The sinking of the Belgrano in the Falklands War, the true story of the Free Willy orca and a conspiracy theory surrounding Avril Lavigne also feature
Many presenters left RTÉ's pop station but Radio 1 had a much more stable year and Newstalk sailed serenely on. The online sphere and the threat of podcasts looms ever larger
Donald Trump profitably chatted to influential figure with broad church audience just days before the vote when Kamala Harris failed to seize the opportunity
There are lessons for Ireland from the US election about the disconnect between establishment voices and the feelings of the electorate
US election shows voters still demand that a woman candidate must be without fault
US election: Pennsylvania judge rejects request by Philadelphia district attorney to halt contest aimed at voters in swing states
Podcasts used to be a marginal force. Now they’ve taken centre stage. But with their baggy informality and authenticity also comes a lack of rigour
Christianity has been around for some time and will weather this particular trend cycle, no matter Russell Brand’s risible public display. And these online Christian gurus will find a new cause celebre
The General asks me: ‘Have you any idea how exhausting it is listening to them ranting about how Marxists are destroying western civilisation?’
Allegations not seen impacting company share price
Constantly being mistaken for Naomi Wolf gave Naomi Klein a way into the strange world she writes about in Doppelganger, her new book
Streaming service says monthly users rose by 19% to 422m
‘I was called an anti-vaxxer, and I took exception to that. My children are vaccinated’
Music platform would also sponsor the Catalan club’s men’s and women’s team
Exit by veteran rocker amplifies both streamer’s misinformation and artist exploitation
Music streaming company posts 18% rise in active monthly users
Streaming app to provide accurate information amid backlash over podcast content
Swimmers set to take part in Ice Man challenge of 45 minutes in five degree sea water
Streaming service removing musician’s songs after ultimatum over Joe Rogan’s podcast
‘They can have Rogan or Young. Not both,’ writes musician in open letter
Q&A with American astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson
Podcasts prove a gateway drug for streamer in search of its next high
Malachy Clerkin: Quarterback entitled to own choice but comments leave sour taste
Green Bay Packers QB in hot water after appearing to mislead on vaccination status
‘I got fevers, sweats, and I knew what was going on,’ he said after shows in Florida virus hot spots
A new book looks at the rise, near-fall and spectacular comeback of the Tesla boss
US politics: System adds up to a workable stalemate of Republicans and Democrats
Planet Business: Striving once more for a personal best
Everyone is listening to podcasts but their viability is threatened by lack of listener data
Winner who bought ticket in Connemara has made contact with National Lottery
Sponsors and advertisers seem reluctant to get on board, leaving fans to fund their favourites
Even before the crisis, artists had a right to be fed up with paltry recorded music earnings
Document shows officials and fighters routinely deviated from outlined procedures
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
