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 20250s
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 20250s
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 20250s
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 20250s
Did Micheál call Mary Lou a liar?
Pat Leahy and Jennifer Bray join Hugh for our weekly Irish politics wrap:Did Taoiseach Micheál Martin call Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald a liar, in breach of arcane Dáil rules? Our panel of lapse...
14 Feb 20250s
Why is support for reunification rising?
Support for Irish unity has grown significantly in the past three years in Northern Ireland, though a clear majority remains in favour of remaining part of the United Kingdom, according to the latest ...
12 Feb 20250s
Michael Brendan Dougherty: how Trump won me over
It is just three weeks since Donald Trump was inaugurated but his impact has been huge. A flurry of executive orders and aggressive actions is already reshaping American life. On today's podcast Hugh ...
10 Feb 20250s
Jim O'Callaghan and the new ministers out to make a good first impression
Harry McGee and Jack Horgan-Jones join Hugh Linehan on today’s Inside Politics podcast to discuss the week in politics:· Letters from Independent TDs to to Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy stating t...
7 Feb 20250s
