Could Simon Harris spring a final election surprise?
When will Simon Harris dissolve the Dáil and go to the Áras? Could he pull a surprise, or are there any final banana skins that could disrupt his plans?Jennifer Bray joins Hugh to talk about the chore...
4 Nov 202423min
The final countdown to the US election
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 ...
1 Nov 202445min
David McWilliams: Money is humanity's greatest invention - but Ireland lacks the skill to use it
Economist, podcaster and Irish Times columnist David McWilliams joins Hugh to talk about his new book Money: A Story of Humanity. They talk about the meaning of money and how it should be used to impr...
30 Okt 202459min
Clare Daly throws a cat among the pigeons in Dublin Central
Jennifer Bray and Harry McGee join Hugh to discuss the week in politics:The Government is completing what it can of its unfinished legislative programme before the general election, and that means the...
25 Okt 202443min
GE24: The battleground constituencies
Now that it is confirmed there will be a general election this year, the Irish Times politics team can finally unleash their predictions - or should that be possible future outcomes - of which candida...
23 Okt 202452min
Democrats are sweating but nothing is certain in the race for the White House
Trump or Harris? We'll know America's answer in just two weeks, but until then the race is too close to call. With the margins so tight, Democrats and Republicans are desperately seeking advantage in ...
21 Okt 202428min
Will Sinn Féin’s recent controversies have an impact in the election?
Host Hugh Linehan is joined by Jack Horgan-Jones and Cormac McQuinn to look back on the week in politics:· With a general election now likely a matter of weeks away, it is the main opposition part...
18 Okt 202439min
Election before Christmas? Ok, says Micheál Martin
Tánaiste Micheál Martin sits down with Hugh Linehan and Pat Leahy to talk about the timing of the next general election. For the first time he states clearly that he is open to the vote taking place b...
16 Okt 202448min
