Season Finale: Take-off for Talks and Tay-Tay's in Town
26 June 2024 - 45 minsRichard, Gavan and Zara speak with Sarah Benson of Women's Aid on violence against women in Ireland following the assault of Natasha O'Brien by a member of the Defence Forces.
Aer Lingus and the IALPA have agreed to enter into talks to resolve their dispute, but industrial action at the airline continues.
And the Taylor Swift Eras Tour rolls into Dublin.
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Series Episodes
Two Fingers & A Holy Show: Dáil Ructions
Richard and Gavan take a deep dive into the Dáil row that could cost Verona Murphy her position as Ceann Comhairle. War plans in another group chat, we explain the White House Signal security scandal. Plus, is Irish football back? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
46 mins
26 March Finished
What was Conor McGregor doing in the White House?
The group is back together in studio to discuss the fallout of Conor McGregor's White House invitation on St. Patrick's Day and what it means for future US-Ireland relations. Israel has broken its ceasefire with Hamas through a renewed series of bombings, while the Ukraine-Russia ceasefire is still up in the air. And Amazon has launched a dedicated Irish website; will this impact smaller businesses across the country? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
45 mins
20 March Finished
Inside the White House
Gavan takes Zara and Richard inside Donald Trump's famous home in Washington as he prepares for his meeting with the Taoiseach. The group also discuss the latest moves towards a ceasefire in Ukraine as Kyiv agrees to back the American peace plan. They also speak to Guardian International Correspondent Michael Safi about the latest unrest in Syria, ISIS and fears of a civil war. Later Zara gives her verdict on Meghan Markle's new Netflix 'lifestyle series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
42 mins
12 March Finished
🚨 Emergency Episode! White House Showdown: Micheál Martin v Donald Trump
In this special emergency episode, Gavan joins Richard and Zara from Washington for reaction to the Taoiseach's meeting with the U.S. President as Trump tells him that the American pharmaceutical industry has "gone to Ireland". We ask did the Taoiseach do enough to stand up to Trump who dominated the Oval Office meeting? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27 mins
12 March Finished
The Week the World Changed
This week on The Group Chat, Richard Chambers, Gavan Reilly, and Zara King break down the week that shook global politics. As Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy clash publicly, US-Europe relations hit a new low—so where does that leave Ireland? The team discusses: 🇺🇦 Geopolitical rifts amid the Russia-Ukraine war 🇮🇪 Micheál Martin’s unprecedented political week 🌍 Ireland’s climate obligations 🇵🇸 Tensions in the West Bank 🍻 Should zero-alcohol beers be allowed at work? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
45 mins
5 March Finished
Ireland's growing problem with violence against women
Gavan and Zara discuss the rise in violence against women in Ireland and speak with Women's Aid CEO Sarah Benson on what can be done to solve it. US President Donald Trump has secured a minerals deal with Ukraine as efforts continue to end the war. What precedent does this set for other world leaders? And would you pass the driving test? A call has been made for drivers to resit the theory test every 10 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
42 mins
27 February Finished
