Behind the Story

It was this day 30 years ago that saw one of the most shocking killings in the history of the Irish state - the murder of crime journalist Veronica Guerin.

Fran is joined by the Irish Independent's Paul Williams to mark the anniversary.

Paul discusses the day itself, its aftermath and the legacy that lives through to today in how the state tackles gangland crime. He also discusses his own experiences being a crime journalist at the time and the threats made to his life.

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The Joint Committee on Drugs Use has recommended the decriminalisation of possession of all drugs for personal use - Fran and Paul discuss exactly what is in the report and whether it will even come to pass.
Later, Lisbon-based journalist Alison Roberts joins the pod to outline the experience from Portugal - which became the first country to adopt the measure in 2001.
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As Keir Starmer announces his resignation as UK Prime Minister, Andy Burnham looks set to be the man to take over for him but what will his premiership look like?
Fran is joined by one man who co-wrote a book with Burnham - the Liverpool Echo's Political Editor Liam Thorp.

Later, Aengus Cox explains how new customs charges could make online shopping a lot more expensive.
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Prime Time's Jack McCarron joins Fran and Eamon to discuss whether a Peter Thiel backed conference could land in Ireland.
Fran and Eamon also discuss why Andy Burnham's emphatic win in Makerfield could crown him Prime Minister.

Plus there's the biggest storylines from week one of the World Cup and a chat on the strangest places the lads have broadcast from.
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An election on Thursday in the UK could ultimately determine who leads the country.
Andy Burnham is running in the Makerfield bye-election with his eyes set on a subsequent British Labour Party leadership battle.
James Lyons, former director of strategic communications at 10 Downing Street under Keir Starmer, tells Fran and Paul why the stakes could not be higher.
They also discuss if they would move to Lovely Leitrim, and how MEPs voted on so-called 'return hubs' for illegal migrants in the EU.
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