Politalks

PoliTalks

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Welcome to PoliTalks, a hub for casual yet informative conversations about politics, news, and other current affairs. Based in Ireland, but with watchful eyes overseas.

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Jan 26, 2025

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Episodes

New Taoiseach, New Government, Old News 26.01.2025

As the week draws to a close and the newly minted government breaks for two weeks after a gruelling two days, Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us for coverage of the week's stories.

Breaking - Dáil Suspended! 23.01.2025

On what was supposed to be the day of Micheál Martin's return to the office of Taoiseach, opposition parties have refused to facilitate Dáil procedures until an agreement is reached on opposition speaking time for government-supporting TD's. After a chaotic breakdown of discourse in the Dáil, Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy was forced to suspend the house until 9am the following day. Brendan Cahill-...

Storming the Beaches on 'T-Day' - US Inauguration Special 20.01.2025

Today the United States swears in its 47th President and Administration. The cold crowds of Washington DC have been shepherded indoors as the cheering fills the room, and a long list of promises (or threats?) are made. Joining us for analysis is Brendan Cahill-Flynn

Procedural Acrobatics, Policy Dilution, and Flux Capacitors 20.01.2025

As we approach a new political epoch in the United States, does Ireland alternatively face a backslide to the past? Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us to discuss the weekend's stories.

A Government is Formed! 15.01.2025

The long-awaited arrival of a Programme for Government may be nearing its end, as announcements of various Ministerial jobs and Departmental reshuffles are made throughout the day. From Minister Healy-Rae, to the department of domestic affairs that's not a department, and Harris' foreign ambitions, Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us for coverage on the latest stories. If you have questions for the show...

House-Hoarding, Healthcare, and the Wait-List for a Band-Aid 01.01.2025

It is New Year's Eve, and today we are joined by Brendan Cahill-Flynn, to discuss the Land Hoarding (RZLT) Tax, as well as the Private Healthcare being practiced in public hospitals, and the strain that places on the system.

Private Schools Seek Public Support, and the Soc Dems 'stick around' 24.12.2024

As we approach Christmas and the heat in Leinster House cools down, Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us for some pre-Christmas coverage.

Civil War or Civil Partnership: Inside Coalition Negotiations - Sunday News Rounup 15.12.2024

As the Civil War Parties reach across the aisle (but not very far) to bolster their numbers for a potential government, the Regional Independent Group has smelt hesitation from the left and pounced upon the center-right. Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us to discuss the situation, as well as the Security of our politicians, and the latest updates on Syria

No Slow News for Soc Dems and the Battle for the Chair 12.12.2024

As coalition formation talks continue, and the Social Democrats try to cut loose bad press, Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us to discuss the day's stories, as well as Verona Murphy's nomination for Chair of the Dáil, and Ireland's international escapades.

Syria gets Serious, Coalitions get Discussed, and the Public gets Patient 08.12.2024

Today we're joined by Brendan Cahill-Flynn to hear the latest on developments home and abroad. From ongoing Government Formation talks, to the Liberation of Syria from its current Regime, we have all the best analysis, topped off with some awkward shots of World Leaders

Tallies, Taioseachs, Tag-Teams and Tarriffs 03.12.2024

After a long and oftentimes bittersweet count, the final numbers are in and the formation of the next Dáil takes shape. Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us to discuss what this means for the electorate, and who is likely to form the next government of Ireland.

General Election Count 30.11.2024

Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us from the Wexford Count Centre for General Election 2024

Mick Wallace - Wexford Constituency 29.11.2024

The Man, the Mick, the Wallace! Brendan Cahill-Flynn is joined by former MEP, TD, and lifelong activist Mick Wallace to discuss his return to domestic politics, the state of the EU, and his campaign in County Wexford

Peadar McDonald - Wexford Constituency 27.11.2024

Brendan Cahill-Flynn is joined by Peadar McDonald, General Election Candidate in the Wexford constituency. Representing the Green Party, Peadar is a new entry to politics after a long career in public service. Currently two years into his retirement, he has decided to put his name forward to the people on a platform of environmentalism and housing-investment, driven by concern for his grandchildre...

Harris-Hemorrhage in Polls, and India's Role in Russia 25.11.2024

After an eventful weekend on the campaign trail, Simon Harris has seen a stark drop in his party's support. As the polls show uncertainty surrounding the formation of the next government, climate lags behind in the agenda as COP29 talks conclude. Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us to discuss these stories, as well as India's relationship with Climate Change, and the West at large.

ICC Calls for Arrests in Israel/Hamas Conflict 22.11.2024

In Thursday's final story, the International Criminal Court has called for the arrest of Isreali Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas-leader Mohammed Deif. Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us for analysis

Pints on Aontú, Competing over Climate Change, and FG;s Hat-Trick 21.11.2024

Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us to discuss the day's stories

Debate Showdowns, Housing Objections, and the Church of Scientology 19.11.2024

Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us for analysis of last night's debate, as well as the stories of the day

FG turn the Wacky Tobaccy Tables on FF, Greens pledge €10 Billion for Transport, and the Shinner-McDowell Cleavage 14.11.2024

Are FF and FG scrambling to realign themselves on the left-right divide? Is the left-right divide even real in Ireland? If it is, on which side of it does Sinn Fein stand? Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us to discuss these questions, other stories, and the Green's plans to spend €10 Billion on Transport .

Fine Gael's Tusla-Buff, Fianna Fáil's Vacant Home Hot-Potato, and Coalition tug-of-War 13.11.2024

Which Party is truly behind the €200 Childcare Cap? We (and they) may never truly know! As each Party swears to bring its own spin to essentially the same promise, young parents are the hot commodity in the electoral arithmetic. Fianna Fáil is looking to pass vacant homes around like a rugby-ball before a shin-cracking tackle, and the 'Independent's look to storm the gates of Leinster House. Brend...

Parties Set Themselves Apart and Russia's Rumored Reset 11.11.2024

What will the different parties offer voters in the upcoming election? Will Vladimir Putin seek to change relations with the West under Trump? Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us to discuss in part 2 of the Sunday news roundup

Fractures Become Breaks and a New Challenger Approaches - Sunday News Roundup 10.11.2024

As the tensions grow ever-higher amongst the former coalition partners in the run-up to the general election, each party struggles, scuffles, and scraps to differentiate themselves to the electorate. Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us to discuss in part 1 of today's Sunday News Roundup

Campaigning Begins, Coalition Fractures, and Damning Health Statistics 09.11.2024

The General Election Campaign has begun! FG has made a Hail-Mary promise to the hospitality industry, FF wants to be known as the Party of Education; they both want to expand the 'help-to-buy' schemes, while SF wants to scrap these schemes and start building on state land. Labour brings rent freezes back into the mix, while the Greens send their former leader to COP, with eyes on a future beyond N...

'Shock' Election Call, a Meeting of the Leaders, and Resignations within Fianna Fáil 07.11.2024

Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us to discuss the reaction to today's shocking revelations from Harris.

US Election Reaction: Return of the Don 06.11.2024

The sequel is here, will it be as bloody as the first? Brendan Cahill-Flynn is joined by Nathan Rossiter to discuss the reaction to the US Election results.

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