As some well known names rule themselves out,  while others express interest in running for the Presidency, Fran, David and Katie discuss the most brutal race of all, a run for Áras. 

With just four months to go, who are the possible candidates that might emerge? The trio discuss previous Presidential campaigns including the infamous 1990 campaign that saw Mary Robinson elected. David surprises Katie and Fran with a quick Presidential pop quiz! 

As some well known names rule themselves out,&nbsp; while others express interest in running for the Presidency, Fran, David and Katie discuss the most brutal race of all, a run for Áras.&nbsp;With just four months to go, who are the possible candidates that might emerge? The trio discuss previous Presidential campaigns including the infamous 1990 campaign that saw Mary Robinson elected. David surprises Katie and Fran with a quick Presidential pop quiz!&nbsp;

Tune in for insightful and informed conversation as Fran McNulty, Paul Cunningham and some of RTÉ's top journalists digest the news stories of the day. Expect deep dives, analysis, interesting guests, and maybe even some laughs along the way.

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

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Presidential Election: The most brutal race of all

"The family circus has to end' says Justice Brian Cregan who, today, ordered that Enoch Burke's mother and sister be sent to jail for two weeks for contempt of court. Legal Affairs correspondant Orla O'Donnell joins Paul and Fran to discuss the latest twist in the Burke family's ongoing disruption of court proceedings. 

Later, Security and Warfare expert, Patrick Bury of University of Bath shares some interesting 'missile maths', the cost of an interceptor missile to take down one drone. He explains how drones have changed the nature of conflict. 

"The family circus has to end' says Justice Brian Cregan who, today, ordered that Enoch Burke's mother and sister be sent to jail for two weeks for contempt of court. Legal Affairs correspondant Orla O'Donnell joins Paul and Fran to discuss the latest twist in the Burke family's ongoing disruption of court proceedings.&nbsp;Later, Security and Warfare expert, Patrick Bury of University of Bath shares some interesting 'missile maths', the cost of an interceptor missile to take down one drone. He explains how drones have changed the nature of conflict.&nbsp;

Enoch Burke's mother and sister to be jailed and the cost of war. 

In 2013, the Gardaí, with permission from the courts, released a picture of an unidentified girl to try and find out who she was. Within hours, they had a name: Samantha Azzopardi, an Australian serial fraudster. Azzopardi was deported and subsequently jailed but it now appears she's back to her old habits!! 


You can listen to the Finding Samantha podcast here: https://www.rte.ie/radio/podcasts/series/38519-finding-samantha/

In 2013, the Gardaí, with permission from the courts, released a picture of an unidentified girl to try and find out who she was. Within hours, they had a name: Samantha Azzopardi, an Australian serial fraudster. Azzopardi was deported and subsequently jailed but it now appears she's back to her old habits!!&nbsp; You can listen to the Finding Samantha podcast here: https://www.rte.ie/radio/podcasts/series/38519-finding-samantha/

Bonus: Remember GPO Girl? There's a development!

As the US-Iran conflict escalates, oil prices have begun to rise, so what impact could the crisis have on prices here? Adam Maguire of the RTÉ Business desk joins Fran and Maggie to explain why the Straits of Hormuz is so important and how shipping is already re-routing away from the region. 

Later, Professor John O'Brennan of Maynooth University discusses the EU response, the potential to get dragged into the conflict and the possible impact on Ireland's hosting of the EU Presidency. 

As the US-Iran conflict escalates, oil prices have begun to rise, so what impact could the crisis have on prices here? Adam Maguire of the RTÉ Business desk joins Fran and Maggie to explain why the Straits of Hormuz is so important and how shipping is already re-routing away from the region.&nbsp;Later, Professor John O'Brennan of Maynooth University discusses the EU response, the potential to get dragged into the conflict and the possible impact on Ireland's hosting of the EU Presidency.&nbsp;

Presidential Election: The most brutal race of all

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