Behind the Story
Behind the Story
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Tune in for insightful and informed conversation as three of RTÉ’s top journalists, David McCullagh, Katie Hannon and Fran McNulty digest some of the news stories of the day. Expect deep dives, analysis, interesting guests and maybe even some laughs along the way. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
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This podcast covers a range of topics such as politics, cultural events, and societal trends, with recent episodes discussing US political appointments, like the potential Irish ambassador, and controversies surrounding the band Kneecap. Episodes focus on deep dives into current news stories, analysis of media narratives, and offer a mix of humor and informative commentary.
Tune in for insightful and informed conversation as Fran McNulty and some of RTÉ’s top journalists digest some of the news stories of the day. Expect deep dives, analysis, interesting guests and maybe even some laughs along the way.
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New episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Today, the government announced a scoping inquiry into abuse by former surgeon Michael Shine. Shine was found guilty of child abuse in 2019 and released from prison three years ago, however it is believed he abused hundreds of children and young men over his thirty years as a medical doctor.
Reporter Saoirse McGarrigle joins Fran and Laura to discuss the case and how she met and interviewed Shine in his kitchen in Dublin in May of this year.
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