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Behind the Story

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Uk-Eu Deal
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Brexit
Israel-Palestine Conflict
European Union
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Michael Gaine
Garda Investigation
Climate Change
News Stories
Eurovision
World Food Programme

Tune in for insightful and informed conversation as Fran McNulty, Paul Cunningham and some of RTÉ's top journalists digest the news stories of the day. Expect deep dives, analysis, interesting guests, and maybe even some laughs along the way.

Email: behindthestory@rte.ie

New episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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The government announced an additional package of support to help with the impact of higher fuel prices. While the blockades have stopped, Minister Patrick O'Donovan has said he is not happy with the media coverage of last week's protests. Political ... more

No deal unless the protests are called off, so says the government in response to the escalating crisis surrounding the fuel protests. Laura Fletcher and Eamon Horan discuss who the protestors are, an informal meeting in Burger King and how the gover... more

Latest opinion polls indicate that there is a significant chance that Viktor Orbán, Prime Minister of Hungary could lose power after in Sunday's election. Suzanne Lynch of Bloomberg joins Fran and Paul to discuss the challenge to Orbán and if the vi... more

Increasingly, companies are insisting remote workers return to the office full time. This is causing tension between employees and management. However, there is evidence that forcing people to return is counterproductive and could result in a busines... more

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Recent Guests

Eoghan Corry
Travel Editor of Travel Extra
Travel Extra
Episode: Up, Up and away: what to consider before booking a flight!
Marina Efthymiou
Professor of aviation management at DCU
DCU
Episode: Up, Up and away: what to consider before booking a flight!
David Lubin
Senior research fellow on global economy and finance
Chatham House
Episode: Paying more for chocolate and energy this Easter!
Jacqueline Hogge
Reporter with Irish Country Living
Irish Country Living
Episode: Drug intimidation in rural areas and Max Verstappen's hissy fit!
Conor McCauley
Northern correspondent
RTÉ
Episode: Guilty: how murderer Stephen McCullagh's alibi unravelled
Jenn Gannon
Reporter
RTÉ
Episode: Will Gov fuel supports help bring down the price at the pump? and a Love Story!
Amy Kazmin
Senior journalist, Financial Times based in Rome
Financial Times
Episode: Why is the tech bro Peter Thiel warning about the Antichrist?
Massimo Faggioli
Church historian and Catholic theologian
Trinity College Dublin
Episode: Why is the tech bro Peter Thiel warning about the Antichrist?
Debbie Ging
Professor of Digital Media and Gender at DCU
DCU
Episode: Has the manosphere gone mainstream? and inside the Oscars!

Hosts

Fran McNulty
Host of Behind the Story, known for insightful discussions and analysis of current news stories.
Karen Creed
Co-host known for contributing significantly to discussions on topical issues and current events.
Evelyn O'Rourke
Co-host on the podcast who engages participants in meaningful conversations about pressing news topics.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 62 ratings
  • A look at Irish politics and global news with incredibly light politically vacant analysis.

    Podchaser
    3
    Seán
    6 months ago
  • Fergus Finlay

    Your podcast is great. Love the banter between you…a must for every great podcast. Second Captains is another favourite for the same reason. Particularly enjoyed your chat with Fergus Finlay. Always keen to hear his inside track on politics. He’s informed, honest and fun. Like your podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Caroline Heffo
    Ireland8 months ago
  • Are drones changing the Russia-Ukraine war?

    Patrick Brury always great to listen to- good to hear an episode on this hugely consequential war

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    avavshsoksavsm agsvsbsa
    Ireland10 months ago
  • 👍 great podcast

    Really like the podcast, concise, topical and entertaining. The 3 hosts work so well together and the fact it’s 20-30mins long is ideal.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    seanregankk
    Irelanda year ago
  • Fabulous topical podcast

    Really love this podcast. Very topical, great banter between the journalists. Really helps explain the current stories in the news.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Markmah47
    Irelanda year ago

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Many enjoy the concise format and appreciate how quickly the hosts get to the heart of the matter amidst current happenings.
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The podcast is seen as informative, offering insights that are valuable and easily digestible, making it accessible to a wide audience.

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Talking Points

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Trapped in Dubai: the Kinahan crime gang
Q: What specifically led the US and allied agencies to focus on the Kinahan gang and these particular individuals?
European and American agencies tracked the flow of dirty money across borders, connected to drug shipments and money laundering, which helped bring focus on Kinahan-linked networks and led to sanctions and rewards as part of a broader crackdown.
Trapped in Dubai: the Kinahan crime gang
Q: Barry, how did Sean McGovern end up extradited from Dubai and how did that process unfold?
The extradition was a carefully coordinated process, involving Irish authorities and international partners, with a prior arrest warrant in the High Court and subsequent actions by Dubai authorities, aided by diplomatic and security channels, before McGovern was brought back to face trial.
Guilty: how murderer Stephen McCullagh's alibi unravelled
Q: What wider issue did the family and reporter connect to this case?
The case was framed within a broader concern about femicide in Northern Ireland and the persistently high incidence of violence against women, prompting calls for policy action and protective measures.
Guilty: how murderer Stephen McCullagh's alibi unravelled
Q: How did the defendant try to shift blame onto someone else?
He attempted to deflect responsibility by pointing to a former boyfriend of Natalie as a potential killer, but the court ultimately found the evidence pointing to him as the perpetrator.
Guilty: how murderer Stephen McCullagh's alibi unravelled
Q: What was the nature of Stephen McCullagh's alibi and how did investigators challenge it?
McCullagh claimed to have live-streamed for six hours as an alibi, but investigators showed the stream was pre-recorded, not live, and traced his movements via taxi data and CCTV, which contradicted his story and pointed to deliberate premeditation.

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