It was the footballing scandal that split the nation. In the first of a two-part special, the Indo Daily looks back on what happened in Saipan between Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy during the 2002 World Cup.

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SPECIAL: Shadows of Saipan: 20 years on - how Keane v McCarthy divided the nation 

Conspiracy theories are nothing new. The latest one doing the rounds is that pop princess Taylor Swift - who just won 'Album of the Year' at the Grammy's - is a Pentagon “psyop plant” who will rig both the upcoming Super Bowl and US presidential election. This has led to clashes between “Swifties” and the far right. The Indo Daily explains all.   

 This episode was originally published in February 2024. 

Host: Ellen Coyne. Guest: Jenn Gannon 

When MAGA came for Taylor Swift's reputation

Elf, Love Actually and Die Hard – some of the movies we discuss as we look for the best and worst Christmas movies of all time? What are yours? 

Host: Fionnán Sheahan                             Guests: Dave Hanratty and Dee Molumby

The Big Debate: What are the best and worst Christmas movies of all time?

As 2024 draws to an end, the Irish Independent’s political team looks back at some of the more extraordinary moments of the year inside Leinster House and out and about on the election trail.
From pricey bike sheds to campaign catastrophes, this year was another headline-grabbing one for politicians and wannabe TDs across the country. 
Today on The Indo Daily, Fionnán Sheahan is joined in studio by the Irish Independent's political team, Gabija Gataveckaite, Tabitha Monahan and Philip Ryan, to give out the awards for best TD, most shocking scandal, biggest gaffe and the all-important “brat” of the year.

SPECIAL: Shadows of Saipan: 20 years on - how Keane v McCarthy divided the nation

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