As former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has his conviction upheld by the French court of appeal, Aoife explains the charges against him, and they look back at some of his most memorable moments.

But it's not just the French politicians who get convicted of crimes so Colm reminds us of some of the run ins with the law Irish politicans have had too.

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This week, Aoife very carefully explains why Denis O'Brien must pay upwards of €400,000 to two solicitors for a misguided and defamatory press release.

And Colm brings in a story about a 'gobshite' but somehow it's good news.

They ask if there's any chance of peace between Ukraine and Russia and dissect the proposed plan being put forward by US President Trump.

And they discuss the proposals being put forward by the Irish Government which would see asylum seekers contributing up to 40% of their income to fund State accommodation here.

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After the release of a tranche of emails belonging to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein earlier this week, Aoife and Colm discuss the most shocking exchanges revealed within the documents and they ask why this story of sexual violence has cut through to the public when so many do not.

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After years of missing their housing targets the Government has introduced a new plan - Scrap targets altogether. Aoife and Colm wonder whether removing the targets for completions is the solution that could see the housing crisis fixed before 2040. [Spoiler: This is not the conclusion they reach]

The recording this week was rudely interrupted by word that Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has resigned from Government to take up a role with the World Bank, Aoife and Colm react to the news.

There's also talk of US military planes landing in Shannon and the cost to the taxpayer, an elimination of cervical cancer, and shameful HSE waiting lists.

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Now officially a former President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins was much beloved by the public. Aoife and Colm look back at his life and political career and ask why he was so popular?

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As our new President Catherine Connolly gets sworn into office, Aoife gives us a run through the ceremony of the day and a sneak peek at her own invite to the celebrations later.

An election across the waters in New York City has everybody talking about new Mayor Zoran Mandami. In the UK there has been dramatic resignations of the top bosses at the BBC.

After their disastrous presidential campaign, Fianna Fáil is conducting a review into the decision to back Jim Gavin, but their TDs don't have much faith in the process and Colm has some good Irish sports news.

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A Few Scoops takes you beyond the headlines this week with a deep dive into the world of Irish scams.

Colm does his best to explain DJ Carey's celebrity to Aoife and how he went from winning All Ireland's to defrauding people and falsely claiming to have cancer.

But, Carey wasn't the only scam story this week and Aoife recounts the story of Wexford woman Amy McAuley who faked her own death to avoid trial.

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The UK royal family has finally taken action and striped Prince Andrew of his title due to his ties to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, and it's leaving Colm wondering about the line of succession.

Aoife explains the vote of no confidence in DUP education minister Paul Givan after a controversial trip to Israel. They do their best to highlight the ongoing conflict and resulting famine in Sudan. And there's a discussion of the alleged arson at a Drogheda Ipas centre and the Government narrative around immigration.

And Colm has good news for zip fans everywhere!

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Aoife and Colm are back with your weekly chaser to give you A Few More Scoops. In this shorter episode, they're delving further into one of the week's biggest stories.

After a Belfast court found Soldier F not guilty of committing two murders and five attempted murders on Bloody Sunday, Aoife and Colm discuss the legacy of The Troubles and the fight for justice that lead to the trial.

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Aoife and Colm react to Catherine Connolly's resounding win in the Presidential election and reflect on what the disastrous campaigns by both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael mean for their party leaders.

Brigitte Macron, the wife of the French president, is taking on a legal battle after false rumours that she is transgender circulated online. And unfortunately, it's not the only story of hateful sentiment towards the LGBTQI+ community, after a horrific attack on two drag queens in Cork at the weekend was captured on video.

After the PSNI were caught on tape disparaging a victim of domestic violence, Aoife wonders how trust in the police can ever be rebuilt. And Colm has the most scientific good news possible as he updates us on the new discovery that can turn air to water!

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