Behind the Story

Behind the Story

Tune in for insightful and informed conversation as three of RTÉ’s top journalists, David McCullagh, Katie Hannon and Fran McNulty digest some of the news stories of the day. Expect deep dives, analysis, interesting guests and maybe even some laughs along the way. 

Email: behindthestory@rte.ie

New episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Latest Episode

Security, defence and who is Agent Cobalt? (25.08.2025)

Previous Episodes

  • Safety measures needed for AI Therapy [Part 2] 23.08.2025
  • The dangers of AI Therapy [Part 1] 22.08.2025
  • Threats to Irish lawyer working on the Jimmy Lai case 20.08.2025
  • Why there needs to be a contest in the race for the Arás 18.08.2025
  • Why has chocolate got so expensive? You can blame ‘climateflation’. 15.08.2025
  • Why meeting Trump in Alaska is 'handing Putin victory' 13.08.2025
  • Fresh insights into that Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew 11.08.2025
  • What next for Gaza as Netanyahu orders military takeover of Gaza City? 08.08.2025
  • New charity to help families with concerns over how a loved one died 06.08.2025
  • Why Ireland’s seas 'urgently' need more legal protection 04.08.2025
  • Nikita Hand sues Conor McGregor and the best protest songs 01.08.2025
  • The Aussies tackle YouTube and should you buy an EV? 30.07.2025
  • Tariffs at Turnberry and what happens next? 28.07.2025
  • Gaza starves and reports from inside the West Bank 25.07.2025
  • Marty Morrissey and the frenzy for All-Ireland tickets  23.07.2025
  • Will Dublin's Metro ever get built? 21.07.2025
  • Trouble for Trump over the Epstein files 18.07.2025
  • Russia, Ukraine and why Putin won't retreat 16.07.2025
  • Trump, tariffs and the possible impact on dairy and whiskey 14.07.2025
  • BONUS - "Breaking the Airwaves" our AI song! 14.07.2025

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