Government formation: what's happening behind the scenes
Government formation talks have ramped up since Christmas. What are the key points being discussed between Fine Gael and Fianna Fail? And what demands are Independent TDs making for their cooperation?...
8 Jan 202544min
Back catalogue: what is neoliberalism - and is it over?
In case you missed it: in 2023 Hugh spoke to American historian Gary Gerstle about his book The Rise and Fall of the Neoliberal Order. Neoliberalism means different things to different people. As a se...
4 Jan 202553min
Back catalogue: coming to terms with Ireland's religious past
In case you missed it: back in March 2021 Hugh talked to Irish Times Berlin correspondent Derek Scally about his book The Best Catholics in the World. In the book Derek embarks on a quest to unravel t...
2 Jan 202540min
Back catalogue: Clare Malone on politics, media and class in America
In case you missed it: back in August 2023 Hugh talked to New Yorker magazine writer Clare Malone about the US presidential election, still then in its early stages. They also discussed the role of le...
31 Dec 202453min
Inside Politics live with Ken Early of Second Captains
In December the Inside Politics team discussed the year in politics and the aftermath of the general election in front of an audience at the Laughter Lounge in Dublin city centre. Joining Hugh, Pat, J...
30 Dec 202430min
Christmas AMA, part two: more questions from listeners
Jack Horgan-Jones, Jennifer Bray, Harry McGee and Pat Leahy join Hugh for part two of our annual "ask me anything" to consider many excellent questions submitted by listeners. Thanks to everyone who s...
27 Dec 202448min
Christmas AMA, part one: your thorny political questions answered
Jack Horgan-Jones, Jennifer Bray, Harry McGee and Pat Leahy join Hugh for part one of our annual "ask me anything" session. Thanks to everyone who sent in questions. Thanks also to all who listened to...
24 Dec 202435min
Fresh TDs bring innocent joy as old hands eye the big jobs
It's our final Friday wrap of the year and Jack Horgan-Jones and Jennifer Bray join Hugh to discuss the week in politics:The large influx of fresh TDs has brought a welcome joy and lack of cynicism to...
20 Dec 202430min
