Behind the Story Podcast

Fourteen years after Shane OFarrell was killed by a driver who should have been in jail at the time, his family have finally received an apology.

Katie, Fran, and David take a look at the case and how Shanes mother Lucia campaigned relentlessly for answers.

The team also look at the crisis at CHI, and discuss RT's appearance at an Oireachtas Committee. 

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The latest garda figures have shown a surge in online fraud, as more fake websites, ticket hoaxes, and phishing texts are popping up.

Fran and David are joined by Aengus Cox to go through what authorities say they are seeing, and how banks and tech companies are reacting to it.

The team also take a look at the Donald Trump v Bruce Springsteen saga, as the veteran rockstar has been taking aim at the administration while on his European tour.

It seems the Boss has touched some nerves in the White House and with Trump, who has since threatened a major investigation into the dried out prune of a rocker. 

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Katie and Fran chat about Donald Trump's latest threat to slap the EU with a 50% tariff on goods which could kick in as early as June 1st. 

They also joined by Prime Time’s Kate McDonald to discuss Thursday’s programme which looked at the manosphere, and how some men are being shaped by online content.

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In today’s Behind the Story Fran and David are joined by The Independent’s Chief Foreign Correspondent Bel Trew to discuss a week which saw many of Israel's allies express frustration with it over the war in Gaza.

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RTÉ's Southern Editor Paschal Sheehy joins David and Fran from Kerry to give them an insight into the investigation into Michael Gaine's death.

There was a major development last Friday after the discovery of human tissue in slurry.

Although testing is yet to be completed, gardaí are working under the assumption that the remains are those of the missing farmer, and a man known to Michael Gaine has been arrested.

Also in the news today is the deal struck between the UK and the EU.

David and Fran discuss its ins and outs as hardcore Brexiteers have criticised Keir Starmer, while others are welcoming the shorter airport queues.

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