'Rishi Sunak can't do politics' - British broadcaster Iain Dale on why he may not vote Tory for the first time ever
British political pundit, broadcaster and podcaster Ian Dale joins Hugh to discuss the upcoming UK general election and the state of British politics. A Conservative supporter, Iain explains why he ma...
20 Mar 202439min
Gaza overshadows St Patrick's Day trips
Jennifer Bray and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh Linehan to discuss the week in politics, including the annual migration of Ministers to foreign lands for St Patrick's Day. But with the crisis in Gaza on ma...
15 Mar 202439min
Referendum aftermath: a deep dive into the political repercussions
Last weekend's referendum defeats have jolted the political establishment. How could all major parties and many other players have got it so badly wrong - and does the failure reveal something deeper ...
13 Mar 20241h 2min
‘Two wallops’ for Government as No-No vote emerges strong
Although counting is still underway in the family and care referendums, the Government has already admitted defeat, with a No-No result looking like the only outcome. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar described ...
9 Mar 202431min
Is Europe in a ‘pre-war phase’?
Pat Leahy and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:There were some interesting developments during the European People's Party (EPP) congress in Bucharest this week – ...
8 Mar 202439min
Could angry farmers upend European politics?
Farmer protest movements are becoming an increasingly important part of the political landscape across Europe, from Poland, where they have been spurred by the lifting of tariffs on Ukrainian agricult...
6 Mar 202435min
Does it matter if the Government lose these referendums?
Pat Leahy and Jennifer Bray join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:One week out from the care and family referendums taking place on March 8th and campaigning on both sides is finally ...
1 Mar 202451min
European elections: a battle between the heavy hitters
Political scientist Theresa Reidy and political correspondent Harry McGee join Hugh to look ahead to June's European elections, when voters in Ireland and across the EU will pick their Members of the ...
28 Feb 202446min
