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The Group Chat

The Group Chat

Virgin Media News

A weekly news podcast from Virgin Media Television featuring correspondents Gavan Reilly, Zara King and Richard Chambers. Join the gang every Thursday morning (or Wednesday night on TV!) as they discuss the latest and breaking news.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Group Chat episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Group Chat for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Group Chat episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Tonight on The Group Chat, Tánaiste Micheál Martin faces tough questions on the government's response to the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The team doesn't hold back on Ireland’s housing crisis either, asking why voters should place their trust in his party for another term.

Then, we dive into U.S. politics: with the election just two weeks away, could Kamala Harris survive a Joe Rogan Podcast interview? And what’s the deal with Trump’s McDonald's stunt?

Plus, an emotional rollercoaster as Zara shares a heartfelt update on her pup Darcy & Richard prepares for the Dublin Marathon.



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Richard, Gavan and Zara are joined in studio by Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Public Expenditure, for comment on Budget 2025 and the blow-back from the bike shed.


The group discusses the consequences of the recent missile attacks by Iran against Israel and what it means for the 379 Irish UNIFIL staff currently in Lebanon.


And did Walz flub the debate? The group analyses the vice-presidential debate and how it may affect the election outcome.



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Richard, Gavan and Zara speak with Sarah Benson of Women's Aid on violence against women in Ireland following the assault of Natasha O'Brien by a member of the Defence Forces.


Aer Lingus and the IALPA have agreed to enter into talks to resolve their dispute, but industrial action at the airline continues.


And the Taylor Swift Eras Tour rolls into Dublin.



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The Group Chat - ISIS, Earthquakes and Manchester City
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02/09/23 • 42 min

Gavan & Zara lead a Richard-less Group Chat this week. Host of the podcast, I'm Not A Monster, Josh Baker joins to explain the divisive story of Shamima Begum, the British-born student who left the UK at age 15 to join ISIS.


Eva Hinds of UNICEF talks us through the devastating effects of the earthquake in Turkey & Syria and the reality for relief workers helping in the area.


Following the Manchester City controversy, Will Dalton of Virgin Media Sport explains the situation and how it is affecting fan morale.



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Richard, Gavan and Zara discuss the impact of Aer Lingus pilot's industrial action on the company and holidaymakers.


Eamon Ryan stepping down as Green Party leader has created a tight race between Roderic O'Gorman and Pippa Hackett.


And "Bí Cineálta": Norma Foley's new scheme to tackle bullying in schools.



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The Group Chat - Bonus Episode: Ireland's First Astronaut
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06/21/24 • 15 min

Richard, Gavan and Zara speak with Norah Patten about her planned trip to space with Virgin Galactic in 2026 and what it means for the future of Irish space travel.

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The Group Chat - GAAGO, Eurovision No & Now You Know
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05/10/23 • 47 min

GAAGO controversy explained. Where is the backlash coming from?


Ireland has been knocked out of the Eurovision. What are we doing wrong?


The Government addresses supermarket price gouging and is Gen Z moving away from monogamous relationships?



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The Group Chat - Counts Continue, Parties Ponder & Golden Girls
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06/12/24 • 45 min

Richard and Zara join Gavan to discuss the ongoing counts for MEPs in the Ireland South and Midlands-Northwest constituencies.


They also analyse the results of the local elections and what they mean for the major parties.


And Gavan speaks with Will Dalton from Virgin Media Sport for his perspective on Irish athletics and the recent results in the European Championships.



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The Group Chat - Elections Are Here, Farage is Back & Gail is Gone
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06/05/24 • 46 min

Richard, Gavan and Zara discuss the upcoming local and European elections and what the newest exit polls may suggest.


Nigel Farage is making an ambitious 8th try for a position in the UK parliament in the July election.


And Gail Platt is leaving Coronation Street; the group reflects on the character over the years.



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The Group Chat - Ploughing Politics, Pagers and Pennsylvania
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09/18/24 • 45 min

Richard has returned to Gavan and Zara from Pennsylvania to discuss the 'Kamala Wave' in America and the implications of a second assassination attempt on Donald Trump.


The group discusses the political plans of politicians at the ploughing.


And Pager Panic; what do the pager bombings against Hezbollah mean for tensions in the Middle East?



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FAQ

How many episodes does The Group Chat have?

The Group Chat currently has 120 episodes available.

What topics does The Group Chat cover?

The podcast is about News, Ireland, Commentary, News Commentary, Podcasts and Politics.

What is the most popular episode on The Group Chat?

The episode title 'Paschal Donohoe defends the Budget - and laments the Bike Shed' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Group Chat?

The average episode length on The Group Chat is 42 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Group Chat released?

Episodes of The Group Chat are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of The Group Chat?

The first episode of The Group Chat was released on Mar 5, 2022.

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