The Group Chat

A news podcast from Virgin Media Television featuring Gavan Reilly, Zara King and Richard Chambers. Each week, join the gang as they discuss the latest and breaking news. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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episode 1: Hospitals in crisis, Israel in court & Barry Keoghan


As hospitals see their traditional January surge in demand, we speak to one doctor on the frontline.


South Africa is taking Israel to the International Court of Justice.


And everyone is talking about Barry Keoghan and Saltburn.


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 January 11, 2024  46m
 
 

episode 2: Roscrea, Cuckoo Funds and Saltburn takes


Protests continue over plans to house International Protection applicants in Roscrea in Tipperary.


"Cuckoo funds" that are buying up properties are back on the political agenda.


And Zara, Richard and Gavan have watched "Saltburn" and they have thoughts.


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 January 18, 2024  45m
 
 

episode 3: Reverse vending machines, red carpets & referendums


Richard, Gavan and Zara discuss media literacy around the conflict in Gaza


The upcoming referendums, what you need to know


Reverse vending machines, how will they work?


And the buzz around the Oscars from Irish hopefuls to Barbie snubs


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 January 25, 2024  43m
 
 

episode 4: BONUS: What does the ICJ's ruling mean for Israel and Gaza?


The International Court of Justice has today issued orders to Israel about the conduct of its war in Gaza - saying it was clear that the threshold for preventative measures had been met...


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 January 26, 2024  21m
 
 

episode 5: Sinn Féin slide and Taylor Swift deepfakes


Gavan, Zara and Richard discus the new deal to restore the government in Northern Ireland and the recent slide in support for Sinn Féin


And the group also looks at the fallout from the publication of explicit AI generated deepfakes of Taylor Swift


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 February 1, 2024  45m
 
 

episode 6: British Royals, Boycotts and "Fast Car"


Richard, Zara and Gavan talk to ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship about the recent cancer diagnosis for King Charles and what it means for Britain's royal family.

Why the conflict in the Middle East has hit the sales of McDonald's.

And more than three decades after it was first released, Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car" has become a viral sensation.


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 February 8, 2024  45m
 
 

episode 7: Israel sanctions, children's hospital & "Old Man" Joe


Ireland and Spain have written to the President of the EU Commission asking for sanctions against Israel, but will it make a difference?


Zara, Gavan and Richard look at the rising cost of the new National Children's Hospital.


And questions about Joe Biden's age continue, a new poll says most Americans think he's too old for the White House


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 February 15, 2024  47m
 
 

episode 8: Kids of Gaza and Metrolink back on track


Richard and Gavan speak to Ibrahim Alagha and his son Sami about how they're adjusting to life back in Ireland since they fled Gaza.


Dublin's long awaited Metrolink is back on track


And the group discuses the latest financial controversy to hit RTÉ


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 February 22, 2024  47m
 
 

episode 9: Vibe Session, Coffin Drug & Saltburn Siege


Gavan, Richard and Zara discuss the latest cost of living survey by Barnardos.


Calls for so-called "coffin drug" to be made a controlled substance.


And the house were Saltburn was filmed is under siege.


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 February 29, 2024  48m
 
 

episode 10: Taoiseach goes to Washington, Cillian goes to Hollywood & Ireland goes to the polls


Gavan, Richard and Zara discuss the Taoiseach's upcoming trip to Washington for St. Patrick's Day.


Is Cillian Murphy on the home-stretch for an Oscar this weekend?


And Ireland goes to the polls; we answer your referendum questions.



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 March 7, 2024  45m
 
 
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