Episodios

  • TRUMP’S PEACE OF THE ACTION: Scott Lucas

    TRUMP’S PEACE OF THE ACTION: Scott Lucas
    Oct 16 2025
    Against the odds, Donald Trump has managed, at least temporarily, to stop the bombing and slaughter in Gaza. He has brokered a twenty point peace plan that could potentially ensure both peace and justice in an area that has been devastated. But will it work? And does Trump have the patience and political interest in ensuring that the long hard slog is as successful as the photo opportunities he availed of this week. Professor Scott Lucas from the Clinton Institute in UCD joins the podcast.

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    40 m
  • A WEEK AND A HALF: BUDGET BLUES AND GAVIN GONE

    A WEEK AND A HALF: BUDGET BLUES AND GAVIN GONE
    Oct 9 2025
    Irish Examiner Political Editor Paul Hosford joins Mick to talk over the shock departure of Jim Gavin from the presidential campaign and what now for the race for the Aras. On Tuesday the government introduced its first budget to the sound of groans from the general public and sirens sounding from economists. It was by any standards a week and a half.

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    47 m
  • DEBATING A PRESIDENT: Gary Murphy.

    DEBATING A PRESIDENT: Gary Murphy.
    Oct 2 2025
    The presidential election campaign is underway but so far no fireworks are to be seen. But, Gary Murphy reckons, there are a number of subplots that may well liven up the race and there are questions to ask about the sour reaction of the supporters of candidates who failed to get nominated. Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics in DCU, is this week’s guest on the podcast.

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    41 m
  • BATTLE FOR JUSTICE: Alan Kearney on his three year legal ordeal

    BATTLE FOR JUSTICE: Alan Kearney on his three year legal ordeal
    Sep 25 2025
    In 2021, Alan Kearney was heading towards the pinnacle of his career. He was due to be promoted to commandant in the defence forces and was in line for a prestigious deployment to Leinster House. Then it all fell apart and he found himself the focus of a long running investigation and criminal charges. It took over three years before he was vindicated but by then the whole case had taken a huge toll on his career, health and family. This is his story.

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    54 m
  • THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE RIVALRY: Eoin O’Malley

    THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE RIVALRY: Eoin O’Malley
    Sep 18 2025
    Charlie Haughey and Garrett Fitzgerald dominated politics in this country in the 1980s, and according to academic Eoin O’Malley, their rivalry shaped modern Ireland. O’Malley’s new book Charlie Vs Garrett examines the rivalry and the times the pair lived through when they were vying to run the country. It is a study of character, class and country. Eoin O’Malley is this week’s guest on the podcast.

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    38 m
  • GET UP THE ARAS: Louise Burne

    GET UP THE ARAS: Louise Burne
    Sep 11 2025
    The presidential race is up and running now, with Fianna Fail the latest party to select a candidate this week. Elsewhere, a whole host of independents are attempting to get nominated by appealed to county councils and Oireachtas members. Irish Examiner Political Correspondent Louise Burne takes a look at the runners and riders and who exactly might represent a value bet.

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    42 m
  • THESE DIVIDED ISLES: Philip Stephens

    THESE DIVIDED ISLES: Philip Stephens
    Sep 4 2025
    Ireland’s history has been tied up with that of Britain for eight hundred years through strife, colonialism, emigration and at times friendship. But where do we go from here? Philip Stephens is a long standing commentator with the Financial Times who had an Irish mother so he has a unique take on the ancient issue. His most recent book is These Divided Isles – Britain and Ireland Past And Future. Philip is this week’s guest on the podcast.

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    43 m
  • THE LONG FELLOW: Colum Kenny

    THE LONG FELLOW: Colum Kenny
    Aug 28 2025

    Fifty years to the week after the death of Eamonn de Valera, we talk to his biographer Colum Kenny about the makings of the man who dominated the Irish state for the first half of its existence so far. Revered by some, hated by others, he has his rule has been subjected to much revision since his death.

    Revolutionary, statesman, leader, yet also considered conniving and dishonest in his role in creating the Civil War that proved to be brutal. Who really was the man who oversaw De Valera’s Ireland. Colum Kenny is this week’s guest on the podcast.

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    41 m