The MOTH NEWS Podcast

If you’ve ever wondered why it’s so hard to get a mortgage in Ireland — even when you’re doing everything right — or why repossessions are still happening over loans taken out during the Celtic Tiger, then this next conversation is one you need to hear. Cormac Butler is a financial consultant, a former derivatives specialist, and a whistleblower who’s been raising the alarm about serious problems...

On today’s MOTH News Live, Keith Walsh is joined by Al for the stories behind the headlines The latest on Jeff Leo's promised repayments. Will he make it on time and what happens next Sports journalist Philip O’Connor joins us live from Sweden to preview the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Final: Spain vs England. Ireland may not be there, but we can’t afford to sit out the conversation. Hosted on Acast. S...

This week on MOTHCAST: Unvetted , we’re joined producer, and activist Áine O’Neill for a powerful and unfiltered conversation about one of the most controversial cultural moments of the year: Irish rap trio Kneecap’s explosive performance at Coachella. Fresh from a 12-day visit to Palestine , Áine shares what she witnessed on the ground, why she speaks out for Palestinian rights, the backlash to K...

“The Grace Case, All Over Again?” This episode featurs a powerful and urgent conversation that echoes one of Ireland’s most harrowing scandals — the Grace case. Philip O'Connor speaks exclusively to solicitor Caoimhe Haughey , who represents Caitlin Hassan , a young autistic woman who alleges she was raped while in State-funded care. Senator Tom Clonan has called this “the Grace case happening aga...

In this episode of MOTHCAST – Unvetted , MOTH News chief reporter Philip O’Connor sits down with People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy for a wide-ranging and unfiltered conversation. Can the current opposition parties really form the next Irish government? What role does Michael Lowry still play in shaping outcomes? Is protest still a powerful tool for change, or has it been neutralised? Paul and Ph...

A few weeks ago, Irish comedian and activist Tadhg Hickey, found himself at the center of a media storm after attending the funeral of Hizbullah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Critical articles in the Irish Independent and Irish Times accused him of ‘foreign policy stupidity’ and aligning with controversial figures. Supporters argue this is an unfair hit piece, while critics say he has crossed a line. O...

In this episode, former Danish Minister for Greenland (1982-1987) Tom Hoyem sits down with MOTH NEWS chief reporter Philip O’Connor to discuss one of the most bizarre geopolitical proposals in recent history—Donald Trump’s grand plan to buy Greenland. Why would the U.S. want it? How valuable is the territory? And would Greenlanders be happy to become the 51st state? Hoyem offers insider insights,...

In this urgent special report, we go live to Örebro, Sweden, where journalist Philip O’Connor is on the ground covering the tragic school shooting at Risbergska school. With 10 confirmed dead , including the suspected gunman, this is being called the worst mass shooting in Swedish history . What happened? Who was behind it? And how is Sweden responding? Listen now for the latest updates and eyewit...

MOTHCAST - Unvetted, from MOTH NEWS – The Rise of Far-Right Fight Clubs & the UFC’s Antisemitism Problem In this episode of MOTHCAST Unvetted, journalist Karim Zidan joins Philip O’Connor to discuss the troubling connections between combat sports and political extremism. Zidan, whose work has appeared in The New York Times and The Guardian, is the founder of Sports Politika, a multimedia platf...

Unvetted: Episode 2 A Strand of The MOTH NEWS Podcast, MOTHCAST Welcome back to Unvetted , where we dig into the stories that the mainstream media just isn’t telling. On this strand of the MOTH NEWS Podcast, MOTHCAST , our head reporter Philip O’Connor sits down with past, present, and potential future guests of the broadcast for in-depth conversations about the topics that matter, the stories beh...

Unvetted: Episode 2 A Strand of The MOTH NEWS Podcast - MOTHCAST Welcome back to Unvetted , where we dig into the stories that the mainstream media just isn’t telling. On this strand of the MOTH NEWS Podcast, MOTHCAST , our head reporter Philip O’Connor sits down with past, present, and potential future guests of the broadcast for in-depth conversations about the topics that matter, the stories be...

Welcome to the MOTHCAST the MOTH News Podcast! 🎙️ MOTH stands for Monopoly of Truth , and we’re dedicated to cutting through the noise to uncover the stories that truly matter. In a media landscape often influenced by vested interests, our mission is to deliver transparency, ask tough questions, and provide a platform for in-depth conversations that empower you to think critically about the world...