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 Mar 202551min
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 Mar 202547min
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 Feb 202551min
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 Feb 202533min
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 Feb 202531min
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 Feb 202547min
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 Feb 202549min
Should the Government drop Rent Pressure Zones - and what would replace them?
Micheál Martin's recent signalling of a possible policy shift regarding Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs) has put housing policy back in the spotlight. On today's podcast Hugh discusses the evolving housing ...
17 Feb 202549min
