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Behind the Story: Inside FIFA and who is Infantino?

With less than six months to the World Cup, it was arguably FIFA's so called Peace Prize that dominates the football headlines in early December instead of the draw.

Podcast • 02 Jan

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Analysis and reaction to final TV debate

Watch a special live Behind the Story podcast. The bonus episode, hosted by David McCullagh, Katie Hannon and Fran McNulty, will offer in-depth analysis and reaction to the night's key moments.

Podcast • 21 Oct 25

Dr Ciarán O'Carroll speaking to Louise Byrne and Fiona Mitchell on Behind the Story

Podcast: Climate change 'has arrived' on dinner plates

The cost of your weekly shop is increasing due to the accelerating impact of climate change across the globe, an expert has warned.

Behind the Story • 15 Aug 25

David McCullagh and Katie Hannon speak to Dr Eileen Culloty on the Behind the Story podcast

Media v Machine: How is AI impacting news and music

Behind the Story examines how the media landscape is changing in Ireland and around the world.

Podcast • 11 Jul 25

Fran McNulty, Katie Hannon and Graham Finlay on Behind the Story

Podcast: Saipan the movie and what next for Iran?

It was an event that divided the country: Roy Keane headed home from Saipan on the eve of the 2002 FIFA World Cup. But what side are Fran and Katie on?

Ireland • 24 Jun 25

The latest episode of Behind the Story looks at the race for the Áras

Podcast: The most brutal political race of all

A small few have outlined their interest in running for the presidency later this year, but many more are tight-lipped.

Behind the Story • 23 Jun 25

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: Police attempt to contain the crowd in support of Kneecap at Westminster Magistrates' Court on June 18, 2025 in London, England. Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, a member of Irish language hip-hop group Kneecap, was charged with a terror off

Podcast: Kneecap court scenes, Iran, and the EuroMillions

Behind the Story • 19 Jun 25

David, Katie, and Fran in the podcast studio for Monday's Behind the Story

Podcast: Tattle Life and changing tourism trends

In the latest episode of Behind the Story, Katie Hannon, Fran McNulty, and David McCullagh talk about why people may be avoiding Greece and Spain and be opting for northern Europe instead.

Behind the Story • 17 Jun 25

Latisha McCrudden (left) and Emma Ward host 'Mincéirs Paving the Way'

Traveller women inspiring change, challenging stereotypes

Two young women from the Irish Traveller community's popular podcast challenging stereotypes and inspiring change.

Nationwide • 16 Jun 25

23-year-old Elizabeth Plunkett had been on a night out in Brittas Bay when she was abducted and murdered in August 1976

Watch: The story and music of the Stolen Sister podcast

Stolen Sister is a podcast that tells the story of Elizabeth Plunkett, a young Dublin woman, who was murdered in the summer of 1976 and her family's fight for justice 50 years later.

Podcast • 16 Jun 25

Fran and Katie were joined by Dr Eugenio Lilli of UCD to talk about the latest between Israel and Iran

Podcast: The Annie McCarrick case and Israel strikes Iran

Behind the Story • 13 Jun 25

Six people were arrested during the unrest on Tuesday night

Podcast: Ballymena riots and the online forces at play

Behind the Story • 11 Jun 25

Female student using mobile phone while attending a class at high school.

Podcast: Estonia's different approach to AI in education

One of the emerging concerns in education in recent times has been AI, particularly when it comes to assignment work and plagiarism.

Behind the Story • 10 Jun 25

It was revealed to the Plunkett family that the State never held an inquest into the death of Elizabeth Plunkett nor ever issued a death certificate in her name

Family of Elizabeth Plunkett call for cold case review

The family of Elizabeth Plunkett has written to the DPP, the Garda Commissioner and the Minister for Justice requesting a cold case review into her death and a renewed public appeal for evidence.

Ireland • 08 Jun 25

Fran and Katie discuss the biggest news stories of the week

Podcast: Nursing home care issues, the Trump-Musk breakup

In the latest episode of Behind the Story, Fran and Katie discuss the RTÉ Investigates documentary into care in nursing homes and talk about the public breakup between Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

Behind the Story • 06 Jun 25

A Ukrainian drone strikes a Russian plane deep inside Russian territory (Ukrainian Security Service)

Podcast: Operation Spider's Web and drone warfare

In the latest episode of Behind the Story, Fran and David discuss Ukraine's Operation Spider's Web, which saw more than 100 drones launched at four Russian air bases and what it could mean for the future of warfare.

Behind the Story • 04 Jun 25

Orla O'Donnell and Barry Cummins talk to Fran and Katie following today's guilty verdict

Podcast: Inside Richard Satchwell's murder trial

Behind the Story • 30 May 25

The O'Farrell family addressing the media outside the Dáil on Tuesday

Podcast: Shane O'Farrell and a family's fight for answers

On Tuesday, the Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan delivered an apology to Shane O'Farrell's family.

Behind the Story • 29 May 25

David McCullagh and Fran McNulty are joined by Aengus Cox in the Behind the Story studio

Podcast: Surge in scams, and Springsteen annoys Trump

Latest garda figures have shown a surge in online fraud, as more fake websites, ticket hoaxes, and phishing texts are popping up.

Behind the Story • 27 May 25

The latest episode takes a look at how online content is affecting men

Podcast: Trump v the EU, and exploring the manosphere

Katie and Fran are joined by Prime Time's Kate McDonald as they react to Thursday's programme which looked at the 'manosphere', and how some men are being shaped by online content.

Ireland • 26 May 25

Behind the story: Inside the Michael Gaine case

In the latest episode of Behind the Story, RTÉ's Southern Editor Paschal Sheehy joins David and Fran from Kerry to give them an insight into the investigation into Michael Gaine's death.

Ireland • 19 May 25

The New York Times had sought copies of texts sent between the President of the EU Commission President and Pfizer CEO in 2021

Podcast: The curious case of Von der Leyen's WhatsApps

Europe's highest court has sided with the New York Times after it challenged the EU Commission on its withholding of texts between its president Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla.

Ireland • 15 May 25

US President Donald Trump raises a fist as he steps off Air Force One

Podcast: Crypto schemes, deals and Qatar's wooden horse

In the latest episode of RTÉ's Behind the Story podcast, Fran McNulty and David McCullagh discuss whether Qatar's plan to gift Donald Trump a shiny new Air Force One jet will take off.

Podcast • 13 May 25

Jón Jónsson, 41, disappeared in Dublin while attending the Dublin Poker Festival in 2019

Podcast tips see further searches in Jón Jónsson case

The family of missing Icelandic man Jón Jónsson have said that the gardaí have conducted further searches into the poker player's disappearance.

Ireland • 12 May 25

David McCullagh, and Katie Hannon are joined remotely by Fran McNulty who had been this week's conclave

Behind the Story: The good, the bad, and the AI

This week the Government published new AI guidelines for the public sector, which got David, Katie, and Fran thinking about the tech's rapid growth.

Behind the Story • 09 May 25