A Few Scoops with Aoife Moore and Colm O’Regan

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Rage Bait - A Chaser
"You will not believe this simple trick that doctors don't want you to know""Everyone watching the Late Late Show said the same thing" Click bait and attention grabbing headlines are nothing new. But now we have a new term 'Rage Bait', the practice of posting content deliberately designed to enrage the audience to increase comments and other interaction with the post. Now, it's become so common that it's the Oxford English Dictionary 2025 Word of the Year.Aoife and Colm explain what it is and how to avoid falling for the trap.Let us know what you'd like a chaser episode exploring by commenting below or sending an email to [email protected]
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30. "Game Recognises Game"
Aoife and Colm discuss the potential sale of Warner Bros to Netflix and explain what it would mean for the future of cinema if the sale to is allowed. A new taxi service called LadyCab which aims to make women feel safer is piloting in Dublin, Aoife explains why she would rather a female taxi driver. Colm brings in some Cork news as Fota Wildlife Park reopens after an outbreak of avian flu and some more good news by the way of Irish Golden Globe nominees.And they give an update on the latest peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia after President Zelensky's meeting with the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.Tell us what you thought of this episode or share your good news by commenting below or emailing [email protected]
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Doge and Elon Musk - A Chaser
Doge - Trump's Department of Government Efficiency has quietly disappeared without hitting it's 2 trillion annual savings target. But, Aoife and Colm haven't forgotten. They look back the establishment of the department, it's impact in the US and it's former head Elon Musk who getting closer and closer to becoming the worlds first trillionaire!Let us know what you'd like a chaser episode on next by emailing [email protected]
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29. "Get the Timing Right"
Will Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky try to speak Irish during his visit here? Aoife and Colm place their bets ahead of his address to the Oireachtas.They explain the controversy over the attempted renaming of Herzog Park and discuss the ongoing violence in Palestine, as well as giving an update on the current status of the Occupied Territories Bill.And given it's Toy Show week - They look back at some of the best moments of the iconic Christmas edition of the Late Late Show.Get in touch on [email protected]
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The Crimes of Nicolas Sarkozy - A Chaser
As former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has his conviction upheld by the French court of appeal, Aoife explains the charges against him, and they look back at some of his most memorable moments.But it's not just the French politicians who get convicted of crimes so Colm reminds us of some of the run ins with the law Irish politicans have had too.Get in touch with your suggestions for chasers - [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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