Born into privilege, Michael Burke Jr comes from Irish business royalty, in a family worth hundreds of million euro.  But how did the son of a major pharma tycoon become embroiled in an international crypto and money-laundering scam with a former Chinese takeaway shop worker?   
  
Host: Rory Tevlin. Guests: John Burns and Rory Mullholland 

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The €5.5m crypto fraud, a former Chinese takeaway worker and the Pharma tycoon’s son

The case of missing British teenager Jay Slater has ignited the world of TikTok and Snapchat,  as the search for the 19-year-old enters its second week.
 
Online conspiracies by armchair detectives have added a strange element of virality to the case as TikTok users in their droves are making their way to Tenerife to create popular content for their followers.  
 
Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Fiona Govan and Sophie Peachey 

The strange disappearance of Jay Slater and the grim world of TikTok ‘sleuths’

Jack Chambers has been named as Ireland’s new Finance Minister. At the age of 33, is his appointment unexpected for such a senior role and might it possibly be taking the country one step closer to a general election?

Host: Tabitha Monahan         Guest: Philip Ryan 

Extra: Safe bet or a big gamble? Jack Chambers takes a step up as he is appointed Finance Minister

Natasha O’Brien is the young woman who was viciously attacked by Private Cathal Crotty. Her case quickly caused national outrage and sparked multiple demonstrations, highlighting, in Natasha’s view, how badly Ireland’s criminal justice system treats victims of violent crime. She is seeking a change in our sentencing laws, saying that if Justice Minister Helen McEntee “doesn’t have a plan, then she needs to step down".

Host: Tabitha Monahan  Guests: Natasha O’Brien and Ruth Coppinger

The €5.5m crypto fraud, a former Chinese takeaway worker and the Pharma tycoon’s son

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