
Tune in for insightful and informed conversation as Fran McNulty and some of RTÉ's top journalists digest some of 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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 85 | Founded | 6 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

An expert in misinformation has warned about the amount of “AI slop” online as a new investigation found 172 instances of political mis- and disinformation on social media platforms in the six weeks leading up to the presidential election.
Ciarán O’... more
The judge in the DJ Carey case told the former hurling legend that he can expect a prison sentence for defrauding people for falsely claiming he needed money for cancer treatment. Prime Time's Paul Murphy was in court today to hear the victim impact ... more
As the dust settles on the presidential election, some Fianna Fáil members are questioning how their campaign went so wrong – with pressure said to be growing on Micheál Martin and his position as party leader.
Fran and Evelyn sit down with RTÉ Rad... more
With the Dublin marathon taking place this weekend, David, Fran and Katie speak to Sean Ingle, Chief Sports reporter with the Guardian who recently visited the innovation lab at Nike HQ. Sean tried motorised runners and slides that claim to improve f... more
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A look at Irish politics and global news with incredibly light politically vacant analysis.
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!
Patrick Brury always great to listen to- good to hear an episode on this hugely consequential war
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.
Really love this podcast. Very topical, great banter between the journalists. Really helps explain the current stories in the news.
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A discussion platform where leading journalists from RTÉ engage in insightful conversations about current news stories, offering analysis and commentary on various pressing issues. Episodes feature unique perspectives on topics ranging from politics and economics to social issues, often involving discussions on significant events such as legal battles, trade agreements, and humanitarian crises. What sets this show apart is its mix of serious journalism coupled with a touch of humor, creating an engaging format that keeps listeners informed and entertained. With a new episode released multiple times a week, there is always timely content reflecting the most relevant stories of the moment.
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