Behind the Story

RTÉ's Legal Affairs Correspondent Orla O'Donnell joins Fran and Evelyn to discuss Conor McGregor losing his appeal against a High Court jury's finding that he raped Nikita Hand.

They also discuss Nikita Hand's lodging of a new civil action against the former MMA fighter - as well as a couple he intended to call to give evidence in his appeal.

And ahead of CMAT's appearance at All Together Now this weekend, Fran and Evelyn debate the best protest songs.

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Australia is adding YouTube to sites covered by its world-first ban on social media for teenagers, reversing an earlier decision to exempt the platform.

Fran and Evelyn talk to Irish Independent Technology Editor Adrian Weckler on how it may, or may not, work and if Ireland could follow suit.

And as Evelyn reveals she's a new EV owner, they also discuss if the cost of charging is putting potential buyers off?

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A transatlantic trade deal is being hailed and criticised across EU capitals.

The EU and US have avoided a trade war after agreeing to a 15% tariff rate after a meeting between EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and US President Donald Trump at his golf course in Scotland.

Deloitte Ireland Chief Economist Kate English joins Fran and Evelyn O'Rourke to examine if the trade deal is a win for Ireland.

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After another devastating week in Gaza, dominated by reports of malnutrition in the enclave, Fran and David discuss the latest developments. They are joined by Irish Times International Correspondent Sally Hayden, who witnessed the destruction of Gaza from close to the border with Israel, and has spent the past three weeks reporting from the West Bank.

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As the annual hunt for All-Ireland final tickets reaches its peak, GAA Correspondent Marty Morrissey joins Fran and David to discuss how tickets are allocated and why some fans always lose out.

Also, a row over drone deliveries in west Dublin and David pays tribute to Ozzy Osbourne.

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Ahead of an imminent planning decision on Dublin's proposed underground rail system, Eastern Correspondent Samantha Libreri joins David & Fran to discuss her interview with the CEO of Metrolink, the man tasked with making it all happen.

Later, what political buzzwords are flying about this summer?

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Conspiracies, claims and counter claims regarding the release of the Epstein files have reached fever pitch in Washington DC. In a climbdown, President Trump is now asking the US Attorney General to produce what she can in relation to the so called client list. 

David, Katie and Fran are joined by their former colleague, Caitríona Perry, now BBC News Chief Presenter and host of The President's Path podcast to discuss the latest twists and turns in the scandal engulfing the Magaverse! 

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Putin refuses to bend to international pressure to agree to peace talks with Ukraine. His determination to control Ukraine continues unabated. 

Fran and David are joined by Professor Donnacha Ó Beacháin of DCU, author of “Unfinished Empire” to discuss Putin and his territorial ambitions and if there is any possibility of peace in Ukraine now that President Trump has given a deadline of fifty days.  

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At the weekend, President Trump announced that a 30% tariff would come into effect for EU goods going into the US from August 1st. David and Katie are joined by Lorcan Roche Kelly, Agri Business Editor with the Irish Farmers Journal to examine what the impact might be on dairy and whiskey exports. 

Later, David and Katie discuss Chelsea winning the FIFA Club World Cup and whether it's 'football' or 'soccer'! 

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"Breaking the Airwaves" the AI generated song about the Behind the Story podcast [from Friday's episode]! 

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