Who speaks for 'middle Ireland'?
The podcast takes a look at the concept of ‘middle Ireland’, a concept that has been around for a long time in political discourse here, and one that has proved to be quite potent politically when com...
7 Juni 202346min
Missing climate targets, Census talking points, and Helen McEntee returns
Jennifer Bray and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh to talk about the week in politics, including:Ireland is on course to miss its 2030 carbon emission targets by some distanceSome interesting takeaways from C...
2 Juni 202334min
Decoding the culture wars - with Bryan Fanning
In his new book Public Morality and The Culture Wars, academic Bryan Fanning analyses what he calls the ‘triple divide’ between conservative, liberal and progressive viewpoints, how the moral views of...
31 Maj 202352min
Serving 'middle Ireland': Leo Varadkar on tax break controversy, prioritising homeownership and the next election
The coalition Government still has plenty of time to run but, if the past week is anything to go by, the remaining months could be characterised by less cooperation and more shaping up for the elector...
27 Maj 202326min
How will the Electoral Commission reshape Irish elections?
The Electoral Commission is a newly established state body set up to oversee elections in Ireland. Taking on a range of existing electoral functions, it will also be responsible for deciding on the nu...
24 Maj 202356min
Migration and voters, Matt Barrett's posts, a good day for Sinn Féin
Jack Horgan-Jones and Pat Leahy join Hugh to talk about the week in politics, including:Government reaction to the agonising migrant accommodation shortage crisis. Will voters react too when they get ...
19 Maj 202331min
State facing a summer of strife over migrant accommodation
The ongoing crisis over a shortage of accommodation for International Protection applicants is an acute problem that risks becoming a chronic one for the State. After a week of violent clashes, arson ...
17 Maj 202344min
Government speaking loudly and carrying a small stick on prices
Jack Horgan-Jones and Pat Leahy join Hugh to discuss the big political stories of the week. Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Denis Staunt...
12 Maj 202343min
