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# Podcast

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2022
Rugby Weekly: A lot of 'mood' riding on Ireland v Australia
Friday’s episode of The42 Rugby Weekly is out now.
The Explainer: What’s happening with the 2022 FIFA World Cup?
Listen in to hear The42.ie reporter Gavin Cooney, who’s heading to Qatar, explain.
Redacted Lives: The second episode of our new documentary series is out now
High Walls explores how and why so many unmarried mothers and their children were incarcerated in Ireland.
In 20th century Ireland, the Catholic Church exerted huge control over almost every aspect of people’s lives
Becoming pregnant outside marriage was viewed as one of the most shameful things a person could do
High Walls explores how and why so many unmarried mothers and their children were incarcerated in this country
Redacted Lives: The first episode of our new documentary series is out now
Redacted Lives: Listen to the first episode of our new documentary series here
Redacted Lives is a new documentary series from The Journal that tells the real story of mother and baby homes, and how the State continues to deny survivors access to information, proper redress and ownership of their true identities.
The Explainer x Noteworthy: What are the problems with lobbying in Ireland?
Reporters Cormac Fitzgerald and Stephen McDermott tell Susan Daly about Noteworthy’s latest project which examined lobbying by former government officials.
Redacted Lives: The first episode of our new documentary series is out now
The Journal has launched a new podcast series that explores the experiences of people who passed through mother and baby homes.
The Journal has launched a new podcast series that explores the experiences of people who passed through mother and baby homes.
More than 100,000 people spent time in these institutions in Ireland Their crime? Getting pregnant, or being born, outside marriage
Decades later, their search for answers continues
'Pregnant from Ireland' - A term many people didn't know until recently, even the women themselves
Redacted Lives, a new podcast series about mother and baby homes, was released this week.
Redacted Lives, a new podcast series about mother and baby homes, was released this week
Episode one explores a certain term you may not have heard before: 'Pregnant from Ireland'
Some women labelled PFIs were brought back from the UK to Ireland against their will, like Terri Harrison
Redacted Lives: The first episode of our new documentary series is out now
The Explainer: What do the layoffs at Meta and Twitter mean for the tech industry?
Listen in to hear Elaine Burke, editor of Silicon Republic, explain to Sinéad O’Carroll.
Rugby Weekly: Munster's magic night at the Páirc and Ireland's shake-up for Fiji
Friday’s episode of Rugby Weekly is out now.
Listen to the teaser for our new podcast, Redacted Lives
Redacted Lives gives those women and their children the chance to tell the real story of mother and baby homes, and how the State continues to deny survivors access to information, proper redress and ownership of their true identities.
Will Connors on living with Jimmy O’Brien, and Ireland’s ‘brotherhood’
The Leinster and Ireland back row joined Gavan Casey, Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman onstage in Dublin.
The Explainer: What will the COP27 climate summit focus on?
Our reporter Lauren Boland joins us this week to look at what lies ahead for the climate conference.
The Explainer x Noteworthy: Why are Travellers so overrepresented in prison?
Reporter Michelle Hennessy tells Susan Daly about Noteworthy’s latest project which examined the impact of the justice system on Travellers.
The Explainer: Who is Mahsa Amini, and why has her death led to protests in Iran?
Dr Paola Rivetti joins us on this week’s episode to examine the protests that have gripped Iran – what’s driving people out on the streets, and who are the morality police?
What was the young Michael Jordan really like?
Enjoy this special free episode of the Behind the Lines podcast, and get €10 off the price of a new annual membership.
The Explainer: What’s the story with the women’s football World Cup?
Listen in to hear The42.ie reporter Emma Duffy explain.
What are Ireland's back-up plans at scrum-half and full-back for South Africa test?
The latest episode of The42 Rugby Weekly is live now.
Which of the provinces' new signings have caught the eye?
The latest episode of The42 Rugby Weekly is live now.
The Explainer: What will Putin's next steps be in his invasion of Ukraine?
Listen in to hear retired army officer Senator Tom Clonan explain what’s going on.
Prosecutors drop murder charges against Adnan Syed in ‘Serial’ podcast case
The 41-year-old was released from the prison where he had spent more than two decades
The Explainer: What's happening in Brazil's closely-fought election?
Listen in to hear journalist Sam Cowie, who’s based in Sao Paulo, explain.
Carbery to 15, SOB to Naas, Sutherland to Ulster
Check out the latest episode of The42 Rugby Weekly.
Spotify acquires Dublin-based tech firm Kinzen to detect harmful content
The company was set up by Storyful founder Mark Little and ex-Facebook executive Áine Kerr.
What did we learn from Emerging Ireland's win against the Griquas?
The latest episode of The42 Rugby Weekly focuses on a 54-7 win for the young Irish side.
The Explainer: What type of tax system does Ireland have?
Is it progressive? And what does that even mean? The ESRI’s Barra Roantree joins us on this week’s episode to explain all.
'Keyboard warriors have no understanding that what they say can affect somebody'
Jamie Hagan spoke with disarming honesty on The42 Rugby Weekly Extra podcast.
The Explainer: What do recent arrests mean for the Kinahan gang?
Our reporter Garreth MacNamee joins us to look at how months of intense targeting by international police organisations has impacted the Kinahan Organised Crime Group.
Lancaster leaving Leinster and all things Emerging Ireland
Today’s episode of The42 Rugby Weekly asked where Leinster will look next.
Amateur pilot said plane was ‘dodgy’ prior to footballer Emiliano Sala’s fatal flight
Sala was joining then Premier League club Cardiff City in a £15 million transfer.
The Explainer x Noteworthy: How much weedkiller are councils using?
Reporter Anthea Lacchia and campaigner James Walsh tell Susan Daly about how almost all councils are still using pesticides.
Why Raynal was right, magic McCloskey, and Emerging Ireland bolters
To give you a taste of The42′s rugby membership, we’re giving away today’s pod for free.
The Explainer: What are the challenges facing King Charles?
We speak to media consultant and former Sky News reporter Enda Brady explains.
Behind the Lines: Alan English and David Walsh on Lance Armstrong
In this free episode of the Behind the Lines podcast, journalists David Walsh and Alan English talk about the pursuit of Lance Armstrong which culminated in possibly the biggest sports story of this century so far.
The Explainer: Why is Ireland so obsessed with Garth Brooks?
Listen in to hear Christina Finn and Alan Corr explain more.
The Explainer x Noteworthy: Why are Irish unweaned calves being exported?
Noteworthy’s Niall Sargent and vet Dr Alexander Rabitsch tell Susan Daly about animal welfare concerns in the growing trade to Europe.
The Explainer: How have abortion laws changed in the US since Roe V Wade was overturned?
Listen in to hear US-based journalist Marion McKeone explain.
The Explainer x Noteworthy: Are religious property proceeds going to redress?
Noteworthy’s Maria Delaney tells Susan Daly about how over €90 million worth of properties were sold.
The Explainer: Why has polio reappeared in some major cities' sewage systems?
Listen in to hear epidemiologist Dr Kathleen O’Reilly explain what it might mean.
The Explainer: Is Ireland facing the threat of winter power blackouts?
Listen to hear Muireann Lynch from the ESRI explain.
The Explainer: What's being done to stop the spread of monkeypox?
Over 100 cases have now been reported in Ireland.