Podcasts about independent senator

Macca and Fiona talk to David Pocock, Ind, Sen, ACT, Macca and Fiona spoke to Senator Pocock about election results; balance in Senate; push for action on climate and housing;... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 31st May, 2025: David Pocock, Independent Senator, ACT. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Irish peacekeeping troops in Lebanon came under fire yesterday from Israeli forces.Tánaiste and Defence Minister Simon Harris described the incident as “utterly reckless” while on The Pat Kenny Show earlier today…The incident happened as he announced the renewal of Ireland's UNIFIL Mandate for another 12 months – but is the region still safe for our troops?Joining Andrea to discuss is Gerard Craughwell, Independent Senator and former member of the Defence Forces, Mark Keeley, former Defence Forces, Tom Barry, retired Commandant with the Defence Force and Raymond Murphy, Professor at the Irish Centre For Human Rights in NUI Galway and former UN Peacekeeper.

John Nichols, National Affairs correspondent for The Nation; Joe Neville, Fine Gael TD for Kildare North; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; ; Frances Black, Independent Senator; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Mirror

Joe Neville, Fine Gael TD for Kildare North; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; ; Frances Black, Independent Senator; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Mirror

Joe Neville, Fine Gael TD for Kildare North; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; ; Frances Black, Independent Senator; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Mirror

Martin Daly, Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon-Galway; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent Ireland TD for Roscommon–Galway; Aubrey McCarthy, Independent Senator; Sarah Burns, Reporter with The Irish Times

Martin Daly, Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon-Galway; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent Ireland TD for Roscommon–Galway; Aubrey McCarthy, Independent Senator; Sarah Burns, Reporter with The Irish Times

Martin Daly, Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon-Galway; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent Ireland TD for Roscommon–Galway; Aubrey McCarthy, Independent Senator; Sarah Burns, Reporter with The Irish Times

Martin Daly, Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon-Galway; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent Ireland TD for Roscommon–Galway; Aubrey McCarthy, Independent Senator; Sarah Burns, Reporter with The Irish Times

Frances Black, Independent Senator, speaks out as Cabinet is to consider a memo on legislation related to the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficial James and Al call out how Trump continues catering to authoritarians around the world and stand up for diversity-focused policies in the military and civil service before welcoming Independent Senator from Maine, Angus King.  They discuss the dangers of Trump's guardrail-free presidency, looking at whether the administration will protect Medicaid for the millions of Americans who rely on it, the effect of DOGE on government spending, and how the new administration's priorities affect the coming budget battle.  They also examine if Trump's foreign policy reflects our national priorities and explain the impact of his changes on the future of international relations. Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon.  Make sure to include your city– we love to hear where you're from! More from James and Al: Get text updates from Politics War Room and Politicon. Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficial Get updates and some great behind-the-scenes content from the documentary CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID by following James on X @jamescarville and his new TikTok @realjamescarville James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room Substack Check Out Andrew Zucker's New Politicon Podcast: The Golden Age Check Out Kimberly Atkins Stohr's New Politicon Podcast: Justice By Design Get More From This Week's Guest:  Senator Angus King: Twitter | Senate.gov | Campaign Site  Please Support Our Sponsors: Harvest Hosts: For 20% off your order, head to HarvestHosts.com and use code WARROOM   Miracle Made: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to TryMiracle.com/warroom and use the code WARROOM to claim your FREE 3-PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Zbiotics: Get back into action after a night out with 15% off your first order of Zbiotics when you go to zbiotics.com/pwr and use code: PWR

Michael McDowell, Independent Senator and author of ‘The Definite Article: Collected Writings of Michael McDowell' joins Kieran to place his favourite book on The Hard Shoulder Bookshelf!

Opposition politicians will gather tomorrow at a public rally to “save the Triple Lock”, which they believe is necessary to save neutrality. We heard from Alice-Mary Higgins, Independent Senator.

Opposition politicians will gather tomorrow at a public rally to “save the Triple Lock”, which they believe is necessary to save neutrality. We heard from Alice-Mary Higgins, Independent Senator.

Angus King, the U.S. Senator from Maine (and former quarterback), is neither a Democrat nor a Republican. So we should listen very closely as he takes PTFO inside what he deems an unprecedented constitutional crisis — from tariffs and mass deportations to trans athletes and DOGE — by way of the ancient Romans, a vegetable slicer and Bill Belichick. And he explains exactly why his colleagues in Congress must stop handing their power to Donald Trump... before it's too late. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Angus King, the U.S. Senator from Maine (and former quarterback), is neither a Democrat nor a Republican. So we should listen very closely as he takes PTFO inside what he deems an unprecedented constitutional crisis — from tariffs and mass deportations to trans athletes and DOGE — by way of the ancient Romans, a vegetable slicer and Bill Belichick. And he explains exactly why his colleagues in Congress must stop handing their power to Donald Trump... before it's too late. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Duffy, Fine Gael Senator; Alice-Mary Higgins, Independent Senator; Seán Keyes, Executive Director of Progress Ireland; Christina Finn, Political Editor with TheJournal.ie

Mark Duffy, Fine Gael Senator; Alice-Mary Higgins, Independent Senator; Seán Keyes, Executive Director of Progress Ireland; Christina Finn, Political Editor with TheJournal.ie

Sarah Collins, Europe Correspondent for the Business Post; Mark Duffy, Fine Gael Senator; Alice-Mary Higgins, Independent Senator; Seán Keyes, Executive Director of Progress Ireland; Christina Finn, Political Editor with TheJournal.ie

The issue of whether or not religion should be taught in schools will later be debated by Kieran's guests: Ronán Mullen, Independent Senator and Bríd Smith, former People Before Profit TD.They join to give a preview on their thoughts on the topic.

Cathal Malone, Head of Legal Research, Thomas Coughlan & Co. Solicitors // Michael McDowell, Independent Senator

Could Canada benefit from the chaos in America's scientific community? Guest: Senator Stanley Kutcher, Professor Emeritus in the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University and an Independent Senator for Nova Scotia The hidden history of the life we breathe? Guest Carl Zimmer, Author of “Air-Borne: The Hidden History of the Life We Breathe” How have spiders adapted to urban noise? Guest: Dr. Brandi Pessman, Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Lead Author of the Study Will the Hudson's Bay building become the Vancouver Art Gallery? Guest: Mike Klassen, ABC Vancouver City Councillor How complex is the cross-border drug trade? Guest: Yvon Dandurand, Professor Emeritus of Criminology at the University of the Fraser Valley CSIS alleges India interfered with the 2022 leadership bid Guest: Dan Stanton, Director of the National Security Program at the University of Ottawa and Former Executive Director of CSIS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could Canada benefit from the chaos in America's scientific community? Guest: Senator Stanley Kutcher, Professor Emeritus in the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University and an Independent Senator for Nova Scotia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cathal Byrne, Fine Gael Senator; Aubrey McCarthy, Independent Senator; Malcolm Noonan, Green Party Senator; Adam Higgins, Political Correspondent with The Irish Sun

Cathal Byrne, Fine Gael Senator; Aubrey McCarthy, Independent Senator; Malcolm Noonan, Green Party Senator; Adam Higgins, Political Correspondent with The Irish Sun

Cathal Byrne, Fine Gael Senator; Aubrey McCarthy, Independent Senator; Malcolm Noonan, Green Party Senator; Adam Higgins, Political Correspondent with The Irish Sun

Suzanne Lynch, Politico in Brussels; Cathal Byrne, Fine Gael Senator; Aubrey McCarthy, Independent Senator; Malcolm Noonan, Green Party Senator; Adam Higgins, Political Correspondent with The Irish Sun

It has been 8 years since former Minister of Health, now Tánaiste Simon Harris made the promise that no child in Ireland with scoliosis would be left on a waiting list.Joining Kieran to discuss why that hasn't become a reality, and the new bill aiming to address it is Tom Clonan, Independent Senator and Claire Cahill, Co-Founder of Scoliosis Advocacy Network.

Donald Trump's Oval Office clash with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the freezing of US military aid to Ukraine has led to a European focus on defence…Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, set out a broad proposal to ramp up European defense by as much as €800 billion.Germany's likely next Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has also proposed billions in new defence spending.This all comes as debate stirs around Ireland's neutrality and the ‘triple lock' system, freeing up Irish troops to be deployed overseas.As Europe prepares for war, what do you want Ireland's role to be in it?To discuss, Andrea is joined by Gerard Craughwell, Independent Senator and former member of the Defence Forces, People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy, Declan Power, Security and Defence Analyst and more.

Senator Angus King (I-ME) joins Michael to share his thoughts on today's top headlines. Original air date 13 February 2025.

Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South; Darren O'Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Alice Mary Higgins, Independent Senator; Cuan Ó Seireadáin, Political Correspondent for RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta

Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South; Darren O'Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Alice Mary Higgins, Independent Senator; Cuan Ó Seireadáin, Political Correspondent for RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta

Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South; Darren O'Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Alice Mary Higgins, Independent Senator; Cuan Ó Seireadáin, Political Correspondent for RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta

Northern Ireland have made the decision to ban puberty blockers indefinitely for under 18s.Is this unfair to members of the trans community, and should it looked to be reversed? Or, should we follow in Northern Ireland's footsteps and ban it in the Republic?Joining guest host Anton Savage to discuss is Ronan Mullen, Independent Senator and Jude Copeland, LGBTQ Advocate and Activist.

Michelle Murphy, Research and Policy Analyst at Social Justice Ireland; Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dun Laoghaire; Paul Lawless, Aontú TD for Mayo; Alice Mary Higgins, former Independent Senator; Hugh O'Connell, Political Editor for The Sunday Times

Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dun Laoghaire; Paul Lawless, Aontú TD for Mayo; Alice Mary Higgins, former Independent Senator; Hugh O'Connell, Political Editor for The Sunday Times

Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dun Laoghaire; Paul Lawless, Aontú TD for Mayo; Alice Mary Higgins, former Independent Senator; Hugh O'Connell, Political Editor for The Sunday Times

This week we're joined by retired Irish Army Captain, Senator Tom Clonan. Tom is a fully Independent Senator - with no links to any political party. He is seeking re-election in the upcoming Seanad election, hoping to continue holding the government accountable.  Tom has been a tireless campaigner for the Rights of others - as an Army Whistleblower on Gender-Based Violence and as a Parent campaigning for the rights of Disabled Children, Adults, and the Elderly.  Tom is a strong advocate for Irish Military Neutrality. In this episode, we talk about Tom's first term in Leinster House, his advocacy for people with disabilities, and we ask him to put on his military analyst hat to discuss the global security picture.

On CNN's State of the Union, Independent Senator Bernie Sanders joins Dana Bash to discuss his criticism that Democrats lost the 2024 election because they abandoned the working class. Then, Dana presses Republican Congressman Jim Jordan about Trump's plans to use the justice system to target political opponents, as well as his pledge to deport millions of undocumented immigrants. Finally, CNN commentators Ashley Allison, Scott Jennings, Jamal Simmons and Brad Todd talk with Dana about what they expect from a future Trump administration and their hopes for the rest of President Biden's term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The King might have departed Australia's shores this week to head to CHOGM in Samoa, but controversy continues to swirl there in his absence. Controversy sparked from a protest by an Independent Senator who declared at his royal reception in parliament that Charles was "not her King," correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen.

On CNN's State of the Union, House Speaker Mike Johnson joins Jake Tapper react the Trump's vulgar comments about Arnold Palmer at a Pennsylvania rally and his rhetoric towards Democrats. Next, Independent Senator Bernie Sanders joins Jake to discuss the broad coalition forming behind Harirs and his message to voters concerned about her Gaza policy. Then, Pennsylvania Congresswoman Madeleine Dean, Republican strategists Erin Perrine and Brad Todd, and CNN political commentator Bakari Sellers join Jake to break down the state of the race with 16 days until Election Day. Finally, Jake debunks unsubstantiated right-wing conspiracy theories surrounding this election.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack Horgan Jones - Political Correspondent, Irish Times and Independent Senator, Frances Black.

Independent Senator and retired Irish Officer Tom Clonan discusses the Israeli attacks on UNIFIL positions in Lebanon.

The West County Hotel in Ennis is the venue for a public meeting to mark the first anniversary of Israel's ongoing onslaught on Gaza. Senator Frances Black is set to speak at the meeting on “Time for Action – Pass the Occupied Territories Bill.” The meeting is being organised by the Clare branch of Sadaka – the Ireland Palestine Alliance. To find out more, Alan Morrisey was joined by the Chair of Sadaka-the Ireland Palestine Alliance, Éamonn Meehan and Independent Senator, Frances Black. Picture (c) https://www.sadaka.ie/

The Hate crime legislation is heading before the Seanad next week, and one aspect that won't be part of it is the Hate Speech offences.Is this a dropped ball for some groups that need protection?Eileen Flynn, Independent Senator and Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri, Founder and Chair of the Irish Muslim Council join Kieran to discuss.

Maria Walsh, Fine Gael MEP; Michael McNamara, Independent MEP; Alice Mary Higgins, Independent Senator; Jack Power, Europe Correspondent for The Irish Times

Maria Walsh, Fine Gael MEP; Michael McNamara, Independent MEP; Alice Mary Higgins, Independent Senator; Jack Power, Europe Correspondent for The Irish Times.

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Tom Clonan, Independent Senator, retired Army Officer and former Lecturer at TU Dublin, joined Mario Rosenstock to give his assessment of this week's walkie-talkie and pager attacks in Lebanon which left dozens dead and hundreds injured.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the conversation.

Scott Rasmussen breaks down Super Tuesday polling and discusses to the surprising retirement of U.S. Senator for Arizona Kyrsten Sinema after only one-term in office. Rasmussen remarks that this it is “partly a factor of the Democratic Party moving so far to the left.” But also that the Independent Senator is part of the “broader trend” of party politics, that unlike a few decades ago, now “all the way down to the state legislative level, if your state legislative district votes for Republican, you probably have a Republican rep. So that's been part of the story here.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.