Inside the White House
12 March - 42 minsGavan takes Zara and Richard inside Donald Trump's famous home in Washington as he prepares for his meeting with the Taoiseach.
The group also discuss the latest moves towards a ceasefire in Ukraine as Kyiv agrees to back the American peace plan.
They also speak to Guardian International Correspondent Michael Safi about the latest unrest in Syria, ISIS and fears of a civil war.
Later Zara gives her verdict on Meghan Markle's new Netflix 'lifestyle series.
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Series Episodes
Trump Backs Down, but Ireland’s Not "Out of the Woods"
On The Group Chat this week: Donald Trump hits the brakes on his sweeping tariffs – but is it a tactical retreat or just a pause? And what does it mean for Ireland's economic outlook? The team also dive into the latest developments in the CHI spinal surgery scandal and the ongoing search for missing Kerry farmer Michael Gaine. Plus, is Dubai chocolate worth the hype? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
45 mins
10 April Finished
Will Trump’s Tariffs Hit Your Pocket?
💶This week on The Group Chat Podcast, we dive into the latest tariff turmoil surrounding Trump – what does it mean for your pay and your pocket? 📚Plus, we’re joined in studio by a mother who’s ready to chain herself to the school gates to ensure her autistic son gets an appropriate school place this September. 🎧Tune in now on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
46 mins
3 April Finished
Two Fingers & A Holy Show: Dáil Ructions
Richard and Gavan take a deep dive into the Dáil row that could cost Verona Murphy her position as Ceann Comhairle. War plans in another group chat, we explain the White House Signal security scandal. Plus, is Irish football back? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
46 mins
26 March Finished
What was Conor McGregor doing in the White House?
The group is back together in studio to discuss the fallout of Conor McGregor's White House invitation on St. Patrick's Day and what it means for future US-Ireland relations. Israel has broken its ceasefire with Hamas through a renewed series of bombings, while the Ukraine-Russia ceasefire is still up in the air. And Amazon has launched a dedicated Irish website; will this impact smaller businesses across the country? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
45 mins
20 March Finished
🚨 Emergency Episode! White House Showdown: Micheál Martin v Donald Trump
In this special emergency episode, Gavan joins Richard and Zara from Washington for reaction to the Taoiseach's meeting with the U.S. President as Trump tells him that the American pharmaceutical industry has "gone to Ireland". We ask did the Taoiseach do enough to stand up to Trump who dominated the Oval Office meeting? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27 mins
12 March Finished
