The Group Chat

Dec 29 2024 131 ep. 42 mins 496
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A weekly news podcast from Virgin Media Television featuring correspondents Gavan Reilly, Zara King and Richard Chambers. Join the gang every Thursday morning (or Wednesday night on TV!) as they discuss the latest and breaking news.
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'Don't call it a year in review'

Dec 29 2024 44 mins  
It's the end of year special and that means 2024 is almost over! Richard, Gavan and Zara reflect back on the year's events and try to predict what the biggest stories of 2025 will be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland and Israel's War of Words

Dec 18 2024 45 mins  
Richard, Gavan and Zara are back to chat about Israel's decision to close its embassy in Ireland, and what it means for future government policy.The next Dáil has met for the first time and elected Verona Murphy as Ceann Comhairle - the group analyses her track record, Seán Ó Fearghaíl’s re-election attempt, and whether you should care about who chairs Dáil proceedings.And S

Minister Michael Healy-Rae? How Independents will affect government formation

Dec 11 2024 43 mins  
Gavan and Zara speak with independent TD Michael Healy-Rae for how he plans to enter the next government and if a ministerial position is in the cards.What is going on with Eoin Hayes? Gavan explains the controversy surrounding the Social Democrats member and what his path to the Dáil looks like.And Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria has fallen: Zara reflects on the reactions from

Election 2024 Wrapped

Dec 04 2024 45 mins  
Richard, Gavan and Zara are back in studio to reflect on the 2024 General Election and look at how the next government will be formed.They also discuss the latest developments in the war in Syria and what it means on an international scale.And Spotify Wrapped 2024 is out; did Richard have a "brat summer"? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LIVE🚨: What exactly happened in Election 2024?

Dec 01 2024 44 mins  
It's an Election Day special as, for the first time, the Group Chat went live on Virgin Media One!Gavan's in studio, Richard's at the RDS and Zara's in Cork to discuss the media frenzy around Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch after his election defeat.Labour and Social Democrats have performed well, but how will this affect government formation?And what will the politicians of the future look

🗳️ On The Road: Who comes out best from the big debate?

Nov 26 2024 24 mins  
After a campaign that was slow to catch fire, and sudden lurches in the opinion polls, the big Leaders' Debate on RTÉ was the last chance for the three would-be Taoisigh to really pack a punch… so did they? Zara, Richard and Gav (live from the national broadcaster's car park) discuss, with gossip from behind the scenes in Montrose.Plus: for the first time ever, we're live o

Could Kanturk Be the Key Moment in the Election?

Nov 24 2024 45 mins  
The team sits down with Derval McDonald from Inclusion Ireland to unpack the controversy surrounding outgoing Taoiseach Simon Harris’ dismissal of a disability care worker, Charlotte Fallon, during a campaign stop in Cork. With just five days until the general election, could this misstep become a turning point for Fine Gael’s campaign? The team also the outcome of the civil as

🗳️ On The Road: Is Election 24 finally getting a bit spicy?

Nov 20 2024 22 mins  
Richard, Gavan and Zara catch back up again (from car parks across the land!) to chew the fat about the brewing fiscal war between Fine Gael and Sinn Féin. Is the national piggy bank really being smashed? What impact will the John McGahon controversy have? Is Fianna Fáil sailing pretty? And should we be paying more attention to Donald Trump's latest Cabinet pick?The Big Interview

Election 24: Does FF/FG phony war suit Sinn Féin?

Nov 17 2024 45 mins  
Richard, Gavan and Zara review this week's election campaign events and discuss how Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael's fighting may be an advantage for Sinn Féin.Donald Trump's cabinet picks are making waves, after RFK Jr. and Matt Gaetz receive top positions.And the group reflects on the life and work of D'Unbelievables star Jon Kenny. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in

🗳️ On The Road: unpacking the first days of Election 2024

Nov 13 2024 34 mins  
With Election 2024 finally underway, Richard, Zara and Gavan are on the road following the campaigns and talking to voters about what they want. Richard's witnessed some competitive jiving, Zara's been speaking to angry teachers, and Gav isn't sure if the war of words between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil is all for show… We're moving our TV instalment to Sundays at 7pm for the