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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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22:43

Budget 2023: What happened and how it affects you

In The News ·

2022/09/28

One off lump sums, a 25% reduction in childcare costs and an increase in welfare payments.Those are some of the notable measures announced in yesterday’s €11bn budget, aimed at helping offset the cost-of-living crisis.That’s a big number, but what exactly does it represent for you and your finances?To understand the picture for households, In The News speaks to:Consumer affairs correspondent, Conor PopePolitical correspondent Jennifer BrayPolitical reporter Jack Horgan-JonesSocial affairs

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22:53

Does sportswashing work?

In The News ·

2022/09/26

After a controversial launch earlier this year, a breakaway professional golf league, backed by Saudi Arabia's investment fund, is still going, having survived criticism from players like Rory McIlroy and being called an exercise in sportswashing to improve Saudi Arabia's brutal image. But is anyone watching? Conor Pope asks Irish Times sports writer Malachy Clerkin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:23

Could Russian mobilisation change the course of the war?

In The News ·

2022/09/23

This week Russian president Vladimir Putin tried to reclaim the initiative in his invasion of Ukraine by announcing a "partial mobilisation" of the population. Will the move dent Ukrainian confidence that the Russians can be repelled?Daniel McLaughlin reports from Zaporizhzhia in southern Ukraine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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22:43

Why is the cost of childcare so high?

In The News ·

2022/09/21

Parents in Ireland today are facing some of the highest childcare costs in the world. What relief can be expected for parents in the upcoming budget and what can be done to reform the sector? Features writer Jennifer O’Connell reports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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21:59

Murder in a Dublin Flat: the shocking death of Tony...

In The News ·

2022/09/19

Last week, the body of 28-year-old Tony Dempsey was discovered at a flat in Dublin’s north inner city. It’s believed his remains lay there for up to a week before the alarm was raised, with people coming and going from the premises during that time. How did this happen in a busy apartment complex and what were the circumstances that led to this tragedy? Security and Crime editor Conor Lally reports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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21:34

How wealthy is the British monarchy?

In The News ·

2022/09/16

The finances of the British monarchy remain, in part, a mystery. Royal wills are never made public, so it’s not quite clear what wealth is passed down to the next generation. So, where does the money come from and how is it managed? In this episode, Laura Clancy, author of ‘'Running the Family Firm: how the monarchy manages its image and our money’ tells Conor Pope how the royals operate more like a corporation than a family unit. She also examines what the future of the ‘firm’ might hold after the

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18:52

How ready are we for another Covid winter?

In The News ·

2022/09/14

While it may not be dominating the conversation like it did last year, Covid is still here and numbers are on the rise. Health Editor Paul Cullen speaks to Conor Pope about how prepared we should be as we face into a third winter, living alongside the virus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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19:43

What's happening with Ukraine's counter-offensive?

In The News ·

2022/09/13

Dan McLaughlin reports on the counter-offensive carried out in recent days by Ukrainian Armed Forces that has recaptured swathes of territory from the Russians in the northeast and south. Will the operation change the course of the war and how will Russia react? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:07

How climate change is bringing devastation to Somalia

In The News ·

2022/09/12

Somalia is on the brink of famine. By the end of this year, the country will have gone through five failed rainy seasons, which means for over two years, people have not been able to plant or harvest any crops and millions of livestock have died. Irish Times reported Sally Hayden visited the country in April this year and tells Sorcha Pollak about the devastation and suffering she witnessed there. We also hear from Trócaire’s Chief Executive, Caoimhe de Barra. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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19:38

For the love of Garth

In The News ·

2022/09/09

What is it about Garth Brooks we love so much? To find out, Conor Pope talked to superfans AnnaO'Donoghueand Paul McKeever and music critic Tony Clayton-Lea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23:45

How will the UK cope with losing Queen Elizabeth II?

In The News ·

2022/09/09

London editor Denis Staunton on the death of Queen Elizabeth II: how the world learned she was dying, what happens next, and the impact her death will have on the British people and the monarchy itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:19

How can Ireland find a way out of the energy crisis?

In The News ·

2022/09/07

As the colder winter months approach, the energy crisis shows no signs of abating. So, what is being done about it and how bad will it get? Conor Pope speaks to Irish Times political reporter Jack Horgan-Jones about the Government’s response to soaring energy prices and what measures they will take to further protect consumers, while ESRI energy economist Dr Muireann Lynch explains why we are facing blackouts this winter and what can be done to find a way out of the crisis. Hosted on Acast. See

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21:53

How Ireland’s asylum and refugee accommodation system...

In The News ·

2022/09/04

Sorcha Pollak speaks to Irish Times crime correspondent Conor Gallagher about a recent incident in Dublin, which saw international protection applicants forced to leave their temporary accommodation centre, after a local campaign of intimidation and criminal damage. We also hear from Fiona Hurley of NASC Ireland, the Migrant and Refugee Rights Centre who talks about the two-tier immigration system which is emerging and how certain accommodation providers are refusing to house non-Ukrainian asylum

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20:35

The psychology of climate denial

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2022/09/02

Climate denial can take many forms. Some refuse to accept the science, while others avoid the overwhelm by diverting their attention elsewhere. Professor John Sharry from UCD’s School of Psychology talks to Conor Pope about the reasons people choose to deny the crisis and why ultimately, it’s an unhelpful coping mechanism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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22:34

Leaving Cert 2022: The points race and the housing...

In The News ·

2022/08/31

Students now need more CAO points than ever to secure a spot in many university courses, thanks to grade inflation caused by the predicted grades system of the pandemic years. And while this year's grades will be raised to match the inflated grades of the past two years, the situation means some deserving students will miss out on their preferred places. Even if students do secure a place at university, how will these young people find a place to live in a country grappling with a severe

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23:00

Why it’s time to end the silence around stillbirths...

In The News ·

2022/08/29

In early 2006, just days away from her due date, Cork woman Mairie Cregan was told her unborn baby, Liliana, had no heartbeat. Here, she tells Sorcha Pollak about her experience of stillbirth and why it remains a subject that many people struggle to talk about. Mairie has since set up the charity Féileacáin to help parents going through the same grieving process and explains why it’s time to break the silence around stillbirth and baby loss.This episode discusses neonatal deaths and pregnancy loss,

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21:45

Will therapy with psychadelic drugs become mainstream?

In The News ·

2022/08/26

Could psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, play a role in the treatment of PTSD, OCD and eating disorders? A global series of trials, including one in Tallaght, may add to the evidence that psilocybin can play a unique role in therapy.Patrick Freyne talks to Conor Pope about the potential of psychedelic therapy and how decades of research were lost to the "war on drugs". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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20:05

Can the Catholic Church in Ireland really change?

In The News ·

2022/08/24

Demands by Irish Catholics for major change in the church’s attitude to women, LGBTI+ people, those who are divorced or remarried, and single parents have been sent to Rome as part of a Vatican project to take the considerations of the faithful on board. But will the Church really change? Patsy McGarry is Religious Affairs Correspondent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:24

What kind of leader could Michael Collins have been?

In The News ·

2022/08/22

The killing of Michael Collins created the greatest "what if" in Irish history. If he had lived, would Irish history have played out differently? Would the influence of the Catholic Church have been less? Would he have attempted to win back the six counties of Northern Ireland? 100 years on from Collins' death, Irish Times reporter and historian Ronan McGreevy looks at the outstanding questions over his life, death and influence today. Ronan mcgreevy is the author of a new book Great Hatred: The

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23:06

What next for Afghanistan and its people?

In The News ·

2022/08/19

One year on from the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, what is life like for the people living under their rule? Conor pope speaks to Fatema Mohammadi, an Afghan woman who has been living in Ireland since fleeing Kabul earlier this year. She explains what life is like for the women and girls there who have been denied access to work and education. We also hear from Colin P Clarke, a senior research fellow at The Soufan Center, who speaks about the country’s prospects for peace and recovery. Hosted on

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