Radio Review Critiques Morning Ireland's Trump Coverage
A radio review discusses the repetitive nature of Trump-related discussions on RTÉ Radio 1's Morning Ireland, suggesting alternative approaches to current affairs broadcasting.
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A radio review discusses the repetitive nature of Trump-related discussions on RTÉ Radio 1's Morning Ireland, suggesting alternative approaches to current affairs broadcasting.

Radio 1 presenter Greg James shared his heartbreak after his beloved pet dog, Barney, had to be put to sleep in his home garden.

Donald Trump has revived his disputed claims of widespread fraud in the 2020 US election, accusing both China and Russia of interference. China has strongly refuted these allegations as 'unfounded smears' and 'lies.'

NPO Radio 2 has announced Daniël Lippens and Roelof de Vries as the new weekday morning presenters, taking over from Jan-Willem Roodbeen and Jeroen Kijk in de Vegte, who are moving to Radio 10.

Disney's 'Toy Story 5' has achieved the biggest opening of 2026, earning $71 million on its opening day and a global running cume of $129 million. The film also set an all-time franchise audience record on Rotten Tomatoes.

Olivia Rodrigo performed a surprise cover of CMAT's song 'When A Good Man Cries' during her appearance on BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge. CMAT reacted positively to the cover, extending an invitation to Rodrigo for a drink.

A Google engineer based in Zurich has been arrested and charged with using confidential search data to make over $1.2 million through insider betting on the prediction market platform Polymarket. Authorities allege the engineer leveraged privileged information to profit from future events.

A review of Radio 1's Big Weekend highlighted key moments, including performances by Olivia Dean, Zara Larsson, and Fatboy Slim, noting that the event offered more than just music.

Ellie Goulding performed a cover of Justin Bieber's 'Daisies' and debuted her new song 'Black Prada Dress' during her set at BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend.

Veteran DJ Fatboy Slim concluded the dance-focused day at Radio 1's Big Weekend festival, which took place in Sunderland's Herrington Country Park.
A decline in RTÉ Radio 1's listenership suggests that individual presenters may hold more sway than the shows themselves, following recent schedule changes.
Columnist Louise McSharry argues that RTÉ Radio 1's recently launched new jingles fail to capture the station's true identity, sparking public discussion.

RTÉ Radio 1 recently unveiled a new set of theme tunes, sparking varied reactions from the public two weeks after their introduction.

BBC Radio 1 has issued a warning to the public against purchasing Big Weekend festival tickets from touts. The warning aims to protect fans from fraudulent sales and inflated prices.

Andy Kershaw, a former BBC Radio 1 DJ and Live Aid presenter, has died at the age of 66. Tributes have been paid to the broadcasting legend who left a lasting mark on music journalism.

Radio 1 has altered the music selection for all its programs, a move that has reportedly caused significant listener reaction.

Following his presentation of Hecuba in Zurich, Christos Passalis returns to Athens with a new theatrical production, 'RADIO 1: The Saddest Day of My Life', transforming the stage into a live broadcast space.

The space spectacle "Project Hail Mary," starring Ryan Gosling as a scientist tasked with saving the planet, achieved a strong start at the global box office, earning a total of $140.9 million.

On March 23 at 6 p.m., the vocal group 'Aves' will perform for the first time in the 1st studio of Latvian Radio and live on Latvian Radio 3 'Klasika': singers Iveta Apine, Ieva Alenčika, Dārta Paldiņa (also gothic...

Barry Keoghan is wondering what’s in a name. The Banshees of Inisherin actor has had the public curious about how to pronounce his Irish last name, so he was thrilled when BBC Radio 1 host Greg...

Others added to the line-up include Myles Smith, Ezra Collective, Holly Humberstone and Alessi Rose The post Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2026: Olivia Dean, CMAT, Niall Horan lead latest line-up additions appeared first on NME.

The annual music festival will take place in Sunderland's Herrington Country Park from 22 to 24 May.
Channel 2 participates tonight in Europe's most widespread radio show, Europe's Biggest Gig, which BBC Radio 1 handles in cooperation with EBU.

Greg James and a panel of guests hosted a sensitive discussion on male mental health and suicide for BBC Radio 1's 'Life Hacks' special.

Prince William shared his personal journey with mental health and offered advice during a special Radio 1 panel discussion.

Charli XCX sat down with Radio 1's Jack Saunders to discuss the release of her new album, touching on topics like lying, Love Island, and her life following the success of 'Brat'.

A €500,000 government-bankrolled international music event in Malta, the Radio 105 Summer Festival, attracted only a few thousand attendees, sparking political backlash over concert subsidies.

Footballer Oscar revealed that he never spent any of his salary during his eight years playing in China, earning 176 million euros. He disclosed that he lived off other income sources during that period.

An Interpol operation, 'First Light 2026,' revealed a crypto wallet linked to a scam in Thailand processed $122.5 million in 10 months, leading to 5,811 arrests and the seizure of $293 million in assets.

Robert van de Griend and Anneke Stoffelen have been awarded the Brusseprijs for the best journalistic book, 'De IJsprofeet,' recognizing their outstanding work, as announced on NOS Radio 1.

A concert featuring music from beloved Latvian animated films like "Sprīdītis" and "Caps meklē atkal" will be held on June 1st at Latvian Radio 1st studio to celebrate International Children's Day.

Irish singer CMAT shared her profound sadness and frustration over persistent body-shaming comments following her performance at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend. She stated that the constant abuse is tarnishing her success and that she feels compelled to endure it.

Lola Young performed her collaboration with James Blake, 'From Down Here,' live for the first time at Radio 1’s Big Weekend, having previously cited Blake as a major inspiration.

Ellie Goulding premiered her new single, 'Black Prada Dress,' at Radio 1's Big Weekend, offering a preview of her upcoming album, her first since 2023's 'Higher Than Heaven'.

Thousands are anticipated to attend Radio 1's Big Weekend festival in Sunderland, with Fatboy Slim headlining the first day of the event.

Newly released JNLR figures show a decline in listenership for key RTÉ Radio 1 shows, a drop the broadcaster anticipated after a major schedule shake-up. In contrast, RTÉ lyric fm achieved a new high in its audience numbers.

The 2004 film 'Mean Girls' earned over $130 million and became one of the most recognized teen comedies, still widely quoted today.

RTÉ Radio 1's jingles, typically interstitial content, have surprisingly become a main topic of discussion on the station's programs this week.

Industry groups are pressing Keir Starmer to honor his pledge to ban ticket touting, amid concerns that the policy might be excluded from the upcoming King's Speech, as resellers profit significantly from events like BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend.

Slovenian radio station Radio 1 celebrated its 19th birthday with a 48-hour no-sleep challenge, where participants watched Top Gun continuously. Bojana was the last one to endure the challenge.
RTÉ Radio 1 unveiled a range of new signature theme tunes for its shows and bulletins on April 13, which broadcaster Oliver Callan and others found underwhelming.

The Lithuanian duo 'Twenty Fingers Duo,' featuring violinist Lora Kmieliauskaitė and cellist Arnas Kmieliauskas, is scheduled to perform their program 'Time Arrow' at Latvian Radio 1. studio on April 13 at 6 PM.

Lack of confidence in the voluntary sector seems linked to a more general fraying of social bonds BBC Radio 1’s Greg James reached the halfway point of his 1,000km bike ride for Comic Relief just…

Rick O'Shea has been appointed as the new presenter of Arena, RTÉ Radio 1's flagship weeknight arts and culture programme.

He performed a five-song set as part of Thursday's (March 12) appearance.

The Radio 1 DJ returned to the radio on Monday as he said it is what his dad would want him to do.

Radio 1 has been targeted by a cyber attack, though its radio program continues to broadcast uninterrupted while the situation is being resolved; its website remains inaccessible.

L'attaque des États-Unis et d'Israël contre l'Iran est "tout à fait justifiée". C'est ce qu'a déclaré mardi le ministre de la Défense Theo Francken (N-VA) dans l'émission De Ochtend sur Radio 1.
RTÉ Radio 1 is preparing for its biggest change in decades — to the station’s jingles.

RTÉ Radio 1 broadcaster Louise Duffy shares insights into her busy 24-hour routine, from relaxing summer mornings with her family to her afternoons on air, and her fear of missing out on events in Mayo.

Christopher Nolan's film 'The Odyssey' has launched with a strong global debut, earning nearly $40 million worldwide and breaking box office records in previews. The epic has garnered varied critical responses, with some praising its visual spectacle and unique approach, while others note its flaws.

BBC Radio 1 is undergoing a schedule shake-up, with presenters Dean McCullough and Melvin Odoom among those leaving, and Jeremiah Asiamah joining Charlie Hedges in the Live Lounge.
Dutch radio presenters Jan-Willem Roodbeen and Jeroen Kijk in de Vegte are switching from Radio 2 to Radio 10, where they will replace Gordon and Froukje de Both. BNNVARA confirmed their departure.

A lucky player in Croatia won the main Joker 6 prize of €170,169.22 in the 134th round of the Joker game, having invested only 6 euros.

Irish musician CMAT has openly addressed the increasing pressure and negative comments she receives about her body as her popularity grows, particularly after her performance at the BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend festival.

Yle, Finland's national public broadcasting company, will cease its daily English-language news bulletins on Yle Radio 1 and Yle Mondo after Sunday.

Olivia Dean performed the final set at Radio 1's Big Weekend, concluding the festival for thousands of attendees. Her performance was described as a 'magic' end to the event.

Veteran DJ Fatboy Slim concluded the dance-focused day at Radio 1's Big Weekend festival, held at Herrington Country Park in Sunderland.
Ray D’Arcy, a former RTÉ presenter, has criticized his previous employer following a drop in their listener figures, suggesting that the same individuals responsible for changes at Radio 1 also led to his departure.

The sequel 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' has achieved significant box office success, breaking records and earning hundreds of millions globally. The film's strong performance has made it a major hit, contributing to Disney's overall studio milestones for the year.

The shortlist of five nominees for the Brusseprijs, an award for the best journalistic book of the year, has been announced on NPO Radio 1.

RTÉ Radio 1 recently unveiled a new sound for the station, which has been met with a mixed public reaction since its introduction two weeks ago.
RTÉ Radio 1's decision to outsource the production of its new jingles to a UK firm has reportedly resulted in a loss of up to €100,000 in annual income for Irish artists, according to representative groups.

The Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts (SANU) has recognized 112 students who achieved gold, silver, or bronze medals in various international science competitions.

An author shares their transformed view on road safety after a visit to National Traffic Radio 107.1 FM, highlighting a brief on-air chat and other experiences.
Dave Fanning, who recently turned 70, reflects on his extensive broadcasting career, expressing a preference for having continued with shows like 'The Movie Show' and his time on 2FM and Radio 1.

The Radio 1 Breakfast host was joined by a special guest on the latest leg of his charity challenge.

Styles did his take on TFF's 1985 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 smash "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" during his BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge set this week.

The annual music festival will take place in Sunderland's Herrington Country Park from 22 to 24 May.

The annual music festival will take place in Sunderland's Herrington Country Park from 22 to 24 May.

Slovenian radio station Radio 1 is unofficially reported to be the target of a cyber attack, though SI-CERT has stated they cannot comment on the situation at this time.

He helped bring dance music to the mainstream, was a staple of the 90s Ibiza scene and at 65 still DJs on Radio 1. But all those hours in the club have come at a cost.

Prince William has shared his personal journey of understanding emotions and offered advice on mental health during a Radio 1 panel discussion.