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A morning news update from The Irish Times. Our top stories five days a week.

Produced in association with MSD.

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Latest Episodes

Two consultants are taking two separate judicial reviews against the HSE seeking the right to offer private care in new publicly funded surgical hubs.

From Kharg Island in the Gulf of Hormuz Persian Gulf to Whiddy in Co Cork, the trickle-down effect... more

The trial of Riad Bouchaker resumes today and the Central Criminal Court. He has pleaded not guilty to a number of charges relating to the stabbings in Parnell Square in 2023 in which several people, including children, were injured.

Smaller pockets... more

Hundreds of protesters gathered on the Newtownards Road in east Belfast where a bus was hijacked and set alight, stoking racial tensions after a horrific attack on a man in his 40s on Monday night.

The government needs to start preparing to relocate... more

Sean McGovern, a senior figure in the Kinahan cartel, has received what The Irish Times understands to be one of the longest gangland sentences in Irish history.

There has been a rise in reports of wildlife habitat destruction, but according to new ... more

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Recent Guests

Jen Hogan
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Episode: Car scrappage scheme; Rotunda Hospital; Leaving Cert; Space X; Big feet blues
Ellen Coyne
Political correspondent
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Episode: Car scrappage scheme; Rotunda Hospital; Leaving Cert; Space X; Big feet blues
John McManus
Irish Times columnist
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Episode: Car scrappage scheme; Rotunda Hospital; Leaving Cert; Space X; Big feet blues
Connor Pope
Consumer Affairs correspondent
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Episode: Jeffrey Donaldson trial; rise in arson attacks on council houses
Paul Rudd
Actor, star of Power Ballad
Power Ballad (Film)
Episode: Polls open in byelections; Paul Rudd on filming in Dublin; Under the Hawthorn Tree
Marita Conlon McKenna
Author of Under the Hawthorn Tree
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Episode: Polls open in byelections; Paul Rudd on filming in Dublin; Under the Hawthorn Tree
Patrick Freyne
Columnist for The Irish Times, writing on culture and media
The Irish Times
Episode: Ballooning national debt, women and cycling, and Patrick Freyne’s ‘history of sexy tellly’
Sarah Burns
Journalist reporting on Dublin housing
Irish Times
Episode: Four to a bed, Keir Starmer, one-off housing, and ice Hockey in Dublin?
Owen Drummey
Union regional officer for Unite/Siptu
Unite and Siptu Unions
Episode: Ambulance strike; guns ordered off the dark web; and falling overseas holiday bookings

Hosts

Aideen Finnegan
Host of Early Edition; The Irish Times morning news update; covers morning briefing and on-the-ground reporting.
Andrew McNair
Host of Early Edition; The Irish Times; provides news anchoring and analysis.

Chart Rankings

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#126
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#247
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#170
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Australia/News/Daily News
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#215
Germany/News/Daily News
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#227
France/News/Daily News
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#103
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#6
Ireland/News/Daily News
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#19
Ireland/News
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#61
New Zealand/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#102
Netherlands/News/Daily News
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#115
Poland/News/Daily News
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#118
Denmark/News/Daily News
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#127
Norway/News/Daily News
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#136
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#158
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#191
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Katie Simpson murder review; replaceable batteries in electric devices
Q: How seismic is that in terms of the shift in Welsh voters' psyche?
The host asks about the magnitude of political shifts in Wales, with the London-based correspondent describing the seismic change in voter attitudes and the potential implications for regional governance.
Third day of fuel protests, gambling tipster faces questions, and AI coming for Irish white collar jobs
Q: What is the potential impact of AI on Irish jobs according to ESRI?
ESRI/Department of Finance report warns of significant white-collar job losses (up to around 7%), with broader implications for state finances and disposable income.
Third day of fuel protests, gambling tipster faces questions, and AI coming for Irish white collar jobs
Q: What is Gambana and why is it controversial?
Gambana is presented as a Belize-registered offshore gambling site accused of operating with a fraudulent license and lacking regulation, prompting questions about promoter Rob Heneghan and consumer risk.
Third day of fuel protests, gambling tipster faces questions, and AI coming for Irish white collar jobs
Q: What do you do on the ground with the protests and government talks?
The coverage emphasizes ongoing protests, government in talks with representative bodies, and calls for dialogue as the situation evolves.
Landlord ‘traumatised’ after tenants left him €20k in arrears, and today's other top stories
Q: What do we need to see from Ireland tonight if we have any chance of making a dent in this tournament?
Ireland needs a solid set piece performance to impose themselves in the game, especially given their extensive injury list in the front row.

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A concise morning news briefing that blends Irish and international coverage with cultural and human-interest reporting. Episodes frequently aggregate on-the-ground reporting from Dublin reporters, political and financial analysis, and context from correspondents on global events, plus cultural features such as columns on media history or entertainment trends. Notable strengths include timely updates on debt, housing, crime, and policy, alongside accessible explainers of complex topics like money laundering, energy prices, and regulatory changes. The show often weaves local issues (housing, homelessness, transport) with national and international developments, making it useful for listeners who want a steady, multi-topic daily brief with cr... more

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