The government announced an additional package of support to help with the impact of higher fuel prices. While the blockades have stopped, Minister Patrick O'Donovan has said he is not happy with the media coverage of last week's protests. Political correspondant, Mícheál Lehane joins Fran to discuss the package and the political fallout. 

Later, Professor Scott Lucas outlines the row between President Trump and Pope Leo and how the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz might work. 

The government announced an additional package of support to help with the impact of higher fuel prices. While the blockades have stopped, Minister Patrick O'Donovan has said he is not happy with the media coverage of last week's protests. Political correspondant, Mícheál Lehane joins Fran to discuss the package and the political fallout.&nbsp;Later, Professor Scott Lucas outlines the row between President Trump and Pope Leo and how the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz might work.&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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Protests: Minister not happy with media and Trump not happy with the Pope! 

Fran and Evelyn are joined by presenter Kathryn Thomas to discuss the booming anti-ageing and longetivity industry. More and more people are turning to new scientifc advances to try and extend their lives, however, many of the supplements and procedures are unregulated and untested in humans. Kathryn's two part documentary 'Young Forever' also explores the last advances in aesthetics and asks if we will be able to live longer and healthier lives. 

Fran and Evelyn are joined by presenter Kathryn Thomas to discuss the booming anti-ageing and longetivity industry. More and more people are turning to new scientifc advances to try and extend their lives, however, many of the supplements and procedures are unregulated and untested in humans. Kathryn's two part documentary 'Young Forever' also explores the last advances in aesthetics and asks if we will be able to live longer and healthier lives.&nbsp;

Peptides, biohacking, deep plane facelifts: inside the booming anti-ageing industry

Fran and Paul discuss Minister Patrick O'Donovan's change of heart in relation to a request for Coimisiún na Meán to review coverage of the fuel protests. 

And, Ireland will take over the EU Presidency on July 1st for six months. 278 meetings will be held in the country which will present a significant security and logistics challenge. So what's involved? Europe Editor, Tony Connelly explains the ins and outs of the events, how government is preparing and the challenges of a possible visit from President Trump in September. 

Fran and Paul discuss Minister Patrick O'Donovan's change of heart in relation to a request for Coimisiún na Meán to review coverage of the fuel protests.&nbsp;And, Ireland will take over the EU Presidency on July 1st for six months. 278 meetings will be held in the country which will present a significant security and logistics challenge. So what's involved? Europe Editor, Tony Connelly explains the ins and outs of the events, how government is preparing and the challenges of a possible visit from President Trump in September.&nbsp;

Media Minister switches to reverse gear and why is holding the EU Presidency a big deal?  

No deal unless the protests are called off, so says the government in response to the escalating crisis surrounding the fuel protests. Laura Fletcher and Eamon Horan discuss who the protestors are, an informal meeting in Burger King and how the government is handling the situation. 

Later, markets reporter with the Business Post, Kathleen Gallagher explains what predictions markets are and how people are placing bets on sport, war and the weather. And as the Masters continues in Augusta, Eamon reveals his connection to a famous golfer! 

No deal unless the protests are called off, so says the government in response to the escalating crisis surrounding the fuel protests. Laura Fletcher and Eamon Horan discuss who the protestors are, an informal meeting in Burger King and how the government is handling the situation.&nbsp;Later, markets reporter with the Business Post, Kathleen Gallagher explains what predictions markets are and how people are placing bets on sport, war and the weather. And as the Masters continues in Augusta, Eamon reveals his connection to a famous golfer!&nbsp;

Protests: Minister not happy with media and Trump not happy with the Pope!

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