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What does Ireland have to do with Israeli war bonds? 45:14

5일 전45:14

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On this episode of The Group Chat, Stephen Breen from The Irish Sun joins the panel to discuss the first extradition of a member of the Kinahan crime gang. We examine what exactly is Ireland’s role in fundraising for Israel’s war campaign in Gaza, and whether RTÉ should be spending money on outside agencies for its own internal ads. All that and mo…

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Gaza at Tipping Point 45:48

12일 전45:48

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This week on The Group Chat, we discuss whether we are now at a tipping point in Gaza? Also on the show, we look at the latest developments in the Michael Gaine investigation. Plus, we go behind the gates in the Secret Life of Leinster House. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Will There Ever Be Lasting Peace in Ukraine? 45:12

19일 전45:12

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Vladimir Putin skips peace talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy — we hear from Ukrainians in Ireland who fear a sustained peace may never come. One year into the job, is Simon Harris facing internal pressure in Fine Gael? And a new report on the €336,000 Leinster House bike shed scandal reveals no value-for-money checks and no accountability. Hosted on A…

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White Smoke Watch, Flat Pack Houses & 'The Tax Mirage' 46:10

26일 전46:10

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This week on The Group Chat, Richard is reporting live from Vatican City, where all eyes are fixed on the iconic chimney above the Sistine Chapel as the world awaits the white smoke. Zara checks in from Sweden, where 'flat-pack homes' are transforming housing – though Gavan remains unconvinced the model could take root in Ireland. Also on the show,…

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KNEECAP: Is The Media Missing The Point? 45:10

약 1년 전45:10

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Belfast rap trio KNEECAP are being investigated by UK counter-terror police over comments made during past performances. But is the media missing the mark? The panel unpacks whether the controversy is a backlash against protest music, a distraction from the deepening crisis in Gaza, or both. The discussion focuses on public reaction, political resp…

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Did Richard Randomly Meet the Next Pope? 46:02

약 1년 전46:02

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On The Group Chat this week, Richard is live from Vatican City as thousands gather in St Peter's Square following the death of Pope Francis - but did he have a chance encounter with the next pope? Or is Dubliner Cardinal Kevin Farrell going to bring it home for Drimnagh? Also on this episode, Gavan And Zara discuss the changes to how teachers are a…

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Why Can’t We Just Build Stuff? 45:50

약 1년 전45:50

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With Ireland’s housing crisis at breaking point, The Group Chat asks the big question: Why does it take so long to get any infrastructure projects off the ground? Zara King, Richard Chambers and Gavan Reilly dig into delays, frustrations, and what's holding Ireland back. Also on this week’s episode: 🚈 Cork’s new Luas plan – is it realistic or just …

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Trump Backs Down, but Ireland’s Not "Out of the Woods" 45:57

약 1년 전45:57

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On The Group Chat this week: Donald Trump hits the brakes on his sweeping tariffs – but is it a tactical retreat or just a pause? And what does it mean for Ireland's economic outlook? The team also dive into the latest developments in the CHI spinal surgery scandal and the ongoing search for missing Kerry farmer Michael Gaine. Plus, is Dubai chocol…

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Will Trump’s Tariffs Hit Your Pocket? 46:02

약 1년 전46:02

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💶This week on The Group Chat Podcast, we dive into the latest tariff turmoil surrounding Trump – what does it mean for your pay and your pocket? 📚Plus, we’re joined in studio by a mother who’s ready to chain herself to the school gates to ensure her autistic son gets an appropriate school place this September. 🎧Tune in now on Spotify or wherever yo…

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Two Fingers & A Holy Show: Dáil Ructions 46:13

약 1년 전46:13

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Richard and Gavan take a deep dive into the Dáil row that could cost Verona Murphy her position as Ceann Comhairle. War plans in another group chat, we explain the White House Signal security scandal. Plus, is Irish football back? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What was Conor McGregor doing in the White House? 45:51

약 1년 전45:51

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The group is back together in studio to discuss the fallout of Conor McGregor's White House invitation on St. Patrick's Day and what it means for future US-Ireland relations. Israel has broken its ceasefire with Hamas through a renewed series of bombings, while the Ukraine-Russia ceasefire is still up in the air. And Amazon has launched a dedicated…

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Inside the White House 42:55

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Gavan takes Zara and Richard inside Donald Trump's famous home in Washington as he prepares for his meeting with the Taoiseach. The group also discuss the latest moves towards a ceasefire in Ukraine as Kyiv agrees to back the American peace plan. They also speak to Guardian International Correspondent Michael Safi about the latest unrest in Syria, …

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🚨 Emergency Episode! White House Showdown: Micheál Martin v Donald Trump 27:46

약 1년 전27:46

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In this special emergency episode, Gavan joins Richard and Zara from Washington for reaction to the Taoiseach's meeting with the U.S. President as Trump tells him that the American pharmaceutical industry has "gone to Ireland". We ask did the Taoiseach do enough to stand up to Trump who dominated the Oval Office meeting? Hosted on Acast. See acast.…

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The Week the World Changed 45:57

약 1년 전45:57

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This week on The Group Chat, Richard Chambers, Gavan Reilly, and Zara King break down the week that shook global politics. As Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy clash publicly, US-Europe relations hit a new low—so where does that leave Ireland? The team discusses: 🇺🇦 Geopolitical rifts amid the Russia-Ukraine war 🇮🇪 Micheál Martin’s unprecedented…

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Ireland's growing problem with violence against women 42:38

약 1년 전42:38

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Gavan and Zara discuss the rise in violence against women in Ireland and speak with Women's Aid CEO Sarah Benson on what can be done to solve it. US President Donald Trump has secured a minerals deal with Ukraine as efforts continue to end the war. What precedent does this set for other world leaders? And would you pass the driving test? A call has…

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“We're Fed Up” – Dublin Crime in Focus 45:36

약 1년 전45:36

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This week on The Group Chat, Richard Chambers, Gavan Reilly, and Zara King discuss: Safety in Dublin as a restaurant owner shares his crime ordeal. "Shed-sits" are suggested as an option to aid Ireland's ever-worsening housing crisis. Has America just thrown Europe under the bus on defence? Plus, after 11 gloomy days, the sun finally makes an appea…

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The Group Chat

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The boom is back! Micheál Martin's gaffe on gaffs 45:51

약 1년 전45:51

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Richard, Gavan and Zara analyse Fianna Fail's previous promises on housing projections and discuss new proposals to remove rent caps. Are all parties being held to the same account? Senator Martin Conway has resigned from Fine Gael after faling to disclose being arrested for public intoxication last month. And the League of Ireland will now be full…

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The ID Group Chat

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Cuffin' Season (S2, Ep. 12) 1:32:29

약 1년 전1:32:29

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Welcome back to The Group Chat y'all! This week marks the finale for season 2 and we got a special surprise for y'all to close out the season. A few months back we did our first live podcast and it was an absolute blast! So for those that may have missed it or want to go back and check it out, here it is! For those that don't know this episode is a…

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The Group Chat

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"You will never be able to uproot us from our homeland" – Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland 44:37

약 1년 전44:37

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In this episode of The Group Chat, we speak to the Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland about Donald Trump's controversial plan to take over the Gaza Strip and displace its population. Plus, the Government backs down on Dáil speaking time row—but for how long? And we break down all the biggest moments from the Grammys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…

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The ID Group Chat

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Restricted Freedom (S2, Ep. 11) 47:59

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Welcome back to another episode of The Group Chat! As we start to wind down on Season 2, we want to hear from you! Tell us how you've enjoyed this season, give us feedback, suggestions and topics you would like to see us discuss. We thank you for your continued support! Question: Are you operating in God's freedom or are you being held captive by t…

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The Group Chat

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Storm Éowyn: Ireland's Humanitarian Crisis 46:23

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Richard, Gavan and Zara reflect on the aftermath of Storm Éowyn and discuss the consequences it may have for the newly-formed government. Only 3 of the 15 ministers in the new cabinet are women; the group looks at what this means for future female representation in politics. And DeepSeek has dominated the AI market; will this hurt Trump's plan for …

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The ID Group Chat

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The Highs and Lows of Leadership (S2, Ep. 10) 1:04:22

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Welcome back family to another episode of...The Group Chat! In today's episode we will be pulling back the curtain and letting you into our minds as leaders. When God places people in a position of leadership, it allows us to be able to guide people in their life endeavors. As leaders in the Young Adult community at FBCG International; it allows us…

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The Group Chat

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🚨 Emergency re-record! New governments meet chaos, at home and away 50:26

약 1년 전50:26

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This week on The Group Chat, Richard Chambers, Gavan Reilly, and Zara King examine the turbulent starts for new governments in Ireland and the U.S. In Dublin, the Dáil adjourned without even hearing nominations for a new Taoiseach, leaving Ireland in political limbo. Across the Atlantic, Donald Trump’s America First 2.0 agenda has already ignited m…

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The ID Group Chat

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In the Essence of Time (S2, Ep. 09) 53:22

약 1년 전53:22

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Ladies and Gents welcome back to another episode of The Group Chat! We hope that you have been enjoying season 2 so far, drop a comment and let us know! If there is one thing that we all know, it's that tomorrow is not promised. So many of us waste so much time not living in what we desire, instead of following what God has in store for us. So we a…

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What the next government means for you 45:45

약 1년 전45:45

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Richard, Gavan and Zara are back in studio to discuss the next government and what its make-up means for Independents and you. Unprecedented fires have ravaged parts of the city of L.A., but will it recover before the 2028 Olympics? And tech billionaires will be taking centre-stage at Donald Trump's inauguration; what does it mean for the future of…

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The ID Group Chat

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The Comment Section (S2, Ep. 08) 45:33

약 1년 전45:33

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Welcome back to another episode of The Group Chat y'all! Talk to us! Let us know how you've been enjoying season 2 so far! How many of us have ever struggled with dealing with the comments on social media? Exactly, we all have! So much of it can turn into such a toxic environment based in a lot of judgement. This is really correlates to our everyda…

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Getting to grips with cold snap chaos 45:48

약 1년 전45:48

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Richard, Gavan and Zara are beginning the New Year with a cold snap that has gripped the nation and discuss if the Met Éireann weather warning system needs an update. Government formation talks are back in action but will a deal be made soon and what role will the Healy-Rae brothers have? And are billionaires bending to Donald Trump? Elon Musk has …

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The ID Group Chat

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Fight or Flight (S2, Ep. 07) 46:52

약 1년 전46:52

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Happy New Year Everybody and welcome back to The Group Chat! We are back after a short time off, we hope you all enjoyed the holiday season! You know we had to come back with a bang and here we are! Right now there are so many of us that are fighting battle that does not belong to us. At the same time many of us are retreating from battles that we …

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'Don't call it a year in review' 44:38

약 1년 전44:38

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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.

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Ireland and Israel's War of Words 45:37

약 1년 전45:37

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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 c…

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The ID Group Chat

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Did God Do That? (S2, Ep. 06) 59:17

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Happy Wednesday and welcome back to another episode of The Group Chat! We cannot thank you all enough for so much week in and week out. We love you all dearly! We all know people who have walked away from God and the church because of something that man did to us during our time in the church. This is what we like to call "Church Hurt." But the que…

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The Group Chat

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Minister Michael Healy-Rae? How Independents will affect government formation 43:13

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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: Z…

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The ID Group Chat

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Where You at Cuz? (S2, Ep. 05) 1:04:01

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Hey everybody! Welcome back to another episode of The Group Chat! Fellas, this one is for you! Something that we have noticed in our ministry endeavors over time is that there is a lack of involved men. There are so many potential reasons for this and we delve into all of the possibilities. This topic comes directly from one of ministry brothers an…

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The Group Chat

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Election 2024 Wrapped 45:23

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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 fo…

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The ID Group Chat

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The Art of Forgiveness (S2, Ep. 04) 1:07:01

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Welcome back to another episode of The Group Chat everybody! Each and every one of us have been in situations where we have felt wronged and all we want to do is condemn them forever. It is so important for us to remember that we must be forgiving of those who do us wrong, even though we don't want to. "Love your enemies and pray for those who pros…

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LIVE🚨: What exactly happened in Election 2024? 44:24

약 1년 전44:24

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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 wi…

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The ID Group Chat

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Growing Pains (S2, Ep. 03) 54:11

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Ladies and Gentlemen welcome back to another episode of The Group Chat! We want to thank you all for continuing to watch and listen to the show week in and week out. Your support does NOT go unnoticed! How many of you out there can confidently that you have grown over the past year? Now, how many of you can say that the process was easy? That's rig…

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The Group Chat

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🗳️ On The Road: Who comes out best from the big debate? 24:43

약 1년 전24:43

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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 fi…

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The Group Chat

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Could Kanturk Be the Key Moment in the Election? 45:18

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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 al…

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🗳️ On The Road: Is Election 24 finally getting a bit spicy? 22:58

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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 lates…

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The ID Group Chat

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How I Know God is Real (S2, Ep. 02) 57:43

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Welcome back to another episode of The Group Chat ladies and gents! For everyone that is a follower of Christ, we all had a moment where we knew for sure that we were ready to follow God. God reveals himself to all of us and it is up to us to acknowledge and move forward into following Him. So in today's episode we will be discussing our stories of…

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The Group Chat

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Election 24: Does FF/FG phony war suit Sinn Féin? 45:40

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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.…

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The Group Chat

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🗳️ On The Road: unpacking the first days of Election 2024 34:41

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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…

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The ID Group Chat

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No Love Lost (S2, Ep. 01) 1:02:25

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Ladies and gentlemen...welcome back to season 2 of The Group Chat! We have missed you all so much and are excited to return with a bang. For the open of season 2 we will be discussing friendships and the importance of knowing when a friendship has ran its course. This is something we have all experienced and though it is always a tough pill to swal…

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The Group Chat

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"What would you have done differently on immigration?": Roderic O'Gorman in studio 45:09

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Gavan and Zara are joined by Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman in studio to discuss his handling of immigration and childcare and the difficulties he faces as party leader. And Richard joins in from the US to reflect on Donald Trump's historic re-election, how Kamala Harris' campaign failed to attract voters and what the result means for Ukraine.…

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The Group Chat

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Why Should Voters Trust Sinn Féin?: Mary Lou McDonald in studio 46:07

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Mary Lou McDonald is in studio to discuss Sinn Féin's immigration policy, whether or not they will enter into a coalition and her biggest regrets over the course of her leadership. Richard, Gavan and Zara also debate the fallout of Trump's Madison Square Garden rally and Biden's newest gaffe. And Zara's move to Cork; how difficult is it to change y…

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Why Not Call It A Genocide?: Micheál Martin in Studio 45:02

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Tonight on The Group Chat, Tánaiste Micheál Martin faces tough questions on the government's response to the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The team doesn't hold back on Ireland’s housing crisis either, asking why voters should place their trust in his party for another term. Then, we dive into U.S. politics: with the election just two wee…

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What's really going on in Sinn Féin? 45:11

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Richard, Gavan and Zara break-down the recent controversy within Sinn Féin and what it means for Mary Lou McDonald's leadership going forward. They speak with Dr. Amber Alayyan, a medical referent for MSF, for comment on the recent strikes on Gazan hospitals and the struggles doctors go through in Gaza. And Tied with Trump: Polls show Kamala Harris…

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A Perfect Storm for Joe Biden? 45:28

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Richard and Gavan are joined by Zara from the US to discuss Simon Harris' meeting with Joe Biden and how Storm Milton is interrupting his plans. The pair also meet with journalist Hannah McCarthy, this time in studio, to discuss how the crisis in Lebanon has developed and if there is any possibility of peace. And who is Cobalt? Irish politicians ar…

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Paschal Donohoe defends the Budget - and laments the Bike Shed 45:44

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Richard, Gavan and Zara are joined in studio by Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Public Expenditure, for comment on Budget 2025 and the blow-back from the bike shed. The group discusses the consequences of the recent missile attacks by Iran against Israel and what it means for the 379 Irish UNIFIL staff currently in Lebanon. And did Walz flub the deba…

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