Behind the Story

• Trump, tariffs and the possible impact on dairy and whiskey

  At the weekend, President Trump announced that a 30% tariff would come into effect for EU goods going into the US from August 1st. David and Katie are joined by Lorcan Roche Kelly, Agri Business Editor with the Irish Farmers Journal to examine what the impact might be on dairy and whiskey exports. Later, David and Katie discuss Chelsea winning the FIFA Club World Cup and whether it's 'football' or 'soccer'! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• BONUS - "Breaking the Airwaves" our AI song!

  "Breaking the Airwaves" the AI generated song about the Behind the Story podcast [from Friday's episode]! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Media vs Machine - how is AI impacting news and music?

  The online journalism and entertainment sectors - from news websites to music streaming services - are facing new challenges with the rise of Artificial Intelligence. How can media companies finance high quality journalism and fight off the threat of AI at a time when digital advertising is becoming more fragmented?David and Katie discuss what all this means with Dr Eileen Culloty, the Deputy Director of Dublin City University's Institute for Media, Democracy and Society.And from fake news to fake grooves - how AI-generated music is now being listened to by millions. Also, David and Katie debut their brand new podcast song "Breaking the Airwaves"! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• How water shortages could affect house building

  As the public is urged to conserve water in several counties, David and Katie speak to Public Affairs Editor, David Murphy about the shortage of water and why it is having a serioius impact on future housing developments. They also discuss the demands on the electricity grid and how more energy is needed to power our homes and businesses. Later, David is delighted to discuss 'constitutional' matters that are arising in the Courts over the issue of who can attend Cabinet meetings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• "There was a lot of blood"

  When she was a small child, Sinn Féin Senator Nicole Ryan lived in a home where domestic abuse was commonplace. On one particular night, her mother's former partner threatened to kill them and her mother risked her life to save the children. Recently, Nicole spoke in the Seanad and was sucessful in getting an amendment added to the revised domestic abuse laws, if the amendment suceeds, the presence of children will be considered an aggravating factor when it comes to sentencing an abuser. Katie and Fran speak to Nicole about her life as a young child and how years later the impact of domestic abuse still affects her. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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