Podcasts about irish politics

Mark Hennessy, Ireland and Britain Editor for the Irish Times and Professor Jon Tonge, Professor of British and Irish Politics at University of Liverpool

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 Women for Election, to talk about why Ireland has among the lowest proportion of female elected politicians in Europe. The conversation covers the history of female representation in Ireland, the impact of gender quotas, and the systemic and cultural barriers preventing more women from entering politics. They also look at the significance of incumbency, the need for support at local levels, and the potential future landscape of Irish politics with more balanced gender representation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean Defoe is joined by Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government at Dublin City University, and Ivan Yates, broadcaster and former Fine Gael minister to look back on the year in Irish politics.From referenda to budget, and even a general election thrown in there too, it was a huge year in Irish politics.Hit ‘Listen' to hear more of this brilliant analysis of the year in Irish politics.

British journalist Lewis Goodall is cohost of the UK's most popular news podcast, The News Agents. Today he talks to Hugh about the year in UK politics: why Keir Starmer has struggled to get a grip on governing, the lingering impact of Brexit and how Labour's numerical victory has hidden the fragmentation of political support across the spectrum. Then Lewis tells Hugh how the Irish general election looks from his point of view and wonders how history will look back on this period in UK and Irish politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it came to picking an alternative government, it felt to many like there was little real choice in the election just held. Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil always looked likely to return to government, with only the details to be ironed out. And so it proved. So where does that leave Irish politics? Is there any prospect of a change in the landscape before the next general election that presents voters with another option?Theresa Reidy and Gerard Howlin join Hugh and Pat to discuss this question and others thrown up by the election. Dr Theresa Reidy is a political scientist at University College Cork. Gerard Howlin is a public affairs consultant, political commentator and former senior government adviser who writes a regular politics column for The Irish Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to talk through the biggest news in global politics including Joe Biden's pardon of his son Hunter, the unusually sleepy Irish elections, the growing crisis in France and the ballad of Louise Haigh's work phone. 

Has the coalition blown it? Or does the outpouring of budget criticism from official Ireland miss the point: it's what the people wanted? Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-other-hand-with-jim.power-and-chris.johns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode we sit down with author and award-winning political journalist Harry McGee. Harry is the political correspondent with The Irish Times, and has previously worked for several publications, including being political editor of the Irish Examiner, as well as jobs with the Sunday Tribune, and the Sunday Press. Harry also authored “The Murderer and the Taoiseach: Death, Politics and GUBU”, which explores a notorious case in 1980s Ireland involving Malcolm Macarthur, an Irish aristocrat who committed a brutal killing spree in an attempt to alleviate his financial troubles. The case not only shocked the nation but also had profound political ramifications, leading to widespread damage to the reputation of then Taoiseach Charles Haughey. The term GUBU (grotesque, unbelievable, bizarre, and unprecedented) was coined by Haughey himself to describe the events, encapsulating the surreal and shocking nature of the scandal. Harry's Irish Times column – https://www.irishtimes.com/author/harry-mcgee/106/Harry book - https://www.easons.com/the-murderer-and-the-taoiseach-harry-mcgee-9781399718615?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADkWKUW3A7w_-XrDSwrGXQtoQ1GP7&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrp-3BhDgARIsAEWJ6Sz14Wg9pBtmEHljK2-0PYCMI4ztR7GOgDKNztzfidTyEBUi3TiWiykaAp6vEALw_wcBDark Finds Podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/darkfindspodcast/Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/darkfindspodcast/membershipDark Finds IG - https://www.instagram.com/dark.finds/Dark Finds YouTube Channel for more dark long-form content - https://www.youtube.com/@DarkFindsChannelDark Finds book - https://amzn.eu/d/3VHPOTj Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We speak to Jon Tonge, Professor of British and Irish Politics at the University of Liverpool and get reaction from Mike Nesbitt, former leader of the UUP

We continue our German urlaub with a very simple question: what the fuck is going on in Europe?? There is no one better to help us with this burning question than Ciarán from the fantastic Corner Späti podcast. Ciarán (like somebody else we know) is an Irish podcaster currently living in Berlin, but he also happens to be the only person in the world who actually understands the EU (editor's note: we fact-checked this, it's true). Recorded from Matt's safehouse in the heart of the European empire, we discuss an array of topics such as odd socks, our favourite flags, and the benefits of drink-driving, before Ciarán answers all of our questions about Europe, like: what is Ursula von der Leyen's actual *job?*  What's a "fiscal transfer"? And who the fuck are Volt?Make sure to check out Corner Späti for all your European needs and tune in next week for the conclusion of our Berlin Trilogy! Support the Show.

Has Simon Harris managed to change the narrative? He's 'taken back control' of at least some of the key issue. We shouldn't underestimate the powerful psychological impact of wiping out Sinn Fein's aura pf 'electoral inevitability'.Is ' buying the next election' with a giveaway budget really a sensible strategy? Even politically?Is it true to FG's self-image as the party of fiscal rectitude? Is it even possible - is the Irish electorate that biddable? Perhaps call the general election and ask the electorate: vote for us and then we will show you the money.Alternatively, maybe a budget for housing, health and infrastructure would be more politically astute than one that doles out cash via tax cuts.SF's tack to the centre - or even the anti-immigration right - includes schmoozing business. That could alienate its left-wing.What are we going to do when all the priests are dead?What is right wing? J D Vance on conservatives Vs libertarians.And Much, much more! Enjoy! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-other-hand-with-jim.power-and-chris.johns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Irish political scene looks as fluid as that in France, the UK and elsewhere. The polls are getting it wrong and plenty of voters don't make up their minds until they enter the polling booth. We take a deep dive into all of this with renowned Irish political analyst and commentator, Tull McAdoo.Why is Sinn Fein's vote collapsing? Will they recover? Maybe their last General Election result was a proper Black Swan event and the recent local and European elections are a better reflection of their base level support. Maybe they simply are not the well-oiled machine of urban - and mainstream media - legendHas Simon Harris helped you put out the washing? 'Politics is a retail business'.Coalitions always end badly, the current one will be no different. Smaller parties, in particular, always emerge very damaged.Advice to all wannabe politicians: knock on doors!And much more! Enjoy. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-other-hand-with-jim.power-and-chris.johns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shane McLorrain rejoins the podcast to take a victory lap on his predictions from a few weeks ago. He and Jacob talk about the election results, discuss what is next for France and Europe, and close with some spicy thoughts on lap swimming etiquette in ville lumière.--Timestamps:(00:00) - Introduction and Welcome(00:59) - French Elections Recap(02:10) - Election Results Analysis(03:46) - The Republican Wall and Far-Right Dynamics(09:08) - Future of French Politics(15:56) - Macron's Presidency and Reforms(23:34) - European Parliament and Far-Right Alliances(28:12) - Rassemblement Nationale Under Investigation(29:07) - European Far-Right Movements(29:55) - Contrarian View on Democracy(31:29) - Maloney's Unique Position(32:27) - French Enthusiasm Against Fascism(38:03) France's Relationship with the EU(46:28) - Irish Politics and Public Sentiment(49:40) - Swimming Culture in France(51:07) - Conclusion and Disclaimers--CI Site: cognitive.investmentsJacob Site: jacobshapiro.comJacob Twitter: x.com/JacobShapSubscribe to the Newsletter: bit.ly/weekly-sitrep--Cognitive Investments is an investment advisory firm, founded in 2019 that provides clients with a nuanced array of financial planning, investment advisory and wealth management services. We aim to grow both our clients' material wealth (i.e. their existing financial assets) and their human wealth (i.e. their ability to make good strategic decisions for their business, family, and career).--Disclaimer: Cognitive Investments LLC (“Cognitive Investments”) is a registered investment advisor. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Cognitive Investments and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure.The information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor's particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon. You should consult your attorney or tax advisorThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Jon Tonge Professor of British and Irish Politics at the University of Liverpool

Professor Jon Tonge, Professor of British and Irish Politics at University of Liverpool and Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor of the Financial Times.

Clare's Green Senator says the leader of their party had to step aside for personal reasons. Eamon Ryan will formally announce he's stepping down as leader of the party at a press conference this afternoon, having already informed the parliamentary party and Government leaders of his decision. It comes after the Greens lost both their seats in the European Parliament in the recent elections and although they did slightly better than expected in the locals, they still didn't fare that well, losing half their seats. Eamon Ryan is the second coalition leader to stand down this year, after former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar resigned as Fine Gael leader in April. Inagh-based Green Party Senator Roisín Garvey has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan she believes Eamon Ryan will leave a positive impression on Ireland for generations to come.

The seats are filled, the dust is settling, and the count centre staff enjoying some well-earned rest. To take stock of where we're at now, Laura Byrne is joined on this week's episode by our Political Editor Christina Finn, and Brendan Flynn, a Head of Political Science at the University of Galway.

Fianna Fáil is narrowly ahead as the Irish election count enters its fourth day. Pat was joined by political commentator and analyst David Davin Power and Mairead O'Shea, Communications Manager for See Her Elected, to provide the latest updates and discuss the potential introduction of gender quotas.

Professor Jon Tonge, Professor of British and Irish Politics at University of Liverpool.

Professor Jon Tonge, Professor of British and Irish Politics at University of Liverpool // Kevin Maguire, Associate Editor with the Daily Mirror // Deirdre Heenan, Professor of Social Policy at Ulster University

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Professor Jon Tonge - Professor of British and Irish Politics at University of Liverpool and Kevin Maguire, Associate Editor with the Daily Mirror

The story of Charles Stewart Parnell, one of the greatest Irish leaders of the nineteenth century and also one of the most renowned figures of the 1880s on the international stage, and John Dillon, the most celebrated, but also the most neglected, of Parnell's lieutenants. As Paul Bew shows in Ancestral Voices in Irish Politics: Judging Dillon and Parnell (Oxford UP, 2023), the differences between the two men reflect both Ireland's past and its future. Every time the principle of consent for a united Ireland is discussed today, we can perceive the legacy of both men. Even more profoundly, that legacy can be seen when Irish nationalism tries to transcend a tribalist outlook based on the historic Catholic nation, even when the country is no longer so very Catholic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The story of Charles Stewart Parnell, one of the greatest Irish leaders of the nineteenth century and also one of the most renowned figures of the 1880s on the international stage, and John Dillon, the most celebrated, but also the most neglected, of Parnell's lieutenants. As Paul Bew shows in Ancestral Voices in Irish Politics: Judging Dillon and Parnell (Oxford UP, 2023), the differences between the two men reflect both Ireland's past and its future. Every time the principle of consent for a united Ireland is discussed today, we can perceive the legacy of both men. Even more profoundly, that legacy can be seen when Irish nationalism tries to transcend a tribalist outlook based on the historic Catholic nation, even when the country is no longer so very Catholic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

The story of Charles Stewart Parnell, one of the greatest Irish leaders of the nineteenth century and also one of the most renowned figures of the 1880s on the international stage, and John Dillon, the most celebrated, but also the most neglected, of Parnell's lieutenants. As Paul Bew shows in Ancestral Voices in Irish Politics: Judging Dillon and Parnell (Oxford UP, 2023), the differences between the two men reflect both Ireland's past and its future. Every time the principle of consent for a united Ireland is discussed today, we can perceive the legacy of both men. Even more profoundly, that legacy can be seen when Irish nationalism tries to transcend a tribalist outlook based on the historic Catholic nation, even when the country is no longer so very Catholic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

The story of Charles Stewart Parnell, one of the greatest Irish leaders of the nineteenth century and also one of the most renowned figures of the 1880s on the international stage, and John Dillon, the most celebrated, but also the most neglected, of Parnell's lieutenants. As Paul Bew shows in Ancestral Voices in Irish Politics: Judging Dillon and Parnell (Oxford UP, 2023), the differences between the two men reflect both Ireland's past and its future. Every time the principle of consent for a united Ireland is discussed today, we can perceive the legacy of both men. Even more profoundly, that legacy can be seen when Irish nationalism tries to transcend a tribalist outlook based on the historic Catholic nation, even when the country is no longer so very Catholic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The story of Charles Stewart Parnell, one of the greatest Irish leaders of the nineteenth century and also one of the most renowned figures of the 1880s on the international stage, and John Dillon, the most celebrated, but also the most neglected, of Parnell's lieutenants. As Paul Bew shows in Ancestral Voices in Irish Politics: Judging Dillon and Parnell (Oxford UP, 2023), the differences between the two men reflect both Ireland's past and its future. Every time the principle of consent for a united Ireland is discussed today, we can perceive the legacy of both men. Even more profoundly, that legacy can be seen when Irish nationalism tries to transcend a tribalist outlook based on the historic Catholic nation, even when the country is no longer so very Catholic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/european-studies

The story of Charles Stewart Parnell, one of the greatest Irish leaders of the nineteenth century and also one of the most renowned figures of the 1880s on the international stage, and John Dillon, the most celebrated, but also the most neglected, of Parnell's lieutenants. As Paul Bew shows in Ancestral Voices in Irish Politics: Judging Dillon and Parnell (Oxford UP, 2023), the differences between the two men reflect both Ireland's past and its future. Every time the principle of consent for a united Ireland is discussed today, we can perceive the legacy of both men. Even more profoundly, that legacy can be seen when Irish nationalism tries to transcend a tribalist outlook based on the historic Catholic nation, even when the country is no longer so very Catholic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/british-studies

Ukrainian drones strike Russian oil refineries, Ireland's Taoiseach Leo Varadkar resigns, and the World Happiness Index reveals the opposite for young people in Western Europe. Also: an environment-themed second half featuring: a vision for a post fossil-fuel Ukraine, hydro plans threaten Scotland's Loch Ness, Montpellier's free public transport and the UK Climate Choir movement strikes a chord.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has dramatically stepped down from his role and as leader of Fine Gael. But where does that leave the government? W ehear from Minister for Education, Norma Foley and also Pearse Doherty Deputy Leader of Sinn Fein.

Is there a new toxicity in Irish politics? Councillors and TDs talk to Cian McCormack about their experiences.

Ireland has voted to reject both government proposals to change the Constitution on Family and Care, but it is not the first time governments have found themselves on the losing side of constitutional reform in this country. Fionnán Sheehan and John Downing discuss the fallout from a disastrous campaign from the current Government, and what it says about the country's changing political trajectory. Indo Daily: Head to www.mypodcastfeedback.com, pop in code INDO and fill out the short survey to be in with the chance of winning a €500 OneforAll voucher.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nuala O'Loan, former Police Ombudsman and a member of the International Steering Group in Operation Kenova report and Thomas Leahy, Senior Lecturer in British and Irish Politics & History at Cardiff University react to the Operation Kenova report.

Jack Horgan-Jones and Pat Leahy join Hugh Linehan to discuss the week in politics: Gaza is proving a persistent issue in Irish politics, and today's ruling at the International Court of Justice could place more pressure on the Government to support South Africa's case and intensify its criticism of Israel. Meanwhile Sinn Féin has faced its own criticism for Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O'Neill's decision to visit the White House on St Patrick's Day, given the military support provided to Israel by the United States. Minister Catherine Martin struggled to satisfactorily answer questions in a radio interview about the Grant Thornton report that laid bare RTÉ's failures in the planning and conception of Toy Show: The Musical. Will there ever be accountability for the board's failures to control the loss-making project? In the US presidential election, the primary season seems to coming to a premature end, as opposition to Donald Trump dries up and Democrats show no sign of replacing President Biden on their ticket. But what will that re-run race look like? Plus the panel pick their Irish Times pieces of the week: My article of the week is this, which goes some way to (politely) calling out some of the terrible bullshit in the whole mental health discourse: Social media and mental health: The glorification of illness is becoming a real problemNaomi O'Leary on a strange and tragic story involving a restaurant, a review and an online backlash. Martin Wolf on the bitter lessons of Brexit for BritainGeraldine Walsh on the downsides to a growing openness around mental illness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Nichols reports on Monday's Republican caucuses in Iowa, and explains why Iowa is the state with the biggest shift from blue to red between Obama in 2008 and Trump in 2020.Also: The new film "American Fiction," starring Jeffrey Wright, takes up the question, do Black writers have to "write Black"? The film is based on the novel "Erasure" by Percival Everett, which is considerably wilder and more uncompromising than the film. John Powers comments—he's critic at Large on NPR's Fresh Air with Terry Gross. Plus: Fintan O'Toole's personal history of Ireland since the fifties: how a country dominated by a corrupt Catholic church came to legalize gay marriage and abortion — by referendum. His much-honored ‘personal history' of Ireland, titled “We Don't Know Ourselves,” is out now in paperback. (Originally recorded in February, 2023.)

In this extended episode, Niall engages in a comprehensive and candid conversation with Ben Scallan, Senior Political Correspondent for Griptmedia, to unravel the intricacies of Irish politics and address recent controversies surrounding Taoiseach Leo Varadkar's statements.The episode kicks off by delving into Varadkar's remarks during a press briefing regarding a "sustainable" number of asylum seekers in Ireland. Ben Scallan, having challenged the Taoiseach in a previous press conference, offers valuable insights into the perceived disinformation surrounding asylum seekers and the Dublin Convention. Listeners gain a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding immigration policies and their impact on public discourse.The conversation expands to explore the broader political landscape, touching on the upcoming referendums scheduled for March 8th, 2024, International Women's Day. The proposed amendments to the Constitution regarding the role of women in the home and the redefinition of the family prompt a nuanced discussion on societal values and the evolving nature of constitutional principles.Ben Scallan sheds light on the government's approach to combating misinformation, suggesting a potential move to outlaw lying. The discussion underscores the delicate balance between protecting free speech and curbing the spread of false information, offering listeners a glimpse into the evolving dynamics of political communication.The episode also addresses the media's coverage priorities, emphasizing the disproportionate focus on climate change over critical local issues. Niall highlights the recent listing of Dublin City as one of Europe's top 10 dangerous cities at night and questions the media's allocation of airtime to address pressing safety concerns in the capital.As Niall and Ben navigate through these diverse political topics, they provide an extensive analysis that fosters a deeper understanding of the challenges and debates shaping the landscape of Irish politics. Listeners are invited to reflect on the implications of political decisions and engage in the ongoing dialogue surrounding the nation's future.

Ever wondered how the political landscape of Ireland shapes its global presence? Get ready to unravel the complexities of Irish politics with our guest, Professor Nicholas Kiersey, an acclaimed expert on the matter. We kick off our conversation with a fresh perspective on the recent events in Ireland, the seismic shift in public consciousness during the 2008 economic crisis, and its aftermath. Together, we analyze the cultural influences and the perceptions of economic virtue in Ireland, and how these have been shaped by historical and contemporary events. In the throes of our discussion, we navigate through the influence of the Irish Labour Party, its alignment with the Brahmin left, and how neoliberalism has altered the political scene in Ireland. We draw parallels with center-left parties across Europe and the Americas, examining Brexit's ripple effect on Ireland's relationship with the EU, and the unique role Irish immigrants play in East Asia's teaching realm. We also grapple with the challenges faced by the left, the absence of a parallel economy in Ireland, and the broader implications of these on the global stage. As we wrap up, our discourse takes a fascinating turn towards the Occupy movement in Ireland, with riveting insights from guest speaker Occupy IR Theory. We dissect the current state of global affairs, the war, and the use of RICO charges. What's more, we delve into the evolving Dublin cityscape, the generational shift, class politics, the housing crisis, and the transformation of Sinn Fein, all painting a comprehensive picture of Irish politics. Join us for this riveting exploration that promises an in-depth understanding of Irish politics and its global implications. You wouldn't want to miss it!Nicholas Kiersey is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. His research addresses austerity, biopolitics, and the crises of the neoliberal capitalist state. He is currently working on a book about socialist governmentality, and the cultural political economy of the end of capitalism. Support the showCrew:Host: C. Derick VarnAudio Producer: Paul Channel Strip ( @aufhebenkultur )Intro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.Intro Video Design: Jason MylesArt Design: Corn and C. Derick VarnLinks and Social Media:twitter: @skepoetYou can find the additional streams on Youtube

With Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at DCU and Gabija Gataveckaite, political reporter with the Irish Independent

We're joined in studio by our Political Correspondent Christina Finn and Political Reporter Jane Matthews to dissect the year that was, and to look at what 2024 what bring. Who were the political winner and losers? What was the most important legisilation passed? We also analyse how likely it is that an election will be called in the new year, and what potential banana peels might force the coalition's hand. The Explainer is brought to you by The Journal. Providing open access to valuable journalism in Ireland has been the aim of The Journal for a decade. You can contribute to ensure we can keep questioning, investigating, debunking, explaining and informing at www.thejournal.ie/contribute/

Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Lecturer in Law at the South East Technological University; Simon Coveney, Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment and Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Cork North-Central

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Starvation is being used by Israel in Gaza as a weapon of war. After two months of little or no food supplies, Palestinian families of seven in the south received only three sacks of flour. An increasing number of Palestinians have been posting that they no longer can find food in the south, let alone the north of Gaza. Famine and starvation have been used as a weapon of war in Ireland and in the US too, will the world allow this to happen in Palestine? As Palestinians watch western countries support Israel, they at least expect their supporters and friends to not let them die, not by bombs nor starvation. Dr Yousef Aljamal, Helena Cobban and Tony Groves discuss starvation in Gaza and how nothing kills like hunger. For more see:https://justworldeducational.org/ The latest Martin and Tony "Irish Politics" podcast is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-94061403

Conor McGregor's Political Ascension Through Dissension, LIVE AND IN PUBLIC, IF YOU WILL on this week's episode of IF THE SHOES FIT, a show where we solve salacious situations by stepping into the shoes of the shaken...the chagrined...the kerfuffed! I'm your host Alexei Auld, author of 7 Secret Sources of Inspiration: A Snappy Guide for Creative Procrastinators, and joining me are guests John Nash from Hey Not The Face Podcast and Eugene S Robinson, author of the memoir, “A Walk Across Dirty Water and Straight Into Murderer's Row”. Collectively the Puncholes. YouTube is changing thangs. So if you want an Ad-Free experience, join our Patreon. patreon.com/iftheshoesfit. Now let's get to stepping! Step into the shoes of Conor McGregor. Your likes on Twitter AKA X EXPLODED once you started tweeting about Irish Immigration instead of Irish Stout. How should you harness your resurgence in relevancy, live and in public, if you will? Step into the shoes of an Online Publication.. Futurist revealed that multiple online publications have articles written by AI posing as human beings. What should you do to prevent your publication from rightfully or wrongfully being exposed as FAKE NEWS, live and in public, if you will. REGULAR FEATURE: LEGION OF DOOM REGULAR FEATURE: MISTYAF THANKS FOR JOINING US. Contribute to our Patreon and watch ad-free: Patreon.com/iftheshoesfit FOLLOW US on Twitter: @eugeneSrobinson @heynottheface @alexeiauld PLEASE GIVE THIS A THUMBS UP. Buy 7 Secret Sources of Inspiration (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/42ouNel

Jon Tonge, Professor of British & Irish Politics, University of Liverpool on another tumultuous day in British politics.

Myles is joined by Paul Bew, Emeritus Professor of Irish Politics at Queens University Belfast, and a crossbench peer in the House of Lords.

Jon Tonge, Professor of British and Irish Politics at University of Liverpool

Jon Tonge, Professor of British and Irish Politics at University of Liverpool and Angela Giuffrida, Rome Correspondent, The Guardian.

Jason Knirck is the chair of the History Department at Central Washington University. He is a modern Irish historian who also teaches British and western European history. His research concerns the Irish revolution and the foundation of the Irish Free State, focusing particularly on the political rhetoric of the period. Some of his previous books include Women of the Dáil: Gender, Republicanism and the Anglo-Irish Treaty and Afterimage of the Revolution: Cumann na nGaedheal and Irish Politics, 1922-32 and he is co-editor, with Mel Farrell and Ciara Meehan, of A Formative Decade: Irish Politics and Political Culture in the 1920. In this interview he discusses his new book, Democracy and Dissent in the Irish Free State (Manchester University Press, 2023), a history of minor parties and democracy in post-colonial Ireland. A new analysis of the difficulties in normalising opposition in the Irish Free State, Democracy and Dissent in the Irish Free State analyses the collision between nineteenth-century monolithic nationalist movements with the norms and expectations of multiparty parliamentary democracy. The Irish revolutionaries' attempts to create a Gaelic, postcolonial state involved resolving tension between these two ideas. Smaller economically-driven parties such as the Labour and Farmers' parties attempted to move on from the revolution's unnatural focus on nationalist political issues while the larger revolutionary parties descended from Sinn Féin attempt to recreate or restore notions of revolutionary unity. This conflict made democracy and opposition hard to establish in the Irish Free State. Aidan Beatty is a historian at the Honors College of the University of Pittsburgh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

On the 27th of August 1979, the Provisional IRA assassinated one of the best known members of Britain's royal family as he holidayed in County Sligo. But this was just one of 25 killings that took place that day. The events of that afternoon soon came to represent a watershed in the history of Anglo-Irish relations, and a landmark moment of escalation in a Northern Ireland conflict that was now settling into what some referred to as the "Long War". Naomi and Tim unpick the wider context of this notorious episode of the Troubles, and explore how it encompassed so much more than the death of a celebrity royal. This podcast is only mad possible by our patreon supporters. If you would like to sign up to support the podcast today, and gain access to over 80 pieces of bonus content along the way, you can sign up to our patreon page now at www.patreon.com/theirishpassport.