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Could Simon Harris spring a final election surprise?
When will Simon Harris dissolve the Dáil and go to the Áras? Could he pull a surprise, or are there any final banana skins that could disrupt his plans?
Jennifer Bray joins Hugh to talk about the chor…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
The final countdown to the US election
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Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
David McWilliams: Money is humanity's greatest invention - but Ireland lacks the skill to use it
Economist, podcaster and Irish Times columnist David McWilliams joins Hugh to talk about his new book Money: A Story of Humanity. They talk about the meaning of money and how it should be used to imp…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Clare Daly throws a cat among the pigeons in Dublin Central
Jennifer Bray and Harry McGee join Hugh to discuss the week in politics:
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
GE24: The battleground constituencies
Now that it is confirmed there will be a general election this year, the Irish Times politics team can finally unleash their predictions - or should that be possible future outcomes - of which candid…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Democrats are sweating but nothing is certain in the race for the White House
Trump or Harris? We'll know America's answer in just two weeks, but until then the race is too close to call. With the margins so tight, Democrats and Republicans are desperately seeking advantage in…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Will Sinn Féin’s recent controversies have an impact in the election?
Host Hugh Linehan is joined by Jack Horgan-Jones and Cormac McQuinn to look back on the week in politics:
· With a general election now likely a matter of weeks away, it is the main opposition par…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Election before Christmas? Ok, says Micheál Martin
Tánaiste Micheál Martin sits down with Hugh Linehan and Pat Leahy to talk about the timing of the next general election. For the first time he states clearly that he is open to the vote taking place …
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Sinn Féin's latest crisis is a disaster for the party at the worst possible time
The resignation from Sinn Féin of Laois TD Brian Stanley on Saturday, and the party's referral to the Gardaí of information it gathered during an internal inquiry into an unspecified allegation made …
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Timing is everything when it comes to general elections
Host Hugh Linehan is joined by Pat Leahy and Cormac McQuinn to look back on the week in politics:
· With the giveaway budget done, will this government conclude in time for an early general elect…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago