A Few Scoops with Aoife Moore and Colm O’Regan

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4. "Keep You on Your Toes"
A ceasefire has been agreed between Iran and Israel - But how long it will last is anyone's guess. Aoife and Colm discuss the US decision to get involved in the conflict and both the similarities and differences between this and previous US interventions in the Middle East.We wish a happy Pride to all our lovely listeners! Aoife looks back at the history of gay rights in Ireland and explains why in this period of DEI cutbacks and withdrawn sponsorship, it's more important than ever to remember that Pride started out as a protest.After an incident in which Swedish House Mafia was mistakenly quoted by an Irish politician seeking aid for Gaza, there's discussion of AI use in the Dáil as well as talk of the porn link accidentally shared instead of a triathlon route by Skerries News.And to lift us all up, Colm tells us about the pampering habits of killer whales.Send your good news stories about things like breakups that are really for the best, hard won new houses and more to [email protected]
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3. "Make Responsible Decisions"
Aoife keeps us up to date on the trial of Kneecap front man Mo Chara after he appeared in court for terrorism charges and the two workshop possible names should a sequel film be produced to tell this part of the rap group's story - The front runner currently being 'Kneecap 2: The Brits are at it again'Colm does his best to wrap his head around Middle Eastern geopolitics amid ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. And he wonders if Trump's military parade was actually so bad it was kind of good.Aoife educates Colm on the many uses of Ketamine, after it was announced that the doctor charged in connection with Friend's star Matthew Perry's overdose is to plead guilty.And the two consider the Euromillions win of €250 million and whether they would spend it on coffees and rent in Dublin city or drunkenly paying off Go Fund Me campaigns.Get in touch with your good news - [email protected]
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2. "Believe in Your Dreams"
Welcome back to A Few Scoops - A news podcast that keeps you informed but not exhausted!After Greta Thunberg was arrested by Israeli forces along with all those onboard the Gaza bound aid boat the Madleen, Aoife explains the importance of symbolic gestures and why no one from the country that produced Bono and Bob Geldof should give out about celebrity activism.In other news - There's a housing crisis in Ireland! Colm recounts how things have changed since he first moved out of home and together we ask whether the Government's proposed changes to rent pressure zones will help decrease rates of homelessness or costs of rents.Previously peaceful protests against deportations in LA which quickly devolved into riots amid the heavy handed response from the White House is the other big story of the week - And Colm and Aoife also look at the causes and the impacts of US President Trump and billionaire Elon Musk's petty fallout last week.And in his good news story of the week, Colm teaches us that you can achieve anything you set your mind to, including but not limited to, leading a government terror prevention team at just 22 with no experience. Or maybe that just applies to Trump's newest appointee Thomas Fulgate?Send in your good news stories to [email protected]
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1. "Life's So Complicated"
It's time for A Few Scoops - The podcast that has all the news you need, without the nasty side effect of existential dread. This week, Aoife explains why war bonds are bad, and why that matters for us, given the Irish connection to the Israeli bonds. We discuss the shocking incident with a gunman in Carlow over the weekend, and wonder what deeper questions should be asked about our bail laws in the aftermath.As disposable vapes are banned in the North, we consider the potential rise of vape smugglers who will prosper in the grey areas created by differing laws on either side of the border.Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary receives a €100 million bonus and we can't begrudge him, as much as we may want to, but do still hope he has to secure his windfall by navigating a maze within Ryanair's customer service.Colm wonders whether Mattress Mick's good name would be sullied by a presidential bid, and he teaches Aoife about the world of both Cork and sports, following Caoimhín Kelleher's recent big money transfer, which leaves his boyhood club of Ringmahon Rangers with a small fortune, as they're awarded a share of the fee.
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About A Few Scoops with Aoife Moore and Colm O’Regan

A Few Scoops makes the news a little more manageable and lot more fun. Reporter Aoife Moore and comedian Colm O’Regan will each week offer their unique take on the most pressing news stories of the day, taking a not-always-serious look at the major events in Ireland and abroad. This is the news, but not as you’re used to. Combining Aoife’s experience and insight honed from her time as a political correspondent breaking major stories from the heart of government, and Colm O’Regan’s unique comedic style, A Few Scoops brings analysis of the news that is always informed and insightful but never dull. If you’re want to stay informed, but you’re feeling exhausted by the news cycle, join us for A Few Scoops.

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