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The Group Chat
A weekly podcast from Virgin Media News featuring Gavan Reilly, Zara King and Richard Chambers
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20. Minister Blames It On The Weatherman
45:31||Season 18, Ep. 20This week on The Group Chat: Rising water and rising anger over this week's flood chaos.And, frustration over planned reforms for renters and their landlords.Plus - a rare climbdown and shift in tone from the Trump White House.
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19. Trump's Art of the Deal Spin is 'Nonsense'
44:52||Season 18, Ep. 19This week on The Group Chat: How do we deal with the chaos Donald Trump brings to the world stage?And, the courage of two women who shared their stories after images were manipulated and posted online. Plus - pushy parents or privileged son? Is there a right side in the Beckham family feud?
18. The Big Questions That Will Define 2026
45:09||Season 8, Ep. 18This week on The Group Chat:We look at the issues that could shape the agenda in the coming months.We're also looking back ten years at our own version of the 2016 TikTok craze.Plus, critics react to Elon Musk's claim that he has shut down the sexualised feature of the Grok AI tool.
17. Will Ireland Face Down Elon Musk?
44:44||Season 8, Ep. 17This week on The Group Chat: Gavan joins us from China where he's covering the Taoiseach's official visit. We examine another extraordinary week of Donald Trump on the world stage.Plus, will the government here face down Elon Musk and his Grok AI tool?
16. Season Finale: Can We Stop Talking About Jim Gavin Now?
45:18||Season 8, Ep. 16This week on The Group Chat: Can Micheál Martin move on from the Jim Gavin fiasco? And, one woman's experience of emergency accomodation and calling a hotel a home. Plus, we look back at some of the stories we've enjoyed covering over the past year.
15. Taking Shelter from Bullets in Warzones, with Alex Crawford
45:05||Season 8, Ep. 15This week on The Group Chat: Sky News Special Correspondent Alex Crawford tells us about reporting from the battle frontlines. And, Ireland’s media minister talks tough about online safety.Plus, world Excel champion Diarmuid Early finds that winning formula.
14. Pipes & Pylons: Can This Plan Fix Ireland?
45:32||Season 8, Ep. 14This week on The Group Chat: A major new plan to cut red tape and speed up infrastructure.A wartime leader pays a historic visit to Ireland. Plus, what's the story behind those cringe videos that politicians keep posting online?