Troy affair raises questions about standards, transparency and conflicts
On Wednesday Fianna Fáil TD Robert Troy stepped down from his role as Minister of State after weeks of controversy over his failure to properly declare business interests, including rental properties ...
26 Aug 202229min
Is political identity replacing religion in people's lives?
Religious belief has declined in Europe, but the strength of people's political views is stronger than ever - or at least, it often seems so online.Has political identity replaced religion in people's...
24 Aug 202238min
Robert Troy, budget rumours and refugee resources
Jack Horgan-Jones and Jennifer Bray emerge from the misty miasma of August political coverage to tell Hugh what's going on in a number of stories: controversies over Fianna Fáil TD and Minister of Sta...
17 Aug 202246min
The origin of America's opioid epidemic - with Patrick Radden Keefe (originally posted 2021)
Patrick Radden Keefe is an American writer and investigative journalist. His book Empire of Pain is a detailed history of the Sackler dynasty and their role in the American opioid epidemic. Known for ...
10 Aug 202250min
Is a united Ireland inevitable?
"It is not a question of whether, but when and how Ireland will be united", is the provocative opening argument made by author and journalist Frank Connolly in his recent book United Nation: The Case ...
3 Aug 202242min
Climate politics is here to stay
Jack Horgan Jones, Jennifer Bray and Pat Leahy join Hugh Linehan, back after a two-month absence, to talk about the week's politics including tension within the the Government coalition over climate m...
27 Juli 202244min
Is Ireland’s immigration and asylum regime close to crisis?
The Government this week moved swiftly to tighten Ireland's immigration and asylum regime, when it revoked automatic permission to enter Ireland for people granted asylum in other European countries. ...
20 Juli 202244min
Poll: Electorate sends mixed messages on refugees and abortion
Pat Leahy talks to guest host Mary Minihan about the results of this week's series of Ipsos opinion poll results. Read about the poll here: https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/poll/Would you like to r...
16 Juli 202227min
