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Life as a hostage: A former captive on the psychological impact

Stories about ceasefire deals and hostage releases are dominating the news agenda. Katie Hannon spoke to Theo Padnos to give an insight into what it's like to be detained by …

What drives people to commit acts of gender-based violence?

Is banning smartphones in school the right move?

The global network of subsea cables. Source: TeleGeography

Why are subsea cables off Ireland causing continental concerns?

It's almost a month since the 7 October attacks by Hamas

The Israeli man who talks to Hamas on Gaza and a road to peace

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Upfront: Life as a hostage: A former captive on the psychological impact

Upfront: Comedian Stevo Timothy on the accident that changed his life

Upfront: A conversation about gender-based violence in Ireland

Upfront: Negotiating with Hamas and Israel’s endgame

Upfront: Getting cocaine in rural Ireland 'like getting a bag of sweets'

Upfront: "You just don't get it"

Upfront: “I genuinely don’t know how I’m going to manage”

Upfront: Should Ireland introduce legislation for assisted dying?

Upfront: "Ending life is not the solution"

Hopes for Budget 2024

Upfront: "Can we really say NIMBYs are blocking housing?"

Upfront: Young people share their experiences of the housing market

Upfront: "We need to make a change"

Upfront: Donie O'Sullivan on January 6th and the age of misinformation

Upfront: Polarisation in society and the role of the media

Upfront: "Sometimes it's just a good tune"

Upfront: "That is not peaceful protest. . . it crossed a line"

Upfront: "We've got to a point where we can no longer maximise the outputs"

Upfront: Should we reduce our red meat intake?

Upfront: "I have to watch my son go through horrific pain every day."

Upfront: The Podcast

What drives people to commit acts of gender-based violence?

The global network of subsea cables. Source: TeleGeography

Why are subsea cables off Ireland causing continental concerns?

It's almost a month since the 7 October attacks by Hamas

The Israeli man who talks to Hamas on Gaza and a road to peace

A lack of access to basic medical services and pre and antenatal care is of particular concern for pregnant women and new mothers in Gaza

Humanitarian 'catastrophe' facing Gaza's 50,000 pregnant women

Colum McCann (centre) with Rami Elhanan, an Israeli and Palestinian Bassam Aramin who were subjects in his 2020 book Apeirogon.

Colum McCann: Book subjects 'heartbroken' by return of conflict

Donie O'Sullivan covers the intersection of politics and technology for US broadcaster CNN

Donie O'Sullivan: Don't be 'complacent' with conspiracy theories

Students marched in Dublin on Wednesday to call for increased investment in student accommodation

Housing: 'A genuine crisis of enormous proportions'

Dr Aoibhinn Ní Shuilleabháin chaired the Citizens' Assembly for Biodiversity Loss.

Ní Shuilleabháin 'grateful' for women speaking out on Brand

Twice Emmy-nominated journalist Shaunagh Connaire made over 40 films for Channel 4

Channel 4's DNA is 'based on risk taking'

Randal Plunkett at Dunsany Castle

The aristocrat leading Ireland's rewilding revolution

The woman who paved the way for Katie Taylor

Kin star Clare Dunne is Katie Hannon's latest guest on Upfront: The Podcast.

Clare Dunne: From 'invisible homeless' to head of the Kin family

Upfront: The Conversation

Is banning smartphones in school the right move?

New guidance urging parents not to buy smartphones for their primary school age children has been introduced by Minister for Education Norma Foley. While some people believe the guidelines don't go far enough, others believe they're lazy and shortsighted.

Did the Citizens' Assembly on drug use go far enough?

Could restricting Airbnb help solve the housing crisis?

Should Ireland legislate for assisted dying?

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