The Upfront Team

Podcast: Listen back to the Upfront Limerick mayoral debate

All 15 hopefuls for the Limerick mayoral election join Katie Hannon for a live debate at the Lime Tree Theatre on the campus of Mary Immaculate College.

Upfront • 28 May 24

Protests and riot police clashed in Georgia's capital Tiblisi in recent weeks

Why are there massive protests happening in Georgia?

Massive protests erupted across Georgia's capital Tiblisi in recent weeks, as the process of the country's parliament passing a controversial "transparency of foreign influence" bill – also known as the 'foreign agents' law – proceeded.

Upfront • 17 May 24

Join the Upfront audience for our live Mayoral debate in Limerick

On 7 June the city and county of Limerick elects a mayor, the first in the history of the state. Upfront with Katie Hannon will broadcast live Mayoral debate from Limerick's Lime Street Theatre on 27 May

Upfront • 13 May 24

The psychology of 'Baby Reindeer': Why do people become stalkers?

How stalkers operate has changed significantly in recent years, and continues to do so, according to Dr John O'Connor, assistant professor in clinical psychology at Trinity College Dublin.

Upfront • 14 May 24

Opus Dei statement in relation to interview by former member

Opus Dei provided a statement in relation to an interview with a former member, Margaret Joyce, broadcast on Upfront with Katie Hannon on 22 April 2024.

Upfront • 22 Apr 24

Irish surgeon on working inside Gaza: 'People knew where we were'

An Irish surgeon who has worked in some of the world's most active warzones says the recent killing of seven people in Gaza working with World Central Kitchen has given him pause for thought about the true risk involved in such missions.

Upfront • 04 Apr 24

Unveiling Opus Dei: Irishwoman from FT investigation speaks out

Ann Marie Allen's story was central to a major investigation published by the Financial Times two weeks ago. In her first interview with Irish broadcast media, she spoke to 'Upfront: The Podcast' about her experience in Opus Dei.

Upfront • 30 Mar 24

World Obesity Day: Leading specialist on the impact of Ozempic

On World Obesity Day, Katie Hannon speaks to consultant endocrinologist and obesity specialist Professor Francis Finucane about Ozempic and the impact it's having on perceptions of obesity.

Upfront • 04 Mar 24

'Terrifying prospect': Top AI expert warns of threat to democracy

Katie Hannon spoke to Professor Barry O'Sullivan of University College Cork for 'Upfront: The Podcast' about the recent development of AI and the threat it could pose to democracies across the world.

Upfront • 23 Feb 24

Trapped in Rafah: 'It's a miserable life we are living'

Katie Hannon speaks to Isam Hamad about life in Rafah and his concerns for him and his family, including his Irish-born son.

Upfront • 16 Feb 24