Conspiracies, claims and counter claims regarding the release of the Epstein files have reached fever pitch in Washington DC. In a climbdown, President Trump is now asking the US Attorney General to produce what she can in relation to the so called client list. 

David, Katie and Fran are joined by their former colleague, Caitríona Perry, now BBC News Chief Presenter and host of The President's Path podcast to discuss the latest twists and turns in the scandal engulfing the Magaverse! 

Conspiracies, claims and counter claims regarding the release of the Epstein files have reached fever pitch in Washington DC. In a climbdown, President Trump is now asking the US Attorney General to produce what she can in relation to the so called client list.&nbsp;David, Katie and Fran are joined by their former colleague, Caitríona Perry, now BBC News Chief Presenter and host of The President's Path podcast to discuss the latest twists and turns in the scandal engulfing the Magaverse!&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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Trouble for Trump over the Epstein files

Earlier this week, a documentary by Louis Theroux landed on Netflix. Fran is joined by Professor Debbie Ging of DCU to discuss the growth of the manosphere and how misogynist behaviour and beliefs are spreading. Debbie also talks about what's happening in this country and points to some positive male influencers who are challenging the manosphere. 

Later, Fran is joined by Evelyn O'Rourke, arts and media correspondant, who is in LA for the Oscars. Evelyn shares stories from the city of Angels! 

Earlier this week, a documentary by Louis Theroux landed on Netflix. Fran is joined by Professor Debbie Ging of DCU to discuss the growth of the manosphere and how misogynist behaviour and beliefs are spreading. Debbie also talks about what's happening in this country and points to some positive male influencers who are challenging the manosphere.&nbsp;Later, Fran is joined by Evelyn O'Rourke, arts and media correspondant, who is in LA for the Oscars. Evelyn shares stories from the city of Angels!&nbsp;

Has the manosphere gone mainstream? and inside the Oscars! 

New figures released today show that used EVs are priced 11% below comparable diesel vehicles. After a fall in the value of electric cars, the market appears to have stabilised, which is attracting buyers back to considering an EV purchase. Fran and Paul are joined by Geraldine Herbert to discuss what's happened and how higher range vehicles are becoming more affordable. 

Fran and Paul also discuss the concern around the increasing use of private, unregulated accommodation for some of the state's most vulnerable children. Over a thousand children were placed in hotels and B&Bs last year due to a shortage of state accommodation. 

New figures released today show that used EVs are priced 11% below comparable diesel vehicles. After a fall in the value of electric cars, the market appears to have stabilised, which is attracting buyers back to considering an EV purchase. Fran and Paul are joined by Geraldine Herbert to discuss what's happened and how higher range vehicles are becoming more affordable.&nbsp;Fran and Paul also discuss the concern around the increasing use of private, unregulated accommodation for some of the state's most vulnerable children. Over a thousand children were placed in hotels and B&amp;Bs last year due to a shortage of state accommodation.&nbsp;

What's happening with the electric car market? 

Oil prices surged today to their highest levels since 2022. Stocks fell as the fallout from the Iran conflict continues to hit the economy and your pocket! Economics Editor David Murphy joins Fran to explain what's happening on the markets and why the price of petrol and home heating oil is rising so fast. 

Later Fran talks to Middle East expert Christian Henderson about food supplies in the Gulf. UAE imports 90% of it's food so it is only a matter of time before prices will go up as it gets more difficult to bring food into the region. 

Oil prices surged today to their highest levels since 2022. Stocks fell as the fallout from the Iran conflict continues to hit the economy and your pocket! Economics Editor David Murphy joins Fran to explain what's happening on the markets and why the price of petrol and home heating oil is rising so fast.&nbsp;Later Fran talks to Middle East expert Christian Henderson about food supplies in the Gulf. UAE imports 90% of it's food so it is only a matter of time before prices will go up as it gets more difficult to bring food into the region.&nbsp;

Trouble for Trump over the Epstein files

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