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Prof Scott Lucas talks to Behind the Story about the US military build-up off Venezuela

Podcast: Why is the US military off Venezuela's coast?

The US military build-up in the Caribbean is not about drug smuggling, Professor Scott Lucas has told Behind the Story.

Tony Connelly speaks to Behind the Story about the EU's new Democracy Shield

Behind the Story: What is the EU's new Democracy Shield?

A new EU initiative around democracy is moving to combat disinformation more quickly, Europe editor Tony Connelly has told Behind the Story.

Behind the Story • 12 Nov

Podcast: Trump threatens legal action amid BBC fallout

A 2021 clip of Donald Trump, which stitched together two different parts of a speech to make it look like a single continuous section was likely done for dramatic effect, reporter Enda Brady has told Behind the Story.

World • 10 Nov

Kieran Cunningham speaks with Fran McNulty and Laura Fletcher on Behind the Story

Podcast: Is FIFA Peace Prize blurring sport and politics?

A newly created FIFA Peace Prize will be awarded at the draw for the World Cup on 5 December, with one very likely contender.

Behind the Story • 07 Nov

RTÉ reporter John Cooke talks to Behind the Story about the Emer O'Loughlin investigation

Podcast: The 'unlawful killing' of Emer O'Loughlin

Emer O'Loughlin's family believe someone knows where the man wanted in connection with her murder is, RTÉ reporter John Cooke has told Behind the Story.

Behind the Story • 05 Nov

Ciarán O’Connor from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue talks to Behind the Story

Podcast: Combatting 'AI Slop' after presidential election

An expert in misinformation has warned about the amount of "AI slop" online as a new investigation found 172 instances of political mis- and disinformation on social media platforms in the six weeks leading up to the Presidential Election.

Behind the Story • 03 Nov

RTÉ Radio One reporter Barry Lenihan talks to Fran and Evelyn on Behind the Story

Podcast: Micheál Martin's future and RTÉ back in the news

Micheál Martin's leadership is "in more bother" than ever before, RTÉ Radio One reporter Barry Lenihan has told Behind the Story.

Behind the Story • 29 Oct

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Podcast: What new tech could help you run faster?

Ahead to this weekend's Dublin marathon, RTÉ's Behind the Story podcast takes a look at the future of sportwear and asks if advancements in runners and sports clothing could help an athlete perform better.

Ireland • 25 Oct

David and Fran talk to Stephen Breen on Behind the Story about the recent violence in Citywest

Podcast: Garda response - from Dublin Riots to Citywest

There was "serious concern for public life" during violence seen in Citywest in Dublin last night, journalist Stephen Breen has told Behind the Story.

Behind the Story • 23 Oct

Behind the Story hosts a special live edition backstage from the Prime Time presidential debate

Podcast: Was there a winner in final presidential debate?

There was no "gamechanger" moment for either presidential candidate in the final debate before polling day, a politics expert has told Behind the Story.

Behind the Story • 21 Oct

Claire Mestrallet talks with Katie, Fran and David on Behind the Story

Podcast: Louvre jewellery heist – what we know so far

People in the jewellery world will be "looking out for" priceless items stolen from the Louvre Museum in Paris yesterday, one expert has told Behind the Story.

Behind the Story • 20 Oct

Work and Technology Correspondent Brian O’Donovan talks to Katie and David on Behind the Story

Podcast: Deepfakes and AI – Will we question everything?

New rules being brought in for teens interacting with AI still rely on people telling the truth, Brian O'Donovan has told Behind the Story

Business • 17 Oct

Pat Montague talks with Fran and Jackie on Behind the Story

Podcast: Concerns raised around ageing apartments

Campaign groups are raising serious concerns about how owners' management companies run apartment and housing complexes.

Behind the Story • 16 Oct

Podcast: Trump praises his peace deal for Gaza

There is a "long way to go" for peace in the Middle East despite a plan by US President Donald Trump, the UK Independent's Chief International Correspondent Bel Trew has told Behind the Story.

Behind the Story • 13 Oct

UCD Prof Ed Burke talks with Katie and Fran on Behind the Story

Podcast: Could Donald Trump still win a Nobel Prize?

The chances of a Nobel Peace Prize for US President Donald Trump are "slim" but not completely out of reach, a history of war expert has told Behind the Story.

US • 12 Oct

Podcast: Is Trump's Peace Plan the only way for Gaza?

A plan by US President Donald Trump for Gaza is "the only way to get to a rapid ceasefire", one expert has told Behind the Story.

Behind the Story • 08 Oct

Podcast: What's in Budget 2026 for you?

The measures in Budget 2026 are not going to change the amount of money in people's pockets, economist Kate English has told Behind the Story.

Behind the Story • 07 Oct

Podcast: Blame game begins after Jim Gavin's withdrawal

Katie, David and Fran go Behind the Story to break down the last 48 hours and what it means going forward with the presidential election looming.

Behind the Story • 06 Oct

Podcast team sitting discussing the latest topics

Podcast: Government spending and Taylor Swift thoughts!

As the Government puts the final touches on the Budget, this weekend's episode of Behind the Story takes a look at public spending and an innovative database that is helping to keep track of public money.

Behind the Story • 03 Oct

RTÉ’s Brian O'Donovan tells Katie and Fran about the Appeals Centre Europe on Behind the Story

Podcast: Europe's 'best kept secret' on tech complaints

Tech companies are not making it easy for social media users who want to complain to the Appeals Centre Europe, Brian O'Donovan has told Behind the Story

Behind the Story • 01 Oct

Greg Allen talks with David, Katie and Fran on Behind the Story following Europe’s Ryder Cup win

Podcast: Lowry, McIlroy help tee up Ryder Cup win

The Ryder Cup witnessed Shane Lowry's ability to raise his game and become one of the hardest players to beat on the green, RTÉ golf commentator Greg Allen has told Behind the Story.

greg allen • 29 Sep

Alex Dukalskis speaks with David McCullagh and Evelyn O’Rourke on Behind the Story

Podcast: Rising authoritarianism, Kneecap and Eurovision

An expert in international relations has told RTÉ's Behind the Story podcast it is "extremely alarming" that Donald Trump has the full force of the US government behind him for another three years.

Behind the Story • 26 Sep

Katie, David and Fran chat with Darren Smith and Mairéad Whelan on Behind the Story about how The Traitors Ireland came together

Behind the Story: Uncloaking the secrets of The Traitors

Following Tuesday's nail-biting finale of The Traitors, RTÉ's Behind the Story podcast spoke with two of the people behind the hit show to find out how it all came together.

Behind the Story • 24 Sep

New York Times video journalist Alex Stockton talks to Behind the Story about the MAHA movement

Podcast: RFK and the rise of 'MAHA'

People can fall down a 'MAHA rabbit hole' after starting off their health journey with good intensions, a New York Times journalist has told Behind the Story.

News Headlines • 22 Sep

Prime Time reporter Kate McDonald joins David and Katie on Behind the Story

Podcast: Jimmy Kimmel suspension and phone data for sale

As the fallout from ABC's decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel continues, several prominent US TV hosts used their platforms on Thursday night to criticise the decision to suspend him.

Behind the Story • 19 Sep