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In The News

The Irish Times
Ireland
Dublin
Donald Trump
Irish Times
United States
Iran
Ukraine
Jeffrey Epstein
Paschal Donohoe
Russia
Dublin Airport
European Union
Irish Language
Dublin, Ireland
Budget 2026
Irish Politics
Keir Starmer
Northern Ireland
Jim Gavin
Venezuela

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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In recent weeks, the Irish Government has come under pressure to introduce a ban on e-scooters following a steep increase in the number of serious e-scooter accidents involving children. One of those supporting the ban is Seana Brennan, a mother of t... more

For his hosting duties on America 2026, the Irish Times podcast, Paul Howard watched every World Cup single match, even it was on at 4am and featured a no-hoper team in the tournament to make up the numbers.

What did he make of England’s loss to Arg... more

The body of Jamey Carney, a 43-year-old mother-of-one, was found by her teenage daughter at their home in Killarney last week.

The American woman had suffered head injuries and a postmortem confirmed she had died a violent death by suffocation. Gar... more

Former British government minister Ann Widdecombe (78) was found dead at her home in rural southwest England last Thursday with what police described as “serious injuries”.

On Friday, local police gave a press conference laying out what they knew n... more

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Isabel Hayes
Court reporter for The Irish Times
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Episode: Inside the court as George Gibney is found guilty
Dennis Staunton
Irish Times correspondent, global briefing writer
The Irish Times
Episode: Why are ships still being targeted in the Strait of Hormuz?
Chris McNulty
Journalist, Donegal Daily correspondent following the case
Donegal Daily
Episode: Modern slavery in Donegal: how gardaí saved seven victims
Sarah Marsh
Guardian Consumer Affairs correspondent
The Guardian
Episode: How child ‘skinfluencers’ became a toxic beauty trend
Eoin Reynolds
Journalist providing courtroom coverage
The Irish Times
Episode: Parnell Square attack trial: The evidence against Riad Bouchaker
Karen McKeever
Terence McKeever's sister, interviewed for her firsthand perspective
Family of Terence McKeever
Episode: Murder at the bridge: What happened to Terence McKeever?
Carlos Barragán
Author and journalist recounting his investigation and personal journey
Author of The Yahoo Boys
Episode: Tracking down a romance scammer in Nigeria
Gavin Cooney
Irish Times sports correspondent
Irish Times
Episode: World Cup 2026: The ruthless rise of Gianni Infantino
Freya McClements
Northern Editor, Irish Times
The Irish Times
Episode: Inside court as Jeffrey Donaldson takes the stand

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Bernice Harrison
Host of In The News

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 225 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 States3 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
    Ireland3 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
    Ireland7 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 States8 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

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

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#53
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#13
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#88
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#161
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#245
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Why are ships still being targeted in the Strait of Hormuz?
Q: Can you talk us through what happened?
The two sides signed a memorandum of understanding in June as a framework for a peace process, agreeing to a 60-day period to negotiate a more lasting arrangement, while opening the Strait of Hormuz and seeking to manage conflicts across the region.
Who is Marine Le Pen? The convicted criminal who wants to be the next President of France
Q: So, as things stand, who would Marine Le Pen be up against in the next presidential race and what is the dynamic within the field?
The field includes rival centrist and left candidates, with Jordan Bardella positioned as the main alternative for the National Rally and Edouard Philippe representing centrists; Bardella has been polling ahead of Le Pen, while Le Pen's persistence and party organization keep her in contention despite ongoing legal issues. The electoral dynamics depend on whether Le Pen faces Bardella in a potential second round and how the voters react to her convictions and her plan to run while appealing the verdict.
In court as Dublin man is found guilty of American nurse’s murder in Budapest
Q: Can you explain why the man cannot be named in Hungary despite being convicted?
Hungarian law restricts naming or depicting the accused unless they give consent to identify themselves or are public figures, which is not the case here; exceptions only apply to public figures. The court followed these rules, maintaining the suspect's anonymity.
Modern slavery in Donegal: how gardaí saved seven victims
Q: What were the outcomes in court for the two main suspects?
Poniza received 13 years and Pogosyan 11 years, with some of Pogosyan's sentence suspended; the judge highlighted premeditation and a joint enterprise as key factors in the convictions.
Modern slavery in Donegal: how gardaí saved seven victims
Q: How did the arrangement operate, particularly the payroll and control over the workers?
Intermediaries in Latvia arranged the recruitment; Poniza and Pogosyan then handled the workers in Ireland, creating bank accounts in the victims' names, taking their passports, and paying wages into those accounts while exercising total control and deducting money for fines, rent, and other costs.

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