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Brexit: Sit Back and Remain on the Edge of Your Seat – with Lisa O’Carroll
The dust is beginning to settle after British prime minister Boris Johnson’s surprise announcement on Wednesday, that he is to prorogue parliament fo…
7 years, 2 months ago
Can a Capitalist Economy Solve the Climate Crisis?
Is it possible to run a capitalist economy and also address climate change? Or, is the greed-driven system destined to destroy itself? Hugh is joined…
7 years, 2 months ago
Maureen Dowd on Trump, Washington in Turmoil and Thriving Journalism
New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd is the undisputed queen of the Washington commentariat. President George W Bush called her 'the Cobra' and in …
7 years, 2 months ago
Brexit: The 'Phoney War' Phase - with Professor Ronan McCrea
Almost a month after becoming British prime minister, Boris Johnson has restated his opposition to the backstop in a four-page letter to European Cou…
7 years, 2 months ago
Radicalisation and the Amplification of Extremism Online
In today's podcast we look at issues around radicalisation, disinformation and the amplification, sometimes unwittingly, of extremism online. What ro…
7 years, 2 months ago
The Struggle for Independents - with Finian McGrath
Do independent politicians get their fair share of coverage in the Irish media? Independent TD and Minister of State for Disability Issues, Finian Mc…
7 years, 2 months ago
Sinn Féin's Westminster Seats, Social Housing - with Eoin Ó Broin and Fintan O'Toole
Is it time for the state to build much more social housing? Sinn Fein TD Eoin O Broin feels that it is and he has written a book about how that can b…
7 years, 3 months ago
Billy Bragg on Brexit, Jeremy Corbyn & Why Labour Should Support A Second Referendum
Best known as a unique musician with a political edge in the tradition of Woody Guthrie and The Clash, Billy Bragg is a supporter of Jeremy Corbyn an…
7 years, 3 months ago
Brexit: Is The Political Landscape Shifting? - with Professor Helen Thompson
Britain’s MPs are now on holidays but Boris Johnson and his cabinet are working away on their preparations for a No Deal Brexit in October. Will this…
7 years, 3 months ago
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on Brexit, Boris Johnson and What "No Deal" Means for The North
With Brexit tensions hitting new highs, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar answers Pat Leahy's questions about how he views Prime Minister Boris Johnson's hardli…
7 years, 3 months ago