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In The News

The Irish Times

In The News is a daily podcast from The Irish Times that takes a close look at the stories that matter, in Ireland and around the world. Presented by Bernice Harrison and Sorcha Pollak. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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21:31

Can booster doses and anti-viral drugs end the pandemic?

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2021/11/10

The finishing line of this pandemic has been cruelly pushed back again and again. Vaccines have diminished the threat posed by Covid-19 but we're still a long way from normal. Now, with cases as high as ever, there are still a few levers left to pull to get the virus under control. Simon Carswell asked immunologists Professor Kingston Mills and Professor Christine Loscher about booster doses, updated vaccines and anti-viral drugs - and about how they see the pandemic ending. Hosted on Acast. See

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20:00

A tragedy in Sierra Leone is a story about poverty

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2021/11/09

Last Friday in Sierra Leone's capital Freetown, a fire in the busy neighbourhood of Wellington killed scores and injured many more. The fire was caused by a leak from a fuel tanker and many people had been drawn to danger to collect the precious fuel to resell or power their vehicles.From Freetown, Sally Hayden reports on what happened on Friday and since, the obvious link between poverty and the unnecessary deaths, and how Sierra Leoneans are weary of always being a bad news story. Hosted on Acast

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24:35

Could Graham Dwyer win his appeal?

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2021/11/08

Could Ireland's most notorious murderer Graham Dwyer win a retrial, or even walk free? Dwyer, who was convicted of the murder of Elaine O'Hara in 2015, reportedly believes so. In the years since Dwyer was handed a life sentence, court rulings on the legality of key evidence used against him - mobile phone metadata - have given him hope. On today's podcast, crime correspondent Conor Gallagher talks to Sorcha Pollak about the Dwyer case and his appeal. First they look back on the case and the mountain

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23:25

What's in the Climate Action Plan and does it go far...

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2021/11/05

How does a country halve its greenhouse gas emissions in just nine years? The new Climate Action Plan is the Irish government's answer to that question. The proposals within it, if implemented, will radically change life in the country. So what's in it, who will it affect the most and does it go far enough? Jennifer Ryan talks to Jennifer Bray, political correspondent with The Irish Times and Dr Hannah Daly, lecturer in sustainable energy at University College Cork. Hosted on Acast. See

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25:58

Is Dublin losing its cultural soul?

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2021/11/03

A squat eviction, protests over plans to redevelop the site at the Cobblestone pub and the announcements of closures of the Science Gallery and a much-loved independent bookshop. These individual events, which took place in Dublin last week, may not seem related. But for many people, they symbolise what is seen as the degradation of culture and the character of the capital city.Sorcha Pollak talks to Irish Times columnist Una Mullally and Dublin Editor Olivia Kelly about the changing face of

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22:14

The agency forcing Irish criminals to flee abroad

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2021/11/01

Just over 25 years ago, the Criminal Assets Bureau was established in the wake of the killings of Detective Jerry McCabe and journalist Veronica Guerin. The murders shocked the nation and served as a wakeup call to the authorities that they were losing the fight against gangland figures and paramilitary groups. Over the years, the Criminal Assets Bureau has seized almost €200million in the proceeds of crime, forcing many to move abroad to keep hold of their cash. Today, Conor Pope speaks to Crime

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26:17

Why is the EU fining Poland €1 million every single day?

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2021/10/29

This week, the European Union’s Court of Justice ordered Poland to pay a one million euro daily fine, believed to be the biggest penalty imposed by the EU, on one of it's own member states.Sorcha Pollak speaks to Berlin correspondent Derek Scally about the controversial judicial reforms which have led to this latest sanction .Produced by Declan Conlon, Jennifer Ryan and Suzanne Brennan.Opening music by Hugh Rodgers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:20

Cop26: Our last chance to tackle climate catastrophe

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2021/10/28

On Wednesday, just days before world leaders and policy makers descended upon Glasgow for the crucial Cop26 climate talks, UN secretary-general Antonia Guterres stated clearly that the climate crisis has reached “code red for humanity”“There is only one path forward,” he said. “A 1.5 degree future is the only liveable future for humanity. I urge leaders to get on with the job, before it’s too late.”On Sunday October 31st, representatives from almost every country in the world will gather in Scotland

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21:10

Is Facebook damaging our world?

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2021/10/26

Facebook’s brand is in crisis. The social media giant is rarely out of the headlines, most recently after whistleblowers and leaked documents shed light on its failures, including the spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories.Facebook is also facing pressure from lawmakers on various fronts, including pending legislation from Congress and a number of high profile lawsuits. This week cheif executive Mark Zuckerberg is expected to announce a rebrand, as the company seeks to distance itself from

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27:27

Squid Game: How South Korea’s social inequality...

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2021/10/22

Have you watched Squid Game yet? Since its release, the South Korean drama has become a global sensation, making it Netflix’s biggest series launch to date. Sorcha Pollak speaks to Irish Times Features writer Patrick Freyne about the phenomenal success of the series and what's behind its global appeal, while Dr Kevin Cawley, Senior Lecturer in Korean Studies at UCC gives an insight into the socio-economic inequality at the heart of the story, reflected in the lives of the 456 contestants.Just a

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25:48

Climate action: "I'm not gonna give up, there's too...

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2021/10/20

We’re told that eating less meat or giving up flying are things that we can do to help fight climate change. But given that a relatively small number of fossil fuel producers are responsible for the vast majority of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, just how much does individual action really matter?Guests: Dr Tara Shine Change By Degrees, Kate Devitt Fridays for Future Dublin, and Catherine Cleary Pocket Forests.Presenter: Conor PopeProduced by Jennifer Ryan Opening music by Hugh

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22:06

Why is Covid so prevalent in Ireland compared to...

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2021/10/18

Health editor Paul Cullen on what we know about the reasons for Ireland's high level of Covid-19 right now, despite our high vaccination rates.Plus: political correspondent Jennifer Bray on how the Government is thinking about the uptick in cases. Is the planned removal of further restrictions in doubt? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23:33

Can the UK and the EU overcome mistrust to do a deal...

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2021/10/15

Earlier this week, Britain's Brexit minister David Frost called for a new "Northern Ireland protocol" to completely replace the agreement he negotiated two years outlining how trade in Northern Ireland works post-Brexit. The EU wants to make changes to the protocol instead. Can the two sides find a compromise, despite the deep mistrust that has developed after years of difficult negotiations? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:12

Ireland 2050: 'The big changes will be at the...

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2021/10/13

More flooding, longer spells of hotter weather, heavier rain events and the disappearance of frost: The changes to Ireland's weather if we fail to tackle the climate crisis may not seem too dramatic, but if other parts of the world suffer more, then the impacts of that will be felt here too. As part of our coverage of the climate crisis in the lead up to COP26, we talk to climate scientists, Dr Alastair McKinstry and Dr Enda O'Brien, about the likely consequences of climate disruption on Ireland in

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19:19

The disappearance of Deirdre Jacob: Could new...

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2021/10/12

A large search operation has begun in CoKildarein relation to the disappearance of 18-year-oldDeirdre Jacob, who went missing as she walked home inNewbridge.She was last seen alive at about 3pm on the evening of July 28th, 1998.She was one of several women who went missing in the same region over a five year period.Conor Lally tells Conor Pope about the background to the case, the new evidence that has led to the search, the and the prime suspect in the case, convicted rapist Larry Murphy. Hosted

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24:31

What Ireland's corporate tax hike means

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2021/10/11

A global deal means our 12.5% corporate tax rate will be going up for thefirst time in decades. Cliff Taylor tells Conor the story of the rate: where it came from, why it lasted and what an increase will mean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:12

Berlin's rental revolution: could it happen in Ireland?

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2021/10/08

On September 26th a referendum was held in Berlin. The question? Should landlords be forced to sell nearly a quarter of a million apartments to the city. The goal of the campaign to expropriate the apartments, is to reverse the massive rent increases that campaigners say threaten normal life in the German capital.Many obstacles remain, but the move to take control of Berlin's housing could redefine the relationship between landlords and tenants in the city. The referendum has caught the attention of

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25:51

When did the climate crisis begin?

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2021/10/06

In a few weeks' time, world leaders meet for the COP26 UN Climate Conference in Scotland, where they will try to agree on a plan to reduce emissions and prevent catastrophic temperature rises. Between now and then, we'll be covering the climate crisis on this podcast every week. Today, we're tracing the origins of the climate crisis: where it went wrong and what can be learned from the failure to do anything until now, when it's almost too late.Guest: Alice Bell, co-director at the climate change

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21:22

The Pandora Papers: Ireland's role in hiding global...

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2021/10/05

Ireland is being used as a de facto offshore location by people and businesses in Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and other countries in eastern Europe and central Asia, leaked documents show. Colm Keena explains how a legal entity permitted under Irish law makes this possible, and how and why these entities are used to shield money and power from view. Plus: around the world, powerful individuals with hidden wealth are revealed in The Pandora Papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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27:52

Why are people turning to an anti-parasite drug to...

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2021/10/01

This month the first Irish person was hospitalised after using the anti-parasitic drug Ivermectin to treat the symptoms of Covid-19. In the US, demand for the drug is soaring as more people turn their backs on the vaccine and look to alternative treatments. So what exactly is the drug, why has it become associated with the treatment of Covid-19 and what are the risks involved in taking it? Conor Pope speaks to virologist Dr Gerard Barry and to New York-based journalist Nick Robins-Early. Produced by

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