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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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23:39

Will there be a second Scottish independence referendum?

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2022/07/04

Eight years after Scotlandsaid no to independence in its 2014referendum, Scottish National Party leader Nicola Sturgeon now wants toput the issue back at the top of the agenda.In a speech to the Scottish parliament last week, the first minister set out the route map for holding a vote on the issue on October 19 next year.The question put to Scots would be the same as in the 2014 referendum– Should Scotland be an independent country?But holding a second referendum is shrouded in legal problems and

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25:24

"Setting us back 150 years": What now for abortion...

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2022/07/01

In the US, in places where women get abortions, but also in courtrooms and within political campaign headquarters, the decision of the Supreme Court to overturn the Roe v Wade right to abortion has transformed American life and set many fresh battles over reproductive rights in train. One week on from the ruling, we talk to US journalist Kara Voght about what impact it is already having. Kara Voght is politics reporter with Rolling Stone magazine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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20:06

Will we have to ration energy - and how would we do it?

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2022/06/29

The current energy crisis shows little sign of easing, and the worst may be to come. Some have warned that, with Russian gas supplies in doubt, Europe could face energy rationing this coming winter. Jack Horgan-Jones looked into the issue and he tells Conor Pope how likely it is to happen here in Ireland and what plans there are to deal with it if it does. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23:28

How concerned should we be about the summer Covid surge?

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2022/06/27

Just three months on from the last pandemic wave which swept across the country, Ireland is once again experiencing a surge in Covid cases. But was it expected this time round and how long will it last? Conor Pope speaks to virologist Dr Gerald Barry to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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19:40

Could a tsunami hit Ireland?

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2022/06/24

Nearly 300 years ago an earthquake off the coast of Portugal caused a tsunami which hit Ireland’s coast. Records show that the Lisbon tsunami, as it was known, damaged Galway’s Spanish Arch, caused a large body of water to pour into Kinsale harbour and made an island out of Aughinish in northern Clare.Last Saturday, locals in West Cork momentarily feared that history could be repeating itself, when unusual tidal activity saw water levels in some harbours drop dramatically.So,what happened on

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22:06

Why Ireland’s junior doctors are ready to strike

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2022/06/22

Many hospitals around the country could soon be functioning without hundreds of junior doctors. Earlier this month,they voted in favour of strike action, in a ballot called by the Irish Medical Organisation. They’re fighting for better working conditions, improved pay and an end to unsafe and illegal hours. Sorcha Pollak speaks to Dr Jamie McGettigan from Limerick Hospital Group and Health Editor Paul Cullen to find out more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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22:56

Energy poverty: why are so many people struggling to...

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2022/06/20

With many Irish people now feeling the bite from the soaring cost of living, a new report has found a record number of households are experiencing energy poverty. The study by the ESRI makes for stark reading. It found 29 per cent of households are spending more than a tenth of their income to power their home, with people in rural areas, those on lower incomes and older people disproportionately affected. So why is this happening now and what needs to be done to address it?Sorcha Pollak talks to

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21:04

The George Bento trial: How the Brazilian Deliveroo...

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2022/06/17

Earlier this week, George Gonzaga Bento walked out of Dublin’s Central Criminal Court, a free man.The 36-year-old from Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, had spent the last 16 months in custody, accused of murdering teenager Josh Dunne in January 2021.16-year-old Josh died from stab wounds inflicted by Bento, during a fight over a stolen bike in Dublin’s East Wall.After a six-week trial, the jury found Bento not guilty on all counts, accepting his plea of self-defence. Court reporters Alison O’Riordan and

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21:31

January 6th Committee: did Trump attempt a coup?

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2022/06/15

After 11 months, nearly 100 subpoenas and more than a thousand interviews, the congressional committee investigating the January 6th attack on the US Capitol has begun holding a series of public hearings to present its findings.The key question for the committee is whether the violence seen on the day was just a spontaneous outpouring of anger and frustration by supporters of a defeated candidate, or whether there was an orchestrated attempt to frustrate the transfer of power following a legitimate

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24:20

Sorry not sorry: Merkel's Putin policy under the...

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2022/06/13

For the first time since retiring, former chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel spoke out last week about how her government treated an increasingly aggressive Russia - treatment that is now under the spotlight. Derek Scally was there when Merkel spoke and tells Conor Pope about how she justified those decisions and whether her excuses stand up to scrutiny. In part two: what is the new chancellor Olaf Scholz saying and doing about Russia and the war in Ukraine? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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19:39

Will a four-day working week become a reality?

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2022/06/10

In 2018, Andrew Barnes decided to trial a four-day working week at his New Zealand-based business Perpetual Guardian. His employees work 80% of the time, while still receiving 100% of their salary. The trial was such a success, it’s still in place four years on, with positive outcomes for both employees and productivity. Here he tells Conor Pope how it works and why more companies should adopt this approach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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22:39

The vilification of Amber Heard

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2022/06/09

Two weeks ago, a jury in Virginia delivered the verdict that everyone had been waiting for: Johnny Depp had won his multimillion-dollar defamation case against his ex-wife Amber Heard.The trial lasted six weeks and was streamed live on Youtube for the entire world to see. Neither Depp nor Heard's reputations have emerged from the trial unscathed, but it is only Heard who has been vilified by an online mob.Irish Times features writer Jennifer O'Connell talks to Sorcha Pollak about how that narrative

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23:07

What will replace the Leaving Cert?

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2022/06/08

It's that time of year again. The Leaving Certificate has been in existence since 1925, so it may come as no surprise to learn that students, academics and politicians are calling for a complete overhaul of the final year exam system. Education Editor Carl O’Brien and Professor Ann Looney from Dublin City University explain what changes are on the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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22:33

Is facial recognition technology a good idea?

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2022/06/07

Gardaí will soon be using facial recognition technology to crack cases and help win convictions. But the technology is already widely available. For a small fee, online services can find images of you that you may not have known were out there. Crime correspondent Conor Gallagher has tested out one such online service, Pimeyes. He talks with Sorcha Pollak about how it can be used and abused. Conor also looks at the Gardaí's plan to use the technology. Does it work, and is it safe? Hosted on Acast

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25:15

Should Queen Elizabeth celebrate her platinum jubilee...

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2022/06/03

Queen Elizabeth was 21 when she told her subjects that she would dedicate her whole life, whether it be long or short, to their service and the service of the imperial family.Now, aged 96, she is reported to be in good health but frail and what her courtiers call “episodic mobility issues” have left her unable to perform most public duties.As she celebrates 70 years on the throne, Irish Times London Editor Denis Staunton says she should perform one last act of service by announcing her retirement

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29:39

School shooters: why do they do it?

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2022/06/01

The killing of 19 children and two teachers in a Texas elementary school has put the spotlight back on gun control - for now. But Robin Kowalski, a US-based professor of psychology who has studied school shooters, tells In the News that other factors are being overlooked, like rejection, bullying and mental health issues.There are ways to tackle these problems. But when mental health is discussed in the context of mass shootings, it's more likely as a deflection from gun control proposals than with

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23:45

Chaos at Dublin airport is just another problem for...

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2022/05/30

After everything that’s happened over the past few years, many of us aredyingfor a nice holiday.And we’re willing to pay for it, with many peopleprioritising holiday spending this year despite pressure on budgets. But it’s not cheap: hotels, airbnb and car hire prices are all up.On top of that, if you’re unlucky enough to need a new passport, there are major delays.And now there is renewed chaos at Dublin Airport, with lengthy queues resulting in many missing flights. Guests: Olivia Kelly and Fionn

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25:03

Wine, vomit and fighting: Can Johnson hang on despite...

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2022/05/27

London Editor Denis Staunton explains what a newly-published report into illegal gatherings in UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's home and office means for him and his Conservative government. Can Johnson finally outmanoeuvre this long-running scandal? What will it take for his MPs to turn on him? Has the affair damaged British politics and its ability to deal with a dire cost of living crisis? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23:03

Can Ukraine win the war against Russia?

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2022/05/25

It is a war that Putin and western analysts predicted would be over within days, but three months down the line, fighting still rages on in Ukraine. So what has gone wrong with the Russian approach and what will it take for Ukraine to win the war? Jennifer Ryan speaks to Phillips O’Brien, a professor of strategic studies at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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19:55

A nation divided: Saipan, 20 years on - part three

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2022/05/24

This is part three of a three part series. If you haven't listened to part one or two yet, we recommend you go back and do so - they're the previous episodes in the feed. Former RTE journalist Tommie Gorman, who interviewed Roy Keane after he returned from Saipan, joins the lineup for the final episode of a series looking back at the sporting scandal that rocked Ireland 20 years ago this week. Plus: Ken Early, Mary Hannigan, Emmet Malone and Eamon Dunphy on the national Mick v Roy debate and how far

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