The Indo Daily

Who is Sam Altman and why does he matter so much to artificial intelligence? What do we really know about his views on risk, control and power in the AI race? Todays episode of the Indo Daily comes from our sister podcast The Big Tech Show, as Ellen Huet, features writer with Bloomberg News and host of the Foundering podcast, joins Adrian Weckler. Altman, CEO of OpenAI, runs the company behind Cha...

On 18 December 2022, 32-year-old Natalie McNally was found dead in her Lurgan home. According to her autopsy, she suffered multiple stab wounds, strangulation and several heavy blows to the head. She was also 15 weeks pregnant at the time. Her partner, Stephen McCullagh, is now on trial for her murder in one of the highest-profile cases Northern Ireland’s courts have seen in years. Central to the...

This time last year, Taoiseach Micheál Martin was grasping an American-flag emblazoned short straw, playing second fiddle to Conor McGregor as our disgraced UFC representative took the St Patrick’s Day podium. Now that the Taoiseach has been restored to March 17 parity, he has one hell of a job on his hands. What kind of reception awaits him in Donald Trump’s Oval Office next w...

Petrol prices are flashing past €2 a litre as conflict in the Middle East rattles global energy markets. From food bills to mortgage rates, the shockwaves could hit far beyond the forecourt. So are we facing a return to 1970s-style energy chaos, and how bad could it get?  Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guests: Kim Bielenberg and Charlie Weston  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The enduring saga of Enoch Burke and his family has a fresh chapter, with Martina and Ammi Burke set for a stint behind bars. Last week, Justice Brian Cregan handed down an imprisonment order as he called for “a halt to this family circus”. Initial attempts to arrest Martina and Ammi Burke proved unsuccessful. So, what can they expect in prison? And what does the timeline of the entire Burke story...

International war probably wasn’t the expectation when the Kinahan Cartel decamped to Dubai in a bid to escape the authorities, but it has arrived on their opulent doorstep, nonetheless. So, what does the joint US-Israel offensive on Iran mean for Daniel Kinahan and company? What are their connections to Hezbollah, and will they ever be extradited? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Miles Johnson See om...

In June 2025, when 78-year-old Sonia ‘Sunny’ Jacobs, along with her carer Kevin Kelly (31) died in a house fire at the Connemara home she called her “sanctuary", it seemed like a tragically ironic end for a celebrated activist. But Jacobs was no stranger to life's juxtapositions. The well-liked and peaceful woman spent five years on death row in the US before her conviction over the murder of two...

As conflict in Iran pushes up energy prices, the Government faces mounting pressure over possible emergency supports. New rent reforms are already causing controversy in the Housing Minister’s own constituency, while Phil Hogan re-emerges as Ireland’s candidate for a top UN job. Tabitha Monahan and Conal Thomas chat through down a tense week in Leinster House. We want to earn your trust and are me...

Phil Hogan, the former Fine Gael heavyweight, carved out a political career few could match.  But in the middle of the Covid crisis, it all came crashing down and he was forced into resigning his post as EU trade commissioner following the notorious Golf-gate controversy. But now, out of nowhere, he’s back.  And this time he’s a contender for a major role at the UN. So. is this a politic...

Bill and Hillary Clinton are back under the spotlight after explosive deposition tapes linked to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation were released. From Hillary’s angry walkout to Bill’s questions over flights and hot-tub photographs, the US power couple faced hours of grilling from a Republican-led committee. ­ Host: Dave Hanratty, Guest: Terry Sheridan ­ We want to earn your trust and are members...

Before they were sworn enemies, Iran and the United States were close allies. So how did decades of cooperation descend into revolution, hostage crises, secret arms deals and nuclear brinkmanship? Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Professor Scott Lucas to trace the long and volatile history between Washington and Tehran and to ask what happens next as tensions rise once more. We want to earn your trust...

Convicted child killer Ian Huntley is recovering in hospital following an assault by a fellow inmate at HMP Frankland. Huntley, who is currently serving a life sentence for the 2002 killing of schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, has previously been a target of prison violence. On this episode of The Indo Daily, we look back at the horrifying case of the Soham murders. Host: Tabitha Monaha...

Forty eight hours ago Israel and the United States launched Operation epic Fury - a major attack on Iran that killed Iran’s Supreme Leaderi. The shockwaves from the US and Israeli strikes on Iran are still rippling across the region, with tensions high and retaliation under way. Today we examine the fallout from a deadly weekend in the Middle East and ask where President Trump’s gamble could lead...

Our relationship with food and the dining experience has attracted a more focused spotlight in recent years, with sharply edited influencers – and the average punter – lighting up their accounts with mouth-watering content. If the queues outside the hippest eateries are any indication, we simply can’t resist. But does the bite live up to the hype? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: John Meagher and Bri...

Today's episode of The Indo Daily was brought to you by our sister podcast, The BelTel. This podcast was first published on Friday, February 20th. ‘Don’t call Jeffrey Epstein a paedophile’ – that was the demand of a top NI lawyer to a London newspaper in 2011. Paul Tweed was brought in to try and limit the damage to the sex-offender’s reputation after he was released from prison. The Belfast solic...

The government scrambles to contain the fallout from its SNA allocation controversy, announcing a late night funding reversal but has lasting damage already been done? Plus, Sinn Fein selects Janice Boylan for the crucial Dublin Central by election as Gerry The Monk Hutch gears up for another run. What does it all mean for the political landscape? You can listen to Indo Politics a day early on its...

Irish brothers and self-made billionaires Patrick and John Collison are shaking up the world of e-commerce. Rumours are swirling that Stripe, their online payments platform, is sizing up a takeover of rival PayPal - the original online payments company. So just how did two brothers from rural Tipperary build a tech giant now valued at almost €135bn? And what could this potential takeover mean for...

The criminal Dublin collective known as the Gucci Gang appeared to be in ruins, only for a new leader to emerge – a man by the name of Mark Salmon. Clean cut and soft spoken, Salmon seemed an unlikely candidate for the helm, yet he has steadily built a violent and intimidating reputation in the pursuit of drug debt. But is his reign already over? ­ Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Ken Foy  See om...

In February 2022, just days before Russia invaded Ukraine, Ksenia Samotiy’s mother drove her and her two younger siblings to the Polish border. They thought they would be gone for a few days. Four years later, the war continues. Now living in Dublin, Ksenia has returned to her hometown of Lviv for the first time since she fled. What did she find, and what does the future hold for Ukraine? ­ Host:...

There were dramatic developments in the Mike Gaine murder investigation on Tuesday morning following the arrest of 53-year-old Michael Kelley. The American was previously arrested in connection with the investigation last May. Irish Independent special correspondent Catherine Fegan joins The Indo Daily with the latest details. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Catherine Fegan See omnystudio.com/listene...

The headlines keep coming following last week’s arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The former prince was briefly immortalised in the Louvre, while UK officials aren’t ruling out a judge-led inquiry into his links with Jeffrey Epstein. As calls grow for Mountbatten-Windsor to be formally dropped from the line of succession, we assess the long-term damage to the royal family – and where this stor...

Description: Twenty years ago this week, the planned ‘Love Ulster’ march ended in some of the worst riots ever witnessed in Dublin city centre. So how did a bright and busy Saturday afternoon descend into violence, disorder and chaos? We hear a first-hand account from a journalist who reported on the scene. ­ Host: Fionnán Sheahan | Guest: Neil Fetherstonhaugh See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Eamon Dunphy welcomes Joe Molloy into his home for an in-depth discussion about the decisions facing Irish football ahead of the upcoming Nations League fixtures against Israel. Who should make the decision? What should it be? And what are the likely consequences? Host: Joe Molloy Guest: Eamon Dunphy This interview was originally broadcast on our sister podcast Indo Sport See omnystudio.com/listen...

A tricky week for the Government inside and outside of Leinster House goes under the microscope on the latest Indo Politics. On the agenda: public outcry at proposed SNA cuts, the planning permission row at the Rotunda Hospital, and the much-mooted social media ban for under-16s and how it might work, not to mention the Coalition tensions it’s causing. Host: Tabitha Monahan Guests: Mary Regan and...

The baffling disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has captivated America. The 84-year-old mother of television journalist Savannah Guthrie disappeared from her Arizona home earlier this month in what police believe was a targeted kidnapping. Nearly three weeks on, despite emotional public appeals from her family, puzzling ransom notes, and an army of online sleuths, authorities appear to be at a loss. W...