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Claire Byrne Recommends: Never Have I Ever
11/07/2026 | 1h 5 mins.
Here’s the latest episode of Never Have I Ever, the podcast series in which I admit to the things I’ve never done. This week, I sat down with the comedian and playwright Al Porter for a fascinating conversation about stand-up, public humiliation, and finding the courage to go back on-stage.
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Stories of the week on 'The Debrief'
10/07/2026 | 19 mins.
We look back on the stories of the week with our panel in studio. Joining Claire for this week's debrief was Jack Horgan Jones, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times, Larry Donnelly, Law lecturer from University of Galway and Columnist with The Journal and Deirdre Reynolds, Features writer with Irish Independent.
What is involved in the Emmy nomination process?
10/07/2026 | 10 mins.
The Pitt leads this year’s Emmy nominations with 25 both scoring a massive win for HBO.
Two of The Pitt’s stars Brittany Allen and Jeff Kober, were nominated after ‘self-submitting’. What is ‘self-submitting and what is involved in the nomination process?
Where is Mitch McConnell?
10/07/2026 | 10 mins.
In the United States, Republican Senator Mitch McConnell was admitted to hospital for treatment on June 14. Almost a month later, there has been no update on his condition.
Where is Mitch McConnell? Claire asked Hilary McGann, Journalist, with the Instagram page ‘NewsByHil.’
Do we need to ban e-scooters outright?
10/07/2026 | 11 mins.
There has been many calls in recent days, including from pediatric surgeons, to ban e-scooters outright. The Road Safety Authority wants more regulations brought in for those that use them.
Irish Independent Columnist Mary McCarthy discussed this further with Claire this morning.

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About The Claire Byrne Show

Claire Byrne explores the big stories through the lens of real life.This podcast brings context, consequences and clarity to the issues shaping Ireland today.Covering politics and current affairs alongside the human stories behind them, Claire asks the questions people are thinking, but don’t always hear answered.From housing and health to work, family life, well-being and culture, you’ll hear smart, engaging discussion and moments of light relief - connecting the dots between what’s happening and what it means for you.

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