# Podcast

Last year

2022

# Exonerated

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

12.4k

Oct 11th 2022, 5:35 PM

# Podcast

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.

4.4k

Oct 7th 2022, 6:00 PM

# Podcast

Carbery to 15, SOB to Naas, Sutherland to Ulster

Check out the latest episode of The42 Rugby Weekly.

2.3k

Oct 7th 2022, 12:28 PM

# tech company

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.

16.7k

Oct 5th 2022, 4:16 PM

# Podcast

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.

4.4k

Sep 30th 2022, 5:03 PM

# budget 2023

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.

3.5k

Sep 28th 2022, 6:00 PM

# Mental Health

'Keyboard warriors have no understanding that what they say can affect somebody'

Jamie Hagan spoke with disarming honesty on The42 Rugby Weekly Extra podcast.

26.4k

Sep 28th 2022, 5:04 PM

# 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.

6.2k

Sep 23rd 2022, 6:00 PM

# Podcast

Lancaster leaving Leinster and all things Emerging Ireland

Today’s episode of The42 Rugby Weekly asked where Leinster will look next.

5.4k

Sep 23rd 2022, 2:07 PM

# Crash

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.

24.6k

Sep 21st 2022, 9:30 AM

# in the weeds

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.

5.7k

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Sep 20th 2022, 7:45 PM

# Podcast

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.

2.7k

Sep 19th 2022, 2:03 PM

# Podcast

The Explainer: What are the challenges facing King Charles?

We speak to media consultant and former Sky News reporter Enda Brady explains.

4.1k

Sep 15th 2022, 6:00 PM

# Podcast

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.

2.9k

Sep 14th 2022, 2:30 PM

# Podcast

The Explainer: Why is Ireland so obsessed with Garth Brooks?

Listen in to hear Christina Finn and Alan Corr explain more.

7.0k

Sep 9th 2022, 3:15 PM

# trade off

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.

4.2k

Sep 7th 2022, 3:22 PM

# Podcast

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.

3.7k

Sep 1st 2022, 6:00 PM

# holy land

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.

7.2k

Aug 30th 2022, 5:45 PM

# Podcast

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.

5.1k

Aug 26th 2022, 6:00 PM

# Podcast

The Explainer: Is Ireland facing the threat of winter power blackouts?

Listen to hear Muireann Lynch from the ESRI explain.

9.2k

Aug 19th 2022, 6:00 PM

# the explainer

The Explainer: What's being done to stop the spread of monkeypox?

Over 100 cases have now been reported in Ireland.

3.3k

Aug 11th 2022, 5:05 PM

# Podcast

The Explainer: What makes Love Island so successful?

Listen in to hear from Love Island expert, podcaster Orlaith Condon.

3.8k

Aug 3rd 2022, 6:00 PM

# the explainer

The Explainer: Is Ireland heading towards another recession?

This week we discussed how different a possible recession could look compared to the post-2008 downturn.

20.1k

Jul 28th 2022, 5:10 PM

# the explainer

The Explainer: What do the recent extreme temperatures tell us about future Irish summers?

How frequent will heatwaves become, and how quickly can we turn the tide?

4.3k

Jul 21st 2022, 6:00 PM

# Podcast

How to Win at Dominoes: The Paul Kinnerk interview

Hear from Limerick’s All-Ireland winning coach on The42′s How to Win at Dominoes podcast.

7.7k

Jul 18th 2022, 5:04 PM

# Explainer

The Explainer: Will Dublin’s metro actually be built this time around?

Listen in to hear public transport expert Brian Caulfield of Trinity College Dublin explain.

8.4k

Jul 15th 2022, 10:45 AM

# factory farm

The Explainer x Noteworthy: Is Ireland a dumping ground for poultry manure?

Noteworthy’s Niall Sargent and journalist Ella McSweeney tell Susan Daly about concerns over the cross-border poultry manure trade.

3.9k

Jul 9th 2022, 9:30 AM

# Podcast

The Explainer: Why are energy prices still going up?

Listen in to our interview with Daragh Cassidy of Bonkers.ie to find out more.

5.3k

Jul 7th 2022, 6:00 PM

# Explainer

The Explainer: Why was Roe v Wade overturned - and what could it mean for US laws?

Listen in to our interview with Dr David Kenny of Trinity College School of Law to find out more.

4.5k

Jun 30th 2022, 6:00 PM

# the joe show

'Faz is coming as the former student but I think Joe is still King Kong'

Joe Schmidt will coach against his former assistant, Andy Farrell, this weekend in Auckland.

10.1k

Jun 27th 2022, 3:51 PM

# European Union

The Good Information Podcast: The EU and You - how can Irish citizens steer Europe's course?

Where is the EU leading us on climate and common defence?

2.9k

Jun 22nd 2022, 10:43 AM

# Podcast

The Explainer: What's the future of EU defence - and how does Ireland play a role?

On this week’s episode, former army officer Tom Clonan talks to Michelle Hennessy about how the European Union’s defence strategy is evolving.

3.4k

Jun 21st 2022, 5:00 PM

# Healthcare

The Good Information Podcast: Healthcare - are we moving further away from the solution?

A majority of Irish people are pessimistic about the healthcare service, so what needs to change?

3.5k

Jun 20th 2022, 9:53 AM

# Misinformation

The Good Information Podcast: Misinformation - is there still time to win the battle?

Are tools such as pre-bunking, strong legislation and public literacy enough to halt disinformation?

3.5k

Jun 17th 2022, 12:22 PM

# Podcast

The Explainer: Why have homeless figures risen in Ireland?

We speak to Mike Allen from Focus Ireland to find out more.

4.3k

Jun 16th 2022, 6:31 PM

# Irish language

The Good Information Podcast: The Irish language - how we can help it to thrive

Most people want to speak and hear the language, so whose responsibility is it to help it grow?

4.0k

Jun 15th 2022, 9:05 AM

# Digital

The Good Information Podcast: The New Digital Age - is Ireland ready for it?

The new digital age has major implications not just for Ireland’s economy, but for climate policy, privacy rights and more.

2.8k

Jun 13th 2022, 9:30 AM

# tgip-podcast

The Good Information Podcast: Gender equality - why Ireland is not as equal as it might seem

How far are Irish women from equality, and what is standing in their way?

3.5k

Jun 10th 2022, 9:39 AM

# Podcast

The Explainer: Why is it so hard to take action on mass shootings in the US?

Our columnist Larry Donnelly talks to Michelle Hennessy about gun laws in the USA this week on the podcast.

3.3k

Jun 8th 2022, 6:33 PM

# Brexit

The Good Information Podcast: Brexit - how it will continue to affect us

Brexit continues to complicate matters in Ireland. Can we overcome it?

3.4k

Jun 8th 2022, 10:42 AM