Attack ads and ‘Trumpian’ tactics: The Presidential race that lost its way
It’s the presidential election that feels more like a coronation. Catherine Connolly looks set to sweep to victory, but how did a campaign with so many debates end up feeling so flat? Tabitha Monahan and Mary Regan look back a contest defined by deflection, missteps, and one 'attack ad' that might’ve backfired. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre: The book that rocked the royals
The release of Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir Nobody’s Girl has reignited scrutiny of Prince Andrew’s alleged role in her abuse. Despite his repeated denials, new details and police inquiries continue to deepen the scandal, now pulling his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, into the spotlight over her own financial ties to Epstein. Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Jennie Bond & Sinéad Ryan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Night of unrest at Citywest: Violence erupts as tensions over immigration and law enforcement deepen
When violence erupted at the Citywest Hotel that is being used to house asylum-seekers on Tuesday night, gardaí were met with fireworks, flames and fury. It was an alarming assault on both officers and Ireland's asylum infrastructure. But what turned a planned peaceful protest into an all-out attack? And what does the incident tell us about Ireland’s deepening tensions over immigration and law enforcement? Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Darragh NolanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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‘Mystery shopping’ gone wrong: The real estate agent, South Dublin home and the fake property owner
How would you feel if you were impersonated as part of a business relationship that ultimately went sour? That’s the situation one man found himself in, when a South Dublin house owner was left bewildered when he discovered an Englishman named “Steve” had posed as the owner of his property, without his knowledge. The incident was later traced back to a well-known estate agency which said it had been part of a “mystery shopping” exercise designed to assess competitors’ valuations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Presidential predictions: What to expect in the final 72 hours
Can Catherine Connoly hold her lead or will Heather Humphreys make a late burst for home? Some election predictions as we enter the final stage of the race to the Áras. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Tabitha Monahan and John Downing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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