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• Threats to the Tánaiste and what is going on in France?

  As the Gardaí continue to investigate bomb threats to Tánaiste Simon Harris' home, David and Katie discuss the increasing number of threats against him and other politicians. Later, Emmanuelle Schon Quinlivan of UCC explains what is happening in France as the country looks set to lose another Prime Minister, this time, in a confidence vote, that the Prime Minister called on himself! Emmanuelle outline the scale of the debt burden and why President Macron is coming under increasing political pressure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Missing, presumed dead: the search for the young boy in Donabate

  As the search continues for a young boy, presumed dead, Social Affairs correspondent Ailbhe Conneely joins Katie and David to discuss the disturbing case. Ailbhe shares her insights from covering the story during the week and her previous coverage of the case of Kyran Durnin, another boy, missing presumed dead by the authorities. Ailbhe outlines details from both cases, and while the cases are unrelated, there are similarities that poses wider questions regarding child welfare and child protection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• The 'silent, quiet crisis' of endometriosis

  Writer Lisa Tierney-Keogh along with other endometriosis sufferers met the Minister for Health earlier this week to highlight the lack of treatment for women affected with the condition. Lisa, who had to travel to the US for surgery shares her story and the struggle she and others are having trying to get medical care. Lisa tells Katie and Fran that the pain she endured over the years, saying it was like 'early stage labour and being stabbed with a hot poker'. The duo hear about the waiting list for treatment and how teenagers are missing school due to the pain of 'endo'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Tricolours, Traitors and FF Presidential hopefuls

  The national flag is showing up on lamp posts across Dublin and concerns are rising that the tricolour is being hijacked by anti immigrant groups. David and Katie discuss this and take a look at the Traitors TV show that launched on Sunday. Later, the duo are joined by Malachy Clerkin, sports writer with the Irish Times, who reveals what he thinks makes Fianna Fail Presidential candidate hopeful, Jim Gavin tick. Malachy says the greatest trick Jim has pulled off is making everyone think he is boring! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Inside the business of live music events and David has news!

  As thousands of music fans descend on Stradbally for Electric Picnic, business reporter Adam Maguire joins Katie and David for a closer look at the live music industry. A recent report showed that Irish adults spent an average €757 on music events last year. And it's not just music, American football games are generating huge sums for the economy. The trio also discuss the new global power couple - Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Later, David shares a work secret - why he is taking up a new job! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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