A Few Scoops with Aoife Moore and Colm O’Regan

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Jeffrey Epstein - A Chaser
After the release of a tranche of emails belonging to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein earlier this week, Aoife and Colm discuss the most shocking exchanges revealed within the documents and they ask why this story of sexual violence has cut through to the public when so many do not.Let us know what you'd like a chaser episode on by emailing [email protected]
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27. "What Doesn't Kill You"
After years of missing their housing targets the Government has introduced a new plan - Scrap targets altogether. Aoife and Colm wonder whether removing the targets for completions is the solution that could see the housing crisis fixed before 2040. [Spoiler: This is not the conclusion they reach]The recording this week was rudely interrupted by word that Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has resigned from Government to take up a role with the World Bank, Aoife and Colm react to the news.There's also talk of US military planes landing in Shannon and the cost to the taxpayer, an elimination of cervical cancer, and shameful HSE waiting lists.As ever, get in touch on [email protected].
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Michael D. Higgins - A Chaser
Now officially a former President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins was much beloved by the public. Aoife and Colm look back at his life and political career and ask why he was so popular?Get in touch on [email protected]
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26. "Centrist Dad Council of War"
As our new President Catherine Connolly gets sworn into office, Aoife gives us a run through the ceremony of the day and a sneak peek at her own invite to the celebrations later. An election across the waters in New York City has everybody talking about new Mayor Zoran Mandami. In the UK there has been dramatic resignations of the top bosses at the BBC.After their disastrous presidential campaign, Fianna Fáil is conducting a review into the decision to back Jim Gavin, but their TDs don't have much faith in the process and Colm has some good Irish sports news.Get in touch on [email protected]
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DJ Carey's Fraud - A Chaser
A Few Scoops takes you beyond the headlines this week with a deep dive into the world of Irish scams.Colm does his best to explain DJ Carey's celebrity to Aoife and how he went from winning All Ireland's to defrauding people and falsely claiming to have cancer. But, Carey wasn't the only scam story this week and Aoife recounts the story of Wexford woman Amy McAuley who faked her own death to avoid trial.Let us know what you think of these chaser episodes by emailing [email protected]
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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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