The Group Chat

Journalist Colette Fitzpatrick talks about her time reporting in Israel as well as the harsh realities for Palestinians.With the Budget 2024 being revealed this week, did it live up to expectations? Is it time to rethink the way the budget is delivered?How confident do we feel that Ireland make it to the Rugby World Cup Final? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Budget 2024 looming, will the government be able to keep its promises?There's a culture in Ireland around going to Turkey for cosmetic surgery but is it really worth the risk?Why are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce bringing in record numbers for the NFL? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actress Natalie Britton talks about her struggle to find a place to call home as a result of the housing market.With the Irish special forces seizing its largest cocaine haul in the history of the state, what will this mean for the drug trade?With Irish fans coming under fire for singing along to Zombie, have we gone too far when it comes to song lyrics? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the Taoiseach gone to the UN while the Dáil returns is there an obligation to prioritize domestic matters?Paul Quinn is live from the Ploughing Championships giving us all the details on what makes it so monumental!Richard and Gavan reminisce on the Roman Empire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Patrick Kielty set to start his first Late Late show, how will he fare? What will it take for RTÉ to get a bailout from the government? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dublin City reveals its community warden initiative but will it help with street crime?Fianna Fáil have their think-in with plans surrounding housing and budgeting.Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher apologise for their character reference of Danny Masterson & why rules around this are changing in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.