The Group Chat

On the podcast this week, Zara, Richard and Gavan discuss rising Irish rents, the investigation into Leo Varadkar and what Elon Musk's Twitter buyout could mean for free speech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode, the gang look at the closure MTK Global, Elon Musk's plan to buy Twitter and how Netflix's share price has taken a hit. Plus they take a question from the audience on staying professional whilst covering emotionally challenging news stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crime and Defence Correspondent Mick O'Toole joins Richard, Zara and Gavan to discuss how the Irish, American and British law enforcement have launched a major joint action against the Kinahan cartel, and how this landmark decision has changed gangland crime in Dublin forever. Mick also found himself banned from the press event announcing the action as we get a feel for reporting on crime stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the podcast this week, Gavan, Richard and Zara discuss the Ukrainian President’s address to the Dáil taking a closer look at Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s appeal to the Irish Government, what it means, and what’s likely to happen next. New York Times’ Pulitzer Prize winner Malachy Browne becomes the first official guest to join The Group Chat. He’ll be telling the trio about breaking down misinformation in a war zone and the science behind verifying video footage Also on the pod: How one Dublin TD befriended Bella Hadid one of the world’s most famous supermodels and if you’re heading on holiday this Easter, will Dublin Airport have the security queues under control?The Group Chat is a weekly video and audio offering where Zara, Richard and Gavan will bring viewers and listeners behind the scenes of the week’s biggest news stories, with a host of special guests also joining the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second episode Richard, Gavan and Zara discuss the latest in the war on Ukraine - with Richard in London on the trail of the oligarchs who are now having assets frozen and superyachts seized around the world.Richard speaks to a man named as Vladimir Putin's number one enemy - and the widow of a man who paid the ultimate price for getting on the wrong side of the Russian president.Back at home, Gavan has the latest on why four Russian diplomats have been sent home and the Government's latest efforts to find housing for thousands of Ukrainians fleeing to our shores. While Zara gives the inside track on last week's royal visit, and the latest twist in the hunt for Michaela McAreavey's murderers.The group also discusses their thoughts on the overhaul of the Leaving Cert, that moment at the Oscars, and plans for a new 'latté levy'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first episode Richard, Gavan and Zara will lift the lid on the chaos and drama behind the scenes on the Taoiseach's St Patrick's Day trip to Washington DC and why the Government is saying no to new restrictions despite a surge in Covid-19 cases. The trio will also discuss how the Irish public will be feeling the impact of the war in Ukraine for many months to come and with a royal visit underway to Ireland, the group will discuss what it’s like cover the visit of foreign dignitaries in wake of the protests that have greeted William and Kate in Jamaica. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Group Chat - an all new podcast from Virgin Media News featuring Gavan Reilly, Zara King and Richard Chambers. Each week, join the gang as they discuss the latest and breaking news. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.