The Indo Daily

Nigel Farage is back in the headlines, and this time it’s not Brexit or boats, but bitcoin. As the Reform UK leader dabbles in a new cryptocurrency venture, his political stock is rising too, with polls suggesting his path to power is no longer entirely far-fetched. So, what’s really happening in British politics? And why is Farage interested in us here in Ireland?
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Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guest: Enda Brady
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Silicon Valley supremo Peter Thiel has quite the CV, including co-founding PayPal, backing Facebook in its early days, links to Tesla, and co-founding Palantir Technologies. Lately, however, the billionaire has turned his attention to more apocalyptic fare as he delivers lectures around the world in which he warns that the Antichrist is among us. Why has Thiel gone down this route? And where do the likes of Greta Thunberg and Bill Gates fit in?
Host: Adrian Weckler
Guest: Massimo Faggioli


This episode comes from our sister podcast The Big Tech Show
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Daniel Kinahan has been arrested in Dubai. It represents a potential turning point in the pursuit of one of Ireland’s most powerful and elusive organised crime figures. For more than a decade, Kinahan appeared beyond the reach of Irish law enforcement, operating internationally while linked by gardaí to murders, large‑scale drug trafficking and money laundering. Today on this extra episode of The Indo Daily , Kevin Doyle is joined by Crime World’s Eimear Rabbitte to discuss this major development for Irish gangland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It has been a busy first week back in the Dail, as the effects nationwide fuel protests continue to be felt within the coalition government. With Micheál Martin’s leadership of Fianna Fáil facing renewed threats, with a group of TDs approaching senior ministers to discuss a change at the top. While it is understood the disgruntled backbenchers are not close to having the numbers for a successful no-confidence motion. They are trying to build support. And are in search of a leader to lead a heave.


Host: Mary Regan Guest: Aisling Moloney
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Once recognised as the embodiment of Ireland’s economic boom and bust, Johnny Ronan is back and may be facing legal action over a contentious property development. We look at that dispute and chronicle his previously turbulent life and times.


Host: Kevin Doyle
Guests: Wayne O’Connor and Donal O’Donovan
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