech companies like Apple and Google have been telling their Irish employees to return to the office, ending the possibility of working fully remote. What has happened to the idea that remote working is the future? And are other companies following the tech giants’ lead? Irish Independent’s Technology Editor Adrian Weckler finds out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To celebrate Pride month, the Indo Daily finds out how the global parade got started and why the fight for equality goes on for the LBGTQ+ community. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Bill Hughes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.