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Parenting with Joe & Dion. With contributions from Jim Gavin & Greg Wallace.
Parenting with Joe & Dion. With contributions from Jim Gavin & Greg Wallace.

Episode 162

Over the past 18 months Free State has wrestled with the big issues in Ireland and across the world. But today they confront the most intractable of …

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Pardon Me, President Biden & what the election results tell us about Ireland
Pardon Me, President Biden & what the election results tell us about Ireland

Episode 161

The General Election was a glorious example of democracy at work. Ireland showed that it is a place where ideas are debated, policies fiercely contes…

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“Great question Miriam. And thank you for asking it.” A Free State election eve special.
“Great question Miriam. And thank you for asking it.” A Free State election eve special.

Episode 160

More than a million people tuned into RTE’s final election debate and if he could Simon Harris would have thanked every one of them. Instead he thank…

1 year, 3 months ago

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Conor McGregor for President 2025. Make Ireland Great Again.
Conor McGregor for President 2025. Make Ireland Great Again.

Episode 159

Conor McGregor believes he lives in a world without rules, a world where he hears only the laughter of his entourage and answers to nobody.  Like And…

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Should RTÉ be independent? Or is free speech a thing of the past? Free State Weekend Election Special
Should RTÉ be independent? Or is free speech a thing of the past? Free State Weekend Election Special

Episode 158

How does RTÉ influence politics in Ireland? During an election campaign dominated by photoshoot which are just government press releases on camera, i…

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What Has Britain Ever Done For Us?
What Has Britain Ever Done For Us?

Episode 157

When Paul Mescal said meeting King Charles was ‘not on his list of priorities’, some were appalled. We should be thanking the British not booing them…

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The Godfather, the Garda commissioner & the McGahon dynasty. Another Free State Election Special
The Godfather, the Garda commissioner & the McGahon dynasty. Another Free State Election Special

Episode 156

What does the selection of John McGahon as a general election candidate tell us about Fine Gael and their attitude to power? On Free State today, Dio…

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The Monk’s Manifesto, abolishing extradition and winning the egg and spoon race: A Free State Election Special
The Monk’s Manifesto, abolishing extradition and winning the egg and spoon race: A Free State Election Special

Episode 155

What are the election candidates’ favourite biscuit? Who is the best runner? Who can pour the best pint? Given the photo ops that have marked the ele…

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Hello Again Mary Lou. Part 2.
Hello Again Mary Lou. Part 2.

Episode 154

What is Mary Lou McDonald’s vision for a United Ireland? On the second part of a Free State Special, Mary Lou McDonald talks about the Ireland she be…

1 year, 3 months ago

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Hello Mary Lou. A Free State Special with the leader of the opposition, Part 1 (no hamsters were harmed in the making of this podcast)
Hello Mary Lou. A Free State Special with the leader of the opposition, Part 1 (no hamsters were harmed in the making of this podcast)

Episode 153

Mary Lou McDonald is promising change but will Sinn Fein be able to deliver? On the first Free State election special, Mary Lou McDonald joins Dion a…

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