In The News

In The News is a daily podcast from The Irish Times that takes a close look at the stories that matter, in Ireland and around the world. Presented by Bernice Harrison and Sorcha Pollak.

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Can a distinctive tattoo help solve Emer O’Loughlin’s murder?
Apr 11, 2025 – 22:46
After years of heartbreak, can Rory McIlroy finally win the Masters?
Apr 10, 2025 – 17:42
The disappearance of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine
Apr 9, 2025 – 17:53
How tariff chaos could affect Ireland
Apr 8, 2025 – 27:53
Four weddings and a baby shower: the financial pressure of too many invites
Apr 7, 2025 – 19:56
Have new rules fixed Gaelic football?
Apr 5, 2025 – 28:16
Do Ireland’s laws on sex work need to change?
Apr 4, 2025 – 20:07
Trump launches a trade war against the world
Apr 3, 2025 – 12:33
Why are two Irish citizens being deported from Germany despite no convictions?
Apr 2, 2025 – 16:24
The climate threat to Irish houses
Apr 1, 2025 – 25:23
From Wexford trucker to Ceann Comhairle: Who is Verona Murphy?
Mar 31, 2025 – 27:16
Signal scandal: what is Trump doing about his leaky administration?
Mar 28, 2025 – 22:07
What we've learned from the Garron Noone controversy
Mar 27, 2025 – 22:09
How a Dublin school became embroiled in the GAA Catfish drama
Mar 26, 2025 – 17:17
Could Israel annex the West Bank?
Mar 25, 2025 – 19:43
Sex education: How culture wars on gender identity have entered the classroom
Mar 24, 2025 – 26:12
Watching Adolescence? Here's how to talk to boys about masculinity influencers
Mar 22, 2025 – 24:08
How Conor McGregor went from "f**k politics" to presidential wannabe
Mar 21, 2025 – 24:52
'The Family': the criminal gang behind Ireland’s latest drug seizure
Mar 19, 2025 – 19:25
Why Big Pharma is annoyed with Ireland
Mar 19, 2025 – 18:43
Web Summit Showdown: Why the three co-founders are heading to court
Mar 18, 2025 – 27:57
Convicted fraudster Samantha Cooke: how she was caught and what drove her
Mar 17, 2025 – 31:28
How losing became a habit at Manchester United
Mar 14, 2025 – 28:46
The Taoiseach and Trump: listen to the key exchanges in an extraordinary White House meeting
Mar 12, 2025 – 23:53
Handling Trump: a psychologist advises the Taoiseach what to say in the White House
Mar 12, 2025 – 20:31
Relationship recession: Why coupledom is declining around the world
Mar 11, 2025 – 26:07
'No sympathy for him but huge sympathy for the family': Nathan McDonnell and the crime that shocked Tralee
Mar 10, 2025 – 16:06
Donegal cliff murder: How Alan Vial and Nikita Burns were convicted of killing Robert Wilkin
Mar 8, 2025 – 32:23
How new gambling rules will impact Irish punters
Mar 7, 2025 – 20:24
What Trump’s tariffs might mean for Ireland
Mar 6, 2025 – 23:50
How a software update led to a murder conviction
Mar 5, 2025 – 16:24
What should Micheál Martin do if his White House visit turns combative?
Mar 4, 2025 – 25:09
Family of murdered backpacker Danielle McLaughlin seek Irish inquest
Mar 3, 2025 – 24:11
Who will win and who should win at this year's Oscars
Feb 28, 2025 – 28:32
‘My Irish friends are awesome’ says Elon Musk – who are they?
Feb 27, 2025 – 27:30
Who is Alice Weidel, the unlikely leader of Germany’s far-right AfD party?
Feb 26, 2025 – 25:06
Why are so many babies born by C-section in Ireland?
Feb 25, 2025 – 31:18
One man’s search for his €750 million bitcoin fortune buried in a landfill
Feb 24, 2025 – 22:10
What now for Ukraine as Trump turns on Zelenskiy
Feb 22, 2025 – 29:00
Sex for rent: the hidden side of Ireland's housing crisis
Feb 21, 2025 – 25:05
Just how capable is Europe of defending itself?
Feb 20, 2025 – 27:10
The Omagh bombing inquiry: 'The engine of the car used for the bomb landed on my legs'
Feb 19, 2025 – 32:05
The parents saying no to smartphones for their kids
Feb 18, 2025 – 22:35
Why did it take ten years for Elizabeth Clarke’s disappearance to be upgraded to murder?
Feb 17, 2025 – 19:18
The NFL is coming to Dublin but why are we paying €10m for it?
Feb 14, 2025 – 22:16
Rubiales on trial: How the World Cup kissing controversy made it to court
Feb 13, 2025 – 26:56
Coldplay Catfish: How one Irish woman lost €20,000 in a romance scam
Feb 12, 2025 – 23:31
The myth of the monk - how Gerry Hutch came to be loathed, and revered, by so many
Feb 11, 2025 – 25:01
Derelict Dublin: Why are there so many rotting buildings in the capital?
Feb 10, 2025 – 25:07
Why the arts minister’s obsession with Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is missing the point
Feb 7, 2025 – 27:48

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NFL-Omission

Please explain why your coverage neglected to comment on one of the most important aspects of the NFL which is the 501C3 non profit charity status bestowed upon by Congress which is a disgrace. If you fail to mention important details like this for one story how many other stories are lacking vital details. I’m disappointed to say the least as your podcast coverage has been good up till now as it gives me pause for thought.