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  • 25 minutes 39 seconds
    ‘Nazi Tinder’: The single, lonely Irish users looking to ‘breed white’
    The right-wing dating site Whitedate.net, dubbed the ‘Nazi Tinder’, has dozens of members across Ireland. But only one of them mentions love as a motivation, many mention the need to “breed” for the “white race”. The site’s thousands of profiles were leaked online after a hack. A lonely Belfast man said he was looking for a “lady who has never been soiled by other races” and “a bride willing to have children, in order to stop the destruction of our people.” Olivia Peden is joined by Belfast Telegraph reporter Kurtis Reid. *This podcast was first published by our sister podcast The BelTel on Mon Jan 19th 2026.*

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    23 January 2026, 1:05 am
  • 26 minutes 39 seconds
    Diary of a Controversy: How Steven Bartlett’s podcast put him in hot water

    He’s the college dropout-turned-multi-millionaire entrepreneur, Dragons’ Den staple, and culture-dominating podcast host, but who is the real Steven Bartlett? And why is the Diary of a CEO supremo currently facing a heated backlash?


    Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Fred Kelly and Esme Hewitt

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    22 January 2026, 1:05 am
  • 26 minutes 37 seconds
    Why Mason O'Connell Conway's murder has put the spotlight on Tusla once more
    Serious questions are once again being asked of the State’s child and family agency, with fresh concerns over Tusla’s compliance with court orders. These details have emerged days after the sentencing of a woman for the murder of four-year-old Mason O’Connell Conway. What do these disturbing cases tell us about the state agency? Host: Fionnán Sheahan | Guests: Shane Phelan and Wayne O'Connor

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    21 January 2026, 1:05 am
  • 18 minutes 51 seconds
    Extra: Brooklyn Beckham goes nuclear as family feud explodes 

    On Monday evening, WhatsApp groups across the globe were alight,

    sending links and screen shots of one man’s profile.  Brooklyn Beckham didn’t just post, he detonated. After weeks of whispers, the 26-year-old decided to go nuclear on his parents, with seemingly no room for reconciliation. Breaking his silence on the matter for the first time, the aspiring chef and photographer said: “My parents have been trying endlessly to ruin my relationship since before my wedding, and it hasn’t stopped.” So, what does it all mean for Posh and Becks, and the Beckham clans’ once squeaky-clean brand?

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    Host: Kevin Doyle ; Guest: Maddie Mussen

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    20 January 2026, 11:36 am
  • 19 minutes 35 seconds
    Enoch Burke: Going beyond the school gates at Wilson’s Hospital School

    Wilson’s Hospital School in Westmeath has gained notoriety, both in Ireland and abroad, thanks to its association with teacher Enoch Burke. But what is it like when you find yourself working, learning and even living at a school that is so often the centre of a media maelstrom?


    Host: Tabitha Monahan | Guest: Mark Tighe

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    20 January 2026, 1:05 am
  • 15 minutes 10 seconds
    Trump, Greenland and an Impending Trade War: ‘Potentially much worse than the 2007 crisis' 
    For decades, Ireland has enjoyed the best of Boston and Berlin, acting as an economic bridge between the world’s two most successful free trade areas. But as the MAGA administration eyes up Greenland, that role is under threat. A trade war between the world’s biggest economic players now looks all but inevitable. Host: Dave Hanratty Guest: Donal O’Donovan

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    19 January 2026, 2:09 pm
  • 30 minutes 30 seconds
    “We might die here”: A firebomb attack and a family left homeless  

    On New Year’s Eve, journalism student Amanda Uwase was relaxing at home when a petrol bomb came through her window, setting her house alight and shattering her peaceful family life. The 23-year-old acted fast, and her decision saved lives. The incident is under investigation, with gardái suspecting a case of mistaken identity. On this episode, Amanda tells the story of that night, while Irish Independent news and security correspondent Robin Schiller examines the recent spate of firebomb attacks across Ireland.


    Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Amanda Uwase and Robin Schiller

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    19 January 2026, 1:05 am
  • 31 minutes 59 seconds
    The Jeff Bezos story: From billionaire Amazon founder to ‘midlife crisis’ and now, space missionary
    Today’s episode of The Indo Daily is brought to you by The Big Tech Show, who’s fantastic Masters of the Tech Universe series explores what makes some of the most influential people tick? Jeff Bezos: Is he a generational talent who will take us to the stars? Or billionaire tech bro living the high life? Christian Davenport, journalist who spent twenty-five years at the Washington Post and the author of the recently published book, Rocket Dreams: Musk, Bezos, and the Inside Story of the New, Trillion-Dollar Space Race.

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    18 January 2026, 1:05 am
  • 33 minutes 19 seconds
    Between Grok and a hard place: Pressure on Micheál Martin to hold golden tech goose to account
    Indo Politics is back for 2026. The Dáil is back and so is Indo Politics for the first time in 2026. If you like what you hear, you can now follow Indo Politics on its own podcast feed — and get each episode a day early. Just search Indo Politics wherever you get your podcasts. The controversy around AI tool Grok dominated proceedings. Elsewhere the Mercosur trade deal sparked outrage. And government overspending was once more on the agenda this week at the Public Accounts Committee. Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Mary Regan

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    17 January 2026, 1:05 am
  • 29 minutes 20 seconds
    The disturbing last days of Mason O’Connell Conway (4), as Tegan McGhee named as killer

    News reports about the murder of four-year-old Mason O’Connell-Conway by his stepmother Tegan McGhee have made for disturbing reading. 

    McGhee (32) was handed a mandatory life sentence on Wednesday for killing Mason, who was found critically injured on his bedroom floor and died in hospital three days later. 

    Catherine Fegan and Eoin Reynolds join Fionnán Sheahan to discuss the tragic story of Mason O'Connell-Conway and ask what this case tells us about protecting children who cannot protect themselves.

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    15 January 2026, 5:23 pm
  • 24 minutes 35 seconds
    Why is Brooklyn Beckham lawyering up against David and Victoria? Inside the family feud

    All is not well in the kingdom of Posh and Becks. Eldest son Brooklyn has cut ties with his parents, insisting that communication be done exclusively through lawyers from now on. How did the seemingly picture-perfect family fall apart? Where does Brooklyn’s wife Nicola fit in? And what does it all mean for the lucrative and squeaky-clean Beckham brand?

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    Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Maddy Mussen

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    15 January 2026, 1:05 am
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