This week on MOTHCAST: Unvetted, we’re joined producer, and activist Áine O’Neill for a powerful and unfiltered conversation about one of the most controversial cultural moments of the year: Irish rap trio Kneecap’s explosive performance at Coachella.Fresh from a 12-day visit to Palestine, Áine shares what she witnessed on the ground, why she speaks out for Palestinian rights, the backlash to Kneecap’s pro-Palestinian message and how once she started to see society for what it is, she had to look at changing everything.We also dig into Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s public demand for Kneecap to clarify their position on Hamas and Hezbollah — and why media outlets in Ireland should clarify where their loyalties lie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Solicitor Caoimhe Haughey
“The Grace Case, All Over Again?”This episode featurs a powerful and urgent conversation that echoes one of Ireland’s most harrowing scandals — the Grace case.Philip O'Connor speaks exclusively to solicitor Caoimhe Haughey, who represents Caitlin Hassan, a young autistic woman who alleges she was raped while in State-funded care.Senator Tom Clonan has called this “the Grace case happening again – in real time.”In this episode:Are the HSE repeating the same catastrophic mistakes?Why were red flags ignored?What justice is possible for Caitlin and her mother Louise?This is a story about safeguarding, systemic failure, and the right to be believed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Paul Murphy TD
In this episode of MOTHCAST – Unvetted, MOTH News chief reporter Philip O’Connor sits down with People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy for a wide-ranging and unfiltered conversation.Can the current opposition parties really form the next Irish government? What role does Michael Lowry still play in shaping outcomes? Is protest still a powerful tool for change, or has it been neutralised? Paul and Philip also dive into the triple lock on military deployments, Ireland’s neutrality, and ask the big question—are the days of the establishment parties numbered?Smart, sharp, and straight to the point—unfiltered news for unfiltered minds🔊 Subscribe, share, and get involved—because the news doesn’t end when the mic goes off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tadhg Hickey
A few weeks ago, Irish comedian and activist Tadhg Hickey, found himself at the center of a media storm after attending the funeral of Hizbullah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Critical articles in the Irish Independent and Irish Times accused him of ‘foreign policy stupidity’ and aligning with controversial figures. Supporters argue this is an unfair hit piece, while critics say he has crossed a line. Obviously MOTH News chief reporter Philip O'Connor had to sit down and chat to the man. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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MOTHCAST Unvetted - Greenland, the 51st state?
In this episode, former Danish Minister for Greenland (1982-1987) Tom Hoyem sits down with MOTH NEWS chief reporter Philip O’Connor to discuss one of the most bizarre geopolitical proposals in recent history—Donald Trump’s grand plan to buy Greenland.Why would the U.S. want it? How valuable is the territory? And would Greenlanders be happy to become the 51st state? Hoyem offers insider insights, historical context, and a few sharp takes on the idea that made headlines around the world.Tune in for an unfiltered, unvetted conversation on power, politics, and the Arctic’s unexpected role in global strategy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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