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Season Finale: Take-off for Talks and Tay-Tay's in Town

Richard, Gavan and Zara speak with Sarah Benson of Women's Aid on violence against women in Ireland following the assault of Natasha O'Brien by a member of the Defence Forces.Aer Lingus and the IALPA have agreed to enter into talks to r…

Bonus Episode: Ireland's First Astronaut

Richard, Gavan and Zara speak with Norah Patten about her planned trip to space with Virgin Galactic in 2026 and what it means for the future of Irish space travel. Hosted on Acast. See

Aer Lingus vs. Pilots, Ryanair vs. Ryan & Norma vs. Bullies

Richard, Gavan and Zara discuss the impact of Aer Lingus pilot's industrial action on the company and holidaymakers.Eamon Ryan stepping down as Green Party leader has created a tight race between Roderic O'Gorman and Pippa Hackett.

Counts Continue, Parties Ponder & Golden Girls

Richard and Zara join Gavan to discuss the ongoing counts for MEPs in the Ireland South and Midlands-Northwest constituencies.They also analyse the results of the local elections and what they mean for the major parties.And G…

Elections Are Here, Farage is Back & Gail is Gone

Richard, Gavan and Zara discuss the upcoming local and European elections and what the newest exit polls may suggest.Nigel Farage is making an ambitious 8th try for a position in the UK parliament in the July election.And Gai…

Rafah & Recognition: Palestine's Ambassador in Studio

Richard, Gavan and Zara speak with Dr Jilan Abdalmajid, Palestine's Ambassador to Ireland, for her first in-studio interview after Ireland's recognition of Palestinian statehood and discuss the most recent tragedy in Rafah.RTÉ 2FM is fa…

Recognising Palestine, Knocking on Doors & Stealing Voices

Richard, Gavan and Zara discuss Ireland's recognition of Palestine as a state and what it means for future relations with Israel.A report by the Housing Commission and the lack of politicians knocking on doors could have impacts on the …

Portal Problems, TikTok Teens & Baby Reindeer

Richard and Zara discuss the drama surrounding the New York Portal and its recent closure.They talk with journalists Jen Hogan and Patrick Freyne about how teenagers are reacting to what they see on TikTok.And Piers Morgan en…

All Eyes on Rafah, RTE Reports and Douze Pointe?

Richard, Gavan and Zara speak with Khalid el-Astal about his struggle to get his family out of Gaza.Three new reports have a recommended a number of changes in RTE.And can Bambie Thug win the Eurovison for Ireland for the fir…