Oct 22, 202622 min
Following the awful events in Birchwood last week, there continues to be much discussion about the scourge of drug-debt intimidation in Irish society. How widespread is the problem in Waterford AND how can gardai help...
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Déise Today
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Déise Today is Waterford's flagship talk show. If it's happening in Waterford, it's being discussed on Déise Today. If you have a story to share with us, email deisetoday@wlrfm.com. Listen back here.
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What is Déise Today about?
Déise Today is Waterford's flagship talk show. If it's happening in Waterford, it's being discussed on Déise Today. Listen back here.
Who hosts Déise Today?
Déise Today is hosted by WLR. The show has published 100 episodes to date.
What has Déise Today covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Waterford gardai discuss drug debt intimidation..." (22 October 2026, 22 minutes), "50 Years of Service: Portlaw honours soccer chairman John Corcoran!" (22 October 2026, 10 minutes), and "Devastation and heartbreak as Philip, Kim, Callum and Jayden laid to rest..." (20 October 2026, 21 minutes).
How often does Déise Today publish?
Déise Today publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 15 minutes across 100 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Déise Today?
Booking probability for Déise Today is 42%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Déise Today requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Déise Today's contact route on record: verified email.
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WLR hosts Déise Today, a news podcast with 100 episodes published.
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Sep 18, 202613 minWhy do some young people engage in anti-social behaviour on estates? And what is the appeal of bonfires and fireworks if you are a young person?! Ahead of Hallowe'en in the coming weeks, we've been getting many reports...
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