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And God gave his only son Bono to the world. Part 1
Episode 72
What is Bono and who is he for?
On today’s Free State, Dion and Joe look at Bono’s activism, what he has said and, as importantly, what he hasn’t said…
2 years ago
Ulster Says YES - Part 2
Episode 71
How close are we to a United Ireland?
The unionist voices that said ‘no terrorists in government’ and no Sinn Fein First Minister have been marginalis…
2 years ago
Ulster Says YES - Part 1
Episode 70
Michelle O’Neill’s election as First Minister of Northern Ireland made worldwide headlines.
On today’s Free State, Joe reflects on the importance of O…
2 years ago
KNEECAP Part 2
Episode 69
Northern Ireland prepares for a Sinn Fein First Minister, but why has it taken so long?
On today’s Free State, Joe and Dion look at how culture was us…
2 years ago
KNEECAP Part 1. Get your Brits out for the lads. Kneecappings, Klopp & Gerry Adams on ketamine.
Episode 68
Anarchy is always a threat to the establishment. Joyous anarchy unsettles them even more.
Kneecap are annoying many of the right people as they aim fo…
2 years, 1 month ago
SuperValu GAA: Part 2
Episode 67
If you can’t spot the sucker at the poker table it’s you.
Today’s 'Free State' tells the story of how the GAA surrendered to corporations and how peop…
2 years, 1 month ago
SuperValu GAA: Brands are burrowing into the GAA’s culture. If they are not checked, soon they will become the culture.
Episode 66
The GAA occupies a special place in Irish life. But that special place is what makes it so attractive to sponsors.
Today Joe and Dion look at the plan…
2 years, 1 month ago
Who wants to be a (Swiss) billionaire? Part 2
Episode 65
Sportswashing works. From the English Premier League to the World Cup to golf, sport is being transformed by countries whose main interest is transfo…
2 years, 1 month ago
Who wants to be a (Swiss) billionaire? From Ireland..
Episode 64
When JP McManus donated €32 million to the GAA last month, people were falling over themselves to hail his generosity.
JP didn’t need to do this, they…
2 years, 1 month ago
The Lonely Crusade Of Sally Hayden, The African Queen, For Those Seeking Refuge on the World's Deadliest Migration Route
Episode 63
On today’s Free State, Dion and Joe are joined by Sally Hayden, a remarkable journalist covering the story of our time.
Sally’s book My Fourth Time, W…
2 years, 1 month ago