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In The News

The Irish Times
Ireland
Dublin
Donald Trump
Irish Times
Iran
United States
European Union
Ukraine
Paschal Donohoe
Jeffrey Epstein
Jeffrey Donaldson
Irish Language
Dublin, Ireland
Metrolink
Keir Starmer
Northern Ireland
Russia
Israel
Dublin Airport
Irish Politics

In The News is a daily podcast from The Irish Times that takes a close look at the stories that matter, in Ireland and around the world. Presented by Bernice Harrison and Sorcha Pollak.

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Swiss media have compared what happened to Irish teenager Paula and her mother, Iwona, to the Pelicot case in France.

Prosecutors allege that Patrick Frei, 57, drugged and raped both Paula, then aged 14, and her mother, Iwona while they were living ... more

For Washington insiders observing how the Trump administration conducts its business, Natalie Harp is an alarming figure.

The 35-year-old White House aide appears never to leave the president’s side, whether he is meeting a world leader in the Oval ... more

Now in its fifth week, the trial of Lindsay Clancy in the US for the murder of her three children has been headline news, with blanket TV and press coverage and endless online discussion.

What is known – and what she admits – is that on the evening ... more

This episode was originally published in March 2026.

Stephen McCullagh (36) thought he had created a cast iron alibi for himself when he planned the murder of his pregnant girlfriend Natalie McNally (32) in December 2022.

An avid gamer he was, he ... more

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Shanelle Kaul
CBS News correspondent covering the case from the start
CBS News
Episode: Inside the court: Why did Lindsay Clancy kill her three children?
Seanín Graham
Irish Times reporter covering the case
The Irish Times
Episode: Natalie McNally murder: How YouTuber’s alibi fell apart
Mike Sheridan
Filmmaker and subject of the documentary Amplified, The Exportation of the Culture Wars
Amplified (documentary)
Episode: How the culture wars spread to Ireland
Emmet Malone
Work correspondent for The Irish Times who conducted interviews for the piece
The Irish Times
Episode: Why staff at Oberstown Children Detention Centre have had enough
Paul Murphy
Deputy, People Before Profit
Irish Parliament
Episode: Who is Fergie Chambers? The Dublin-based millionaire wanted by US authorities
Susan Zalkind
Freelance reporter
Freelance reporter for The Irish Times
Episode: How an Irish building contractor conned US homeowners out of €1.3 million
Matt Shea
Co-author of 'Clown World, Four Years Inside Andrew Tate's Manosphere'
Episode: Inside Andrew Tate's toxic world - Part 2
Naomi O'Leary
Irish Times Europe correspondent
The Irish Times
Episode: Did model scout Daniel Siad take Jeffrey Epstein’s secrets to the grave?
Patrick Freyne
Irish Times writer
The Irish Times
Episode: Glen Hansard: Remembering Ireland's ‘unofficial national bard’ with Patrick Freyne

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Bernice Harrison
Host of In The News

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 229 ratings
  • Andrew Lownie interview on arrest

    Hi, thank you for your interview. It is April 30, 2026 and I just feel kind of devastated this morning. I know if PTSD from a violent attack at a doctors in New York City in 2012 and everyone involved in breaking loss make Crimes disappear remains Teflon almost 14 years and prior to that I reported jeffrey epstein and Maxwell in 1996 to the NYPD so it was devastating to see Charles be treated in the way he was here in the USA when I believe he was involved in the cover-up for Andrew and the goal... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Suzannah Troy
    United States4 months ago
  • No substance and out of touch

    There was far too much judgement and constant snide, knowing comments throughout from Bernice Harrison, she was so snobbish and adding personal opinions than actually letting Conor Gallagher tell a compelling story. It didn’t deliver on what people would actually be tuning in for. Not nearly enough focus on hearing the Gerry Hutch interview, his voice, podcast is what the whole thing seemed to promise. Let him speak and let us listen to him. Instead, it drifted into unnecessary commentary and au... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Londonlook223
    Ireland4 months ago
  • Appalling Tommy Robinson podcast

    You’re only as good as your worst podcast and the podcast on Tommy Robinson was a disgrace. No discussion of the subject’s alleged Islamophobia. No questions around his alleged drug taking. No pushback on some of his outlandish and inaccurate statistics. No mention of his time in prison. That’s just the basic stuff. It’s not journalism, it’s platforming a dangerous individual. Forget about the Irish times

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    stevodub79
    Ireland8 months ago
  • Superficial

    Would be better served with a trained and experienced radio presenter.

    Subjects are more miss than hit.

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    Mac an tSionnaigh
    United States10 months ago
  • This is why I subscribe

    Well done on today’s episode, like so many other times you’re shining a light on important issues. This is why I am happy to pay my Irish time subscription. Again well done and keep up the good work.!

    Apple Podcasts
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    dfghhuuugfdfhj
    Irelanda year ago

Listeners Say

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Fans value deep dives into Irish and international issues.
Some critique pacing or sound quality in certain episodes.
Many appreciate balanced world perspectives and timely updates.
Listeners praise clear, well-researched interviews with strong host delivery.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#18
Ireland/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#7
Ireland/News
Apple Podcasts
#217
Belgium/News
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#230
United Arab Emirates/News

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Who was Jason Arday and why are there calls for a public inquiry into his death?
Q: Do you think he was dehumanized in the process?
Yes, there is a sense that both the media and certain political or ideological forces treated him more as a symbol than a person, which raised concerns about how vulnerable individuals are portrayed in public discourse.
Inside the court: Why did Lindsay Clancy kill her three children?
Q: What is the defense's position on postpartum psychosis, and how has the court treated religious testimony related to the case?
The defense contends Lindsay acted under postpartum psychosis and was not of sound mind, while the court ruled that religious testimony was not appropriate to influence the law and instructed jurors to disregard it when deliberating.
Inside the court: Why did Lindsay Clancy kill her three children?
Q: What is the prosecution's main argument regarding Lindsay's mental state and criminal responsibility?
The prosecutor argues that while Lindsay may have experienced mental health struggles, she deliberately killed her children and had the capacity to understand and control her actions, challenging the defense's postpartum psychosis explanation.
Inside the court: Why did Lindsay Clancy kill her three children?
Q: Can you take us back to that day, January 23, 2023, and describe what Patrick Clancy found when he returned home?
Shanelle Kaul describes a horrific scene witnessed by Patrick, including the discovery of blood, a shifted bed, and the realization that something unimaginable had happened, followed by him calling for help and the authorities arriving.
What is 'the Mecca pact' and could it change the Middle East?
Q: Could this bloc threaten or weaken existing alliances in the region, such as with Israel or the United States?
There is skepticism about the bloc triggering automatic retaliation or formal joint military commitments, while also noting that it represents a shift away from exclusive reliance on the United States and a potential deterrent effect that could alter regional calculations involving Israel, Iran, and Gulf states.

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