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Inside Politics with Hugh Linehan

The Irish Times

The best analysis of the Irish political scene featuring Irish Times journalists, political thinkers and the occasional politician. Hosted by Hugh Linehan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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43:20

Does a junior ministry dilute the Healy-Rae brand?

Inside Politics with Hugh Linehan ·

2025/01/15

Jack Horgan-Jones and Jennifer Bray join Hugh to talk about the composition of the new Government and what we now know about the policies that will form the Programme for Government. They also discuss the decision by the Healy-Raes to demand a junior ministry. Will it dilute the essence of what the dynasty offers to the people of Kerry? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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44:56

Should President Higgins speak for Ireland on Nato?

Inside Politics with Hugh Linehan ·

2025/01/10

Pat Leahy and Harry McGee join Hugh Linehan on today’s Inside Politics podcast to discuss the week in politics:·The panel started by teasing out the convoluted and somewhat undemocratic Seanad election process. Is it better to be on the inside or the outside panel? And how important is it for nominees to possess sufficient qualifications?·Does Sinn Féin need to change its message and personnel after so long in opposition? Could it be time for a reshuffle despite the party’s strength in areas like

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40:41

Back catalogue: coming to terms with Ireland's...

Inside Politics with Hugh Linehan ·

2025/01/02

In case you missed it: back in March 2021 Hugh talked to Irish Times Berlin correspondent Derek Scally about his book The Best Catholics in the World. In the book Derek embarks on a quest to unravel the tight hold the Catholic Church has had on Ireland. In this conversation, Hugh and Derek discussed the origins of the book, the intersection of church, state and people and the strands of religion still intertwined in Irish society.This is the second of three back catalogue episodes this week. Inside

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53:00

Back catalogue: Clare Malone on politics, media and...

Inside Politics with Hugh Linehan ·

2024/12/31

In case you missed it: back in August 2023 Hugh talked to New Yorker magazine writer Clare Malone about the US presidential election, still then in its early stages. They also discussed the role of legacy media and new media in American politics.This is the first of three back catalogue episodes to come. Inside Politics will return to its regular episodes from January 6th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:15

Inside Politics live with Ken Early of Second Captains

Inside Politics with Hugh Linehan ·

2024/12/30

In December the Inside Politics team discussed the year in politics and the aftermath of the general election in front of an audience at the Laughter Lounge in Dublin city centre. Joining Hugh, Pat, Jen and Harry for part of the show was Irish Times soccer columnist and Second Captains podcaster Ken Early, who gave his take on the election, what motivates people to vote the way they do, why Sinn Féin's support declined relative to 2020 and what he learned when a pollster called to his door. Hosted

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48:31

Christmas AMA, part two: more questions from listeners

Inside Politics with Hugh Linehan ·

2024/12/27

Jack Horgan-Jones, Jennifer Bray, Harry McGee and Pat Leahy join Hugh for part two of our annual "ask me anything" to consider many excellent questions submitted by listeners. Thanks to everyone who sent in their questions. Thanks also to all who listened to the podcast this year. From everyone on the Inside Politics team, we wish you a happy 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35:43

Christmas AMA, part one: your thorny political...

Inside Politics with Hugh Linehan ·

2024/12/24

Jack Horgan-Jones, Jennifer Bray, Harry McGee and Pat Leahy join Hugh for part one of our annual "ask me anything" session. Thanks to everyone who sent in questions. Thanks also to all who listened to the podcast in 2024. Happy Christmas from everyone on the Inside Politics team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:50

Fresh TDs bring innocent joy as old hands eye the big...

Inside Politics with Hugh Linehan ·

2024/12/20

It's our final Friday wrap of the year and Jack Horgan-Jones and Jennifer Bray join Hugh to discuss the week in politics:The large influx of fresh TDs has brought a welcome joy and lack of cynicism to Leinster House. But the main event of the week was the election of Verona Murphy as Ceann Comhairle after some old-fashioned back-room dealing. Just how and why did it come about?The Regional Group of Independents, that clan of geographically diverse TDs that includes the new Ceann Comhairle, are now

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49:09

Eoghan Murphy reflects on political failure

Inside Politics with Hugh Linehan ·

2024/12/18

Hugh talks to former Minister for Housing and Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay South Eoghan Murphy, whose recent memoir Running From Office explores how his once-promising political career went off the rails, how he struggled to get to grips with the housing crisis and what being a member of a cabinet and of Fine Gael looks like from the inside. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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36:24

Lewis Goodall: why Keir Starmer has struggled - and...

Inside Politics with Hugh Linehan ·

2024/12/11

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

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38:03

Government formation: Simon Harris warns 'don't take...

Inside Politics with Hugh Linehan ·

2024/12/06

Post-election negotiations - or “government formation speed dating” as such discussions are now also known - have been happening throughout the week, and on today’s Inside Politics podcast Jack Horgan-Jones and Jennifer Bray join Pat Leahy to discuss the main moves:On Friday the Social Democrats said they would not form a negotiating pact with Labour, closing the door to an idea floated by Labour leader Ivana Bacik before and during the campaign. Where does that leave Labour as it debates internally

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21:02

Election Daily: First counts trickle in and...

Inside Politics with Hugh Linehan ·

2024/11/30

Jack Horgan-Jones joins Hugh Linehan to analyse the latest news from count centres across the country.First count results are starting to trickle in with Fine Gael’s Jennifer Carroll MacNeill the first TD to be elected after meeting the quota in Dún Laoghaire.Tallies indicate that Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty will romp home in Donegal.Controversial Senator John McGahon unlikely to win a seat in LouthWith 8,820 first preference votes, first time candidate Brian Brennan, a hotelier, has topped the poll

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30:39

Election Daily: tallies look bad for Greens and...

Inside Politics with Hugh Linehan ·

2024/11/30

Pat Leahy and Jennifer Bray join Hughto look at the early indications from count centres and think about what sort of coalitions might emerge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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14:25

EXIT POLL: Sinn Féin holds slim lead but Fine Gael...

Inside Politics with Hugh Linehan ·

2024/11/29

Pat Leahy joins Hugh Linehan to share the results of The Irish Times exit poll for the 2024 general election.The three largest parties ofFianna Fáil,Fine GaelandSinn Féinare on course for a tight finish in their share of the vote ingeneral election 2024, according to the results of an exit poll tonight.The results of the poll, conducted by Ipsos B&A today for The Irish Times/RTÉ/TG4/TCD, and released just after polls closed, are as follows:Sinn Féin21.1 per cent,Fianna Fáil19.5 per cent,Fine

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39:14

Election Daily: the highs and lows of a tense campaign

Inside Politics with Hugh Linehan ·

2024/11/28

INSIDE POLITICS LIVE SHOW WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 11TH - DUBLIN. TICKETS HERE!Pat Leahy, Jennifer Bray and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh to discuss today on trail of the 2024 general election:It's the last day of campaigning and the leaders of the three largest parties have been communicating their final messages to the electorate:Mary Lou McDonald seemed at ease as she asked voters to give their second preferences to parties like the Social Democrats, People Before Profit and Labour.Together with his

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29:15

Election Daily: will undecideds lend Sinn Féin their...

Inside Politics with Hugh Linehan ·

2024/11/27

INSIDE POLITICS LIVE SHOW WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 11TH - DUBLIN. TICKETS HEREHarry McGee and Jennifer Bray join Hughfor a look at today's events on the campaign trail.Sinn Féin's leasehold policy has been criticised by other parties, at times with little concrete justification. But has the party itself done enough to clarify how workable the scheme is?In the closing stages of this campaign, plenty of focus remains on the question of what parties say they would do in the event of an economic downturn.Sinn

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45:53

Housing: what is on offer in this election campaign?

Inside Politics with Hugh Linehan ·

2024/11/27

Housing will be one of the issues foremost in voters' minds when they go to the polls on Friday. But after an election campaign low on genuine debate, they'll be forgiven for some confusion over the detail of which party has promised what to whom. So what exactly are the different parties promising to do on housing? When it comes to specifics like how how much financial support to give buyers, how much social housing to build, and how much to intervene in rent control or tenants' rights, there are

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28:09

Leader's debate: what did we learn and who won?

Inside Politics with Hugh Linehan ·

2024/11/27

What were the most important moments in tonight's debate between Mary Lou McDonald, Micheál Martin and Simon Harris - and who came out on top? Pat Leahy and Jack Horgan-Jones were watching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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18:48

Election Daily: Can Paul Gogarty make a surprise...

Inside Politics with Hugh Linehan ·

2024/11/26

Bringing you all today's news from the campaign trail, Sarah Burns and Jack Horgan-Jones join Hughto discuss:A story about a Fine Gael staffer trying to influence how RTÉ reported on Simon Harris's disastrous interaction with disability care worker Charlotte Fallon is dragging the story through another news cycle. With just days until voting day, it is not what the party needs right now.Candidates like Sinn Féin's Mark Ward, who is seeking reelection In Dublin West, are insisting the momentum is now

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26:51

Election Daily: a new hope for Sinn Féin as Fine Gael...

Inside Politics with Hugh Linehan ·

2024/11/25

Jennifer Bray and Cormac McQuinn join HughLinehan to discuss today's news from the campaign trail:Reaction from Mary Lou McDonald (delight) and Simon Harris (dismay) to this morning's Ipsos B&A poll from The Irish Times that put Fine Gael in third place behind Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil.Also today, Simon Harris offered very limited support to the embattled candidacy of Senator John McGahon.Meanwhile in the battle of the small parties, Friends of the Earth ranked all parties according to the

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