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EPISODE · Apr 13, 2026 · 30 MIN

Protests: Minister not happy with media and Trump not happy with the Pope!

from Behind the Story · host RTÉ News

The government announced an additional package of support to help with the impact of higher fuel prices. While the blockades have stopped, Minister Patrick O'Donovan has said he is not happy with the media coverage of last week's protests. Political correspondant, Mícheál Lehane joins Fran to discuss the package and the political fallout. Later, Professor Scott Lucas outlines the row between President Trump and Pope Leo and how the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz might work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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