The combination of a record cocaine bust, rogue fruit importers, corrupt officials and minor royalty might sound like the plot of a blockbuster movie but for Spanish police investigating the country's largest ever cocaine seizure - they were all part of a complex web of drug smuggling and money movement. Host: Fionnán Sheahan | Guest: John Mulligan

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With Donald Trump’s ultra-aggressive tariff plan now in place, the world’s markets are in meltdown and the global economy has become a bloodsport. But what effect will the high-stakes and fast-changing news have on you and your wallet? And how will Ireland’s economy react to a looming pharma tariff? 

Host; Kevin Doyle; Guests; Donal O’Donovan and Jeff Mason 

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A spy trail of secret messages, codewords and a phone smashed with an axe in an extraordinary tale of alleged corporate espionage is unfolding in front of the High Court. The story of Dublin man Keith O’Brien made international headlines when his employer, a major US HR services firm, set a “trap” to identify how confidential information was being leaked – and the saga is not over yet. His 13-page confession was read to the High Court last week, where he told how he spied on his multinational employer for a rival for a fee of over €5,000 month. That is, until he was caught. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Maeve Sheehan and Shane Phelan

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The last recorded sighting of Kerry farmer Mike Gaine was at a Centra store in Kenmare on March 20. After that, he disappeared. Despite an extensive search, the mystery of what happened to the 56-year-old sheep farmer remains unresolved.

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Host: Fionnán Sheahan                             Guest: Catherine Fegan

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You can read more about this podcast in Catherine Fegan’s article on the Irish Independent.

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John Meagher tells the story of “Clara” from Co Cork, who found out that the “boringly normal” man she was planning to marry had been using the image of a black man he had found on a dating app to form online relationships with multiple women. 

Host: Ellen Coyne                                        Guest: John Meagher 

You can read more about this podcast in John Meagher’s article on the Irish Independent

Listen to John Meagher's previous Indo Daily podcast about how his identity was stolen and used that on a number of dating apps to Catfish multiple women

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Following the breaking news on Friday afternoon that Russell Brand has been formally charged with rape and sexual assault by UK authorities, we speak with TRT World presenter Enda Brady in London, to detail the charges and look to what comes next. Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Enda Brady

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Comedian and actor Willa White reflects on an incredible life story that saw him beat the odds to survive drug addiction, and why his time in prison played such an important part. Willa brings his play The Examination to the Ambassador Theatre in Dublin this month. Host: Dave Hanratty Guest: Willa White

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It's been teased, it's been hyped, and now we know what Donald Trump meant when he talked about Liberation Day. In a sprawling speech that trapezed across the globe, Trump singled out the countries and regions he claims have wronged America—delivering blow after blow at their economies. So, how has Ireland fared on a day that businesses and government leaders have dreaded for months? Okay for now, is the short answer, as Irish pharma companies are spared from the tariff list. But is this dodged bullet just a stay of execution?

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Host; Kevin Doyle, Guest: John Burns

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Former TD and junior minister Finian McGrath has revealed that Michael Lowry wasn’t Barry Heneghan’s first choice to be leader of the Regional Independent Group. He assesses the damage to Verona Murphy following the vote of confidence in the Ceann Comhairle, and outlines why he has despaired at the recent scenes insider Leinster House. Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Finian McGrath

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For 14 years, Marine Le Pen has led the French far-right, but after being found guilty of embezzling EU funds, her political career could be over. Standing behind her is a potential successor in Jordan Bardella, the 29-year-old National Rally president has enjoyed a meteoric rise to the top of the party, with his looks, charisma, a carefully crafted public image and more than 2.1 million followers on TikTok, is he an abundance of style without any substance? And where does it leave the European fair right movement, who will be reeling from the political loss of one of their most prominent figures this week. Host; Fionan Sheahan, Guests; Catherine Feild and Peter Conradi

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