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21:01

Convicted wife-killer Dermot McArdle laughs as...

The Indo Daily ·

2026/03/19

Twenty-six years ago, young Irish woman Kelly-Ann Corcoran fell to her death from the balcony of a five-star hotel in Spain. Her husband Dermot McArdle was later convicted of manslaughter. Now, footage has emerged of a confrontation between McArdle and Ms Corcoran’s relatives, in which he literally laughed off the altercation. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Patrick O’Connell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:03

Indo Politics: Taoiseach walks Trump tightrope - how...

The Indo Daily ·

2026/03/18

Taoiseach Micheál Martin sat down with US president Donald Trump for the traditional St Patrick’s Day summit, with Mr Trump in typically boisterous form. How did the Taoiseach get on, though, with Iran, Keir Starmer, and a potential Doonbeg visit all on the agenda? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guests: Mary Regan and Cónal ThomasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:34

When did Irish become cool? Or has it always been?

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2026/03/17

As Jessie Buckley closed out her victorious Oscar speech with a cúplafocal, one might wonder ifthe majority ofHollywood stars looking on knew what she was saying. Butthat’shardly the point – it sounded cool.Being Irish is cool. The Irish language is cool.Irish culture is cool.Has it always been, though?And if there has been a spirited revival in recent times, who led the charge and where does it go from here? Host: Dave Hanratty Guests: Hugh Carr and LauraPakenhamSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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29:33

The rise of ‘looksmaxxing’ and how it...

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2026/03/16

The term ‘looksmaxxing’ has been around for longer than you may think, but it has become a daily go-to for a new generation of people seeking to maximise their physical attractiveness by any means necessary. How did the movement explode in recent times? Why is it mostly associated with men? And why is the Trump administration adopting it in a time of war? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Nikki McCann Ramirez See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:06

The man behind ChatGPT: How Sam Altman mastered the...

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2026/03/15

Who is Sam Altman and why does he matter so much to artificial intelligence? What do we really know about his views on risk, control and power in the AI race? Todays episode of the Indo Daily comes from our sister podcast The Big Tech Show, as Ellen Huet, features writer with Bloomberg News and host of the Foundering podcast, joins Adrian Weckler. Altman, CEO of OpenAI, runs the company behind ChatGPT. The episode explores his rise, his warnings about AI dangers and the controversies surrounding

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21:26

The YouTube livestream at the centre of the Natalie...

The Indo Daily ·

2026/03/13

On 18 December 2022, 32-year-old Natalie McNally was found dead in her Lurgan home. According to her autopsy, she suffered multiple stab wounds, strangulation and several heavy blows to the head. She was also 15 weeks pregnant at the time. Her partner, Stephen McCullagh, is now on trial for her murder in one of the highest-profile cases Northern Ireland’s courts have seen in years. Central to the trial is a gaming livestream which the prosecution allege was staged to create an alibi for the accused

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25:04

What does Donald Trump have in store for Micheál...

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2026/03/12

This time last year, Taoiseach Micheál Martinwas grasping an American-flag emblazoned short straw, playing second fiddle to Conor McGregor asour disgraced UFCrepresentative took the St Patrick’s Day podium. Now that the Taoiseach has been restored to March 17 parity, he has one hell of a job on his hands.What kind of reception awaits him in Donald Trump’s Oval Office next week? Host: Kevin Doyle, Guest: Mary ReganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:57

Queues, cuts and €2 fuel: Irish oil crisis fears...

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2026/03/11

Petrol prices are flashing past €2 a litre as conflict in the Middle East rattles global energy markets. From food bills to mortgage rates, the shockwaves could hit far beyond the forecourt. So are we facing a return to 1970s-style energy chaos, and how bad could it get? Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guests: Kim Bielenberg and Charlie Weston See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:05

A timeline of the Burke saga as arrests pending for...

The Indo Daily ·

2026/03/09

The enduring saga of Enoch Burke and his family has a fresh chapter, with Martina and Ammi Burke set for a stint behind bars. Last week, Justice Brian Cregan handed down an imprisonment order as he called for “a halt to this family circus”. Initial attempts to arrest Martina and Ammi Burke proved unsuccessful. So, what can they expect in prison? And what does the timeline of the entire Burke story look like? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Shane PhelanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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23:43

Exploring the Kinahans’ Iran links as Middle East war...

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2026/03/09

International war probably wasn’t the expectation when the Kinahan Cartel decamped to Dubai in a bid to escape the authorities, but it has arrived on their opulent doorstep, nonetheless. So, what does the joint US-Israel offensive on Iran mean for Daniel Kinahan and company? What are their connections to Hezbollah, and will they ever be extradited? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Miles Johnson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:39

Revisited: Sunny Jacobs - A victim complex or a...

The Indo Daily ·

2026/03/08

In June 2025, when 78-year-old Sonia ‘Sunny’ Jacobs, along with her carer Kevin Kelly (31) died in a house fire at the Connemara home she called her “sanctuary", it seemed like a tragically ironic end for a celebrated activist. But Jacobs was no stranger to life's juxtapositions. The well-liked and peaceful woman spent five years on death row in the US before her conviction over the murder of two police officers in Florida in 1976 was overturned after procedural errors were identified. Now, as a

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23:53

Indo Politics: International chaos, a political...

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2026/03/07

As conflict in Iran pushes up energy prices, the Government faces mounting pressure over possible emergency supports. New rent reforms are already causing controversy in the Housing Minister’s own constituency, while Phil Hogan re-emerges as Ireland’s candidate for a top UN job. Tabitha Monahan and Conal Thomas chat through down a tense week in Leinster House. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee

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25:43

From Golf-gate to the UN: Is Phil Hogan's return a...

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2026/03/06

Phil Hogan, the former Fine Gael heavyweight, carved out a political career few could match. But in the middle of the Covid crisis, it all came crashing down and he was forced into resigning his post as EU trade commissioner following the notorious Golf-gate controversy. But now, out of nowhere, he’s back. And this time he’s a contender for a major role at the UN. So. is this a political phoenix rising from the ashes? Or is it a controversial political appointment that could come back to haunt the

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24:56

‘Pizzagate’, hot-tub pics, and angry walkouts: Inside...

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2026/03/05

Bill and Hillary Clinton are back under the spotlight after explosive deposition tapes linked to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation were released. From Hillary’s angry walkout to Bill’s questions over flights and hot-tub photographs, the US power couple faced hours of grilling from a Republican-led committee. Host: Dave Hanratty, Guest: Terry Sheridan We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism See

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28:46

America and Iran: How a friendship turned into a feud

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2026/03/04

Before they were sworn enemies, Iran and the United States were close allies. So how did decades of cooperation descend into revolution, hostage crises, secret arms deals and nuclear brinkmanship? Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Professor Scott Lucas to trace the long and volatile history between Washington and Tehran and to ask what happens next as tensions rise once more. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism. See

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21:05

Child killer Ian Huntley brutally attacked in prison:...

The Indo Daily ·

2026/03/03

Convicted child killer Ian Huntley is recovering in hospital following an assault by a fellow inmate at HMP Frankland. Huntley, who is currently serving a life sentence for the 2002 killing of schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, has previously been a target of prison violence. On this episode of The Indo Daily, we look back at the horrifying case of the Soham murders. Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Martin BluntSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:53

Extra: Iran War - Irish nationals told to shelter in...

The Indo Daily ·

2026/03/02

Forty eight hours ago Israel and the United States launched Operation epic Fury - a major attack on Iran that killed Iran’s Supreme Leaderi. The shockwaves from the US and Israeli strikes on Iran are still rippling across the region, with tensions high and retaliation under way. Today we examine the fallout from a deadly weekend in the Middle East and ask where President Trump’s gamble could lead next. Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Gregg Carlstrom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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24:32

Can we trust the Irish food influencers eating up our...

The Indo Daily ·

2026/03/02

Our relationship with food and the dining experience has attracted a more focused spotlight in recent years, with sharply edited influencers – and the average punter – lighting up their accounts with mouth-watering content. If the queues outside the hippest eateries are any indication, we simply can’t resist. But does the bite live up to the hype? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: John Meagher and Bri Burke CarrollSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:14

‘Don’t call Jeffrey Epstein a paedophile’: The top...

The Indo Daily ·

2026/03/01

Today's episode of The Indo Daily was brought to you by our sister podcast, The BelTel. This podcast was first published on Friday, February 20th. ‘Don’t call Jeffrey Epstein a paedophile’ – that was the demand of a top NI lawyer to a London newspaper in 2011. Paul Tweed was brought in to try and limit the damage to the sex-offender’s reputation after he was released from prison. The Belfast solicitor is one of the best-known libel lawyers in the UK and Ireland. He has told the Belfast Telegraph

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27:36

Indo Politics: Why education is now in the political...

The Indo Daily ·

2026/02/28

The government scrambles to contain the fallout from its SNA allocation controversy, announcing a late night funding reversal but has lasting damage already been done? Plus, Sinn Fein selects Janice Boylan for the crucial Dublin Central by election as Gerry The Monk Hutch gears up for another run. What does it all mean for the political landscape? You can listen to Indo Politics a day early on its own feed by searching Indo Politics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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