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Understanding far-right gains in Italy and Sweden
Europe correspondent Naomi O'Leary talks to Hugh about forthcoming elections in Italy that look likely to return a government led by the far-right. W…
4 years, 1 month ago
How our Taoisigh saw the arts - and how the arts saw them
In a new book Kevin Rafter explores how art and artists have been treated by our taoisigh, from W.T. Cosgrave to Micheál Martin, and how those men ha…
4 years, 1 month ago
Party think-ins and Dáil debates signal start of political season
Party think-ins have been happening, a cost of living crisis is raging and the Dáil is back today - so there is lots to discuss. Harry McGee and Pat …
4 years, 1 month ago
What can we expect from the new Prime Minister?
London editor Denis Staunton and political editor Pat Leahy join Hugh to discuss the dawning UK premiership of Liz Truss. How will she govern, and wh…
4 years, 1 month ago
Making sense of a united Ireland - with Brendan O'Leary
Professor Brendan O'Leary returns to the show to talk about his new book Making Sense of a United Ireland, in which he explores the issues around a p…
4 years, 1 month ago
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 d…
4 years, 1 month 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 decla…
4 years, 1 month 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.
H…
4 years, 1 month 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: co…
4 years, 2 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 the…
4 years, 2 months ago