Welcome back to A Few Scoops - A news podcast that keeps you informed but not exhausted!

After Greta Thunberg was arrested by Israeli forces along with all those onboard the Gaza bound aid boat the Madleen, Aoife explains the importance of symbolic gestures and why no one from the country that produced Bono and Bob Geldof should give out about celebrity activism.

In other news - There's a housing crisis in Ireland! Colm recounts how things have changed since he first moved out of home and together we ask whether the Government's proposed changes to rent pressure zones will help decrease rates of homelessness or costs of rents.

Previously peaceful protests against deportations in LA which quickly devolved into riots amid the heavy handed response from the White House is the other big story of the week - And Colm and Aoife also look at the causes and the impacts of US President Trump and billionaire Elon Musk's petty fallout last week.

And in his good news story of the week, Colm teaches us that you can achieve anything you set your mind to, including but not limited to, leading a government terror prevention team at just 22 with no experience. Or maybe that just applies to Trump's newest appointee Thomas Fulgate?

Send in your good news stories to AFewScoops@GoLoudNow.com

It's time for A Few Scoops - The podcast that has all the news you need, without the nasty side effect of existential dread.

This week, Aoife explains why war bonds are bad, and why that matters for us, given the Irish connection to the Israeli bonds.

We discuss the shocking incident with a gunman in Carlow over the weekend, and wonder what deeper questions should be asked about our bail laws in the aftermath.

As disposable vapes are banned in the North, we consider the potential rise of vape smugglers who will prosper in the grey areas created by differing laws on either side of the border.

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary receives a €100 million bonus and we can't begrudge him, as much as we may want to, but do still hope he has to secure his windfall by navigating a maze within Ryanair's customer service.

Colm wonders whether Mattress Mick's good name would be sullied by a presidential bid, and he teaches Aoife about the world of both Cork and sports, following Caoimhín Kelleher's recent big money transfer, which leaves his boyhood club of Ringmahon Rangers with a small fortune, as they're awarded a share of the fee.

A Few Scoops makes the news a little more manageable and lot more fun. Reporter Aoife Moore and comedian Colm O’Regan will each week offer their unique take on the most pressing news stories of the day, taking a not-always-serious look at the major events in Ireland and abroad. This is the news, but not as you’re used to.

Combining Aoife’s experience and insight honed from her time as a political correspondent breaking major stories from the heart of government, and Colm O’Regan’s unique comedic style, A Few Scoops brings analysis of the news that is always informed and insightful but never dull.

If you’re want to stay informed, but you’re feeling exhausted by the news cycle, join us for A Few Scoops.