Best Forensic Focus Podcasts (2025)

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Tom Oldroyd From Semantics 21 On Protecting Investigators And Reducing CSAM Exposure 55:01

2h ago55:01

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Host Paul Gullon-Scott sits down with Tom Oldroyd, Director of Strategy and Sales at Semantics 21, to discuss S21’s digital forensics platform that prioritizes investigator mental health alongside cutting-edge technology. Drawing on his 17 years in policing and experience running a digital forensic unit, Tom highlights the psychological toll on inv…

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Mom Horrified After Son Failed Polygraph - The Crimes Of Kenneth Jones 1:09:21

11h ago1:09:21

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Mom Horrified After Son Failed Polygraph - The Crimes Of Kenneth Jones 🚨 Mom’s worst nightmare: her son fails a lie detector. What started as a routine test became a family fracture—and one of the most shocking confessions she could never unhear. 🎧 Listen now. #TrueCrime #PolygraphFail #KennethJones #Podcast Imagine discovering the truth about your…

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Vanished in the Wilderness: The Michael Madden Mystery 1:01:29

13h ago1:01:29

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Vanished in the Wilderness: The Michael Madden Mystery 🚨 He was experienced. He left a plan. He never came back. Michael Madden walked into Stanislaus National Forest and vanished—leaving behind zero trace. Not a shoe. Not a scent. Not a clue. 🎧 The trail went cold. But the mystery runs deep. #MissingPersons #MichaelMadden #UnsolvedMystery #TrueCri…

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Sunny Jacobs - Victim complex or a complex victim? 22:29

22h ago22:29

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When 78-year-old Sonia ‘Sunny’ Jacobs, along with her carer Kevin Kelly (31) died in a house fire at the Connemara home she called her “sanctuary", it seemed like a tragically ironic end for a celebrated activist. But Jacobs was no stranger to life's juxtapositions. The well-liked and peaceful woman spent five years on death row in the US before he…

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Disciples of Destruction: The Mont Vernon Machete Murders 1:30:37

23h ago1:30:37

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Disciples of Destruction: The Mont Vernon Machete Murders 36 machete blows. A little girl who played dead. This is the Mont Vernon massacre. On October 4, 2009, Steven Spader (17) and Christopher Gribble (19) led a brutal home invasion in Mont Vernon, New Hampshire. The victims—42-year-old Kimberly Cates and her 11-year-old daughter, Jaimie—were ra…

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Extra: Trump’s Gamble - Striking Iran, backing Israel and raising the stakes 13:54

1d ago13:54

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Donald Trump has rolled the dice striking Iran’s nuclear sites in what looks like his boldest show of support for Israel yet. It’s a move that could ignite a regional firestorm and potentially set a worrying precedent in how countries engage in conflict. Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East Correspondent with The Economist joins Tabitha Monahan to discuss …

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Female Officer’s Forbidden Affair with Prisoner – Shocking Scandal Exposed 1:36:24

1d ago1:36:24

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Female Officer’s Forbidden Affair with Prisoner – Shocking Scandal Exposed When a trusted correctional officer crosses the line, the consequences are severe. This gripping case reveals how a female officer risked everything for a forbidden romance with an inmate—a scandal that led to her downfall. What started as harmless conversations quickly esca…

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West Cork and the Wreckage: Ireland’s role in the 1985 Air India disaster 27:21

2d ago27:21

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On June 23, 1985, Air India Flight 182 vanished off the Irish coast – killing 329 people in what would become the deadliest terror attack in aviation history before 9/11. Forty years on, we revisit the haunting Irish response, the trauma of those who recovered the bodies, and ask: are we any closer to the truth? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Terr…

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When Killers Realize It's Over: Raw Police Interrogation Murderer Reaction Compilation 1:22:28

1d ago1:22:28

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When Killers Realize It's Over: Raw Police Interrogation Murderer Reaction Compilation Some moments in true crime are unforgettable—none more so than the second a killer realizes it’s over. This episode dives into a chilling compilation of real police interrogations, capturing the exact moment suspects break. From calculated silence to sudden emoti…

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She Murdered and Dismembered a Disabled Man — Then Lived With the Body 1:30:21

2d ago1:30:21

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She Murdered and Dismembered a Disabled Man — Then Lived With the Body 🚨 She killed him. Cut him to pieces... and kept him with her for months. This is the shocking story of Penny Pospisil and the trailer-of-terror that hid a dead man. 🎧 Listen now. #TrueCrime #PennyPospisil #RVHorror #Podcast In the summer of 2018, Penny Pospisil was living with h…

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Noraid: The IRA and Sinn Féin’s American funding wing - where all those dollars went 27:17

3d ago27:17

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Buckets in bars, banquets in ballrooms – Noraid raised millions for the republican cause. But was it for families of prisoners… or for buying guns? Today’s Indo Daily podcast comes from our sister podcast The BelTel. Host: Ciarán Dunbar Guest: Kevin Brannigan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Summer Solstice, Royal Highland Show and Composting 1:22:29

3d ago1:22:29

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Mark and Helen visit Ingliston for this year’s Royal Highland Show. They meet a nurse with her prize winning Highland cow and They also explore the history of the Highland pony, and its enduring connection to Scotland’s rural heritage. A festival devoted entirely to composting is taking place in Fife. Rachel visits Cambo Gardens to discover what it…

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Election promises under scrutiny: The Government’s six-month report card 26:18

5d ago26:18

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Six months into the new Government, and all seems to be oddly quiet in the world of Irish politics. Yes, we’ve had the furore over the Regional Independent Group’s support for the Coalition, Verona Murphy’s survival of no-confidence and the ruckus that followed Michael Lowry’s memorable two-finger salute. But since the dust settled on all the “ruai…

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‘Tattle Life’ exposed: When gossip ends in court 24:13

6d ago24:13

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Neil and Donna Sands took on gossip site Tattle Life - and won. Today we ask why is this landmark libel payout sending shockwaves through the online influencer world? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Neil Sands See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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Extra: ‘It was absolute chaos’ - Kneecap’s Mo Chara appears in court over terror charge 15:20

6d ago15:20

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It was pandemonium in London on Wednesday morning as Kneecap’s Mo Chara appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court. Hundreds turned out to support the rapper, Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, as he entered court – having arrived in a mocked up RUC landover. The west Belfast rapper is charged with a terror offence over the alleged display of a Hezbollah flag at a…

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Wild Scottish Flavour Wheel 21:09

6d ago21:09

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The Perthshire scientist hopes the wheel will encourage people to rediscover some of the lost tastes and uses of our wild plants.By BBC Radio Scotland

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Politics and Money in UK Justice: Juries, Abortion and the Double Jeopardy Postbag 45:03

7d ago45:03

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What happens when a justice system is asked to do more with less and at what cost to fairness, freedom, and the rule of law? Crime and justice commentator Danny Shaw appears on the show to examine the political and legal fallout from the UK government’s spending review. With stretched police forces, an underfunded probation service, and mounting pr…

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Israel-Iran: “The next 24 to 36 hours are crucial in the way this war may develop” 25:47

7d ago25:47

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Is the Middle East on the verge of a regional all-out war? Could the situation turn nuclear and cause yet another cost-of-living crisis? The next 24 to 36 hours are critical. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Bel Trew & Paul Rogers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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The rise, fall and resurgence of Brian ‘King Rat’ Rattigan 22:38

8d ago22:38

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In early June, a shooting took place near a Dublin playground in broad daylight. There were no injuries, but a clear message was sent. Among the group that was targeted were associates of one of Irelands most feared crime bosses, Brian “King Ratt” Rattigan. Once one of Ireland’s most notorious mobsters, Rattigan's rise was as dramatic as the Crumli…

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Brian O’Driscoll & Amy Huberman Incorporated: The €12 million empire 22:52

9d ago22:52

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Behind the banter and Instagram charm lies a multimillion-euro machine. How did Brian O’Driscoll and Amy Huberman turn celebrity into serious capital? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: John Meagher You can read John Meagher’s article BOD and Amy Inc: How the ‘happy, outgoing’ power couple built a €12m business brand See omnystudio.com/listener for priva…

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Revisited: Donal Fallon’s walking tour of infamous Dublin monuments 21:27

10d ago21:27

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The Chime in the Slime, the Floozy in the Jacuzzi, the Stiletto in the Ghetto. These are just a few of the dubious nicknames Dubliners have given to certain notorious landmarks that have left an impression over the years. And in 2024, the Dublin Portal – dubbed The Eye in the Stye - joined the ranks of the headline-generating monuments that have ca…

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Findhorn Water Taxi, Roundabout Gardens and Elie Sand Portraits 1:23:04

10d ago1:23:04

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Rachel catches up with Nick Ray who previously kayaked around the coast of Scotland, sharing his journey and mental health challenges on social media throughout that year.He’s just completed another journey but walking this time, from far north to south via east and west. Rachel finds out why he decided to hang up his kayak for this challenge. Mark…

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Extra: Revisiting the disappearance of Annie McCarrick, as man (60s) arrested on suspicion of murder 11:06

12d ago11:06

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*This podcast was originally recorded in February 2023* On Thursday in Dublin, Gardaí arrested a man in relation to the murder of Annie McCarrick, who went missing on March 26, 1993. There they searched at a home in Clondalkin but have stressed that the current residents of this home are not connected in anyway with Annie McCarrick or her disappear…

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Fires and fury: Third night of violent disorder at Northern Ireland’s anti-migrant riots 26:43

12d ago26:43

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Unrest and violence continued for a third night this in Northern Ireland, with petrol bombs thrown, buildings and vehicles set ablaze, and dozens of police officers being injured. The violence initially erupted in Ballymena on Monday after two 14-year-old Romanian boys were charged with a serious sexual assault. Anti-immigration protestors gathered…

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Why it’s last-chance saloon for the Government to get housing right 24:43

13d ago24:43

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We’ve now been living some version of a housing crisis for two decades. First there was the Celtic Tiger and its crazy house prices. Then there was “the crash” and its ghost estates. Now there’s the booming economy and the lack of supply. The latest effort from the Government is a rewriting of the rules around rent pressure zones, but it will take …

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The Whithorn Way - Part 2 - Paisley to Lochwinnoch 29:21

13d ago29:21

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The Whithorn Way follows an ancient pilgrim route from Glasgow to Whithorn in Dumfries and Galloway. In this episode, Mark and Rachel start with a quick stop off at Renfrew to contemplate the motivation for pilgrimage in medieval times. Then they head to Paisley Cathedral to learn about the unearthing of a drain which revealed a slate containing mu…

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UK Politics and Bad Science: Investigating the Graveyard Spiral of Forensic Science in England and Wales 41:59

14d ago41:59

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Is Britain still a world leader in forensic science or are we sleepwalking into a criminal justice crisis? Once considered the gold standard, the UK’s forensic science system is not working well for anyone – not for the police, not for the suppliers of services, not for the courts and, by extension, not for the public. Yet we all believe it to be a…

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Missing and murdered - garda handling of Mike Gaine and Tina Satchwell cases in the spotlight 26:04

14d ago26:04

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Why did it take gardaí six years to find the body of Tina Satchwell under the stairs of her own home? And why didn't the search of a slurry tank just yards from where Mike Gaine disappeared, result in his body being found? ?Gardaí are under pressure to answer those questions as the two high-profile murder cases continue to grip the country. Host:…

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'A different level of evil’: The convicted rapist who stalked three Sunday World journalists 28:40

15d ago28:40

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Last week a convicted rapist who threatened and harassed three female Sunday World journalists has been jailed for 11 years. Mark McAnaw repeatedly sent Amanda Brunker, Deirdre Reynolds and Nicola Tallant emails and messages of a violent and sexually threatening nature, which escalated to him threatening to “put bullets” in one of them. He also ref…

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Rugby stars, Leaving Cert grinds, lewd jokes and a High Court case 19:54

16d ago19:54

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The world of online grinds isn’t usually the focus of a High Court battle, and yet the high-profile transfer of a well-respected maths teacher from his previous employer to a hybrid learning platform backed by Brian O’Driscoll and Caelan Doris led to a bitter dispute. Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Mark Tighe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…

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Is AI putting your job at risk: ‘Unemployment could hit 20% in the next five years’ 33:16

17d ago33:16

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Could AI potentially blackmail humans in the future? Would it be a help or hindrance to schools? And will it lead to mass unemployment? Today’s Indo Daily comes from our sister podcast, The Big Tech Show. Conor Kelly, head of growth at Human Loop, joins Adrian to discuss how AI models could turn bad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…

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Shetland Dandelions, a Moray Firth Whale and a Paisley Drain 1:21:05

17d ago1:21:05

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A new initiative in Buchan called Sma Wids to encourage farmers and landowners to plant trees, the largest surviving ice house in the UK at Spey Bay, lapwing chick ringing in Upper Deeside, the rare dandelions of Shetland, the seabird village of Fowlsheugh near Stonehaven and the latest news from the osprey nest at Loch Garten plus the tale of a me…

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Crypto President: Inside Trump’s billion-dollar business empire 27:26

18d ago27:26

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During Donald Trump’s first term as president, his family continued to generate millions in revenue on things like merchandise such as MAGA hats and, of course, a booming property portfolio. But what was a nice return on investment for the 45th president of the US is mere pocket change for the 47th. Initially sceptical of cryptocurrency, Trump has …

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Tech, Trends & Tactics Unlock the Future of Real Estate with Industry Trailblazers —From AI & Cybersecurity to Market Shifts and 2030 Predictions with The CRECo.ai Real Estate Roundtable: 1:00:43

19d ago1:00:43

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Send us a text CRECo.ai Presents: The Real Estate Roundtable: Your all-in-one comprehensive view of what's happening across the real estate industry -- straight from some of the industry's earliest technology adopters and foremost experts. Join the Roundtable hosts as they discuss commercial market growth amid residential market slowdown, MLS chang…

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ROUNDTABLE DEEP DIVE ON USING AI, LINKEDIN, AND YOUR PERSONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO DRIVE GROWTH 59:46

20d ago59:46

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Send us a text Join the CRE Collaborative Roundtable hosts for a candid conversation and insights into the latest ways to make your business more discoverable online, through AI; prioritizing video content, alogirthim shifts at Linkedinhow to foster the right connections and for the right reasons. This month's show dives deep into both the marketin…

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Carlow gun attack: How a wave of disinformation spread like wildfire 26:51

20d ago26:51

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On Sunday, 22-year-old Evan Fitzgerald discharged multiple rounds at Fairgreen Shopping Centre in Carlow before taking his own life. As the incident unfolded, a wave of disinformation flooded social media. Who gains from causing such confusion, and why did gardaí disclose the ethnicity of the gunman? Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Maeve McTaggart and …

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Extra: ‘A monster’ – Richard Satchwell sentenced to life in prison as Tina’s family speak in court 15:30

20d ago15:30

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The five-week murder trial of Richard Satchwell has captivated the nation — and today, it came to a close. Satchwell has been sentenced for the killing of his wife, Tina, in March 2017. During today’s proceedings, the court heard highly personal and emotional victim impact statements from those who knew and loved Tina. Ralph Riegel joins Fionnán Sh…

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Lapwing Ringing on Deeside 23:21

20d ago23:21

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Mark Stephen visits Auchnerran, the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust farm on Deeside to watch some lapwing chicks being ringed by research assistant Max Wright and data collector Honor JonesBy BBC Radio Scotland

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David Gauke: Solving the UK Prison Crisis 41:38

20d ago41:38

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Why does Britain lock up so many people and is there a better way? The UK has the highest incarceration rate in Western Europe, yet reoffending remains rampant and prisons are at breaking point. What’s gone wrong in our approach to crime and punishment - and is the public ready for a smarter, more effective system? Former Justice Secretary David Ga…

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Gerry Adams: What €100K defamation win against the BBC means for his legacy, Sinn Féin and Irish media 28:20

21d ago28:20

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Last Friday, Gerry Adams won a High Court defamation action against the BBC and has been awarded €100,000 in damages. Mr Adams’ legacy and how he will be viewed in the history books was very much at stake in the trial. Has this landmark case set a precedent for how media organisations can cover the Troubles going forward? Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Gue…

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Why does nobody want to become the next President of Ireland? 27:27

22d ago27:27

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What do the following have in common? Micheál Martin, Mary Lou McDonald, Heather Humphreys, Sean O Fhergail, Michael McDowell and Miriam O’Callaghan. None of them want to be the next President of Ireland. Kevin Doyle is joined by the Irish Independent’s Tabitha Monahan and John Downing, to look at why so many big names are afraid to run for the pre…

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Meet the Macrons: The teacher, the pupil and the slap that broke the internet 27:05

23d ago27:05

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They were just playfighting. That was French president Emmanuel Macron’s explanation last week for video images that show his wife, Brigitte, pushing her husband away with both hands on his face. Macron later told reporters that the couple – married since 2007 – were simply joking around. This episode of The Indo Daily, is brought to you by our sis…

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Revisited: Scandals, affairs and death threats — The Sunday night tradition of Glenroe 21:07

24d ago21:07

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From its inception in 1983 to the final episode in 2001, we look at how Glenroe became must-see TV in Ireland and discover how it made the nation question its attitudes on sex, divorce and religion. This podcast was originally published in September 2024. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Sarah Caden See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Dendrochronology, Seals and The Salt Path 1:23:34

24d ago1:23:34

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Dendrochronology is a niche field of study, used to work out the age of trees, forests and wooden objects. However, it is not only useful for looking at the past, but also for considering how to manage wooded areas in the future. Mark met with expert dendrochronologist Dr Coralie Mills, and Borders Forest Trust Project Officer, Catriona Patience, t…

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Satchwell guilty: The six key lies that sealed a murderer’s fate 28:08

25d ago28:08

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Richard Satchwell has been found guilty of the murder of his wife Tina, following a five-week trial at Dublin’s Central Criminal Court. We look at how events played out on the final day in court, the questions left unanswered, and the six key lies Richard Satchwell told that ultimately secured his fate. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Ralph Riegel You…

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Fiona Pender: ‘Credible’ information from witness sparked fresh searches this week 21:55

26d ago21:55

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This week, gardai have searched multiple sites in the Leinster area, after information was received about the murder of Fiona Pender. Pender was last seen alive almost 29 years ago. There has been a number of previous high-profile garda searches for the 25-year-old murder victim. Today’s Indo Daily explores the latest developments in the murder inv…

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Children's Health Ireland: Metal, mistakes and a medical scandal 26:38

27d ago26:38

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We go to hospitals to get better. To feel safe. But for some families in Ireland, the story that’s playing out at Children’s Health Ireland has become a nightmare. Host: Ellen Coyne Guests: Áine Gladney-Knox & Mary Regan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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The Whithorn Way - Part 1 - Glasgow 31:05

27d ago31:05

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The Whithorn Way follows an ancient pilgrim route from Glasgow to Whithorn in Dumfries and Galloway. In this episode, Mark and Rachel focus on the start of the journey at Glasgow Cathedral. Mark and Helen cycle down to Glasgow Green and imagine how pilgrims would have crossed the River Clyde. They then follow the River westwards to the new Govan- P…

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State Threats and Subversion: Keeping UK Politics Clean 41:20

28d ago41:20

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What if your political beliefs on Brexit, climate change or even gender identity were being subtly shaped by a foreign power? From hostile state actors exploiting social media to the legal grey zone between terrorism and subversion, Jonathan Hall KC, the UK’s Independent Reviewer of Terrorism and State Threat Legislation joins Double Jeopardy to un…

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From kidnapped heiress to on-the-run terrorist – the Patty Hearst story 27:20

28d ago27:20

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In mid-1970s America, the world was watching in as the bizarre story of the kidnapping of heiress Patty Hearst became a viral – and violent – real-time news spectacle. How and why did Hearst wind up on the side of her captors? And just who was telling the truth? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Jeffrey Toobin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf…

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