A TV star’s allegations that she was targeted with AI-generated pornographic images have triggered a national reckoning in Germany. Collien Fernandes claims her ex-husband, Christian Ulmen, created and shared explicit deepfake content in her name over a number of years — allegations he strongly denies. The case has sparked protests, reignited debate about online abuse, and put pressure on the German government to strengthen laws around digital violence.

With legislation now being drafted and wider questions emerging about the risks of artificial intelligence, this story goes far beyond one relationship — and into the heart of how technology, power and consent intersect in modern life.

Ciara Doherty is joined by The Guardian’s Berlin correspondent Kate Connolly to explain how this scandal unfolded, why it struck such a chord, and what happens next.

Irish households have more than €170 billion sitting in savings accounts, much of it losing value day by day. Finance Minister Simon Harris is pushing a new plan to make investing simpler and more accessible. But the question is whether Irish savers are ready to change, or still wary of taking risks with their hard-earned cash.

On today’s podcast, Ciara Doherty explores why we’re so reluctant to invest — from the legacy of the financial crash to the confusing world of tax rules, ETFs and “deemed disposal”. She’s joined by personal finance expert Sinead Ryan to break down how the proposed scheme might work, what we can learn from past efforts like the SSIAs, and whether trust in investing can take root in Ireland.

If your money is sitting in the bank, this conversation might make you think twice.

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As Apple marks its 50th anniversary, Ciara Doherty takes a step back from the products and the hype to look at the bigger picture. How did a company that started in a California garage become one of the most powerful and influential businesses on the planet?

Joined by tech expert and former Apple employee Andy O'Donoghue, the podcast traces the key moments that defined Apple’s journey — from the vision of Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, through early breakthroughs like the Macintosh, to the near-collapse of the 1990s and the remarkable comeback that followed. From the iPod to the iPhone, Apple didn’t just compete — it reshaped entire industries.

A major decision from the International Olympic Committee has ignited one of the most contentious debates in sport. From the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics onwards, transgender women — and some athletes with differences in sex development — will no longer be eligible to compete in the female category. The IOC says the move is grounded in science, fairness, and safety. Critics say the evidence isn’t settled, the policy goes too far, and the consequences could be profound.

The decision follows years of growing pressure — from athletes, federations, and shifting political currents — and marks a sharp turn away from the IOC’s previous, more inclusive framework. So, what does the science actually say about performance advantages? How robust is the case for exclusion at an elite level? And what happens when global policy filters into national and grassroots sport?

Ciara Doherty is joined by Dr Blair Hamilton — a researcher in sport policy and a former footballer directly affected by similar rules in the UK — to explore the reality behind the headlines, the human impact, and what comes next as the world looks ahead to LA 2028.

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We’re living longer, and that’s reshaping family life. More people are finding themselves stepping into a role they never expected: caring for their own parents. It often happens gradually until, one day, the balance has shifted. On today’s Newstalk Daily, Shane Beatty explores the reality of “parenting your parents.”

Shane and clinical psychologist Dr Eddie Murphy explore this role reversal, something they’ve both experienced over the past few years. They look at the rise of the “sandwich generation,” balancing children, careers, and ageing parents. And they discuss anticipatory grief — the sense of loss that can come before death, particularly in cases like dementia. If you’re experiencing this, you’re not alone.

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Ciara Doherty sits down with journalist Kate Henshaw to explore how OnlyFans grew from a niche London startup into a global powerhouse that has paid out more than $25 billion to creators.

They trace the platform’s rapid rise, through the pivot into adult content that supercharged its growth during the Covid 19 pandemic, and dig into the business model that allows it to generate extraordinary profits with a tiny workforce.

Ciara presses Kate on the uncomfortable questions too: who really benefits from the platform, how much control creators actually have, and whether the promise of easy money matches the reality for most users.

With the recent death of its secretive owner, Leonid Radvinsky, the conversation turns to what happens next for the company — including the possibility of a sale and whether OnlyFans can ever move beyond the adult content that built it.

And with an Irish CEO at the helm and Revenue increasingly scrutinising earnings from the platform, Ciara and Kate explore why this global story is hitting closer to home.

It’s down to this. A win-or-lose night in Prague, with Ireland facing a higher-ranked Czech side in what's shaping up to be the defining game of their World Cup campaign. But long before a ball is kicked, the real battle is already underway — inside the players’ heads.

On today’s podcast, Ciara Doherty looks at what happens in those final hours before kick-off. The noise, the nerves, the pressure, and how elite athletes learn to manage it all when everything is on the line. From blocking out distractions and handling expectation, to building belief and staying calm under pressure, what separates those who thrive from those who falter?

Performance coach and former Armagh footballer Enda McNulty joins Ciara to explain how mindset and preparation can shape the outcome of a game before it even begins. With insights from elite sport — and lessons that go far beyond the pitch — this is a look at the psychology of high performance when it matters most.

And as Ireland prepare for a huge night in Prague… the question is simple: can they hold their nerve?

It’s the biggest game in Irish Football for a decade and if we win it it will be followed quickly by an even bigger game.

The prize is a place at World Cup 2026.

But with Trump and Infantino and the war in Iran overshadowing the whole event do we even really want to be there?

Ciara is joined by Off The Ball’s Cameron Hill and Eve Conway