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The MOTH NEWS Podcast

MOTH News
Ireland
Housing Crisis
Human Trafficking
Republic Of Ireland
Irish Government
Sex Work
Noah Donohoe
Climate Change
Fuel Protests
Homelessness
Caitlin Hassan
Far-Right Fight Clubs
UK Law Enforcement
Stop the Traffik
Criminal Exploitation
Protest Music
Donald Trump
Art and Politics
Palestine
Institutional Abuse

MOTH News is an independent Irish news channel and platform that breaks away from the mainstream media’s herd mentality. We believe in open, unfiltered conversations where facts take precedence over agendas.

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Latest Episodes

RIGHT vs LEFT: FAKE NEWS

Was the fuel protest in Ireland truly political — or was it reframed?

In this episode, Keith Walsh, Oscar and Al examine how a protest rooted in cost-of-living pressure quickly became a debate about identity, ideology, and... more

Who is Shawna Coxon? Inside Ireland’s protest response

Fuel protests swept across Ireland in a matter of days, tractors on roads, blockades at key infrastructure, Garda intervention, and the Defence Forces deployed to restore movement.

Now, as the si... more

MOTH News Special

Fuel protests have escalated rapidly across Ireland, tractors on roads, blockades forming, clashes with Gardaí, and now the Defence Forces deployed to assist in clearing disruption.

But this story isn’t just about rising fuel prices... more

Fuel protests are gathering pace across Ireland — with farmers, hauliers and transport operators warning of growing pressure on the roads and across the economy.Are these protests the start of something bigger?Today’s programme focuses on the rising ... more

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Shawna Coxon
Deputy Commissioner for Policing and Security, Garda (Canadian-born); former RCMP officer
Garda Síochána
Episode: Who is Shawna Coxon? Inside Ireland's Protest Response
John Doherty
Environmental specialist, agricultural community animator with Inishowen Rivers Trust
Inishowen Rivers Trust
Episode: I Felt the Rains Down in Ireland: Floods, IPAS and State Failure
Miriam Moriarty Owens
Survivor of Ireland's industrial schools, who shared her experiences of abuse within the system.
Episode: MOTH NEWS LIVE: Ireland’s Forgotten: From Hunger Strike to Justice
Philip O'Connor
Sports journalist and friend of the show
Episode: MOTH NEWS LIVE FRIDAY 25th July 2025
Tom Hoyem
Former Danish minister for Greenland
Danish government
Episode: MOTHCAST Unvetted - Greenland, the 51st state?
Karim Zidan
An Egyptian-born journalist and expert on the intersection between sport and politics.
Sports Politika
Episode: MOTHCAST Unvetted - The Rise of Far-Right Fight Clubs & the UFC’s Antisemitism Problem
David Mulvaney
Irish artist known as Meryl Streek, who addresses social and political issues through music.
Episode: MOTHCAST Unvetted - Punk's Not Dead

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Oskar Verdi
Host of MOTH NEWS Live; frequent contributor and primary on-air presence.
Keith Walsh
Co-host of MOTH News Live/Podcast; regular on-air host.

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I Felt the Rains Down in Ireland: Floods, IPAS and State Failure
Q: What does the recurring flooding in Kerry tell us about Ireland's actual level of climate preparedness?
There's a pattern of recurring flooding events impacting towns that depend on tourism and agriculture, highlighting a lack of planning and preparedness.
Neil Giles on human-trafficking prevention
Q: Have you seen any changes in trafficking patterns in or through Ireland since Brexit or since the introduction of new migration policies?
Yes, there has been a noticeable change in the patterns of individuals reported as victims, particularly from Nigeria and Ghana.
Neil Giles on human-trafficking prevention
Q: What is the best way to make prostitution safer?
It's a complex question, and there have been various models, including the Nordic model, that aims to make the buyer the criminal.
Neil Giles on human-trafficking prevention
Q: Do you think that the responsibility relies on the Johns or on law enforcement professionals?
The responsibility lies with the buyer, and law enforcement has a role to play, but hindered by the need for victims to give witness statements.
Neil Giles on human-trafficking prevention
Q: In your experience, could you describe for me some of what the telltale signs are that someone may be a victim of trafficking in a community setting?
Victims of trafficking don't present easily and often blend into their surroundings, making them hard to identify.

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The episodes sample a strong focus on Irish current affairs, spanning climate policy and flooding impacts, housing and mortgage issues, government accountability, and the role of journalism in society. Conversations frequently center on how policy failures intersect with everyday life, from climate-driven events and asylum policies to the banking sector and private interests in housing. Across installments, the hosts push for transparency, critical scrutiny of public institutions, and accountability for those in power, while elevating survivor and advocate perspectives on systemic abuse and social justice. A notable trait is the mix of investigative, policy-oriented, and human-interest angles, with guests ranging from environmental experts ... more

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1. Shawna Coxon
2. John Doherty
3. Miriam Moriarty Owens
4. Philip O'Connor
5. Tom Hoyem
6. Karim Zidan
7. David Mulvaney

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