Leo Varadkar calls it a day - A pod on the hoof

Richard and Zara discuss the drama surrounding the New York Portal and its recent closure. They talk with journalists Jen Hogan and Patrick Freyne about how teenagers are reacting to what they see on TikTok. And Piers Morgan enters the discourse around Baby Reindeer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard, Gavan and Zara speak with Khalid el-Astal about his struggle to get his family out of Gaza. Three new reports have a recommended a number of changes in RTE. And can Bambie Thug win the Eurovison for Ireland for the first time in almost 30 years? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard, Gavan and Zara discuss the Mount Street migration and the rising tensions between Ireland and the UK over immigration policy. The results of the Aoife Johnston Inquest has put University Hospital Limerick under pressure. And a new report commissioned by the French government has recommended that children be banned from having a smartphone until 13 and social media until 18. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gavan and Zara speak with Selina and Louise McDermott for their reactions to the findings of the Stardust Inquest and the subsequent state apology. Richard reports from the inquest into the death of teenager Aoife Johnston at University Hospital Limerick. And they also discuss the difficulties facing the new recycling scheme and the demise of DVDs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard, Gavan and Zara discuss the conflict between Israel and Iran and speculation that it could lead to a world war. The group speaks to one Kerry farmer, who is spending €3,000 a month on fodder because of the recent spell of bad weather. And "Scoop" throws the group for a loop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.