Behind the Story
Episodes
Inside the Michael Gaine case, and the UK-EU deal
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Varadkar goes horse-riding and would banning kids from social media work?
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Katie reflects on comments by former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in the TV show ‘Uncharted’ on how he used to get regular abuse both in person and onli...
The curious case of Ursula von der Leyen’s WhatsApps
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Europe's highest court has sided with the New York Times after it challenged the EU Commission on its witholding of texts between its President Ursula...
Trump’s crypto schemes, ‘worthless’ deals, and Qatar’s wooden horse?
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US President Donald Trump is embarking on a visit to the Middle East this week, and as he steps onto his plane it’s another one from the Qataris tha...
The Good, The Bad and The AI
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Government published new AI guidelines for the public sector, which got David, Katie, and Fran thinking about the tech’s rapid growth....
Gaza aid blockade, Eurovision and Conclave
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David, Katie and Fran discuss the Gaza aid blockade and RTÉ's call for discussion around Israel's participation in next week's Eurovision. The trio a...
Trump's golf buddy wants Irish Ambassador gig
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fran and Katie are joined by reporter Jackie Fox to talk US politics, as the country is in the process of selecting its next ambassador to Ireland. Tr...
Where do Kneecap go from here?
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fran, David and Katie discuss the recent controversy around the band, Kneecap. The band claims their controversial remarks were taken out of context, ...
Behind the Story - Trailer
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in for insightful and informed conversation as three of RTÉ’s top journalists, David McCullagh, Katie Hannon and Fran McNulty digest some of t...