The Group Chat

Richard, Gavan & Zara are joined by Alex Crawford to talk about the earthquake in Turkey and Syria and how politics in Syria are interfering with the relief effort.Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O'Gorman joins to talk racism in Ireland and the logistics of housing refugees. Later, the trio discuss the alleged Chinese spy balloon that was shot down over the US and the Too Into You campaign by Women's Aid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gavan & Zara lead a Richard-less Group Chat this week. Host of the podcast, I'm Not A Monster, Josh Baker joins to explain the divisive story of Shamima Begum, the British-born student who left the UK at age 15 to join ISIS. Eva Hinds of UNICEF talks us through the devastating effects of the earthquake in Turkey & Syria and the reality for relief workers helping in the area.Following the Manchester City controversy, Will Dalton of Virgin Media Sport explains the situation and how it is affecting fan morale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gavan and Zara are joined by Nicole Gernon to explain the Enoch Burke situation and why he now owes over €3000 in fines.Matt Kennedy joins to discuss his experience being young and trans in Ireland and Dr. Robert Ross of TUD explains ChatGPT and what makes it different from other AI.Later, Gavan and Zara ask ChatGPT to write a letter from Michael D. Higgins to Santa Claus and Gavan explains St Brigid's bathwater as well as the almighty bank holiday Monday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emer O’Neill joins The Group Chat to talk about racism in Ireland & the abuse she has received online for speaking out against a racist joke. She explains the importance of education & being aware of unconscious bias.Jim Sheridan joins to discuss Ireland's Oscar success with films like Colm Bairéad’s An Cailín Ciúin & Martin McDonagh’s The Banshees of Inisherin receiving nominations. He describes his experiences at the Oscars and how the industry has changed over the years.Later, Zara, Richard & Gavan explain why Paschal Donohoe finds himself in hot water in The Dáil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first Group Chat of Season 3, Zara, Richard & Gavan sit down with Aoife Gallagher to discuss Ireland's far right rise and the effect that figures like Andrew Tate can have on Irish men. Social Democrats TD Holly Cairns joins to explain the shocking abuse she faces as a woman in the public eye & why she was hesitant to address it.Later, the trio discuss Prince Harry's book Spare and some of the viral soundbites surrounding it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the last Group Chat of 2022, Gavan, Richard & Zara are ranking the most iconic news moments of the year featuring some hits from the likes of Liz Truss, Eamon Ryan, Micheál Martin & Leo Varadkar.The trio are also reminiscing on moments such as the end of lockdown restrictions in Ireland, the Irish team qualifying for the FIFA Women's World Cup & the Wagatha Christie trial. Rosanna Davison joins to discuss the changes being made to International Surrogacy laws in Ireland & what it means for her family & Richard explains the major breakthroughs in the world of nuclear fusion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On The Group Chat, a Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) survey shows two thirds of recent graduates are considering emigration. Career breaks for teachers could be cancelled & what should parents be wary of with Strep A circulating in schools according to the CMO.What is the Patient Safety Bill & will Stephen Donnelly see it complete after 4 years? New Airbnb legislation could see 12,000 houses freed up.Miguel Delaney explains the "invisible" workers in Qatar responsible for The World Cup functioning & Iranian Morality Police have gotten worse?Later, the trio discuss the Netflix Documentary set to expose the Royal Family; Harry & Meghan & what did Roy Keane say to become an enemy of Brazil? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard, Zara & Gavan reflect on the Raise The Roof protest & are young people becoming deflated by the housing crisis? The trio share their Spotify Wrapped and chat about the logistics of a 4-day work week. Leo's return to Taoiseach is set to shake up the Dáil & The Group Chat is joined by Trina O'Connor to talk about human trafficking & the importance of supporting victims. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On The Group Chat, the trio hear from Irish people abroad who give their reactions to the housing crisis and Leo Varadkar's "the grass is greener" statement. Why does FIFA object to armbands and have they no control over The World Cup in Qatar? Gabriel Scally issues his report on the CervicalCheck recommendations and explains the progress made and need for open disclosure. Richard, Zara & Gavan are joined by Aida Younesi to discuss the situation in Iran as she explains everything from the Iranian morality police to the tragic death of Mahsa Amini. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On The Group Chat, Richard, Zara & Gavan are joined by Stephen Teap to remember Vicky Phelan. They reflect on the CervicalCheck scandal and the Dáil's response to Vicky's passing. The guys also talk about The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 & the numerous problems with Qatar and their treatment of human rights. Donald Trump announces his White House bid for 2024 & could there be a turkey shortage this Christmas? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.