Podcasts about Presidential election

Ellen Coyne and Harry McGee join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics: · With Jim Gavin gone, the presidential election is now a two-horse race between Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys, and a more combative one at that as the third live debate on Thursday on RTÉ Radio's Drivetime will attest. Is Heather Humphreys trying to appeal to voters on the left who haven't made their mind up about Connolly yet? · As the timetable of who knew what and when becomes apparent in the Jim Gavin controversy, could those running his campaign have done anything to dampen the impact of the revelation around an unpaid debt to a former tenant from Gavin's time as a landlord in 2009? And why did Gavin go ahead and participate in RTÉ's televised debate last Sunday when the game was already effectively up? · And will Wednesday's marathon Fianna Fáil party meeting provide enough catharsis for a cohort within the party questioning Micheál Martin's leadership in the wake of the Jim Gavin fiasco? Plus, the panel picks their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:· Manchán Magan remembered, Japan's Iron Lady, and Ray D'Arcy leaves RTÉ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Is there any point to the presidential election anymore? Maria Steen who failed to get on the ballot has called for the presidential election to be cancelled and run again following Jim Gavin's withdrawal.On Free State today, we ask why Maria thinks democracy has failed? Joe and Dion disagree on her chances of getting elected if she'd been a candidate. But she isn't, so does it matter?Dion explains using a football analogy he's pretty sure neither Joe nor Maria Steen will understand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christina Finn, of The Journal.ie, and Derek Mooney, Public Affairs Consultant, react to Jim Gavin's withdrawal from the Presidential Election. Edel McAllister, Reporter, speaks to locals on Sandymount Strand about Jim Gavin's exit from the presidential race.

Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent, on the news of Jim Gavin withdrawing from the Presidential Election race and what led him to this decision.

Political Correspondent, Mícheál Lehane discusses Jim Gavin's withdrawal from the Presidential Election.

Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government in Dublin City University, discusses the current state of the Presidential race, following Jim Gavin's withdrawal.

Daniel McConnell, Editor of the Business Post, discusses the main political issues over the past few days.

Hello October!As we settle in to cooler temperatures and hanging Halloween decorations, we can start thinking about Election Day, which is just about a month away. And sure, it's not a Presidential Election, but local elections matter even more because they affect where you live in a very real way. My guest this week is Vanessa Lienert who has returned to PA to grow her family and her flowers of Flora Meadow Farm after stints living in a variety of places in the country. And...she's excited to be on the ballot for the office of Register of Wills in Lackawanna County.If you haven't registered to vote yet, the deadline is Oct. 20. Visit this site.Listen to our conversation that covers topics that include: food deserts, the importance of local elections and planting flowers.Thank you to my podcast sponsors who are rock stars for supporting this content and me! Get to know Reinvented Threads by the amazingly creative and kind Gabby Lynn. Check out Gabby's story, her online store and where she'll be next selling her amazing Reinvented Threads by clicking here. Thank you to Healthy Lifestyle Management with Lisa Rigau. Lisa is a nurse, plant predominant nutritionist, lifestyle medicine professional and mindfulness based stress reduction teacher from Brown University. She is knowledgeable, caring and calming Check out the services she offers at her website here.If you would like to support independent content like this that supports women, reach out to me to learn about my affordable sponsorship packages. Email Jeannine.Luby@gmail.com.Follow Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Facebook and Instagram for laughs, complaints about perimenopause and nature pics. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

HITO BOOK CLUB RETURNS, with a critical review of Kamala Harris's new book 107 Days, detailing her journey during the shortest campaign in modern American history. There's A LOT to talk about in these pages, and the HITO MEN leave no quote unread. They dive into how unfairly Harris was treated by Biden and his team, how Harris clearly had disdain for the pro-Palestinian protesters, Harris's defense of her big interview blunders, and much more. Make sure to become a Patron and give us a review on Apple!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/headintheofficepodHITO Merch: https://headintheoffice.com/ Get 40% off Ground News: https://check.ground.news/headintheoffice YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4iJ-UcnRxYnaYsX_SNjFJQTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@headintheoffice?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/headintheoffice/Twitter: https://twitter.com/headintheofficeBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/headintheoffice.bsky.social Discord: https://discord.gg/hito Upcoming eventsSouthfield Public Library, 10/4, 2pm (free, no registration) https://southfieldlibrary.org/calendar-of-events/#/events/d3VFy9Xwnv/instances/Tb5j19kdX5/ Michigan sociological association conference, WSU, 10/18 (registration required) https://www.michigansociology.org/copy-of-conference-registration Seen on this episode:107 Days by Kamala HarrisNYT polling of 2024 Presidential Election over time – https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/us/elections/polls-president.html

The Irish Times is continuing to develop its podcast offering and would like to invite some of our current listeners to take part in a research study to listen to, and discuss, a new podcast pilot.This will involve listening to 2 short versions of a news briefing podcast and taking part in an online forum to discuss your reaction. You will be free to take part and contribute to the discussion at times that suit you over a period of a number of days. If selected to take part, and in return for your participation, you will receive a €30 One4All digital gift voucher.If you would like to take part please complete this form with your details. We'll aim to select as many as possible to participate.On Monday evening, the three candidates for the Irish presidency gathered together for their first live debate on Virgin Media Television. But, was it a really a debate?Rather than standing, Catherine Connolly, Heather Humphreys and Jim Gavin sat around a table and delivered a series of lines and scripts for over an hour. To many, it just appeared to be a longer version of Virgin's regular weeknight politics show.The conversation was largely polite, restrained and non-combative and ultimately made for quite dull TV.How did the three presidential candidates fare in the live TV studio setting and who came out on top?And what do the Irish presidential candidates need to change about their communication style to bring some spark to the race for the Áras and inspire us, the public, to cast our vote in their favour?Today, on In The News, what does it take to win a presidential debate?Lorcan Nyhan, head of training at the Communications Clinic who has previously worked with Irish politicians on presentation and communication, breaks down what the candidates need to change about their debating style to bring more energy and public interest to the campaign for president.Presented by Sorcha Pollak. Produced by Declan Conlon and Andrew McNair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Notes and Links to Matthew Boedy's Work        Matthew Boedy has written for many publications and authored three books. He's appeared on CNN and MSNBC and in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and other media outlets.    He has been a leader in faculty organizing since 2020 as president of the Georgia conference of the American Association of University Professors, a national higher education advocacy group.     He completed his Ph.D. in English in 2015 at the University of South Carolina where he also received in 2010 a master's in creative writing. He most prizes his bachelor's degree in journalism in 2001 from the University of Florida and his work at the campus newspaper, the Independent Florida Alligator.     He is a full professor of rhetoric at the University of North Georgia. He researches and writes about religious rhetoric, particularly in the last few years about the rise of Christian Nationalism.     Buy The Seven Mountains Mandate: Exposing the Dangerous Plan to Christianize America and Destroy Democracy     Matthew's Website   Matthew Speaks on WBUR's “Here and Now” on The Seven Mountains Mandate   Article from Mother Jones: “His Book on Charlie Kirk Was About to Come Out. Then His Subject Was Murdered.   At about 1:50, Matthew responds to Pete's question about “exercising different muscles” in writing fiction, academic, and journalism At about 3:15, Matthew gives information on his book-publisher, summary, etc. At about 5:00, Matthew gives background on the book's title and subtitle in cover in response to Pete's question about added resonance for the book since Charlie Kirk's murder At about 8:25, Matthew responds to Pete's question about what Matthew has learned about the Turning Point and Charlie Kirk's influence as seen from outside the United States   At about 10:20, Matthew discusses seeds for the book At about 11:40, Matthew talks about why he wrote two Prefaces for the book, and how the 2024 Presidential Election was a huge turning point for Turning Point At about 12:45, Pete and Matthew trace the book's opening timeline and its significance in tracing the history of the Seven Mountains Mandate  At about 13:55, Matthew summarizes the Seven Mountains Mandates and talks about Charlie Kirk's “conversion” to the philosophy   At about 17:25, Matthew reflects on whether or not Charlie Kirk's “religious fervor” was authentic and on his turn to Christian nationalism  At about 19:45, Matthew responds to Pete's musings about the connection between “grifting” and Charlie Kirk's career At about 21:00, Matthew talks about the connections between the prosperity gospel and the Seven Mountains Mandate At about 22:15, Pete lays out some of the book's early writing on Project 2025, and Matthew expands on its connection to the mandate At about 23:30, Matthew emphasizes how the book is a lot about post-January 6 and connections to the “Mountain of Government" At about 24:10, Matthew talks about Bill Bright and Loren Cunningham and some early iterations of the mandate  At about 27:25, Sara Diamond's prescient writing on the mandates is discussed  At about 29:15, Pete uses a unique analogy to ask Matthew about the ideas of mandates, and Matthew makes a key point about the Mandate as being part of a “minority movement”  At about 32:10, Matthew reflects on Trump's connection to the Mandate and the movement and mutual benefits At about 33:30, Pete and Matthew discuss a staggering stat about American's beliefs in and knowledge of the Mandate At about 34:25, Matthew responds to Pete's question about Charlie Kirk's death and its influence on religious conversion and political engagement  At about 35:20, Matthew talks about Charlie Kirk's role in fulfilling a hole for many millennials and Gen Z and young men, particularly with reradds to a religious direction and “finding [one's] purpose] At about 36:45, Pete asks Matthew about ideas of nonengagement and engagement and connections to Christian fundamentalism  At about 40:10, Matthew explains the “salt and light” metaphor often used by proponents of the Mandate At about 41:10, Matthew talks about Jimmy Carter's “falling out” with evangelicals  At about 43:00, The two discuss the naming of the mandate and tracing the history of the title/metaphor At about 44:20, Matthew talks about his personal experiences and those others who have been listed on the Professors' Watchlist At about 47:00, Matthew traces Charlie Kirk's connections and contradictions involving higher education, as well as his “origin story” At about 49:40, Matthew recounts a memorable trip to a TPUSA event at the University of GA where higher ed was ridiculed   At about 51:05, Matthew reflects on connections between state budgets and philosophies on public school and voucher programs  At about 52:40, Matthew discusses distinctions between “republic” vs. “democracy” and notes important links to the Mandate At about 56:15, Matthew reflects on the usage and meanings of “stewardship” in certain circles  At about 57:30, Matthew responds to Pete's question about Charlie Kirk's seemingly-contradictory attitude towards Israel and Jewish people   At about 1:00:05, Pete and Matthew talks about ideas of manhood and male bonding and “warrior” archetypes and TPUSA's tokenization and abuse towards minorities of all types  At about 1:02:55, Matthew discusses Erika Kirk's trapeze act of being an emboldened and powerful businesswoman and political force, as well as complementary partner/“stay in the home” woman and mother At about 1:05:15, Pete quotes a line about Charlie Kirk astutely learning how to “erase history,” and Matthew discussed particular mentors who taught him this lesson At about 1:07:30, Conspiracy theories and religious connections to the Mandate are discussed, including how The Great Reset as a conspiracy was hyped and sidelined by TPUSA  At about 1:08:50, Andrew Breitbart and Jon Root as representative of the Entertainment Mandate are discussed  At about 1:10:25, Matthew discusses Benny Johnson and the “cultural buckets” that have been repurposed through meme culture At about 1:11:55, Matthew talks about Neil Postman's book, Amusing Ourselves to Death, and its close connection to the Seven Mountains Mandate and politics as entertainment  At about 1:12:55, the two discuss the “pomp and circumstance” that pervades politics, including the proposed UFC fight at the White House At about 1:14:55, Pete asks Matthew about the idea of Charlie Kirk's possible future as a “martyr”      You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode.       Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Hannah Pittard, a recent guest, is up at Chicago Review.     Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl      Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting Pete's one-man show, DIY podcast and extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content!    This month's Patreon bonus episode features an exploration of flawed characters, protagonists who are too real in their actions, and horror and noir as being where so much good and realistic writing takes place.    Pete has added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show.     This is a passion project, a DIY operation, and Pete would love for your help in promoting what he's convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.    Please tune in for Episode 300 with Nathan Thrall, an American writer living in Jerusalem. In 2024, he received the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction for A Day in the Life of Abed Salama. An international bestseller, it was translated into more than thirty languages, selected as a New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice, and named a best book of the year by over twenty publications, including The New Yorker, The Economist, and Time. He spent a decade at the International Crisis Group, where he was director of the Arab-Israeli Project, and has taught at Bard College.     The episode airs on September 30, and Pete is thrilled and stunned to make it to Episode 300. Thanks to all of those who have helped him make it to 300 episodes.    Please go to ceasefiretoday.org, and/or https://act.uscpr.org/a/letaidin to call your congresspeople and demand an end to the forced famine and destruction of Gaza and the Gazan people.

Send us a textWhat does it mean to lead with authenticity when life throws you the unthinkable? For this week's podcast guest, Andrew Stadelberger, founder of the award-winning consultancy d, that question has defined his journey.At 15, Andrew lost his father on 9/11. That heartbreak could have closed him off. Instead, it ignited a drive to keep showing up, to keep saying “Yes, And”—a principle he learned through improv that became a philosophy for life and business.From sitting inside a major newsroom on the night of the 2008 Presidential Election, to steering a global music licensing company, to launching his own agency from the ground up, Andrew has never stopped building. Player Coach was born from that spirit—an agency where leadership means rolling up your sleeves, working alongside your team, and never asking anyone to do what you wouldn't do yourself.In this deeply human and business-driven conversation, Andrew shares:·         How “Yes, And” fuels creativity, leadership, and problem-solving·         Why the Player Coach mindset is changing how teams grow and collaborate·         What it takes to leave behind the safety of a big brand and build your own·         The raw truth of entrepreneurship—the doubt, the hustle, and the breakthroughs·         Why authenticity is the most valuable currency in business todayAndrew's story is both inspiring and instructive—a reminder that leadership isn't about having all the answers, it's about having the courage to create, adapt, and keep moving forward.On October 23, Today is the Day is hosting the International Changemakers Forum. This free virtual event brings together visionaries, entrepreneurs, nonprofit professionals, leaders, and everyday changemakers from around the globe. Through inspiring keynotes, global networking, and interactive breakout sessions, you'll gain practical tools and meaningful connections to help you embrace change and take bold action.Reserve your complimentary spot today and be part of a global community that believes in the power of connection and courageous leadership. Register for FREE!Please subscribe to the Today is the Day Changemakers YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @TodayistheDayLiveIt. Be one of our brand gladiators and help us expand our reach!Support the show

Mary Regan, political editor with the Irish Independent, previews the first debate of the Presidential Election campaign

Robert Troy, Minister of State at the Department of Finance; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central

As Day Two of canvassing in the Presidential Election gets underway, questions are being raised locally about the need for election-free poster zones, particularly with just three candidates in the race. Geraldine Gregan, Clare Director of Elections for the Heather Humphreys campaign, believes there should be more flexibility around the current rules. To discuss this matter, Alan Morrissey was joined by Derek Clune from Shannon Tidy Towns and Geraldine Gregan, Clare Director of Elections for Heather Humphreys' Presidential Campaign on Friday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) Clare Herald

Fianna Fáil's Jim Gavin has emerged as the candidate with the strongest national radio footprint in the run-up to the 2025 Presidential election, according to new research from Irish PR intelligence platform Everhaze. Analysis of 2,500 radio clips over the past twelve weeks shows that while Independent Catherine Connolly leads overall mentions (36.3%), Gavin (33.5%) pulls ahead in terms of national airwaves share, with 34.9% of his coverage on national talk formats. By contrast, Connolly's campaign is more heavily weighted to local outlets (68.6% of her coverage) and Heather Humphreys' profile is even more locally concentrated (71.3%). This national advantage translates into strong presence across high-reach talk shows such as The Pat Kenny Show, Newstalk Breakfast, and The Anton Savage Show, where margins between candidates are typically slim but Gavin remains consistently competitive. On local radio, however, Connolly retains the edge, leading in 13 counties including Donegal (+22pp) and Galway (+18pp). Gavin posts selective peaks (notably Louth, where he dominates with 77.5% of mentions) and converts his national presence into 8 county leads overall. Humphreys, meanwhile, has a more concentrated footprint, with standout strength in Cavan/Monaghan (+12pp lead). Sentiment analysis underscores a three-way contrast: Humphreys records the most positive net tone (+12pp), Gavin trends neutral-positive (+5pp), while Connolly faces a more polarised balance (?3pp). Speaking about the findings of the report, James McCann, CEO of Everhaze said: "With nominations closed and facing into the four week sprint, each candidate will be looking to own the share of voice across the national airwaves to capture undecided voters. Outside of Dublin the counties of Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon have heard the least from all candidates so far which is unsurprising given the battle for the urban centres of Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway. As the campaign heats up its every candidate's race to lose in presenting a clear narrative and message to the public." Everhaze is an Irish-built PR intelligence platform that tracks real-time media coverage across radio, print, and online sources in Ireland and the UK. Its technology combines broadcast capture with AI-driven analysis to map who is getting talked about, where, and in what tone. The platform is widely used by communicators to monitor campaigns, understand sentiment shifts, and measure share of voice. As part of the 2025 Presidential campaign, Everhaze has launched the "Battle of the Airwaves" tracker, a live view of how each candidate is performing week-by-week on radio. The tracker highlights: Share of voice across national vs local stations County-by-county exposure showing where candidates are winning or lagging Sentiment balance, capturing whether coverage is favourable, critical, or neutral Programme battlegrounds, where margins between rivals are razor-thin Updated weekly, the Battle of the Airwaves gives voters, journalists, and campaign teams a transparent lens on who is winning the media war as the race for Áras an Uachtaráin heats up. See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

If you're one of the three Irish Presidential candidates, what is the best way to make an impact? How do you get the public excited to vote for you?Paul Allen, a PR professional, who has worked on four Presidential campaigns, joins Kieran to discuss.

Paul Cunningham, Political Correspondent, has the latest from the Presidential race as the three candidates begin their campaign.

Paul Cunningham, Political Correspondent, reports on the first full day of the presidential campaign.

Aubrey Masango speaks to Joseph Ochieno, African elections analyst as they discuss Malawi Electoral Commission officially declaring former president Peter Mutharika the winner of the country’s 2025 presidential election. He further unpacks the implications of this historic election, the challenges facing Mutharika’s new administration, and the broader lessons for democracy in Southern Africa. Tags: 702, Aubrey Masango show, Aubrey Masango, Joseph Ochieno, President Peter Mutharika, Malawi elections The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In the wake of Maria Steen's failed bid to get on the ticket for this year's presidential election, Independent Ireland is now calling for a referendum to change the nomination process for future elections. Jonathan discussed this further with Michael Collins is Leader of Independent Ireland and a TD for Cork South-West.

Today marks the first full day in campaigning for the Presidential election with all three candidates taking to the campaign trail across the country. Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor, Irish Independent brings us the latest on the campaign.

Eight candidates have been duly nominated to run for the 2026 presidential election. The Electoral Commission (EC) on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, cleared those that will vie for the 2026 general elections at their grounds in Lweza - Lubowa, Wakiso District.The incumbent President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) will face off with former army commander Maj. Gen. Rtd Mugisha Muntu from the Alliance of National Transformation (ANT),  Robert Kasibante from the National Peasants Party (NPP), Nathan Nandala Mafabi from the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu from the National Unity Platform  (NUP), and Joseph Mabirizi from the Conservative Party (CP)Others are, Munyagwa Mubarak Sserunga from the Common Man's Party (CMP) and Frank Bulira Kabinga from the Revolutionary People's Party (RPP).EC says all candidates were nominated in accordance with the requirements of the Presidential Elections Act, Cap 179.Reporting by: Isaac Nuwagaba, Charles Etukuri, John Masaba, Stuart Yiga, and Simon Masaba 

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Listener call-in’s continuing on the conversations about the memorial service for the late Charlie Kirk. Former Vice President Kamala Harris’s recent interview with Rachel Maddow of MSNBC on her decision not to choose former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg as her running mate in the 2024 Presidential Election. A clip from Jimmy Kimmel Live! host Jimmy Kimmel after President Donald Trump was banned from multiple social media platforms in 2021.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listeners react to the news that Maria Steen will not be on the ballot paper in the upcoming presidential election. Dara explains what it's like to become a father in your 50s. A number of students in Irish schools are receiving Irish language exemptions.

Art O'Leary, chief executive of An Coimisiún Toghcháin, Ireland's independent electoral commission, on registering to vote for the 2025 Presidential Election.

Catherine Connolly, Jim Gavin, Heather Humphreys have secured their nominations for the campaign which will run for a month until the election is held on October 24th 2025.How have the three candidates backed by political parties – Connolly, Gavin and Humphreys – fared so far in their bid to become the next Irish head of state and what bumps in the road have they faced in their race for the Áras?Plus: at the time of recording, independent candidate Maria Steen was still in the hunt for the backing of 20 Oireachtas members. What would she bring to the race? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nominations for the Presidential Election close at 12 noon today. Three candidates are confirmed for the ballot paper with Maria Steen two short for a nomination. Ivan was joined in the studio by our panel to discuss these closing stages. In studio was John Lee, Executive Editor, Irish Daily Mail, Sinéad O'Carroll, Editor, The Journal and Dr Tom Hickey, Associate Professor of Constitutional Law, School of Law and Government, DCU.

Listeners react to US President Donald Trump's claims about links between paracetamol and autism. Patricia is principal of a school in Clare that needs more pupils. Should we have election posters during the Presidential Election? Prof. Marcus Kennedy is worried about the danger vaping is causing to young people.

Clare County Council may have decided not to nominate any candidate for the Presidential Election at a special meeting yesterday, but the occasion wasn't without its drama. One candidate accused the council of actively blocking her campaign to get on the ballot, while the Mayor of Ennis branded one hopeful as unprofessional and disrespectful and said their presentation was a disservice to the women of Ireland. The field of 5 candidates involved activists, Gaeilgeoirs and Mathematicians, but ultimately no budding President obtained the magic number. Clare FM's Daragh Dolan has this report from Áras Chontae An Chláir.

With the Presidential election set for Friday, 24 October, time is running out for people to register to vote, check their details, or update their information on the electoral register. There are key deadlines coming up for both postal voting and in-person registration, and many people, especially first-time voters, may not be aware of what they need to do to ensure they can cast their ballot. To explain what voters need to know and the supports available to help them, Alan Morrissey was joined by Mary Clare O'Sullivan, Head of Electoral Integrity & Research at An Coimisiún Toghcháin.

The Presidential election is on Friday, October 24th. Art O’Leary is chief executive of An Comisiún Toghcháin/ The Electoral Commission. He outlines what you need to do to ensure that you can cast your vote. https://www.electoralcommission.ie/

Fianna Fail candidate Jim Gavin has written to social media companies to demand action in response to “smears” posted about him online. To discuss this Fianna Fail TD Malcolm Byrne and Labour's Alan Kelly who are both members of the Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport.

A clip from Dana Loesch’s discussion with Brendan Carr, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Former United States Ambassador to the Holy See Francis Rooney, joins the show by phone to talk about his relationship with Pope Leo XIV prior to his ascension to the papacy. Former Vice President Kamala Harris has revealed her first choice for a running mate in the 2024 Presidential Election was former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg. Joseph Epstein’s Wall Street Journal piece, “Robert Redford Was the Last Movie Star.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tabitha Monahan, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent

Latin America expert Ian Bezek returns for a deep dive into Chile's presidential election. Timestamps 0:00: Intro begins 0:35: Venezuela invasion 1:35: Intro ends 3:36: Interview begins 4:38: Polymarket odds 4:55: Chilean history 5:45: Pinochet 8:06: Chilean democracy 9:19: Ideologies of Chilean candidates 10:09: 2021 election 11:19: Boric's failures 12:20: Regional waves 13:43: First round 14:51: Left-wing primary 15:47: Kast 19:47: Kast's electability 20:16: Kast's professional bio 21:47: Kast's political skill 22:20: Jara 23:43: Latin American left 27:17: Jara's view on mining 29:57: Comparisons to other Latin American leftists 31:48: Matthei 32:39: Parisi 33:18: Kaiser 34:28: Kaiser polling 35:00: Latin American libertarians and immigration 36:02: First round winner 38:47: Polling 39:45: Bezek's recommended combo play 40:01: Overall winner 42:32: Why Polymarket underpricing Kast 43:41: Potential surprises 44:04: Financial markets 44:45: Tariffs 48:44: Venezuela invasion 50:15: Equity plays 51:35: ETFs 52:01: Banco de Chile 52:21: Chilean peso 52:34: How to follow election 53:16: How to interpret polls 54:31: Implications for other Latin American candidates 54:57: Follow Bezek 55:46: Interview ends 56:00: Upcoming meetups Follow Star Spangled Gamblers on Social Twitter/X: @ssgamblers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@starspangledgamblers1029 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starspangledgambl7 Bet on Latin American politics at Polymarket.com, the world's largest prediction market. Forecasting Meetup Network Join the community of prediction market traders, rationalists, effective altruists, sports bettors, and other forecasters coming together to improve humanity's ability to predict the future. Upcoming meetups: DC: Thu, Sep 18th at 6pm. Details and RSVP here. Boston: Mon, Sep 22nd at 6pm. Details and RSVP here. https://forecastingmeetupnetwork.kit.com/eb6374e5e8

Galway Talks with Dave O'Connell (Thursday, 18th September 2025) 9am Minister Foley encourages survivors to apply for representation opportunities  Statement on Councillor Voting Practices and Democratic Integrity  Limited Time for People to Register to Vote for Presidential Election  10am 3 Dogs Dumped in Athenry Overnight (Animal Cruelty)  Mullooly invites Trade Commissioner to debate “rotten Mercosur trade agreement Galway-based voice for peace speaks at major global conference in South Korea  Charity Walk for Motor Neurone Disease Association passing through Galway  11am Culture Corner - Gort Arts Hosts Culture Week Art Exhibition at the Michael Kennedy Studio, Boland's Lane, Gort, Co Galway  Pet Corner - Dental Disease SPORTS PREVIEW with OLLIE TURNER  MUSIC MORNINGS – DARA NAUGHTON (Oakruled) 

The Presidential Election was in the Offaly air at the Ploughing Championships along with the mud and the craic. It's Day two in Screggan and over the 3 days 300,000 are expected. Henry McKean sent this report from a muddy field...

Barry Lenihan, RTÉ Radio 1 Reporter

The Presidential Election will take place on the 24th of October, when we will go to the polls to vote for Michael D. Higgins' successor in Áras an Uachtaráin. There are three names in the race to become President of Ireland so far: Former All-Ireland winning manager and player with Dublin, Jim Gavin, who is Fianna Fáil's candidate, Independent candidate Catherine Connolly, and former Cabinet minister and Fine Gael's presidential candidate Heather Humphreys. Alan Morrissey was joined on Mondays Morning Focus by Heather Humphreys for more. Photo (c) House of Oireachtas

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Micheál Lehane, Political Correspondent, looks ahead to the Fianna Fáil vote to choose their nominee to run for the presidency.

Following President Trump's crackdown on crime in Washington, D.C., public attention has increasingly turned to issues of crime and safety. At the same time, New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is actively seeking endorsements ahead of the upcoming election. As the race intensifies, some question whether mainstream Democrats will seek to distance themselves from this progressive faction.   Republican Strategist and Co-Founder of South and Hill Strategies, Colin Reed, discusses the current issues Democrats face as they head into the 2026 Midterm Elections and the 2028 Presidential Election.    I Wish Someone Had Told Me: President Trump and California Governor Newsom go head-to-head. Who will have the last laugh?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Mary Lou McDonald, Sinn Fein leader, outlines the party's priorities for the Dáil term ahead as its TDs and Senators gather in Dun Laoghaire for the party think-in starting this morning.

Ellen Coyne and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:· With polling day expected to be October 24th, nominations are now open for the office of president and to close on September 24th. Another date to keep in mind is next Tuesday September 9th which will see a vote among Fianna Fáil's 71-strong parliamentary party to select its presidential candidate from former Dublin football manager Jim Gavin and MEP Billy Kelleher. · And with nominations closing on September 24th, that leaves just three weeks for Independent candidates, including Gareth Sheridan, Nick Delehanty and Maria Steen, to secure nominations from local authorities. · September 20th could be a red-letter day for Sinn Féin. The party will either confirm support for Independent TD Catherine Connolly or select a candidate of their own choosing. Will questions be asked of Mary Lou McDonald if a strong candidate doesn't materialise?· Labour's party think-in took place in Nenagh, Co Tipperary on Thursday and was almost derailed by Tipperary North TD and former party leader Alan Kelly's refusal to follow the party's endorsement of Cather Connolly. Plus, the panel picks their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:· Next month's budget critical for the Coalition, Ireland's past status as tradwife capital of the world, and RTÉ'S new national obsession, The Traitors Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.