Eurovision Israel boycott hits right note, but renaming Herzog Park feels tone deaf
Jack Horgan-Jones and Harry McGee join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:· Ireland, along with Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands, will boycott next year’s Eurovision Song Conte...
5 Des 202545min
What people don’t understand about the art of political communication - with Terry Prone
Terry Prone is a legend in Irish political communication. Her memoir, I’m Glad You Asked Me That, looks back at her remarkable career.On today’s Inside Politics podcast, she talks to Hugh Linehan abou...
3 Des 202557min
Jim O'Callaghan's explicit message on migration
Pat Leahy and Jack Horgan-Jones join Hugh to talk through the week in politics:Jim O'Callaghan's message on migration The Taoiseach's fondness for overseas tripsNew data showing a rise in eviction not...
28 Nov 202545min
Could a left alliance transform Irish politics?
When Catherine Connolly was elected president with the support of every left-wing party, it sparked new hope on the left that greater cooperation between Sinn Fein, Labour, the Greens, the Social Demo...
26 Nov 202553min
'The world looks very different from here' - Denis Staunton's global briefing
Denis Staunton has reported from Washington, London and Berlin. Now, as Irish Times China Correspondent, he is using his new vantage point to make sense of this turbulent era as it looks from outside ...
24 Nov 202541min
Is Simon Harris fit for the role of Minister for Finance?
Ellen Coyne and Pat Leahy join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:· As Paschal Donohoe departs for pastures new at the World Bank, will his absence weaken Government? And does Simo...
21 Nov 202548min
Paschal Donohoe’s last interview
In his final interview as an Irish politician before leaving for a new role at the World Bank, Paschal Donohoe talks to Hugh and Pat about his decision to leave politics and his record as Minister for...
19 Nov 202557min
Donohoe's departure leaves the Government and Fine Gael weakened
After 14 years in Dáil Éireann and a decade in ministerial office, Fine Gael's Paschal Donohoe today announced his resignation. He leaves to take up a senior role at the World Bank in Washington, D.C....
18 Nov 202534min
