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Did Micheál call Mary Lou a liar?
Pat Leahy and Jennifer Bray join Hugh for our weekly Irish politics wrap:
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
Why is support for reunification rising?
Support for Irish unity has grown significantly in the past three years in Northern Ireland, though a clear majority remains in favour of remaining part of the United Kingdom, according to the latest…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
Michael Brendan Dougherty: how Trump won me over
It is just three weeks since Donald Trump was inaugurated but his impact has been huge. A flurry of executive orders and aggressive actions is already reshaping American life.
On today's podcast Hugh…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
Jim O'Callaghan and the new ministers out to make a good first impression
Harry McGee and Jack Horgan-Jones join Hugh Linehan on today’s Inside Politics podcast to discuss the week in politics:
· Letters from Independent TDs to to Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy stating …
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Europe gets serious on security. Will Ireland follow?
Hugh Linehan and guests discuss domestic political issues and European defence challenges.
In part one, Pat Leahy talks about the resolution of the Dáil speaking rights row and the damage it has done…
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Can Germany's centre hold as the far-right AfD rises?
Hugh speaks with Berlin correspondent Derek Scally about major political shifts happening in Germany ahead of the federal election later this month. Germany’s history has meant any cooperation betwee…
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Seanad drama and the speaking rights impasse
Harry McGee and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh Linehan on today’s Inside Politics podcast to discuss the week in politics:
· As the count continues to fill seats in the Upper House, and high-profile ca…
Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Are 'super-juniors' unconstitutional? With Fintan O'Toole
Are super-junior ministers allowed under the terms of the constitution? Sinn Fein TD Pa Daly this week launched a legal challenge against their use, just days after former taoiseach Leo Varadkar wrot…
Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Could Europe pivot to China in the Trump era?
China correspondent Denis Staunton sits down with Hugh Linehan to talk about the impact of Donald Trump's reelection on the geopolitical landscape. Then he gives an overview of China's internal dynam…
Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago
A new Government and a tough new approach from the Opposition
Pat Leahy and Jack Horgan-Jones join Hugh Linehan on today’s Inside Politics podcast to discuss the week in politics:
It came a day later than expected, and along predictable lines, but we have a new…
Published on 10 months, 4 weeks ago