Maureen Dowd on Trump, Washington in Turmoil and Thriving Journalism

Maureen Dowd on Trump, Washington in Turmoil and Thriving Journalism

New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd is the undisputed queen of the Washington commentariat. President George W Bush called her 'the Cobra' and in 1999 she was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for a series of columns on the Monica Lewinsky scandal in the Clinton administration. In today's podcast, she tells Hugh that journalists in Washington are in a strange position because while Donald Trump's presidency is "the most incredible thing that’s ever happened in politics", it has seen journalism thrive. She also talks about the Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the party's prospects in 2020 and why President Obama must shoulder some of the blame for Trump's election.Maureen Dowd will take part in a public conversation at the Kennedy Summer School on Saturday, September 7th. kennedysummerschool.ie. Her column appears every Monday in The Irish Times

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Election Daily - Friday - Focus Groups & Dirty Tricks / Brexit Day with Denis Staunton

Election Daily - Friday - Focus Groups & Dirty Tricks / Brexit Day with Denis Staunton

In a special, slightly extended episode of Election Daily, Denis Staunton joins us from London to talk about the momentous but strangely muted occasion of Brexit Day. But first Fiach Kelly and Pat Lea...

31 Jan 202024min

Election Daily - Thursday - On The Canvass with Gerry Adams and Dara Calleary

Election Daily - Thursday - On The Canvass with Gerry Adams and Dara Calleary

Jennifer Bray is in Mayo following the campaign of Fianna Fail deputy leader Dara Calleary, who is confident local issues can deliver two seats again despite the Saoirse McHugh factor, while Simon Car...

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Election Daily - Wednesday - Carbon Tax & The Green Party

Election Daily - Wednesday - Carbon Tax & The Green Party

We're focusing on the Green Party today with Irish Times journalist Harry McGee who attended their briefing on transport earlier & Assistant News Editor Mary Minihan who has literally written the book...

29 Jan 202015min

It's Housing, Stupid: Sinn Féin's Youth Appeal

It's Housing, Stupid: Sinn Féin's Youth Appeal

Sinn Féin has carved out a space for itself as the main party of left-wing opposition, and its manifesto proposes radical change. Polls show it has gained support in recent months, and it is the most ...

29 Jan 202037min

Election Daily - Tuesday - Varadkar Forgives Noone & Labour's Manifesto Launch

Election Daily - Tuesday - Varadkar Forgives Noone & Labour's Manifesto Launch

Following on from the leaders debate in NUIG last night, Fiach Kelly was in Galway early this morning on the canvas trail with Leo Varadkar. But how did the Taoiseach respond to the controversial auti...

28 Jan 202017min

Election Daily - Leader's Debate Reaction with Fiach Kelly

Election Daily - Leader's Debate Reaction with Fiach Kelly

Fiach joins Hugh to assess the second debate of #GE20, this time with seven party leaders. Who impressed, who failed to make their mark, which issues dominated, and which were ignored?Would you like t...

28 Jan 202010min

Election Daily - Monday - Moving Week, Project Fear, Debate II Preview

Election Daily - Monday - Moving Week, Project Fear, Debate II Preview

Pat Leahy and Jennifer Bray are here with your daily update on the events of the general election campaign. It's a critical week for all the parties and candidates as the large block of undecided vote...

27 Jan 202014min

Housing: What Are The Parties Proposing?

Housing: What Are The Parties Proposing?

As the political parties begin to launch their manifestos, and to coincide with a major series in The Irish Times on the causes and potential solutions to the housing crisis, we talk to three of our j...

25 Jan 202032min

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