A weekly news podcast from Virgin Media Television featuring correspondents Gavan Reilly, Zara King and Richard Chambers. Join the gang every Thursday as they discuss the latest and breaking news from Ireland and around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Signup to Generate a PitchA weekly news podcast from Virgin Media Television featuring correspondents Gavan Reilly, Zara King and Richard Chambers. Join the gang every Thursday as they discuss the latest and breaking news from Ireland and around the world.
Recent episodes include "Minister Blames It On The Weatherman" (29 January 2026, 46 minutes), "Trump's Art of the Deal Spin is 'Nonsense'" (22 January 2026, 45 minutes), and "The Big Questions That Will Define 2026" (15 January 2026, 45 minutes).
The Group Chat publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 43 minutes across 177 episodes.
Booking probability for The Group Chat is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Group Chat requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Group Chat's contact route on record: verified email.
The Group Chat is a news podcast with 177 episodes published.
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Episode #20
This week on The Group Chat: Rising water and rising anger over this week's flood chaos. And, frustration over planned reforms for renters and their landlords. Plus - a rare climbdown and shift in tone from the Trump...
Episode #19
This week on The Group Chat: How do we deal with the chaos Donald Trump brings to the world stage? And, the courage of two women who shared their stories after images were manipulated and posted online. Plus - pushy...
Episode #18
This week on The Group Chat: We look at the issues that could shape the agenda in the coming months. We're also looking back ten years at our own version of the 2016 TikTok craze. Plus, critics react to Elon Musk's...
Episode #17
This week on The Group Chat: Gavan joins us from China where he's covering the Taoiseach's official visit. We examine another extraordinary week of Donald Trump on the world stage. Plus, will the government here face...
This week on The Group Chat: Can Micheál Martin move on from the Jim Gavin fiasco? And, one woman's experience of emergency accomodation and calling a hotel a home. Plus, we look back at some of the stories we've...
This week on The Group Chat: Sky News Special Correspondent Alex Crawford tells us about reporting from the battle frontlines. And, Ireland’s media minister talks tough about online safety. Plus, world Excel...
Episode #14
This week on The Group Chat: A major new plan to cut red tape and speed up infrastructure. A wartime leader pays a historic visit to Ireland. Plus, what's the story behind those cringe videos that politicians keep...
Episode #13
This week on The Group Chat: Is Donald Trump being played by Russia in the latest bid to end the war in Ukraine? TikTok coming under more pressure to protect young users from harmful content on the platform. Plus, the...
Episode #12
This week on The Group Chat: Paschal Donohoe's departure prompts a partial reshuffle, but how big of a blow is it for the Government? Ivan Yates defends giving training and commentary on the presidential election. Plus...
Episode #11
This week on The Group Chat: Is it fair to describe the Government's new housing plan as more of the same? The Catherine Connolly presidency has officially started, so what can we expect? And, just over one month on...
This week on The Group Chat, the tensions flare in the Dáil over the debate around asylum seekers and immigration. And, new battle lines are drawn as New York elects a socialist mayor. Plus, the race for the Áras and...
Episode #9
This week on The Group Chat , we unpack the fallout from Ireland’s presidential election. Catherine Connolly will be inaugurated as our tenth Head of State next month after a resounding victory, but what does her win...
Episode #8
On The Group Chat , we unpack two nights of unrest in Citywest, a day of high emotion as five members of Josef Puska’s family are jailed, and the story of 14 families from the same estate all facing eviction. Hosted on...
Episode #7
This week on The Group Chat , we cover a massive breakthrough in Gaza, with the world looking on as a landmark, Donald Trump-brokered peace deal was signed. Among those affected are people who fled here to escape the...
The world watches closely after a major breakthrough in Gaza — but will it hold? Back home, Micheál Martin faces unrest within Fianna Fáil over the Jim Gavin controversy, while government TDs return to their...
This week on The Group Chat: Donald Trump once again dominated global headlines with a fiery address to the UN General Assembly in New York , taking aim at climate change, immigration, and even the UN itself – before...
Sinn Féin is about to make a “gamechanger” move on the presidential election this weekend, keeping the race for the Áras buzzing. Will Gareth Sheridan make it onto the ballot through the council route? Could other...
Episode #2
This week on The Group Chat, we look at the rise of political violence at home and abroad. In the US, the shooting dead of Charlie Kirk has sent shockwaves through politics, while here, the Tánaiste has revealed threats...
Episode #1
The Group Chat is back with a brand-new season! Zara King, Richard Chambers and Gavan Reilly cut through the noise of the week’s headlines — from the crawling Race for the Áras, to the tough road ahead for new Garda...
🎪 The Group Chat live at Electric Picnic! Taken from a segment of The Group Chat's live podcast at EP, the team discuss Fontaines D.C, Kneecap, CMAT and Sally Rooney using their platform to speak on Gaza and why...
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