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Jimmy Carter, Rebirth and Drink. A Free State New Year’s Eve Special
Episode 172
On New Year’s Eve, Dion and Joe call a temporary ceasefire. Joe talks about Lola’s christening and they look back on the extraordinary life of Jimmy …
1 year, 2 months ago
Colm Tóibín: Free State Special
Episode 171
Colm Tóibín is one of Ireland’s greatest living writers. He joins Dion on this Free State Special for a wide-ranging chat on Ireland today, what he b…
1 year, 2 months ago
Free State St Stephen’s Day (or is it Boxing Day?) Special
Episode 170
Lola is enjoying her first Christmas but Joe breaks away to look back on another Free State highlight. In another crucial history lesson, Dion educat…
1 year, 2 months ago
Free State Christmas Eve Special
Episode 169
On Christmas Eve, Joe and Dion reflect on the meaning of Christmas and if that meaning can include calling someone a c***? Joe remembers a memorable …
1 year, 2 months ago
Eoghan Murphy: From Idealist to Fine Gael’s Minister for Homelessness. A Free State Saturday Special
Episode 168
When Eoghan Murphy became minister for housing, he wanted to change everything. He wanted to declare housing an emergency. He wanted a constitutional…
1 year, 2 months ago
Fantasemitism. Israel, Ireland and why when everyone is an antisemite, no one is.
Episode 167
In 2018, the Israeli foreign ministry summoned Ireland’s ambassador in the country to their offices. Ireland was debating the Occupied Territories Bi…
1 year, 2 months ago
Tax Breaks, Horseracing, Greyhounds and the GAA: Where Do Ireland’s Priorities Lie?
Episode 166
How important is the GAA in Irish life? How important is it to our politicians? Is it something they cherish or does it provide merely a photo opport…
1 year, 2 months ago
The moral dilemma of Luigi Mangione, CEO killer. Hero or villain?
Episode 165
Luigi Mangione was eating a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania when an employee recognised him and called the police. Mangione was arrested and subs…
1 year, 2 months ago
Rebel without a clue. The curious schizophrenia of Michéal Martin
Episode 164
Micheál Martin will be Ireland’s next Taoiseach. He returns to the most important position in Ireland at a critical time in Irish life.
But during the…
1 year, 2 months ago
The true cost of being Conor. Conor McGregor & the race for our young men.
Episode 163
In the court where he faced Nikita Hand, Conor McGregor had money but he didn’t have power. On the streets where some continue to idolise him, McGreg…
1 year, 2 months ago