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The Stand with Eamon Dunphy

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The Stand with Eamon Dunphy is a current affairs, sport and culture podcast posting five or more episodes each week. Editor and Presenter - Eamon Dunphy As a former professional and international soccer player Eamon was capped 23 times for Ireland. He has been a writer and broadcaster for over 40 years and written five best selling books including an early memoir  Only a Game? , U2’s biography  Unforgettable Fire , Sir Matt Busby’s biography  A Strange Kind of Glory , Roy Keane’s autobiography  Keane , and most recently his own memoir,  The Rocky Road . As a newspaper columnist Eamon has writt...

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Dec 19, 2024

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Ep 1752: The end of Boris .. or the beginning of the end for the party that adored him 14.06.2023

Economist and commentator Chris Johns talks to Eamon about the Privileges Committee investigation into Boris Johnson, and Johnson's resignation as an MP. Recorded on Tuesday 13th June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 1751: War in Ukraine - Ukraine makes small but significant victories as summer offensive begins 13.06.2023

Journalist and film maker Johnny O'Reilly joins Eamon from Kherson to talk about the explosion at the Nova Kakhovka dam that has resulted in the inundation of the region with devastating consequences for life, property, livelihoods and the environment. Johnny also outlines developments at the front as Ukraine's offensive begins. Recorded on Monday 12th June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Ep 1750: Champions League Final - Large cloud over over Man City’s Treble victory 12.06.2023

John Giles and Liam Brady join Eamon to review the Manchester City v Inter Milan Champions League Final that took place on Saturday last in Istanbul, and other issues concerning Man City, the Premier League and European football. Recorded on Monday 12th June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 1749: Fiscal Advisory Council takes direct aim at Taoiseach Leo Varadkar 12.06.2023

Economist and commentator Chris Johns joins Eamon to talk about Ireland's rocketing corporate tax revenue and the political debate about how it should be used. Also PM Rishi Sunak's trip to Washington to meet Joe Biden and his return with no sign of a trade detail between the UK and the US. Recorded on Friday 9th June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 1748: Donald Trump becomes first former US President to face criminal charges 10.06.2023

Niall Stanage joins Eamon from Washington to discuss the case against Donald Trump as Special Counsel Jack Smith issues indictment. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor at The Hill and White House Columnist for that publication. Recorded Friday 9th June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 1747: China declares war on stand up comedians 09.06.2023

Author and journalist Ian Williams joins Eamon to talk about the reemerging conflict between Serbia and Kosovo, the persecution by Chinese authorities of a stand up comedian, and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin's trip to Singapore to attend the Strategic Studies’ 20th Asia Security Summit where he spoke about growing tensions with China. Recorded on Tuesday 6th June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Ep 1746: PGA Saudi deal - the saddest day in pro golf 08.06.2023

Journalist Eamon Lynch joins Eamon as the PGA Tour agrees to merge with Saudi-backed rival LIV Golf and commerce wins over morality in elite golf. Eamon Lynch is co-host of Golf Today on Golf Channel. Golfweek and a USA Today columnist. Recorded on Wednesday 7th June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 1745: Putin’s War - Ukraine has four months to achieve victory on the battlefield 07.06.2023

Senator Tom Clonan joins Eamon to talk about about the blowing up of the Nova Kakhovka dam flooding the Kherson region and the Dnipro Delta, and the 50,000 NATO trained and equipped Ukrainian troops take on a new the new offensive to drive Putin's army out of Ukraine. Senator Tom Clonan is an author, a military analyst and a retired Irish ArmyCaptain. Recorded on Tuesday 6th June 2023. Hosted on A...

Ep 1744: Joe Biden has united NATO and Europe, a Trump presidency could be fatally different 06.06.2023

Author, journalist and broadcaster John Kampfner joins Eamon to reflect on the impact a Republican White House post the 2024 Presidential election could have on global stability. Recorded on Monday 5th June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 1743: FA Cup Final review and a good season for Man Utd but Ten Hag needs support to take them further 05.06.2023

John Giles joins Eamon to review the FA Cup Final between Manchester City and Manchester United and the arguments for and against VAR. Recorded on Monday 5th June 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 1742: Is the future for the US Republican as fears grow for Biden’s health and no obvious Democrat successor emerges? 04.06.2023

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon from Washington as Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy strikes a deal on the Debt Ceiling, Joe Biden stumbles, the Republican field grows as new contenders seek nomination to run for the 2024 Presidential Election and Trump's legal issues deepen. Niall is Associate Editor and White House Columnist for The Hill. Recorded on Friday 2nd June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Ep 1741: The Civil War that shaped our nation 01.06.2023

Diarmaid Ferriter talks to Eamon about the ending and aftermath of the Civil War. Diarmaid is an author, columnist with the Irish Times and Professor of Modern Irish History in UCD. Recorded on Tuesday 30th May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 1740: Summer Offensive - Morale high as Ukraine faces moment of truth 31.05.2023

A swarm of drones hits Moscow, Kyiv endures its seventeenth consecutive nights (and a day) of Russian missile and drone attacks, and, newly armed, Ukraine readies itself for the new offensive. Johnny O'Reilly talks to Eamon. Johnny is a journalist and film maker living and working in Ukraine. Recorded Tuesday 30th May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 1739: Opening shot in budget war - Varadker puts pressure on Finance Minister Michael McGrath 29.05.2023

Fionnán Sheahan talks to Eamon about Fine Gael's bid for middle-income voters. Fionnán is Ireland Editor for Independent.ie, the Irish Independent and the Sunday Independent. Recorded on Monday 29th May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 1738: Premier League - Team of the Year, Player of the Year and Coach of the Year 29.05.2023

John Giles and Liam Brady join Eamon to review the last weekend of the Premier League and pick their best performers of the season. Recorded on Monday 29th May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 1737: US Presidential Election - Ron DeSantis stumbles into race to pose a real threat to Donald Trump and Joe Biden 28.05.2023

Niall Stanage joins from Washington to talk to Eamon about the 2024 presidential campaign, Joe Biden's struggles in the polls, the sentencing of Stewart Rhodes, the leader of the Oath Keepers, and the Debt Ceiling looming crisis. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor at The Hill and White House Columnist for that publication. Recorded Friday 26th May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Ep 1736: Vinicius Junior, age 22, the latest victim of Spanish racism 27.05.2023

Barcelana-based journalist Richard Fitzpatrick talks to Eamon about racism in Spanish football's La Liga and the failure of authorities to address it. Recorded on Friday 26h May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 1735 - Tories still believe in Boris, the spiv that won’t go away 26.05.2023

Boris Johnson reappears in the headlines as his Honours List challenges Rishi Sunak's strength as PM, the investigation by the Privileges Committee continues, and now more to contemplate as further Covid breaches by Johnson are revealed. Also Tory friends may see him as a future leader. Economist and commentator Chris Johns talks to Eamon. Recorded on Thursday 25th May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See a...

Ep 1734: Can Ukraine and the West survive a Republican return to the White House next year? 25.05.2023

Author, journalist and broadcaster John Kampfner talks to Eamon. Recorded Tuesday 23rd May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 1733: Despite defeat women’s boxing pioneer Katie Taylor has nothing left to prove 24.05.2023

Chief Sportswriter at the Irish Daily Star Kieran Cunningham joins Eamon to talk about Katie Taylor's homecoming match against Chantelle Cameron last Saturday and Katie's extraordinary place in sporting history. Recorded on Monday 22nd May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 1732: Stalemate in the North suggests it may be time to review the Good Friday Agreement 23.05.2023

Author, journalist and political activist Eamonn McCann joins Eamon to talk about the Northern Ireland Local Election results and the challenges in getting the NI Assembly up and running again. Recorded on Monday 22nd May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 1731: Man City - outstanding but not the greatest ever 22.05.2023

John Giles and Liam Brady join Eamon to talk about the final stages of the 2022/2023 Premier League season. They pay tribute to 'Pep' Guardiola's achievements at Manchester City and some great performances across the season. Recorded on Monday 22nd May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 1730: Alt-right launch a bid to takeover Britain’s Tory Party…led by Boris Johnson? 21.05.2023

Economist and commentator Chris Johns talks to Eamon about the recent National Conservatism conference in London and the Tories who attended this event run by a rightwing US think tank. Also, former Prime Minister Liz Truss's provocative trip to Taiwan. Recorded on Friday 19th May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 1729: Corrupt and broke Real Madrid and Barca unable to compete with Abu Dhabi-backed Man City 20.05.2023

Barcelona-based journalist Richard Fitzpatrick joins Eamon to talk about Real Madrid's defeat to Manchester City in the Champions League semi-final and the deep financial problems in both Barcelona and Real Madrid. Recorded on Friday 19th May 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 1728: Buoyed by Western support and weapons, Ukraine’s morale contrasts with Putin’s bickering inner circle 18.05.2023

Journalist and film maker Johnny O'Reilly joins Eamon from his home in Kyiv to talk about the War in Ukraine on the morning after Russia's most ferocious attack yet against the city of Kyiv. Recorded on Tuesday 16th May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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