Podcast Episodes

Bertie? Frances? Conor? Who will run and who can win the presidency in 2025

The podcasters turn away from the heavy news agenda of tariffs and economic upheaval to examine a lighter, more enjoyable but still important topic: …

10 months, 2 weeks ago

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Why is it so hard to get big things done in Ireland?

Why does it take so long to build infrastructure in Ireland? If you consider the amount of red tape needed to secure approval for something relativel…

10 months, 3 weeks ago

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Government grapples with tariff fallout

Jack Horgan-Jones and Pat Leahy join Hugh to look back on the week in politics: 

It may have been one of the most consequential weeks for Irish politi…

10 months, 3 weeks ago

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Trump's 'complete nonsense' tariff puts the ball in EU's court

Cliff Taylor and Pat Leahy are with Hugh to discuss the tariffs announced yesterday by US president Donald Trump.

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

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'Liberation Day' is here / Speaking rights aftermath

As the Irish political system awaits tariff news from Washington, political editor Pat Leahy joins Hugh to look at how the day might unfold. 

But firs…

10 months, 3 weeks ago

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Can Europe fight back against Trump's tariffs?

Wednesday April 2nd is when US president Donald Trump is expected to announce tariffs on a wide range of imports from several countries, probably inc…

11 months ago

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Are Labour getting too close to Sinn Féin for their own good?

Pat Leahy and Sarah Burns join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:

·       The Dáil will enter uncharted territory next Tuesday as a mo…

11 months ago

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Sally Hayden on reporting from an Isis prison camp and a Hizbullah leader's funeral

Sally Hayden talks to Hugh Linehan about her experiences reporting from Syria and Lebanon.

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11 months ago

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Opposition loses confidence in Verona Murphy as the Lowry deal haunts Government

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11 months ago

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Does McGregor matter?

Jack Horgan-Jones and Pat Leahy join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:

Jack reports from Brussels where EU leaders have been meeting …

11 months, 1 week ago

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