The 'Nutting Squad', the notorious interrogation unit of the IRA was ruthless when it came to outing informers. Its top tier included the likes of Freddie Scappaticci , Paddy Monaghan and John Joe Magee, who are all now believed to have been double agents themselves. How did this group, who had access to some of the IRA's most guarded secrets become riddled with double agents? The Indo Daily finds out more. Host: Kevin Doyle. Guest: Allison Morris. First broadcast April 27th 2023.  

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Revisited: The 'Nutting Squad' - how an IRA unit became riddled with double agents 

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Bill and Hillary Clinton are back under the spotlight after explosive deposition tapes linked to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation were released. From Hillary’s angry walkout to Bill’s questions over flights and hot-tub photographs, the US power couple faced hours of grilling from a Republican-led committee.
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