Podcast Episodes

Siún out the door

Season 1 Episode 9

Matt & Ivan debate who is to blame for the latest RTÉ debacle and suggest what's coming next, why MetroLink must be built now, Fine Gael European candidates election selection ructions, and spending …

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Conas atá tú?

Season 1 Episode 8

When will the general election be held? Ivan's sources have tipped him off! Also, this week we look back on John Bruton’s funeral, discuss Sinn Féin and the TV licence, the green agenda, housing and …

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

John Bruton - A deep insight

Season 1 Episode 7

Matt & Ivan recall Ivan's former party leader, the late John Bruton, and debate British politics and the future of Fianna Fáil.

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Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Sinn Féin North and South

Season 1 Episode 6

Matt & Ivan discuss Sinn Féin in power in the North but what does it mean for it in the South, the government's crafty immigration U-turn, Dee Forbes where art thou?, and costs for small businesses.

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Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Path to Power The Musical

Season 1 Episode 5

All singing, all dancing Matt & Ivan discuss the RTÉ scandal, Trump's presidency, cannabis, a united Ireland, and throw the kitchen sink at the referenda on women in the home.

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Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

From Davos to sexed semen

Season 1 Episode 4

Matt & Ivan review the political week, including: Davos, public sector pay, immigration, GAA stadium naming rights, politicians coming out, and Ivan's love of the bull!

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Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

You can't choose who lives beside you

Season 1 Episode 3

Matt & Ivan debate immigration, planning, the green agenda, the future for Independent Ireland, Labour, and the Social Democrats. The late Eddie O'Connor, and public sector pay talks.

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Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Picking the next Taoiseach

Season 1 Episode 2

Matt and Ivan evaluate the three main contenders to lead the next government; Leo Varadkar, Micheál Martin, and Mary Lou McDonald, looking at their strengths and weaknesses to assess which one is mos…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Reunited: Reviewing 2023

Season 1 Episode 1

The year 2023 is nearly done and dusted, so Matt and Ivan look at what we've learnt from it all and discuss immigration, law and order, the public finances, housing, health, the state of the parties …

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Path to Power Preview

Season 1

2024 is going to be the year of elections, in Ireland, the UK, US and the European Union. In Path to Power, experienced broadcasters Matt Cooper and Ivan Yates bring their individual points of view t…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago