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US president Donald Trump's America First agenda was the cornerstone of his election victory. But has all that pre‑election rhetoric now come back to haunt him? As the US deploys thousands of troops to the Middle East, the conflict is looking less like a brief flare‑up and more like the start of a long, grinding war. Despite Mr Trump's insistence that Washington is in talks with senior Iranian figures to strike a deal, Tehran denies any negotiations are taking place. So, who exactly is talking to whom? And as suspicion swirls about insider trading in the oil markets, who is cashing in on the chaos in the Strait of Hormuz? Host: Tessa Fleming; Guests: David Smith, Scott Lucas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 years on from the violent killing of publican Tom Nevin, part two of this Indo Daily special looks at how Nevin's wife, Catherine Nevin, emerged as the prime suspect; the murder trial and media blitz that followed; and why Ireland's ‘Black Widow' still fascinates us to this day. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Mary Wilson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thirty years ago, publican Tom Nevin was shot dead as he counted the takings following a busy day at Jack White's Inn. Initially, the incident appeared to be a robbery gone wrong, but grieving wife Catherine Nevin would eventually emerge as the prime suspect and later come to be known as ‘The Black Widow'. On the first of a two-part Indo Daily special, we look back at how one of Ireland's most famous criminals came into the spotlight. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Mary WilsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There were cries of relief from the family of Natalie McNally yesterday, as the jury convicted Stephen McCullagh of killing his 32-year-old partner in her Lurgan home in December 2022. During the four-week trial, the prosecution claimed that McCullagh murdered Ms McNally after setting up a “false alibi” that he was livestreaming a video gaming session on YouTube. Host: Ciaran Dunbar Guest: Allison Morris See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A surprise announcement from Donald Trump has raised hopes of a breakthrough in the Middle East conflict, with a five day pause in strikes on energy infrastructure now in place. What will this mean back at home in Ireland, as Tánaiste Simon Harris is expected to introduce cuts at the petrol pumps this week. Host; Kevin Doyle, Guest; Senan Molony See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may have noticed there's a very important football match this week. It's also the week that marks the 40th anniversary of when Jack Charlton first took the reins as Republic of Ireland manager. One of our most beloved honorary Irishmen, Big Jack boasts an unrivalled legacy. On this episode, we look at how he transformed not just our football team, but how Ireland itself was dragged out of the mire under his watch. ­ Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: John Meagher and Tony ConsidineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode of The Indo Daily is brought to us by our sister podcast, Just Between Us with Jennifer Zamparelli. Most will be familiar with the term narcissism. We've all heard it, ‘My ex was such a narcissist', but how much of that is internet language, and how much of it points to something far more serious? This week on Just Between Us, Jennifer is joined by family psychotherapist Richard Hogan to unpack the difference between someone being selfish and someone being truly narcissistic. From love bombing and manipulation to family estrangement and the struggle to leave, it's a clear, sobering conversation about the patterns that can quietly pull people under. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For decades, Gerry Adams has denied being a member of the Provisional IRA. Now, for the first time, that claim is being challenged in an English courtroom. Three men, all victims of separate IRA bombings, have taken civil action against the former Sinn Féin leader for the symbolic sum of £1 in damages. But after his resounding libel victory over the BBC last year, how will he fare under this new and very different legal scrutiny? And what could the consequences be if the judge rules in favour of the victims? Host: Tessa Fleming, Guests: Kurtis Reid, John Downing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twenty-six years ago, young Irish woman Kelly-Ann Corcoran fell to her death from the balcony of a five-star hotel in Spain. Her husband Dermot McArdle was later convicted of manslaughter. Now, footage has emerged of a confrontation between McArdle and Ms Corcoran's relatives, in which he literally laughed off the altercation. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Patrick O'Connell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin sat down with US president Donald Trump for the traditional St Patrick's Day summit, with Mr Trump in typically boisterous form. How did the Taoiseach get on, though, with Iran, Keir Starmer, and a potential Doonbeg visit all on the agenda? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guests: Mary Regan and Cónal ThomasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Jessie Buckley closed out her victorious Oscar speech with a cúpla focal, one might wonder if the majority of Hollywood stars looking on knew what she was saying. But that's hardly the point – it sounded cool. Being Irish is cool. The Irish language is cool. Irish culture is cool. Has it always been, though? And if there has been a spirited revival in recent times, who led the charge and where does it go from here? Host: Dave Hanratty Guests: Hugh Carr and Laura PakenhamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The term ‘looksmaxxing' has been around for longer than you may think, but it has become a daily go-to for a new generation of people seeking to maximise their physical attractiveness by any means necessary. How did the movement explode in recent times? Why is it mostly associated with men? And why is the Trump administration adopting it in a time of war? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Nikki McCann Ramirez See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who is Sam Altman and why does he matter so much to artificial intelligence? What do we really know about his views on risk, control and power in the AI race? Todays episode of the Indo Daily comes from our sister podcast The Big Tech Show, as Ellen Huet, features writer with Bloomberg News and host of the Foundering podcast, joins Adrian Weckler. Altman, CEO of OpenAI, runs the company behind ChatGPT. The episode explores his rise, his warnings about AI dangers and the controversies surrounding OpenAI. This podcast was first published on Wednesday March 11th 2026. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On 18 December 2022, 32-year-old Natalie McNally was found dead in her Lurgan home. According to her autopsy, she suffered multiple stab wounds, strangulation and several heavy blows to the head. She was also 15 weeks pregnant at the time. Her partner, Stephen McCullagh, is now on trial for her murder in one of the highest-profile cases Northern Ireland's courts have seen in years. Central to the trial is a gaming livestream which the prosecution allege was staged to create an alibi for the accused. Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guest; Allison Morris We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This time last year, Taoiseach Micheál Martin was grasping an American-flag emblazoned short straw, playing second fiddle to Conor McGregor as our disgraced UFC representative took the St Patrick's Day podium. Now that the Taoiseach has been restored to March 17 parity, he has one hell of a job on his hands. What kind of reception awaits him in Donald Trump's Oval Office next week? Host: Kevin Doyle, Guest: Mary ReganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petrol prices are flashing past €2 a litre as conflict in the Middle East rattles global energy markets. From food bills to mortgage rates, the shockwaves could hit far beyond the forecourt. So are we facing a return to 1970s-style energy chaos, and how bad could it get?  Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guests: Kim Bielenberg and Charlie Weston See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The enduring saga of Enoch Burke and his family has a fresh chapter, with Martina and Ammi Burke set for a stint behind bars. Last week, Justice Brian Cregan handed down an imprisonment order as he called for “a halt to this family circus”. Initial attempts to arrest Martina and Ammi Burke proved unsuccessful. So, what can they expect in prison? And what does the timeline of the entire Burke story look like? ­ Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Shane PhelanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

International war probably wasn't the expectation when the Kinahan Cartel decamped to Dubai in a bid to escape the authorities, but it has arrived on their opulent doorstep, nonetheless. So, what does the joint US-Israel offensive on Iran mean for Daniel Kinahan and company? What are their connections to Hezbollah, and will they ever be extradited? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Miles Johnson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In June 2025, 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 her conviction over the murder of two police officers in Florida in 1976 was overturned after procedural errors were identified. Now, as a Florida inmate speaks out about the circumstances leading to her incarceration, we ask who was the real Sunny Jacobs? Host: Kevin Doyle, Guest: Eavan Murray This podcast was first published in June 2025. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As conflict in Iran pushes up energy prices, the Government faces mounting pressure over possible emergency supports. New rent reforms are already causing controversy in the Housing Minister's own constituency, while Phil Hogan re-emerges as Ireland's candidate for a top UN job. Tabitha Monahan and Conal Thomas chat through down a tense week in Leinster House. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phil Hogan, the former Fine Gael heavyweight, carved out a political career few could match. But in the middle of the Covid crisis, it all came crashing down and he was forced into resigning his post as EU trade commissioner following the notorious Golf-gate controversy. But now, out of nowhere, he's back. And this time he's a contender for a major role at the UN. So. is this a political phoenix rising from the ashes? Or is it a controversial political appointment that could come back to haunt the Government? Host: Tessa Fleming. Guests: Mary Regan and John Downing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill and Hillary Clinton are back under the spotlight after explosive deposition tapes linked to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation were released. From Hillary's angry walkout to Bill's questions over flights and hot-tub photographs, the US power couple faced hours of grilling from a Republican-led committee. ­ Host: Dave Hanratty, Guest: Terry Sheridan ­ We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism ­See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before they were sworn enemies, Iran and the United States were close allies. So how did decades of cooperation descend into revolution, hostage crises, secret arms deals and nuclear brinkmanship? Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Professor Scott Lucas to trace the long and volatile history between Washington and Tehran and to ask what happens next as tensions rise once more. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Convicted child killer Ian Huntley is recovering in hospital following an assault by a fellow inmate at HMP Frankland. Huntley, who is currently serving a life sentence for the 2002 killing of schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, has previously been a target of prison violence. On this episode of The Indo Daily, we look back at the horrifying case of the Soham murders. Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Martin BluntSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forty eight hours ago Israel and the United States launched Operation epic Fury - a major attack on Iran that killed Iran's Supreme Leaderi. The shockwaves from the US and Israeli strikes on Iran are still rippling across the region, with tensions high and retaliation under way. Today we examine the fallout from a deadly weekend in the Middle East and ask where President Trump's gamble could lead next. Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Gregg Carlstrom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our relationship with food and the dining experience has attracted a more focused spotlight in recent years, with sharply edited influencers – and the average punter – lighting up their accounts with mouth-watering content. If the queues outside the hippest eateries are any indication, we simply can't resist. But does the bite live up to the hype? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: John Meagher and Bri Burke CarrollSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode of The Indo Daily was brought to you by our sister podcast, The BelTel. This podcast was first published on Friday, February 20th. ‘Don't call Jeffrey Epstein a paedophile' – that was the demand of a top NI lawyer to a London newspaper in 2011. Paul Tweed was brought in to try and limit the damage to the sex-offender's reputation after he was released from prison. The Belfast solicitor is one of the best-known libel lawyers in the UK and Ireland. He has told the Belfast Telegraph that he “categorically rejects the suggestion that he acted in any way inappropriately”, saying he acted within his professional and regulatory obligations. The Belfast Telegraph's Northern Ireland editor Sam McBride joins Ciarán Dunbar in the studio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government scrambles to contain the fallout from its SNA allocation controversy, announcing a late night funding reversal but has lasting damage already been done? Plus, Sinn Fein selects Janice Boylan for the crucial Dublin Central by election as Gerry The Monk Hutch gears up for another run. What does it all mean for the political landscape? You can listen to Indo Politics a day early on its own feed by searching Indo Politics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Irish brothers and self-made billionaires Patrick and John Collison are shaking up the world of e-commerce. Rumours are swirling that Stripe, their online payments platform, is sizing up a takeover of rival PayPal - the original online payments company. So just how did two brothers from rural Tipperary build a tech giant now valued at almost €135bn? And what could this potential takeover mean for Ireland's tech sector and PayPal's 1,500 Irish employees? Host: Tessa Fleming. Guest: Adrian Weckler See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The criminal Dublin collective known as the Gucci Gang appeared to be in ruins, only for a new leader to emerge – a man by the name of Mark Salmon. Clean cut and soft spoken, Salmon seemed an unlikely candidate for the helm, yet he has steadily built a violent and intimidating reputation in the pursuit of drug debt. But is his reign already over? ­ Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Ken Foy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In February 2022, just days before Russia invaded Ukraine, Ksenia Samotiy's mother drove her and her two younger siblings to the Polish border. They thought they would be gone for a few days. Four years later, the war continues. Now living in Dublin, Ksenia has returned to her hometown of Lviv for the first time since she fled. What did she find, and what does the future hold for Ukraine? ­ Host: Fionnán SheahanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There were dramatic developments in the Mike Gaine murder investigation on Tuesday morning following the arrest of 53-year-old Michael Kelley. The American was previously arrested in connection with the investigation last May. Irish Independent special correspondent Catherine Fegan joins The Indo Daily with the latest details. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Catherine FeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The headlines keep coming following last week's arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The former prince was briefly immortalised in the Louvre, while UK officials aren't ruling out a judge-led inquiry into his links with Jeffrey Epstein. As calls grow for Mountbatten-Windsor to be formally dropped from the line of succession, we assess the long-term damage to the royal family – and where this story goes next. Host: Tabitha Monahan Guests: Enda Brady and Sinéad RyanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Description: Twenty years ago this week, the planned ‘Love Ulster' march ended in some of the worst riots ever witnessed in Dublin city centre. So how did a bright and busy Saturday afternoon descend into violence, disorder and chaos? We hear a first-hand account from a journalist who reported on the scene. ­ Host: Fionnán Sheahan | Guest: Neil FetherstonhaughSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eamon Dunphy welcomes Joe Molloy into his home for an in-depth discussion about the decisions facing Irish football ahead of the upcoming Nations League fixtures against Israel. Who should make the decision? What should it be? And what are the likely consequences? Host: Joe Molloy Guest: Eamon Dunphy This interview was originally broadcast on our sister podcast Indo Sport See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A tricky week for the Government inside and outside of Leinster House goes under the microscope on the latest Indo Politics. On the agenda: public outcry at proposed SNA cuts, the planning permission row at the Rotunda Hospital, and the much-mooted social media ban for under-16s and how it might work, not to mention the Coalition tensions it's causing. Host: Tabitha Monahan Guests: Mary Regan and Maeve McTaggartSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The baffling disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has captivated America. The 84-year-old mother of television journalist Savannah Guthrie disappeared from her Arizona home earlier this month in what police believe was a targeted kidnapping. Nearly three weeks on, despite emotional public appeals from her family, puzzling ransom notes, and an army of online sleuths, authorities appear to be at a loss. What makes this case so different from the countless missing-persons investigations that come and go? And who is behind Mrs Guthrie's disappearance – and what do they want? Host: Tessa Fleming Guests: Terry Sheridan, John PistoleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested by UK police and taken into custody following dramatic events on Wednesday morning. The arrest came on the same day that Mountbatten-Windsor turned 66. Enda Brady brings us the latest developments. Host: Ciarán Dunbar Guest: Enda BradySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

American woman Mackenzie Michalski was just 31 at the time of her death, in November 2024. What began as a night out in Budapest, in a well known tourist bar, would end hours later in tragedy. A South County Dublin man who stands accused of her murder continues to plead not guilty. He claims her death was accidental as a result of “sadomasochistic activities”, which he says the deceased woman had encouraged. Host; Fionnán Sheahan, Guest; Ali Bracken The following podcast contains discussion of death and sexual violence, and might not be suitable for all listeners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A week ago, the nation was introduced to Seamus Culleton and his harrowing story of life inside an ICE detention centre in Texas. The Kilkenny man quickly gained the sympathy of Ireland's public and politicians, only for the tide to suddenly turn as new developments emerged. So, how did Seamus Culleton go from “perfect victim” to publicly scrutinised? And is Micheál Martin likely to push Donald Trump's immigration buttons when he visits the White House next month? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Niall Donald See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coral Gables in Miami is the kind of coastal paradise you tend to see glistening on a postcard. It's also home to a $16m (€13.5m) mansion at the heart of a transatlantic romantic breakdown – one that prompted an explosive legal battle. But how did an Irish restaurateur get caught up in such an opulent dispute? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: John Mulligan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gerry ‘The Monk' Hutch has confirmed his intentions to run for public office once again following a remarkably close effort in the 2024 general election. Would a successful bid in the upcoming Dublin Central by-election represent the political heist of the century? What exactly does Gerry Hutch stand for? And does he genuinely want to be a politician? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Mary Regan and John DowningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of The Indo Daily comes from our sister podcast The BelTel. Lauren Bradford-Clarke grew up believing her mother Lesley had taken her own life before finding out the truth – her father was a murderer. She was told her mum Lesley took her own life, eventually being told it was part of an apparent ‘suicide' pact with a man, Trevor Buchanan – the husband of the woman who would eventually become a mother-like figure to her. That woman was Hazel Stewart, how had been having an affair with Lauren's father, Colin Howell. Then 18-years after the deaths, Colin Howell walked into a police station and confessed to murdering them, implicating Stewart as his partner in crime. Dr Lauren Bradford-Clarke, now a criminologist, spoke with the Belfast Telegraph's Claire Williamson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has pushed through major rent reforms, softened its Airbnb crackdown and appointed a brand new housing supremo... all in one week. On this episode of Indo Politics, Tabitha Monahan and Conal Thomas unpack what the rent reset really means for tenants, why some towns are dodging the Airbnb squeeze, and whether the new housing tsar can actually speed up supply, or if it's just another layer of bureaucracy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ten years on from the Regency Hotel shooting, a one-man play about Gerry ‘The Monk' Hutch is returning to the stage in the Ambassador Theatre after last year's sold-out run. Written and performed by Rex Ryan, son of the late broadcaster Gerry Ryan, the show charts the life of one of Ireland's most infamous and divisive figures. The Monk's name is etched into the public consciousness through an unprecedented gangland feud that reshaped the country's criminal landscape. So, does putting his story onstage risk humanising, even glamorising, a violent chapter in recent Irish history? ­ Host: Tessa Fleming, Guest: Rex RyanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fallout from the latest batch of Epstein files continues apace, with major developments in the entertainment industry and beyond. US pop sensation Chappell Roan has cut ties with her talent agency – an agency that boasts a wealth of Irish star names – after its boss was named in the files, while exiled royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces renewed pressure regarding his relationship with Epstein. ­ Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Dave Hanratty and Enda BradySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three years ago, Ryan Tubridy walked away from RTÉ at the centre of a scandal that shook Irish broadcasting to its core. Now, after a stint in London and a period out of the spotlight, Ryan Tubridy is back on Irish screens and back talking. So, is this really the start of a redemption arc, or just a carefully managed comeback? ­ Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Melanie FinnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former justice minister Alan Shatter said he has been the target of a vicious and antisemitic smear campaign since Social Democrats justice spokesman Gary Gannon put up a social media post that linked him with Jeffrey Epstein. Mr Shatter, who was Fine Gael's justice minister from 2011 to 2014, said he has twice written to Mr Gannon and Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns in the last week seeking the withdrawal of false claims that he met Epstein while in office. It is understood Mr Shatter is considering taking defamation action against Dublin Central TD Mr ­Gannon. Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns declined to comment on the issue on Sunday. Asked whether Mr Shatter will be receiving an apology from she or Mr Gannon, she told RTÉ's The Week in Politics: "This is potentially a legal matter so I can't comment on this." Mr Gannon was also contacted for comment Today on this Indo Daily Extra, Tabitha Monahan is joined by The Sunday Independent's Mark Tighe, to look at how a misinterpreted document, could now turn into a political and possible legal controversySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a rough week for UK prime minister Keir Starmer. First, he offered a direct apology to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking network while declaring that “none of us knew the depth and darkness” of the relationship between Epstein and former British ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson. Then came the resignations of Morgan McSweeney and Tim Allan. Can Mr Starmer hold onto his job? Meanwhile, the latest tranche of Epstein files contained references of a distinctly Irish nature – what are they, and what conclusions can we draw from them? ­ Host: Tabitha Monahan Guests: Enda Brady and Kim BielenbergSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ireland's high street – or main street if you prefer – has seen quite the evolution over the past hundred-odd years. Today, it is an arena of mixed fortunes. On one hand, the recent liquidation announcement of EuroGiant has thrown a popular discount chain's future into question. On the other, Dunnes Stores is just edging out Tesco as Ireland's most popular shopping store. Who gets the credit for such success? And what does it all mean for you, the valued consumer? Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Donal O'Donovan and John MeagherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did weight-loss drugs move from medical niche to global phenomenon Aimee Donnellan, Reuters columnist and author of Off the Scales: The Inside Story of Ozempic and the Race to Cure Obesity, joins Karl Henry on this week's episode of The Real Health podcast. This episode of The Indo Daily is brought to you by our sister podcast, Real Health with Karl Henry See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.