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Unravel the threads of American politics with incisive commentary and in-depth analysis on the state of the political scene. Join National Review writers like Rich Lowry, Charles C. W. Cooke, Jim Geraghty, Michael Brendan Dougherty, Jack Butler, and more for political commentary you can’t get anywhere else. Longing for a refreshing dose of sanity? All you need to do is tune in.
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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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Can South Korea's new president unify an unhappy country?
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With the election of Lee Jae-myung as president of South Korea, a period of political turmoil there may be over - for now at least. But Lee, leader of the centre-left Democratic Party, faces many challenges, including a political system in disarray, the threat of tariffs and a looming demographic disaster. Denis Staunton reports. Hosted on Acast. S…
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Why Poland's dramatic election result is a setback for Europe
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Poland is facing political deadlock after pro-Trump candidate Karol Nawrocki, backed by the country’s right-wing opposition, won Sunday’s presidential by less than two percentage points. The result also has major implications for European politics. On today's podcast Hugh discusses the outcome with Berlin correspondent Derek Scally. Hosted on Acast…
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Editors’ Picks: Rich: Noah’s post “Where Are the Dot Connectors?” Charlie: Jack Butler’s piece “The Commencement Address Harvard Needs” Jim: Kayla Bartsch’s post “Bad Therapy Tanked the Birth Rates” Noah: MBD’s piece “Summers Before Screens” Light Items: Rich: College softball world series Charlie: The World at War Jim: High school graduation Noah:…
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Editors’ Picks: Rich: Noah's post "No, Trump Isn’t Racially ‘Resegregating’ Schools" MBD: Armond White’s piece “Wes Anderson Shows How the World Works” Phil: Noah’s piece “Get Ready for the ‘Trump Is Senile’ News Cycle” Jack: Leah Libresco Sargeant’s magazine piece “When IVF Met MAHA” Light Items: Rich: The Story of Art by E. H. Gombrich MBD: Your …
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Committees of the Oireachtas are back, but why can’t Irish politicians ask a good question?
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Pat Leahy and Harry McGee join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics: · Committees of the Oireachtas are indeed back, but rigor and insight seem to be missing in some of the questions posed by politicians during RTÉ’s appearance in front of the Oireachtas media committee on Wednesday. · Independent TDs Barry Heneghan and Gillian Toole, …
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Editors Picks: Rich: Stanley Kurtz's post "Trump vs. Harvard: A Negotiated Solution" Jim: Dan McLaughlin’s post "New York City Could Do Worse Than Mayor Andrew Cuomo" Noah: Charlie’s magazine piece “I’m an American Guy Now” Dominic: Andy’s weekend piece “On the War in Europe, Trump Has Been ‘Tapping’ the American People Along” Light Items: Rich: Wi…
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Why 'left' and 'woke' are not the same thing - with Susan Neiman
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In her book Left Is Not Woke today's guest Susan Neiman argues that the left has taken a wrong turn and must differentiate itself from "wokism". She talks to Hugh about what she means by "woke" and why its appeal to traditional left-wing tendencies, like solidarity and supporting the underdog, helps disguise its more reactionary elements. They also…
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Gavan Reilly: The Secret Life of Leinster House
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Leinster House is more than a place of work - it's a way of life for the politicians and other professionals who spend their days there. Journalist and broadcaster Gavan Reilly has written a book about the inner-workings of our parliament building and its inhabitants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Episode 755: Here Comes the Golden Dome
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Editors’ Picks: Rich: Abigail’s piece "Keir Starmer’s Immigration Hypocrisy" Charlie: Jim’s Jolt “Now Democrats Can Admit Biden Was a Disastrous President” MBD: Armond White’s piece "The Mission: Impossible Booster Shot" Dominic: Veronique de Rugy’s post “The Senate Must Be More Responsible Than the House” Light Items: Rich: Safe Passage by Dr. Kor…
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Pat Leahy and Harry McGee join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics: · Ireland’s decision to participate in a European-wide initiative celebrating Norman heritage and influence has drawn the ire of Sinn Féin. The initiative is called ’2027 The Year of the Normans – People of Europe’, and Cabinet approved plans to mark 1000 years since …
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Refugees in Ireland: is the Government getting the balance right?
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The unprecedented increase in the numbers of people coming to Ireland seeking International Protection due to war or oppression in their homeland put serious pressure on State resources since 2023. The new Government has signalled a tougher approach to the issue, and has claimed some success. Are their reforms working, and is the tougher messaging …
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Editors’ Picks: Rich: Recent magazine cover package on the new pope Charlie: Noah’s post “How Dare They?” Noah: Jim’s Jolt "Why Didn’t Joe Biden Get a PSA Test?” Phil: Jeff’s newsletter “Does the Biden Cover-Up Have Two Layers?” Light Items: Rich: The Mets vs. Yankees game Charlie: The diner Noah: Pool party dinner Phil: Subway Series Sponsors: Exp…
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'The people who voted no are expected to go under a rock and disappear' - Ronán Mullen on losing the marriage referendum
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The tenth anniversary of the marriage equality referendum has prompted some reminiscing about how the vote was the first of two pinnacles for progressivism in Ireland, the other being the abortion referendum three years later. For women and members of the LGBT community, the successful campaigns were pivotal moments for an Ireland escaping its oppr…
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Episode 753: Trump’s Middle East Extravaganza
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Editors’ Picks: Rich: Craig Young's piece "A Tip of the Rockies Cap to Ellis Burks" Charlie: Dan’s piece “Trump Is Not the First President to Confront the Courts” MBD: Abigail’s piece "Bestie Flopped the Linguistic Vibe Check, No Cap" Audrey: Charlie's piece "Joe Biden’s Election Analysis Is Nonsensical" Light Items: Rich: Texas Charlie: SSGB show …
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The Public Accounts Committee returns, and is already making headlines
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Jack Horgan-Jones and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics: · The Public Accounts Committee returned on Thursday and already it was making headlines with revelations about former Children’s Health Ireland boss Eilish Hardiman’s salary. PAC is apt at generating headlines with leaked opening statements and TDs eager t…
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Marriage equality: ten years on, has Ireland's progressive optimism disappeared?
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It is ten years since the country voted to legalise same-sex marriage. This victory for progressive politics was followed by another when abortion rights were won in 2018. But what is sometimes called "the progressive agenda" has since had setbacks, including last year's defeated referendums on family and care. So how relevant is progressivism to I…
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Editors’ Picks: Rich: Samuel Gregg’s piece "A New Pope Leo for a New Industrial Revolution" Charlie: MBD’s post “Decoding Pope Leo XIV” Jim: Andy’s pieces on Trumps' crypto ventures Noah: Luther’s post “Trump, the ‘Kayfabe President’” Light Items: Rich: The Caps Charlie: Update on his fixed grill Jim: Thunderbolts Noah: Mother’s Day menu Sponsor: M…
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Simon Harris: my style of politics is not a problem
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Simon Harris had a difficult general election campaign as Fine Gael leader and has since faced criticism that he has not learned from mistakes in his new roles as Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs. On today's podcast he tells Jack Horgan-Jones and Hugh Linehan that his style of politics won't change. He also answers questions about policy i…
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Editors’ Picks: Rich: Abigail Anthony's piece "Battle of the Shiloh Hendrix Fundraisers" Charlie: Dan McLaughlin’s post “R.I.P. David Souter, the Last of His Kind” MBD: Jim’s Morning Jolt “A New Pope, Made in America" Dominic: Noah Rothman “The Poseur” Light Items: Rich: BLTs Charlie: Rebuilding his grill MBD: Good fountain pens Dominic: Apartment …
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Are the Government spooked by the consequences of the Occupied Territories Bill?
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Pat Leahy and Harry McGee join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics: · On the same day that the US agreed a trade deal with the UK, the European Commission unveiled a second, larger package of retaliatory tariffs – this was in response to the absence of negotiation from the US on what they actually want. Thankfully for Ireland, our big…
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Conclave: why this papal election is the hardest to call in decades
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The death of Pope Francis has set in train one of the most unique contests in world politics: the Papal conclave. Cardinals will vote again and again until one name achieves a two-thirds majority and becomes pope. Voting is not the conclave's only similarity to secular politics. The prospects of victory for frontrunners Antonio Tagle from the Phili…
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