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The Group Chat

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 as they discuss the latest and breaking news from Ireland and around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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45:21

MAGA-mania in America, Twitter's Musk era begins and...

The Group Chat ·

2022/11/03

On The Group Chat, Richard is stateside following the Mid-term election trail. Also on the agenda, Elon Musk has ideas for Twitter, and some people are not happy, former UK Secretary of State for Health Matt Hancock is heading to the I'm a Celeb jungle and the Taoiseach weighs in on Mansion House's live animal Christmas crib. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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48:53

Fleeing War: Alina Kalmykova on her journey from...

The Group Chat ·

2022/10/26

Alina Kalmykova joins The Group Chat to discuss on her experience of fleeing war and Ireland's accommodation shortage for Ukrainian refugees. Also on the agenda, a new era of pub openingtimes, abortion in Ireland and why are people throwing food at art? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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46:23

Trouble for Truss with Lewis Goodall, eviction ban...

The Group Chat ·

2022/10/19

Lewis Goodall of The News Agents joins The Group Chat to try and breakdown what is happening with the British government. Also on the agenda, reaction to the new eviction ban, Leo Varadkar's meal prep triggers the internet's ire and James Corden is trending for the wrong reasons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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46:07

Donegal grieves, Escalation in Ukraine and Vera...

The Group Chat ·

2022/10/12

On the Group Chat this week, the guys are joined by VM Sport Bernard O'Toole to discuss a historic night for Republic of Ireland women's soccer team as Vera Pauw's side secured their World Cup qualification. Zara is Donegal as Creeslough begins the grieving process following last week's tragedy. Also on the agenda is the recent escalation in the Ukraine war and the latest on fiasco surrounding a Shane Ross interview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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49:48

Witness Protection Programme with Nicola Tallant

The Group Chat ·

2022/10/06

Zara, Gavan and Richard are joined by investigative journalist Nicola Tallant to go through the history and workings of Ireland's witness protection programme. Also on the agenda, Wagatha Christie returns, Fianna Fáil's identity crisis and Liz Truss faces the music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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45:58

Breaking down Budget 2023 with Paschal Donohoe

The Group Chat ·

2022/09/29

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe joins The Group Chat to discuss Budget 2023 and answers some of our listeners questions. Plus, Gavan, Zara and Richard discuss the biggest controversy in the world of chess and what is going on with our neighbours next door? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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44:47

Mercs and Perks, Putin mobilises Russia and behind...

The Group Chat ·

2022/09/21

On The Group Chat this week, Zara joins the guys all the way from the United Nations General Assembly in New York. What is the story with garda drivers for Cabinet ministers? Gavan has the latest. Richard dishes on the behind the scenes of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London. Also on the agenda is the situation in Russia after Putin has ordered a partial military mobilisation for Ukraine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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45:01

No country for young people

The Group Chat ·

2022/09/15

On the latest episode, Richard, Zara and Gavan hear some of the reasons why young people are looking to leave Ireland. Plus, they look at the return of the Dáil and the week that has been in the wake of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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43:51

Renter's Tax Credit, Liz Truss in Downing Street and...

The Group Chat ·

2022/09/08

Zara and Gavin are joined by Ireland AM's Muireann O'Connell on this week's Group Chat to discuss the hottest story in Hollywood - Spitgate. There is a new Prime Minister in the UK but what does that mean for us? Budget 2022 is on the horizon, but could a renter's tax credit be included? Plus, we pay tribute to the young people who lost their lives in Ireland recently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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48:34

The lifetime of a political scandal, energy emergency...

The Group Chat ·

2022/09/01

The Group Chat is back for season 2 as Zara, Gavan and Richard discuss the stories making the headlines!This week, they look at how the cost of living is affecting the lives of listeners, the energy emergency that faces Ireland, the fallout from Robert Troy's controversy and are you pro-spider?The podcast can also be found airing Thursdays on Virgin Media Two from 11pm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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41:35

Government climate meltdown, sex education, Electric...

The Group Chat ·

2022/07/20

As the climate crisis begins to affect Europe in more and more extreme ways, governments around the world still aren't doing nearly enough to address a situation which involves the survival of the human species. In Ireland, emissions have gone up, even during the pandemic and the government are still trying to decide where best to tackle the issue whilst Joe Biden in the USA refuses to declare a climate emergency. Sex education in Irish schools - or the distinct lack of for many generations - is

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40:35

Tory leadership, fake phone calls, Webb telescope &...

The Group Chat ·

2022/07/13

The race for new leadership of the Conservative party in Britain is hotting up as Tory politicians make their plays to replace Boris Johnson as Prime Minister. Richard Chambers, Gavan Reilly and Zara King discuss this week's news including the end of Dáil term and a motion of confidence for the Irish government. The Green Party and personal responsibility in the climate crisis is discussed whilst Nasa's Webb telescope is also on the menu. And, of course, the weekly Love Island round-up. Hosted on

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40:51

Bye bye Boris? Metrolink madness and Gentleminions

The Group Chat ·

2022/07/07

Boris Johnson is coming under increasing pressure as the resignations pile up in the Conservative party and friends and colleagues show up at 10 Downing Street. Michael Gove is the latest to depart the Tories as Gavan Reilly and Richard Chambers and Zara King discuss the fall of the British government and how the Chris Pincher controversy accelerated it all. In a busy news week, the Metrolink from Dublin airport to the capital city is back on the menu for Ireland but the proposed budget could

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40:14

Sophie cold case reopens, DAA’s army, is Trump going...

The Group Chat ·

2022/06/30

Gardaí have said they will review the cold case of Sophie Toscan du Plantier. The murder in West Cork in 1996 still remains unsolved. Ian Bailey has been convicted in French courts but authorities in Ireland will revisit the case which has been told in True Crime series from podcasts to Netflix over recent years. Ralph Riegel joins Zara, Richard and Gavan to discuss.Dublin Airport are set to enlist the help of the Irish army as security checks continue to cause havoc with those travelling abroad and

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35:34

Inflation Once Again! Listeners' stories of how...

The Group Chat ·

2022/06/22

Zara joins from Stockholm this week and brings some sobering cost of living comparisons between Sweden and Dublin. Richard and Gavan are in studio and the price of everything from hotels, pints and sliced pans are on the menu. If 2022 is the year of sportswashing, Saudi Arabia and Qatar are making major moves in the sporting world. A look at what they're doing and why. Finally, Zara is hit with some Love Island spoilers after missing the last three nights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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38:12

Crazy House Prices, Eamon Ryan's fuel price response,...

The Group Chat ·

2022/06/15

On this week's Group Chat, Gavan, Zara and Richard look at the President's comments on housing with Ciarán Mulqueen of Crazy House Prices. They discuss Eamon Ryan's interview about contacting your social welfare office about support for fuel prices. Plus, the Northern Ireland protocol and the latest on Love Island. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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42:21

Ireland's climate target, cocaine culture, Leaving...

The Group Chat ·

2022/06/08

Dr Cara Augustenborg joins Zara, Richard and Gavan to talk about Ireland's climate action plan and how the country is falling short of its targets despite the current government's progressive stance on the matter. Also on the show, a 170% increase in the number of people being treated for cocaine use over the last nine years has been reported as the country tries to deal with this issue. And Boris Johnson survives the Conservative vote of confidence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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41:05

Dublin Airport, Dublin taxis, fuel prices and...

The Group Chat ·

2022/06/02

On The Group Chat this week, Zara, Gavan and Richard discuss the chaotic queues at Dublin Airport which have dominated the headlines, the difficulty of getting a taxi in Dublin and whether or not Love Island is on their watchlists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:03

Monkeypox Mythbusting, Partygate and America's Gun...

The Group Chat ·

2022/05/25

On The Group Chat this week, Zara, Gavan and Richard take a look at 'Partygate' as Sue Gray publishes her report on breaches of coronavirus rules in 10 Downing Street and Westminster. Cillian de Gascun answers your questions around the Monkeypox virus. And following the latest mass shooting event in Texas, what is the American government doing to prevent it happening again in the future? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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38:01

Vardy v Rooney, Turkey Twitter bots, Irish Eurovision?

The Group Chat ·

2022/05/18

On this week's podcast, Zara King, Gavan Reilly and Richard discuss the latest in the Rebekah Vardy v Coleen Rooney case, Wayne Rooney's apparent knowledge of events and how there are no winners, whoever wins. The curious case of Turkish Twitter accounts endorsing National Maternity Hospital updates is discussed as well as the Medical Lab scientists' strike before the show wraps with a Eurovision discussion and the hosting of it in 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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