Bertie? Frances? Conor? Who will run and who can win the presidency in 2025
The podcasters turn away from the heavy news agenda of tariffs and economic upheaval to examine a lighter, more enjoyable but still important topic: the 2025 Irish presidential election. What makes a ...
9 Huhti 202549min
Why is it so hard to get big things done in Ireland?
Why does it take so long to build infrastructure in Ireland? If you consider the amount of red tape needed to secure approval for something relatively simple like the upgrade of Dublin's bus lanes, it...
7 Huhti 202547min
Government grapples with tariff fallout
Jack Horgan-Jones and Pat Leahy join Hugh to look back on the week in politics: It may have been one of the most consequential weeks for Irish politics in years, if US president Donald Trump’s tariffs...
4 Huhti 202540min
Trump's 'complete nonsense' tariff puts the ball in EU's court
Cliff Taylor and Pat Leahy are with Hugh to discuss the tariffs announced yesterday by US president Donald Trump. Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Si...
3 Huhti 202531min
'Liberation Day' is here / Speaking rights aftermath
As the Irish political system awaits tariff news from Washington, political editor Pat Leahy joins Hugh to look at how the day might unfold. But first they assess the outcome of yesterday’s Dáil vote ...
2 Huhti 202525min
Can Europe fight back against Trump's tariffs?
Wednesday April 2nd is when US president Donald Trump is expected to announce tariffs on a wide range of imports from several countries, probably including the European Union. But what can the EU do i...
31 Maalis 202542min
Are Labour getting too close to Sinn Féin for their own good?
Pat Leahy and Sarah Burns join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:· The Dáil will enter uncharted territory next Tuesday as a motion of no confidence in Ceann Comhairle Verona Mur...
28 Maalis 202541min
Sally Hayden on reporting from an Isis prison camp and a Hizbullah leader's funeral
Sally Hayden talks to Hugh Linehan about her experiences reporting from Syria and Lebanon. Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Denis Staunto...
27 Maalis 202541min
