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10 Years on From The Peak Of The Migration Crisis in Europe
Season 1 Episode 157
It's been 10 years since the peak of the migration crisis in Europe.
January 2016 set a grim record for the number of migrants dying while attempting…
5 months, 1 week ago
Division Among The Beckhams - The Psychology of Fame and Family
Season 1 Episode 156
It’s the family feud everyone is talking about — Brooklyn Peltz Beckham and the very public breakdown within the Beckham dynasty.
But is this simply …
5 months, 1 week ago
Made in America: The Dark History that Led to Donald Trump
Season 1 Episode 155
To say it’s been a tumultuous few weeks in American politics might be the understatement of the year.
The kidnapping of the leader of another soverei…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Who Regulates Your Therapist? Inside the Battle Over Psychotherapy Standards
Season 1 Episode 154
Psychotherapy has moved from the margins to the mainstream in Ireland. More people are turning to therapy to deal with anxiety, grief, trauma, relati…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Politics at AFCON, Politics in Sport
Season 1 Episode 153
Though it may not move the needle quite so much here in Ireland, the most watched sporting event worldwide this weekend will likely be the final of f…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
The Case for a Directly-Elected Mayor in Dublin
Season 1 Episode 152
The idea of a directly-elected mayor for Dublin has been circling Irish politics for decades — recommended by a Citizens’ Assembly, backed by some pa…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Can We Put a Price on Greenland?
Season 1 Episode 151
When Donald Trump first floated the idea of buying Greenland and it was widely treated as a joke. Now it’s being discussed in far more concrete terms…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Do Awards Shows Still Matter?
Season 1 Episode 150
Awards season is officially underway, and Ireland had plenty to celebrate after Jessie Buckley’s Golden Globe win for her performance in Hamnet, whic…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Inside a Hunger Strike: Laurence McKeown on Life, Death and Political Protest
Season 1 Episode 149
Hunger striking is one of the most extreme forms of political protest — and one with a long, painful history on this island.
As members of the Palest…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
How Effective Is Ireland's "Soft Power"?
Season 1 Episode 148
Micheál Martin has just finished a four day official visit to China. On Monday he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing and by all accoun…
5 months, 3 weeks ago