MOTH News Live — Friday 20 NovemberThis week: US businessman Jeff Leo faces a High Court grilling over €60 million in disputed assets, unfiled accounts, and a secret stake in an IPAS accommodation centre.Keith breaks down what it means — and why it matters.Also:The real story behind the Beyond the Pale Festival rescueOscar explains how FOI requests hold the State to accountAnd Ireland’s playoff path for the 2026 World CupLive from 11am with Keith Walsh, Oscar Virdee and Al Francis.

Moth News Live returns with a brand new format! Host Keith Walsh, joined by Al and Oscar, leads a high-stakes investigation into three stories the establishment doesn't want discussed.This week, we are asking who is financially benefiting from Ireland's ongoing crises. Keith begins by dissecting Simon Harris's suggestion that immigration is the core housing problem, arguing instead that the focus should be on the financial beneficiaries who profit from the crisis's continuation. We examine a sourced snapshot of private companies currently operating IPAS centers, including Barlow Properties, Cromey Ltd., Aramark, and Mosney Unlimited Company, and ask the central question: “Who’s lobbying hardest to keep it this way?”.Next, Oscar brings alarming data from Dublin and Wicklow adolescent addiction programs. We discuss the finding that up to a quarter of teenagers seeking treatment have ADHD, which is a recognized risk factor for addiction. We explore the prevalence of cannabis (70%) and the regulatory failure surrounding the surge of the semi-synthetic cannabinoid HHC (20%).Finally, Al investigates the turbulent world of startup investment. We highlight the success of the Boole Angel Investment Syndicate, which has invested €15 million, but contrast this with serious allegations stemming from the collapse of food-tech startup Senoptica. We examine claims that investor actions (by Boole Nominees Ltd.) were an "unreasonable and inconsistent" move that "created a funding crisis" designed to be exploited.Join us as we connect the dots and expose the forces profiting from instability—from housing to health to high-tech finance.

Neil Giles of Stop the Traffik says the pattern of trafficking has changed, with more victims from Nigeria and Ghana who are exploited long before reaching Europe. He argues that prevention begins with lived-experience narratives and digital outreach. Campaigns on Facebook and Instagram Lite warn communities about false job offers and scams. Giles cites Desmond Tutu’s analogy: instead of rescuing people downstream, we must stop them from falling in upstream. He says changing awareness and reducing profit can disrupt traffickers’ control.