With ten days to go until Ireland votes for its next president, the race for the Áras is wide open. Catherine Connolly is ahead in the polls, but can Heather Humphreys close the gap in time? Today on The Indo Daily, Fionnán Sheahan is joined by former government press secretary Mandy Johnston and communications strategist Lorcan Nyhan to weigh up the spin, strategy, and last-minute scrambles for momentum.

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They’re one of Ireland’s most powerful dynasties; brewers, aristocrats and philanthropists. But behind the black stuff lies a darker legacy. From mysterious deaths and tragic accidents to a fascination that endures centuries on, the Guinness family has long been said to be cursed. Today on The Indo Daily, Tessa Fleming is joined by Sunday Independent journalist and author Emily Hourican to separate fact from folklore.

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Welcome to your weekly dish of Indo Politics from The Indo Daily. In this episode: a Taoiseach’s apology, a leadership debate, a presidential road race and one of the biggest budgets in Irish history – but are people happy? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Cónal Thomas

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It’s been a dramatic few days in Ireland’s biggest radio stations, RTÉ and Newstalk. On Thursday afternoon, it was announced Ray D’Arcy was gone from RTÉ Radio 1 after 11 years, without saying goodbye to his listeners. In a statement he said he was “hugely disappointed” in how management handled his departure. Just hours later, across the city, Newstalk staff were told host of the Hard Shoulder Kieran Cuddihy was leaving the station for RTE. And now we know after months of speculation that he will pick up the live line mantle.

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For the first time in two years, there’s a glimmer of hope of peace in Gaza. After relentless fighting, ceasefire collapses and failed talks, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a historic 'phase 1’ of a peace plan. The breakthrough comes just a day after the second anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, which triggered the devastating assault on Gaza. But what has changed to make peace possible now? How long before politics, or violence, tests the deal? And like him or loathe him, has Donald Trump pulled of a historic diplomatic victory? Host: Tessa Fleming, Guests: Gregg Carlstrom and Bel Trew

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What do a TD, a former GAA manager and a TV personality have in common? They’re all profiting from the Government’s scramble to house asylum-seekers. How has a national emergency become a local goldmine for some?

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Host: Fionnán Sheahan                                            Guest: Maeve Sheehan

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This Indo Daily is brought to you by our sister podcast Crime World. It’s the biggest story of the presidential election as former football manager Jim Gavin stands down and the fate of Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin hangs in the balance. While political fallouts are not our normal beat on Crime World, today co-host Niall Donald tells Nicola Tallant how he ended up in the eye of the storm.

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Controversy and the race for the Áras, have long gone hand in hand. We’ve had sackings and ‘smear campaigns’, live TV moments and very costly tweets, and even one controversy that played out in the Indo Daily’s own studio, as Peter Casey joined our own Kevin Doyle for a dramatic podcast interview. In short, very few Irish presidential races have escaped a scandal or two,

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It’s that time of year again – the Budget has landed. What does it mean for you and your bank balance? With last year’s ‘giveaway’ Budget firmly consigned to the history books, it’s time to tighten our belts. On this Extra episode brought to you by our sister podcast Money Talks, the Irish Independent business team break down the winners, the losers, and the main headlines from this year’s balance sheet.

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Host: Katie Byrne Guests: Charlie Weston and Sinéad Ryan

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“Fianna Fáil in turmoil” – what exactly happened over the last 48 hours that saw Jim Gavin quit the Irish presidential race? And more importantly, who is to blame for this within Fianna Fáil? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guests: John Downing and Fionnán Sheahan

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