Podcast Episodes

Energy crisis: what can the government do to soften the blow this winter?

This winter, thousands of Irish households will be pushed into energy poverty, as the price of oil and gas continues to skyrocket. So, what options do politicians have to protect consumers and what t…

Published on 3 years, 3 months ago

Troy affair raises questions about standards, transparency and conflicts

On Wednesday Fianna Fáil TD Robert Troy stepped down from his role as Minister of State after weeks of controversy over his failure to properly declare business interests, including rental properties…

Published on 3 years, 3 months ago

Is political identity replacing religion in people's lives?

Religious belief has declined in Europe, but the strength of people's political views is stronger than ever - or at least, it often seems so online.

Has political identity replaced religion in people'…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Robert Troy, budget rumours and refugee resources

Jack Horgan-Jones and Jennifer Bray emerge from the misty miasma of August political coverage to tell Hugh what's going on in a number of stories: controversies over Fianna Fáil TD and Minister of St…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

The origin of America's opioid epidemic - with Patrick Radden Keefe (originally posted 2021)

Patrick Radden Keefe is an American writer and investigative journalist. His book Empire of Pain is a detailed history of the Sackler dynasty and their role in the American opioid epidemic. Known for…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Is a united Ireland inevitable?

"It is not a question of whether, but when and how Ireland will be united", is the provocative opening argument made by author and journalist Frank Connolly in his recent book United Nation: The Case…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Climate politics is here to stay

Jack Horgan Jones, Jennifer Bray and Pat Leahy join Hugh Linehan, back after a two-month absence, to talk about the week's politics including tension within the the Government coalition over climate …

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Is Ireland’s immigration and asylum regime close to crisis?

The Government this week moved swiftly to tighten Ireland's immigration and asylum regime, when it revoked automatic permission to enter Ireland for people granted asylum in other European countries.…

Published on 3 years, 5 months ago

Poll: Electorate sends mixed messages on refugees and abortion

Pat Leahy talks to guest host Mary Minihan about the results of this week's series of Ipsos opinion poll results.

Read about the poll here: https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/poll/

Hosted on Acast. …

Published on 3 years, 5 months ago

Confidence debate a damp squib for Sinn Féin

Jennifer Bray and Cormac McQuinn join Pat Leahy to discuss the confidence debate and vote that the Government handily won yesterday.

Plus, a look ahead to the autumn and beyond when Leo Vaaradkar's r…

Published on 3 years, 5 months ago