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Newstalk Daily brings everything you need to know on the story of the day that you care about. Presented by renowned broadcaster Ciara Doherty, Newstalk Daily will be available every Monday to Friday to start your day with a conversation that counts.

CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment

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Latest Episodes

Aughinish Alumina in Co Limerick is one of the biggest alumina refineries in Europe.

 It is also owned by Rusal, the Russian aluminium giant founded by sanctioned oligarch Oleg Deripaska. 

 Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, questions have been ra... more

Switzerland is about to vote on whether to cap its population at ten million people. 

The proposal comes from the right-wing Swiss People’s Party. 

 They are saying that immigration is putting too much pressure on housing, schools, healthcare and t... more

The World Cup finally begins this week, after years of build up, much of which was in the form of criticism. 

 For the first time, it will be played across three countries — the US, Canada and Mexico. 

 48 teams, 104 matches, and record revenues fo... more

Donald Trump has walked out of another major TV interview. 

 This time, it was with NBC’s Kristen Welker, after he was challenged on his claims about the 2020 election and a proposed fund for people prosecuted under Joe Biden. 

 The row has opened ... more

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Recent Guests

Cameron Hill
Sports journalist, Off the Ball
Off the Ball / Newstalk
Episode: Will Ireland V Israel Actually Go Ahead?
Sean Defoe
Political correspondent
Newstalk
Episode: Will Ireland V Israel Actually Go Ahead?
John O'Brennan
Professor of European Integration at Maynooth University
Maynooth University
Episode: Is a Bigger EU a Better EU?
Karen McHugh
Irish journalist based in Reykjavik, Iceland
Irish journalist in Iceland
Episode: Is a Bigger EU a Better EU?
Maeve King
Policy and strategy researcher at Trinity College Dublin, advocate for pluralist education
Trinity College Dublin
Episode: Do We Need A Secular Alternative To Communion and Confirmation?
Petesy Carroll
From Uncrowned and Yahoo Sports
Uncrowned; Yahoo Sports
Episode: Strange Bedfellows: What’s Behind UFC Freedom 250?
Dr. Rahaf Aldoughli
Lecturer in Middle East and North African Studies at Lancaster University
Lancaster University
Episode: What Happened With Saudi's Spending Spree?
Aoife Moore
Journalist and author of The Long Game, Inside Sinn Féin
Journalist, The Long Game (book)
Episode: What Do Sinn Féin Stand For Now?
Siobhán Fenton
Former Sinn Féin Press advisor
Former Sinn Féin Press advisor
Episode: What Do Sinn Féin Stand For Now?

Hosts

Shane Beatty
Host of Newstalk Daily; longstanding contributor with broad coverage across daily news and analysis.
Ciara Kelly
Co-host featured on Newstalk Daily with a focus on current affairs, politics, and public discourse.
Ciara Doherty
Senior presenter and journalist with a focus on news, politics, and public affairs.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Great show

    Love Ciara’s presence. Well informed, no-nonsense and still entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sunnytort
    Irelanda month ago
  • Easy and enjoyable listen!

    The podcast provides a good balance between serious topics and lighter conversations, it’s an enjoyable listen for anyone who wants to keep up to date on issues of the day. Ciara does a great job!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Deeproperty
    Irelanda month ago
  • Great Listen!

    Excellent range of topics, with knowledgeable guests, giving you a good scope of the story of the day

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RoryFilmsThings
    Irelanda year ago
  • Great new podcast

    Really enjoying Newstalk Daily Ciara, great topics and wonderful interviews. Congratulations

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lisqwe
    Australiaa year ago
  • Newstalk Daily

    Annoying advert at beginning and end needs to be gone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sweetsallyanne Mount G
    Irelanda year ago

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Listeners appreciate the host's informed, no-nonsense approach and the quality of guests.

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#36
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Apple Podcasts
#213
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Apple Podcasts
#225
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The Pope Vs AI
Q: What are the potential positive impacts of AI in healthcare and education, and how might these balance against displacement concerns?
The panel acknowledges AI's potential to improve healthcare access and education while noting the risk of job displacement; they argue for thoughtful policy, literacy efforts, and responsible deployment to maximize benefits while minimizing harms.
The Pope Vs AI
Q: What does the pope mean by disarming AI, and how realistic is global regulation given geopolitical tensions?
The guests discuss disarmament as a call for ethical frameworks and guardrails rather than literal weapon bans, noting that universal global agreement is unlikely in the near term but highlighting the importance of international dialogue and standards for responsible AI.
The Pope Vs AI
Q: Or is the pope simply the biggest voice to raise serious concern, and what does his intervention add beyond existing debates?
The host and Gina explain that the encyclical crystallizes long-standing Catholic social teaching into a contemporary AI context, stressing universal ethics and the need for governance that protects human dignity, while acknowledging genuine open questions about impact and feasibility.
What Happened With Saudi's Spending Spree?
Q: Let's start with Mohammed bin Salman, right? Who is he and what shaped him?
Rahaf Aldoughli describes him as a young, highly powerful leader who consolidated control over military, economy, royal court, and wealth funds, pursuing a modernizing re-brand of Saudi Arabia while facing internal and regional conservative pushback.
Sexual Violence In Reality TV
Q: Is there a real possibility that reality TV is done, gone for good, or will it be reformed but continue?
Not a chance, it will continue, but it must be reformed with stronger safeguards, ethics in the design of formats, and better treatment of participants.

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A daytime current-events show that foregrounds politics, policy, international affairs, media integrity, and societal issues through interviews with academics, journalists, lawmakers, and experts. Episodes frequently feature deep dives into Irish politics, global power dynamics, high-profile investigations, technology-enabled disinformation, and social trends, often anchored by rigorous analysis and real-world implications. The program stands out for its mix of veteran reporters, researchers, and practitioners who bring historical context, investigative angles, and practical insights to timely stories. Listeners likely value informed, no-nonsense discussion, diverse viewpoints, and actionable takeaways for understanding complex issues.

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2. Sean Defoe
3. John O'Brennan
4. Karen McHugh
5. Maeve King
6. Petesy Carroll
7. Dr. Rahaf Aldoughli
8. Aoife Moore

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