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US politics special with John Dickerson, CBS reporter and author of "The Hardest Job in the World"
CBS News political reporter, Slate Political Gabfest panelist and proud Irish-American John Dickerson talks to Hugh about the office of President of …
5 years, 6 months ago
A very bad week for the Government's Covid-19 policy
The Government's Covid-19 policy was dealt a double blow this week, as it was forced to pause the mandatory hotel quarantine system and issues with t…
5 years, 6 months ago
Understanding the loyalist grievances that led to violence in Belfast - with Newton Emerson
It's not just Brexit, or the Bobby Storey funeral, or the constant talk of a border poll. Many factors fed into this week's violence and rioting on t…
5 years, 6 months ago
Quarantine clashes and vaccine targets
The debate surrounding mandatory hotel quarantine rumbles on between government departments, but what are the logistical, legal and diplomatic issues…
5 years, 6 months ago
The psychology and the politics behind this week's Covid-19 moves
Behavioral economist Pete Lunn and political correspondent Jennifer Bray join Hugh to talk about the government's major moves in the Covid-19 fight t…
5 years, 6 months ago
A moment of triumph and peril for the Greens
Last week was a very good one for the Green Party, but you could be forgiven for getting the opposite impression. Today, Hugh and guests spend a litt…
5 years, 6 months ago
Is free speech under threat?
In his new book Free Speech and Why it Matters, Andrew Doyle questions a new form of social justice activism, which as he puts it, casually disregard…
5 years, 7 months ago
Vaccine stockpiles, shortfalls and supply issues
The EU is set to tighten export controls in a bid to prevent Covid-19 vaccines leaving the bloc. It comes as Europe looks destined for a showdown wit…
5 years, 7 months ago
Interview: Derek Scally, author of The Best Catholics in the World
In today’s episode Irish Times Berlin correspondent Derek Scally joins Hugh to speak about his brand new book: The Best Catholics in the World. Havin…
5 years, 7 months ago
Pandemic Politics: Ask Me Anything
In today’s episode, Pat and Jen join Hugh for a special edition of “ask me anything”. From the zero Covid strategy to concerns around global vaccine …
5 years, 7 months ago