The Group Chat
By Virgin Media News
A weekly news podcast from Virgin Media Television featuring correspondents Gavan Reilly, Zara King and Richard Chambers. Join the gang every Thursday morning (or Wednesday night on TV!) as they discuss the latest and breaking news.
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Latest episode
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ISIS Survivor in Studio, Taylor endorses Kamala & Apple Tax Trouble
Gavan and Zara talk with Shireen Khero, an ISIS survivor, who discusses how she was taken from her home and the 10 year anniversary of the genocide of the Yazidi people in Syria.Team Taylor is Team Kamala; the international popstar has … -
We're back! Our new season launches this Wednesday!
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🚨 Emergency Pod! 🇺🇸 Joe Biden drops out… what now?
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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 …