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Podcast: RFK and the rise of 'MAHA' People can fall down a 'MAHA rabbit hole' after starting off their health journey with good intensions, a New York Times journalist has told Behind the Story.

People can fall down a 'MAHA rabbit hole' after starting off their health journey with good intensions, New York Times journalist Alexander Stockton tells @franmcnulty.bsky.social, @katiehannon.bsky.social and David McCullagh on #BehindtheStory
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Podcast: The booming live music scene and David has news As thousands of music fans descend on Stradbally for Electric Picnic, Behind the Story takes a deep dive into the booming business of Ireland's live music scene.

As thousands of music fans prepare for #ElectricPicnic, Behind the Story takes a look at Ireland's booming live music scene. David also discusses other news closer to home, as he's announced as the new presenter of Today on @rteradio1.bsky.social

McCullagh moves to Today programme as Byrne to leave RTÉ Broadcaster David McCullagh has been announced as the new presenter of Radio 1's Today programme as its current presenter Claire Byrne is set to leave RTÉ later this year.

Broadcaster David McCullagh has been announced as the new presenter of Radio 1's Today programme as its current presenter Claire Byrne is set to leave RTÉ later this year

Podcast: The real-life dangers of AI therapy A woman whose daughter took her own life after confiding in an AI 'therapy bot' wants to see safeguards in place that would alert mental health services going forward.

Behind the Story: A woman whose daughter took her own life after confiding in an AI 'therapy bot' tells @katiehannon.bsky.social and Paul Cunningham she wants to see safeguards in place that would alert mental health services going forward
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KYIV (AP) — European and NATO leaders will join Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his crucial meeting with President Donald Trump, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday.

Podcast: Climate change 'has arrived' on dinner plates The cost of your weekly shop is increasing due to the accelerating impact of climate change across the globe, an expert has warned.

Behind the Story: Dr Ciarán O'Carroll explains how the accelerating impact of climate change is costing you more at the shops. He tells @louisebyrnenews.bsky.social & @fionamitchellrte.bsky.social why it's only going in one direction

Podcast: Israel's Gaza plan 'distracting' from famine An Israeli plan for a full-scale military takeover of Gaza City is a "distraction" from what is happening in the besieged enclave, an expert has claimed.

Behind the Story: Israeli plans for a full-scale military takeover of #Gaza City are a "distraction" from what's happening in the besieged enclave, Tahani Mustafa tells @franmcnulty.bsky.social and Juliette Gash

LATEST JNLR RTÉ LISTENERSHIP FIGURES RELEASED – About RTÉ RTÉ Radio 1 continues to be Ireland’s most-popular radio station with over 1.4 million listeners every week and the first choice for 35-54 year olds 2FM attracts 677,000 weekly listeners RTÉ lyric fm ...

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Charity hopes to probe possible 'hidden homicides' A charity established in Northern Ireland to help families who have questions about the tragic deaths of loved ones is investigating a number of cases in the Republic.

Behind the Story: 'These are simple questions any investigator should ask' - Former PSNI detective from Dublin James Brannigan tells @franmcnulty.bsky.social he wants to help families on both sides of the border
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Podcast: What next in Nikita Hand's case against McGregor There is "a lot left" in the legal process between Nikita Hand and Conor McGregor, according to Órla O'Donnell.

Behind the Story: @orlaodo.bsky.social joins @franmcnulty.bsky.social and Evelyn O'Rourke to discuss what comes next in Nikita Hand's case against Conor McGregor?
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Tariffs at Turnberry and what happens next? Behind the Story · Episode

Behind the Story: Economist Kate English joins @franmcnulty.bsky.social and Evelyn O'Rourke to break down the EU-US trade deal, and explains why it could be a win for some sectors
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"There was a lot of blood" Behind the Story · Episode

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Senator recalls 'blood everywhere' after attack on mother When she was a child, Senator Nicole Ryan lived in a home where domestic abuse was commonplace.

Behind the Story: Senator Nicole Ryan talks to @katiehannon.bsky.social and @franmcnulty.bsky.social about domestic violence, recalling how she cleaned up blood after an attack on her mother
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A school beating, defence spend and 27 dresses! Behind the Story · Episode

Behind the Story: @paulnews.bsky.social and @katiehannon.bsky.social on the 'wild west' of corporal punishment, defence spending and Jeff Bezos wedding

RTÉ's Upfront programme to end after three seasons RTÉ has confirmed its Monday night television series Upfront with Katie Hannon has ended and will not be returning in September following three seasons on air.

RTÉ's Upfront programme to end after three seasons
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Saipan the movie and US-Israel-Iran conflict Behind the Story · Episode

Behind the Story: @franmcnulty.bsky.social and @katiehannon.bsky.social discuss Saipan the movie, changes to US visa rules and what next for Iran?

Former FBI agent on the Annie McCarrick case and Israel’s strikes on Iran Behind the Story · Episode

Behind the Story: @franmcnulty.bsky.social and @katiehannon.bsky.social examine the latest in the Annie McCarrick case with former FBI agent and McCarrick family friend Kenneth Strange
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'Off the scale' - Retailers share stories amid rise in shop theft Shop thefts have risen by nearly 47% over the past decade, figures from the Central Statistics Office show, with significant increases recorded in almost every Garda division across the country.

Shop thefts have risen by nearly 47% over the past decade, figures from the Central Statistics Office show, with significant increases recorded in almost every garda division across the country

There has been a dramatic increase in retail crime with theft from shops increasing by 47% since 2015. #RTÉUpfront talks to those directly affected & discusses what needs to be done.
@katiehannon.bsky.social is joined by Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Barry Ward & Gary Gannon from 10.35pm on @rteone.rte.ie

'There's not enough help' - mother who lost sons to drugs A Cork mother whose three sons were addicted to drugs and died - two of them just 15 days apart - is appealing to the Government to help families like hers.

'There's not enough help' - Mother who lost sons to drug addiction speaks to @katiehannon.bsky.social.
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Healy-Rae backs forestry and gas plans as 'common sense' Michael Healy-Rae has defended proposals to plant trees on peatlands and expand Ireland's gas infrastructure, saying both are needed to meet climate targets in a "real world" context.

Minister Michael Healy-Rae defends proposals to plant trees on peatlands and expand Ireland's gas infrastructure #RTÉUpfront
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Ireland's grid: Do we need to rethink our energy resilience? Tonight's Upfront with Katie Hannon explores the risks to Ireland's energy supply — and the measures being considered to strengthen it.

Ireland's grid: Do we need to rethink our energy resilience?
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RTÉ asks EBU for discussion on Israel in song contest RTÉ has asked the European Broadcasting Union for a discussion on Israel's inclusion in the Eurovision Song Contest, Director General Kevin Bakhurst has said.

RTÉ has asked the European Broadcasting Union for a discussion on Israel's inclusion in the Eurovision Song Contest, Director General Kevin Bakhurst has said.

YouTube video by RTÉ News Should older people be asked to downsize to free up larger homes? | Upfront with Katie Hannon

Should older people be asked to downsize to free up larger homes for young families? @katiehannon.bsky.social hears from the #RTÉUpfront audience
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Should older people be asked to downsize to free up larger homes for young families? @katiehannon.bsky.social debates the contentious issue with Kieran O'Donnell, Valerie Cox, Dan O'Brien & Eoin Ó Broin & Mary Kennedy tells her downsizing story on #RTÉUpfront at 10.35pm on @rteone.rte.ie

The Government is exploring incentives to support older people to downsize - supporters say it'll help older people to continue to live independently while also giving younger families access to housing. Critics say this isn't choice but pressure. What do you think? #RTÉUpfront

'You just see his talent' - Foster & Allen sing with autistic man The father of a man who is autistic and non-verbal has said that giving his son the chance to sing with Irish country duo Foster and Allen was "better than winning the lottery".

The father of a man who is autistic and non-verbal has said that giving his son the chance to sing with Irish country duo Foster and Allen was "better than winning the lottery"

Dancer and choreographer Julian Benson dies aged 54 Julian Benson, dancer, choreographer, talent agent and former judge of RTÉ One TV series Dancing with the Stars has died this morning in Dublin aged 54.

Dancer, choreographer, talent agent and former judge of RTÉ One TV series Dancing with the Stars Julian Benson has died this morning in Dublin aged 54

'You just see his talent' - Foster & Allen sing with autistic man The father of a man who is autistic and non-verbal has said that giving his son the chance to sing with Irish country duo Foster and Allen was "better than winning the lottery".

'You just see his talent' - Foster & Allen collaborate with autistic singer Martin Finn #RTÉUpfront