Fiona Hill on Russia, America and ending up in Trump's White House
Fiona Hill is a former White House official who advised presidents Bush, Obama and Trump on European and Russian affairs, and who is perhaps best known for her testimony in President Trump's impeachme...
4 Feb 202249min
Politics after the pandemic
The Government is still under pressure over the so-called “champagne party” in the Department of Foreign Affairs on the night Ireland was elected to the UN Security Council two years ago, but will the...
2 Feb 202244min
Understanding what's happening in Ukraine - with Tom Wright
To understand the strategy and politics behind Russian president Vladimir Putin's buildup of military might on Ukraine's border and how Ukraine, the United States, Europe and Nato are responding, Hugh...
26 Jan 202240min
Is Boris Johnson on the brink?
Pressure continues to build on UK prime minister Boris Johnson. Denis Staunton has the latest from London. But first Jack Horgan-Jones and Jennifer Bray talk about Minister for Justice Helen McEntee's...
19 Jan 202241min
Covid calm despite case avalanche, Sipo's intervention, State papers
Jennifer Bray and Harry McGee join Hugh to talk about the latest Covid-19 moves being considered by Government, an eye-catching ruling by the Standards in Public Office Commission and what we learned ...
12 Jan 202234min
2022 political preview: Taoiseach rotation, virus mutation and cost inflation
Pat is joined by Kevin Cunnimgham and Ed Brophy to talk about the major trends that could shape politics in 2022. Will the pandemic continue to dominate everything? How will the return of Leo Varadkar...
5 Jan 202246min
Ask us anything 2021 - listener questions answered
Once again you asked and once again we will answer. Jen, Pat and Jack join Hugh to respond to listener queries on everything from the possibility of a far-right swing in one major political party's fu...
29 Des 202142min
David Frost's departure, Omicron uncertainties
The resignation of Lord David Frost has introduced a new uncertainty to slowly-progressing talks on the Northern Ireland protocol. EU negotiators would be foolish to think Frost's departure is necessa...
22 Des 202143min
