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Expense allowances, threats to politicians, home truths

Expense allowances, threats to politicians, home truths



Jennifer Bray and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh to look back on the week in politics.


Claims of electoral expense irregularities expand to ensnare Sinn Fein


Female politicians speak out about threats and ag…


Published on 2 years, 10 months ago

Why 2024 will be a major year in Irish politics

Why 2024 will be a major year in Irish politics



No elections take place this year. But 2024 could see local, European and general elections all taking place in Ireland. And these looming political battles will shape what political parties do this …


Published on 2 years, 10 months ago

Postergate: How much bother is Paschal Donohoe in?

Postergate: How much bother is Paschal Donohoe in?



Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe has cultivated a reputation for being a safe pair of political hands, so it has been surprising to watch him fumble his response to revelations over do…


Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

Peadar Tóibín on Aontú, Sinn Féin, immigration and ambition

Peadar Tóibín on Aontú, Sinn Féin, immigration and ambition



"If we push honest views below ground, we simply push those views into the hands of real racists".


That statement, referring to the hot-button issue of migration, is typical of Meath West TD and Aont…


Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

The growing influence of online gurus - with Helen Lewis

The growing influence of online gurus - with Helen Lewis



Struggling in your job, your attitude, your relationships? There are a growing number of self-declared online experts who have all the answers.


Author and journalist Helen Lewis returns to the podcast…


Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

The fall of Damien English

The fall of Damien English



Cormac McQuinn and Pat Leahy join Hugh Linehan to discuss the fallout from a report on The Ditch news website that Meath West Fine Gael TD Damien English made a false claim on a planning application …


Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

Cow dung attack on politicians, health crisis continues, protocol developments

Cow dung attack on politicians, health crisis continues, protocol developments



On today's podcast:


The crisis in Emergency Departments this winter reveals a lack of accountability in the upper echelons of the system, among other issues.


Was an attack on TDs with bags of excremen…


Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

New year, old problems for Government

New year, old problems for Government



New year, new Taoiseach, but the same headwinds facing the Government in areas like housing, refugee accommodation and a struggling healthcare system.


Jack Horgan-Jones and columnist Gerard Howlin jo…


Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

Ask Us Anything, Christmas 2022 edition - part two

Ask Us Anything, Christmas 2022 edition - part two



It's part two of our annual Ask Us Anything, featuring questions on journalism, politics and a podcasting rivalry.


Taking your questions in studio are Hugh Linehan, Pat Leahy, Jennifer Bray, Harry McG…


Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

Ask Us Anything, Christmas 2022 edition - part one

Ask Us Anything, Christmas 2022 edition - part one



You asked, we answered. It's part one of our annual Ask Us Anything, featuring questions on journalism, politics and a podcasting rivalry.


Taking your questions in studio are Hugh Linehan, Pat Leahy, …


Published on 3 years ago





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