Podcast Episodes

The lessons of the pandemic - with Fintan O'Toole and Jack Horgan-Jones

The pandemic is not over but the emergency phase of the State's response to it is. So, how did we do? What lessons can be learned from the state's response and what's the best way to find out what th…

Published on 3 years, 10 months ago

Fiona Hill on Russia, America and ending up in Trump's White House

Fiona Hill is a former White House official who advised presidents Bush, Obama and Trump on European and Russian affairs, and who is perhaps best known for her testimony in President Trump's impeachm…

Published on 3 years, 10 months ago

Politics after the pandemic

The Government is still under pressure over the so-called “champagne party” in the Department of Foreign Affairs on the night Ireland was elected to the UN Security Council two years ago, but will th…

Published on 3 years, 10 months ago

Understanding what's happening in Ukraine - with Tom Wright

To understand the strategy and politics behind Russian president Vladimir Putin's buildup of military might on Ukraine's border and how Ukraine, the United States, Europe and Nato are responding, Hug…

Published on 3 years, 10 months ago

Is Boris Johnson on the brink?

Pressure continues to build on UK prime minister Boris Johnson. Denis Staunton has the latest from London.

But first Jack Horgan-Jones and Jennifer Bray talk about Minister for Justice Helen McEntee'…

Published on 3 years, 11 months ago

Covid calm despite case avalanche, Sipo's intervention, State papers

Jennifer Bray and Harry McGee join Hugh to talk about the latest Covid-19 moves being considered by Government, an eye-catching ruling by the Standards in Public Office Commission and what we learned…

Published on 3 years, 11 months ago

2022 political preview: Taoiseach rotation, virus mutation and cost inflation

Pat is joined by Kevin Cunnimgham and Ed Brophy to talk about the major trends that could shape politics in 2022. Will the pandemic continue to dominate everything? How will the return of Leo Varadka…

Published on 3 years, 11 months ago

Ask us anything 2021 - listener questions answered

Once again you asked and once again we will answer. Jen, Pat and Jack join Hugh to respond to listener queries on everything from the possibility of a far-right swing in one major political party's f…

Published on 3 years, 11 months ago

David Frost's departure, Omicron uncertainties

The resignation of Lord David Frost has introduced a new uncertainty to slowly-progressing talks on the Northern Ireland protocol. EU negotiators would be foolish to think Frost's departure is necess…

Published on 4 years ago

Johnson loses the room, protocol moves, unionists and unity

A rebellion by Tory MPs against Boris Johnson's "Plan B" to suppress the Omicron variant left the PM in the embarrassing position of needing Labour support. Is Johnson on borrowed time?

On the Brexit…

Published on 4 years ago