As the dust settles on the presidential election, some Fianna Fáil members are questioning how their campaign went so wrong – with pressure said to be growing on Micheál Martin and his position as party leader. 

Fran and Evelyn sit down with RTÉ Radio 1’s election oracle Barry Lenihan to talk about what the future could hold? 

They also discuss RTÉ’s 2024 Annual Report - which saw income from the licence fee drop €4 million last year – and details the top 10 high earners. 

As the dust settles on the presidential election, some Fianna Fáil members are questioning how their campaign went so wrong – with pressure said to be growing on Micheál Martin and his position as party leader. Fran and Evelyn sit down with RTÉ Radio 1’s election oracle Barry Lenihan to talk about what the future could hold? They also discuss RTÉ’s 2024 Annual Report - which saw income from the licence fee drop €4 million last year – and details the top 10 high earners.&nbsp;

Tune in for insightful and informed conversation as Fran McNulty and some of RTÉ's top journalists 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.

Tune in for insightful and informed conversation as Fran McNulty and some of RTÉ's top journalists digest some of the news stories of the day. Expect deep dives, analysis, interesting guests and maybe even some laughs along the way. Email: <a class="relay-http-link" href="mailto:behindthestory@rte.ie">behindthestory@rte.ie</a>New episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Behind the Story

Micheál Martin’s future and RTÉ back in the news

Concerns around US tariffs dominated the first half of the year in 2025. While on the domestic front, the debate around working from home continued as many businesses insisted their employees return to the workplace. 

The school secretaries strike was one of the year's big industrial actions and the challenges of meeting housing targets were never far from the headlines. 

RTÉ's Brian O’Donovan and David Murphy sit down with Fran McNulty to tease out the stories that shaped the economic and  business this year. 

Concerns around US tariffs dominated the first half of the year in 2025. While on the domestic front, the debate around working from home continued as many businesses insisted their employees return to the workplace. The school secretaries strike was one of the year's big industrial actions and the challenges of meeting housing targets were never far from the headlines.&nbsp;RTÉ's Brian O’Donovan and David Murphy sit down with Fran McNulty to tease out the stories that shaped the economic and&nbsp; business this year.&nbsp;

Business year in review 2025

As the year comes to an end, Fran takes a look back at some of the stories on artificial intelligence that were covered on the podcast. 

From new guidelines, AI music, technology in schools and AI therapy chatbots, the technology continues to challenge and upend many industries. 

As the year comes to an end, Fran takes a look back at some of the stories on artificial intelligence that were covered on the podcast.&nbsp;From new guidelines, AI music, technology in schools and AI therapy chatbots, the technology continues to challenge and upend many industries.&nbsp;

The highs and lows of AI in 2025

Dáil rows, Trump's tariff threats and a Presidential campaign: Professor Gary Murphy of DCU and political reporter Sandra Hurley join Fran to dissect and analyse the year in politics. The trio discuss the emergence of Michael Lowry TD as a power broker in government formation and the decision by Sinn Féin to back Independent TD Catherine Connolly for the run at the Áras which she ultimately won. 

The trio also take a look into the new year and the prospect to two by-elections. 

Dáil rows, Trump's tariff threats and a Presidential campaign: Professor Gary Murphy of DCU and political reporter Sandra Hurley join Fran to dissect and analyse the year in politics. The trio discuss the emergence of Michael Lowry TD as a power broker in government formation and the decision by Sinn Féin to back Independent TD Catherine Connolly for the run at the Áras which she ultimately won.&nbsp;The trio also take a look into the new year and the prospect to two by-elections.&nbsp;

Micheál Martin’s future and RTÉ back in the news

Behind the Story

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips