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Dec 19, 2025 • 5min
More photographs released relating to Jeffrey Epstein
A new batch of 68 photographs related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has been made public by Democratic US lawmakers. The photos include Epstein with director Woody Allen, and Bill Gates with an unknown woman. With more on this we spoke to David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief, The Guardian.
Dec 19, 2025 • 4min
Riff: Are we far too quick to judge?
Woman at the center of the viral "kiss cam" moment at a Coldplay concert has spoken out in recent interviews. Ciara and Shane asked this morning. Are we all far too quick to judge?
Dec 19, 2025 • 7min
Central Bank’s final Quarterly Bulletin of 2025
Ireland’s economy has shown resilience in the last year, but the Government needs “prudent ambition” for long-term, sustainable growth. That’s according to the Central Bank’s final Quarterly Bulletin of 2025, which found Modified Domestic Demand is projected to grow by just below 4 per cent in 2025. We discuss this and more with Barra Roantree, Assistant Professor of Economics at Trinity College.
Dec 19, 2025 • 6min
Is the world overly romanticising Ireland?
The likes of Kneecap, Paul Mescal and the humble spice bag have given Ireland a new, cooler reputation. But around the world, is Ireland being overly-romanticised? That’s the concern of Aoife Byrne, an Irish writer who has lived in London for 10 years.
Dec 19, 2025 • 6min
Managing the festive gap between pay-days
You may have received your December wages today and you may be waiting another six weeks for your monthly wages hit your bank account So how do you make it stretch? All to discuss with Conor Pope, Irish Times Consumer Correspondent.
Dec 19, 2025 • 4min
Calls for urgency in tackling road safety
Two men and a woman have died in separate road crashes in counties Limerick, Monaghan and Tipperary. Recently, we discussed the decision not to disband the RSA, but are we doing enough for road safety? We discussed further with Leo Leighio, Vice President of the Irish Road Victims Association.
Dec 19, 2025 • 5min
EU leaders race to secure deal for Ukraine
EU leaders struck a deal to provide Ukraine a €90 billion loan to plug its looming budget shortfalls, but failed to agree on using frozen Russian assets to come up with the funds. We discuss this further with Emmanuelle Chaze, Ukraine correspondent for Radio France Internationale and France24.
Dec 18, 2025 • 5min
A new season of Emily in Paris is out today
Season 5 of Emily in Paris is out today, and this rendition takes her story to the eternal city of Rome. Here to explain why this show is so beloved is Dee Molumby, Pop culture expert.
Dec 18, 2025 • 5min
How can you avoid text scams over Christmas
AIB has released new data today detailing the most common scams of 2025, with 57% of all payment fraud reported originated from text message fraud. With last-minute parcels and packages arriving now with Christmas a week away today, it is an especially risky time to fall victim to a financial scam . With advice on how to avoid scams is Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor Irish Independent.
Dec 18, 2025 • 7min
Stephen’s Green owners are still looking to redesign the centre
The owners of St Stephen's Green Shopping Centre in Dublin are making a renewed bid to redevelop the landmark shopping centre. The revised plan once again includes removing the existing facade of the shopping centre and adding office space. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Dr Carole Pollard, Former president of the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland & Co- Editor of the book Irish Cities in Crisis.
