

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.
Episodes
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Sep 6, 2023 • 35min
BONUS: Live at Electric Picnic
Richard, Gavan & Zara are at Electric Picnic for a special live podcast!The trio explain what is changing ahead of the 2024 Irish election & what it's like behind the curtain during a Biden or Trump visit.Surprising statistics on medical tourism in Turkey & looking back on the RTE scandal; what is next for Ryan Tubridy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 11, 2023 • 31min
Ryan Tubridy's Late Late Showdown
Ryan Tubridy's appearance before the Oireachtas Committee explained. From a late-arriving 39 page document to Tubridy's prospects in the UK, is he actually cancelled? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 28, 2023 • 46min
Season Finale: Tubridy, Glasto & our summer plans
Has the Oireachtas Committee meeting raised more questions than answers on the RTE pay scandal and the broadcaster's culture? What's next for Russian mercenaries, the Wagner Group, after a failed coup in Russia fell flat, and has it damaged Putin's regime?And we look back on the highlights of this season as we wrap up for the summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 23, 2023 • 25min
BONUS: Why must women pay to play our native games?
Aisling Maher explains the disparity between men and women that play Gaelic games. She details pitches filled with rabbit holes, lack of team medical support & having to pay for their own jerseys. Aisling also opens up about the LGBTQ+ community in GAA & how it can progress further. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 23, 2023 • 24min
Emergency Pod: RTE Crisis
The Ryan Tubridy pay scandal explained, Director General of RTE suspended & reacting to Tubridy's latest statements in real time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 21, 2023 • 47min
Maternity mistreatment, Tate charged & Pride is protest
We hear the stories of women who have been discriminated against in work for going on maternity leave.The Titan submersible has gone missing while exploring the wreckage of the Titanic & Andrew Tate has been charged in Romanian Court.Why is there such disparity between men and women in Gaelic games & how to be an ally this Pride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 16, 2023 • 21min
BONUS: Why am I in the storeroom of my child's classroom?
Tracy Carroll explains the lack of special needs supports for her and her 6 year daughter Willow.She opens up about having to accompany Willow to school everyday and her constant fight for her child to get an education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 15, 2023 • 46min
Trump's in, is Leo out?, and remembering Christy
Trump's legal problems explained and why his indictment is set to boost his chances of re-election.The nation remembers Christy Dignam & why Aslan were so loved in Ireland. Dublin's rubbish problem & will Simon Harris take over for Leo Varadkar? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 7, 2023 • 47min
The Kinahans, The Prince & Golf Greed
Is the end in sight for the Kinahan cartel? What led to Liam Byrne's arrest & how does Spanish law enforcement differ from in Ireland?PGA-LIV golf merger explained and a live reaction to Rory McIlroy's response.Prince Harry's trial broken down, WhatsApp woes & why the Green Party has never been so unpopular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 31, 2023 • 47min
News Dumps, Eamonn Holmes & 99 Problems
Eamonn Holmes speaks out against Phillip Schofield. Who will be held accountable?Record number of homeless figures and the reality of children living in emergency accommodation.Voluntary contributions in schools, AI news & a giant ice cream cone thief in Donegal! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


