Episodi

  • Minister Blames It On The Weatherman
    Jan 29 2026

    This week on The Group Chat:


    Rising water and rising anger over this week's flood chaos.


    And, frustration over planned reforms for renters and their landlords.


    Plus - a rare climbdown and shift in tone from the Trump White House.


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    46 min
  • Trump's Art of the Deal Spin is 'Nonsense'
    Jan 22 2026

    This week on The Group Chat:


    How do we deal with the chaos Donald Trump brings to the world stage?


    And, the courage of two women who shared their stories after images were manipulated and posted online.


    Plus - pushy parents or privileged son? Is there a right side in the Beckham family feud?

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    45 min
  • The Big Questions That Will Define 2026
    Jan 15 2026

    This week on The Group Chat:


    We look at the issues that could shape the agenda in the coming months.


    We're also looking back ten years at our own version of the 2016 TikTok craze.


    Plus, critics react to Elon Musk's claim that he has shut down the sexualised feature of the Grok AI tool.

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    45 min
  • Will Ireland Face Down Elon Musk?
    Jan 8 2026

    This week on The Group Chat:


    Gavan joins us from China where he's covering the Taoiseach's official visit.


    We examine another extraordinary week of Donald Trump on the world stage.


    Plus, will the government here face down Elon Musk and his Grok AI tool?

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    45 min
  • Season Finale: Can We Stop Talking About Jim Gavin Now?
    Dec 18 2025

    This week on The Group Chat:


    Can Micheál Martin move on from the Jim Gavin fiasco?


    And, one woman's experience of emergency accomodation and calling a hotel a home.


    Plus, we look back at some of the stories we've enjoyed covering over the past year.

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    45 min
  • Taking Shelter from Bullets in Warzones, with Alex Crawford
    Dec 11 2025

    This week on The Group Chat:


    Sky News Special Correspondent Alex Crawford tells us about reporting from the battle frontlines.

    And, Ireland’s media minister talks tough about online safety.


    Plus, world Excel champion Diarmuid Early finds that winning formula.


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    45 min
  • Pipes & Pylons: Can This Plan Fix Ireland?
    Dec 4 2025

    This week on The Group Chat:


    A major new plan to cut red tape and speed up infrastructure.


    A wartime leader pays a historic visit to Ireland.


    Plus, what's the story behind those cringe videos that politicians keep posting online?

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    46 min
  • Russia, Roblox & Rustling
    Nov 27 2025

    This week on The Group Chat:


    Is Donald Trump being played by Russia in the latest bid to end the war in Ukraine?


    TikTok coming under more pressure to protect young users from harmful content on the platform.


    Plus, the Cork farmer who's vowed to track down the cattle rustlers who stole some of his prized herd.

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    46 min