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Back to SearchPeter Mandelson and Epstein: Britain’s Biggest Political Scandal?
Season 1 Episode 167
Peter Mandelson has weathered scandal before — but this time the reaction has been visceral. His resignation from the House of Lords follows intense …
4 months, 4 weeks ago
The Triple Lock: What Happens If It Goes?
Season 1 Episode 166
The future of Ireland’s Triple Lock is moving from political argument to legislative reality. Following a Cabinet decision last week, the Government …
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Ireland's Most Baffling Missing Persons Case
Season 1 Episode 165
It’s one of Ireland’s most baffling missing persons cases.
And it’s in the news again with Gardai confirming that they now believe the couple in quest…
5 months ago
What is Imbolc and What Does It Have To Do With St. Brigid?
Season 1 Episode 164
Yesterday was, of course, St. Brigid’s day.
But your ancestors would have known it as Imbolc.
And in celtic countries like Ireland and Scotland there a…
5 months ago
50 Years of Punk
Season 1 Episode 163
50 years ago this year a new genre of music was created.
Suddenly there was this strange and raw sound. Angry looking young people were screaming a…
5 months ago
Should All Politicians Leave X?
Season 1 Episode 162
At what point do politicians decide X is no longer fit for purpose?
Dublin City Council saw the writing on the wall and removed their account.
Will o…
5 months ago
Would A Wealth Tax Work In Ireland?
Season 1 Episode 161
“TAX THE RICH” — it’s a slogan we’ve heard shouted on streets and trending online
But it’s not a new idea.
Ireland tried a wealth tax before — and…
5 months ago
Commemorating The Holocaust In A Fraught Political Environment
Season 1 Episode 160
A new survey shows Holocaust denial among young people in Ireland is rising — and it’s happening at a moment of extreme political tension globally. …
5 months ago
Gen Z and Political Revolution
Season 1 Episode 159
It’s the dawn of the Age of Aquarius, and Gen Z are letting their voices be heard
From Bulgaria, to Bangladesh, From Nepal to Ecuador — mass politic…
5 months, 1 week ago
Wood Quay: Why Is It Important and Why Is It In The News Again?
Season 1 Episode 158
It is almost 50 years since major protests took place in Dublin against plans by the City Council to build new civic offices on a Viking settlement d…
5 months, 1 week ago