Trump's 'complete nonsense' tariff puts the ball in EU's court
Cliff Taylor and Pat Leahy are with Hugh to discuss the tariffs announced yesterday by US president Donald Trump. Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Si...
3 Apr 20250s
'Liberation Day' is here / Speaking rights aftermath
As the Irish political system awaits tariff news from Washington, political editor Pat Leahy joins Hugh to look at how the day might unfold. But first they assess the outcome of yesterday’s Dáil vote ...
2 Apr 20250s
Can Europe fight back against Trump's tariffs?
Wednesday April 2nd is when US president Donald Trump is expected to announce tariffs on a wide range of imports from several countries, probably including the European Union. But what can the EU do i...
31 Mars 20250s
Are Labour getting too close to Sinn Féin for their own good?
Pat Leahy and Sarah Burns join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:· The Dáil will enter uncharted territory next Tuesday as a motion of no confidence in Ceann Comhairle Verona Mur...
28 Mars 20250s
Sally Hayden on reporting from an Isis prison camp and a Hizbullah leader's funeral
Sally Hayden talks to Hugh Linehan about her experiences reporting from Syria and Lebanon. Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Denis Staunto...
27 Mars 20250s
Opposition loses confidence in Verona Murphy as the Lowry deal haunts Government
Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Denis Staunton's Global Briefing newsletter here: irishtimes.com/newsletters/global-briefing/ Hosted on ...
26 Mars 20250s
Does McGregor matter?
Jack Horgan-Jones and Pat Leahy join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:Jack reports from Brussels where EU leaders have been meeting to discuss issues including defence and rearmament....
21 Mars 20250s
Is Trump setting US foreign policy on an irreversible course?
The idea that a country can't increase the size of its territory by taking it over another has been a principle of Western foreign policy for decades. If that changes it will be a profound shift. "Onc...
19 Mars 20250s
