Behind the Story: Nursing home care issues, the Trump-Musk breakup
The RTÉ Investigates documentary into care at one of Ireland's leading nursing home providers revealed multiple examples of care failings.
On Behind the Story, Fran and Katie discuss the staff shortages and unsafe practices found in the programme and the questions raised about how older people are cared for.
Meanwhile, the bromance between US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk ended abruptly after the tech boss criticised the president's "big, beautiful" tax and spending bill.
In a statement, the White House called it an "unfortunate episode from Elon, who is unhappy with the One Big Beautiful Bill because it does not include the policies he wanted".
The Musk-Trump breakup sent Tesla's stock price plunging and could jeopardise US government contracts pledged to his companies.
Adam Maguire joins the podcast to explain the money behind their relationship.
You can listen to Katie and Fran's analysis on the situation on Behind the Story which is available on the RTÉ Radio Player.
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