Can a Capitalist Economy Solve the Climate Crisis?

Can a Capitalist Economy Solve the Climate Crisis?

Is it possible to run a capitalist economy and also address climate change? Or, is the greed-driven system destined to destroy itself? Hugh is joined by Green Party leader Eamon Ryan and People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd-Barrett to discuss what role socialism and left-wing green politics can play in helping to bring about real democratic change to fight climate change.

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Will Sinn Féin back a left unity candidate for the presidency?

Will Sinn Féin back a left unity candidate for the presidency?

Jack Horgan-Jones and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh to look back on the week in politics: · Did Simon Harris put his foot in his mouth when he contradicted the US account of a phone call between him ...

7 Maalis 202538min

Can Europe defend itself without the United States?

Can Europe defend itself without the United States?

US president Donald Trump's hard line with allies and his overtures to Russia have upended assumptions about the transatlantic security alliance. So where does it leave Europe and Ireland? Hugh talks ...

5 Maalis 202551min

Did Brexit make a Border poll inevitable?

Did Brexit make a Border poll inevitable?

How ready are citizens of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland for a border poll? What role would economics play in the debate? And what impact has Brexit had? The Irish Question, a new docume...

3 Maalis 202547min

How should Micheál Martin approach his White House visit?

How should Micheál Martin approach his White House visit?

Harry McGee and Pat Leahy join Hugh Linehan on today’s Inside Politics podcast to discuss the week in politics:· Micheál Martin will likely have taken notes following the visits of Emmanuel Macro...

28 Helmi 202551min

Germany's 'it'll be grand' coalition inherits a country in crisis

Germany's 'it'll be grand' coalition inherits a country in crisis

Hugh talks to Berlin correspondent Derek Scally to find out about the weekend's Bundestag elections, described as the most significant in decades. The centre-right CDU will lead a new coalition, with ...

25 Helmi 202533min

Is Trump's honeymoon period already over?

Is Trump's honeymoon period already over?

There’s been lots of noise, threats and bluster. But what has Donald Trump really achieved in his first five weeks in office? And could the non-stop drama of his leadership already be wearing thin amo...

24 Helmi 202531min

Sinn Féin boycotts Trump's White House over Gaza

Sinn Féin boycotts Trump's White House over Gaza

Jack Horgan-Jones and Jennifer Bray join Hugh to look back on the week in politics: Sinn Féin announced it would not send representatives to Washington for St Patrick's Day, in protest over the propos...

21 Helmi 202547min

Why are there still so few women in Irish politics?

Why are there still so few women in Irish politics?

The recent election and appointments to cabinet were a step backwards for gender representation in Irish politics. On today's podcast Hugh and Jennifer are joined by Aldagh McDonogh, chairperson of Wo...

19 Helmi 202549min

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