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A sharp look at the major stories shaping Ireland and the world. Expect thoughtful analysis and robust discussion on the country’s only independent TV current affairs programme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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16th March - Mary Lou McDonald TD, Jack Chambers TD, Sarah O’Connor, Ewan MacKenna, Pat Leahy, Lord Mayor Hazel Chu, Gina London 17.03.2021 46:10

Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald joins us live in studio to discuss the latest political and COVID-19 developments. Protests planned for St Patrick's Day as 2,500 gardaí set to be deployed but how will the Gardaí police the streets? And later, Virtual St Patrick's Day celebrations at home and abroad this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

March 15th - Guests: Simon Harris TD, David Cullinane TD, Timmy Dooley, Illona Duffy, Prof Bill Tormey, Patricia Callan, Liam Doran. 15.03.2021 46:01

Claire Brock is joined by guests to discuss the delays to the rollout of the vaccine after the suspension of the AstraZeneca jab, the investigation into Leo Varadkar's leak and the impact of alcohol on the pandemic.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wednesday 11th March - Guests: Kieran O'Donnell, Louise O'Reilly, Michael Healy-Rae, Dr. Nina Byrnes, Stuart Gilhooly, Kingston Mills. 11.03.2021 46:12

Matt is joined by guests to discuss the delays in the vaccine rollout, calls on insurers to reduce premiums and the introduction of a new speed camera system on the countries motorways. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9th March - Jennifer Carroll McNeill TD, Bríd Smith TD, Zara King, Jillian McNulty, Noeline Blackwell, Gabrielle Collernan, Sinead Ryan, Alexandra Ryan 09.03.2021 46:15

Ciara is joined in studio to discuss the vaccine rollout, International Women's Day, and Oprah's interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5th March - Guests: 05.03.2021 46:17

Matt is joined by guests to discuss the delays in the vaccine rollout, policing challenges during the pandemic, and the level of state funding to the Horse Racing industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4th March - Guests: Regina Doherty, Michael McNamara TD, Edgar Morgenroth, Elena Secas, Gerry Killeen, Brian Hayes, Eoghan Corry. 04.03.2021 46:10

Matt is joined by guests to discuss the controversial scenes of a street party at student accommodation in Limerick, vaccine passports, and the current COVID-19 situation in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2nd March - Minister Darragh O'Brien, Eoin Ó Bróin TD, Francis Noel Duffy TD, Prof Aoife McLysaght, Kieran Cunningham, Donie O'Sullivan, Shane Creevy 03.03.2021 46:06

Ciara Doherty is joined in studio by guests to discuss housing, reduced Covid numbers and disinformation online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1st March - Patrick O’Donovan TD, David Cullinane TD, Zara King, Luke O’Neill, Pete Lunn, Michelle Murphy, Clíona Ní Cheallaigh, Stefanie Preissner 02.03.2021 1:10:28

Ciara Doherty is joined in studio for a Special Report to reflect on the past 12 months of the pandemic.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

February 24th - Guests: Damien English TD, Brid Smith TD, Paul Moynagh, Gina Murphy, Alison O'Connor, Conor Powell. 25.02.2021 46:44

Matt is joined by guest to discuss the Governments new plan for living with COVID, the crisis in retail, and the Government's communication woes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23rd February - Minister Michael McGrath, Anthony Staines, Holly Cairns TD, Mark Paul, Colm O'Gorman, Rodney Dixon QC 23.02.2021 46:09

Ciara Doherty is joined in studio to discuss the Government's announcement on the revised Living with Covid plan, mixed messaging and the case of Princess Latifa of Dubai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22nd February - Louise O'Reilly TD, Barry Cowen TD, Olly Barrett, Richard Chambers, Jen Hogan, Adrian Cummins, Jenny O'Reilly 23.02.2021 46:13

Ciara is joined by guests in studio to discuss the UK reopening plan, the hospitality industry, schools reopening and knife crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

February 18th - Guests: Eamon Ryan TD, Senator Lisa Chambers, Joanne O'Riordan, Brianna Parkins, Ruairí Brugha, Dr Nina Byrne, Sinead Ryan. 19.02.2021 46:09

Matt is joined by Minister Eamon Ryan to discuss the latest in the state's response to the COVID-19 crisis and the potential repercussions of Ulster Bank leaving the Irish market. Later on we're joined by guests to discuss the vaccine rollout, and we also take a look at the issue of online harrasment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

February 17th - Guests: Blindboy, Harry Barry, Jennifer Carroll McNeill, Amy McLoughlin, Dick Clerkin, Rose Conway Walsh, Fionnan Sheahan 18.02.2021 46:43

Matt is joined by Blindboy to discuss the impact the pandemic is having on mental health and how he deals with his own. Following that we're joined by Jennifer Carroll McNeill and Dr Harry Barry to discuss the mental health epidemic. Later in the programme, we discuss the latest as four people to be charged for GolfGate scandal and the news of the day with Amy McLoughlin, Dick Clerkin, Rose Conway...

February 15th - Dara Calleary TD, Gary Gannon TD, Dr Clíona Ní Cheallaigh, Daniel McConnell, Dr Illona Duffy, Olga Hogan, Peter 'Franc' Kelly 16.02.2021 46:17

Ciara Doherty is joined in studio by guests to discuss the latest news of the day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

February 11th - Guests: Kieran Christie, Alan Quinlan, Roe McDermott, Meghan Scully, Peter Burke TD, Duncan Smith, Sarah O'Connor, Gabriel Scally. 12.02.2021 47:20

Matt is joined by guests to discuss the latest on the Leaving Cert talks as the ASTI withdraw from discussions, the latest in the COVID-19 crisis, and we take a look at how people are dating during the lockdown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

February 10th - Guests: Tomas Ryan, Paschal Donohoe, Neasa Hourigan, Gabrielle Colleran, Michael Healy-Rae. 11.02.2021 46:13

Matt is joined by the Minister for Finance for a wide-ranging issue on the COVID crisis and the financial implications. Following that we're joined a selection of medical experts and politicians to discuss the news of the day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

February 9th - Phil Ní Sheaghdha, Niall Collins TD, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Nadia Romero, Geraldine Herbert, Alan O'Reilly, and Fr Peter McVerry 09.02.2021 46:09

Ciara is joined by guests to discuss the re-opening of schools, the conditions on the frontline, a potential snowstorm and homelessness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

February 8th - Nicola Tallant, Prof Aoife McLysaght, Aoife Moore, Louise O'Reilly , Neale Richmond TD, Dr Knut Moe, Keith Barry, Claudia Carroll 09.02.2021 46:12

Ciara Doherty is joined by guests to discuss the vaccine rollout, Taoiseach Micheál Martin's St Patrick’s Day trip to Washington, and the impact the pandemic has had on the arts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

February 4th - Guests: Cillian de Gascun, Holly Cairns, Fergus O'Dowd, Paddy Mallon, Georgie Crawford and Tony O'Brien. 04.02.2021 46:17

First up Matt interviews the chair of the NPHET advisory group Cillian de Gascun. Following that Matt is joined by guests to discuss the current covid situation, mandatory quarantine and World Cancer Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

February 3rd - Guests: Pearse Doherty TD, Martin Heydon TD, Sarah Lennon, Prof Ronan Collins, Stella O'Malley, Declan Lawn. 03.02.2021 46:12

Matt is joined by guests to discuss the controversy surrounding the Northern Ireland protocol, the COVID situation in nursing homes and the epidemic of loneliness during the pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

February 2nd - Minister Stephen Donnelly, Shona Murray, Catherine Murphy TD, Deirdre Kiernan, Leo Lieghio, Dr Carol Barron 03.02.2021 46:08

Ciara is joined in studio by guests to discuss the Irish government's strategy against Covid, the partial reopening of Special Education Schools, and drug-driving in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1st February - Jim O'Callaghan TD, Paul Colgan, Zara King, Colum Eastwood MP, Pat McDonagh, Jenny De Saulles, T 02.02.2021 46:11

Ciara is joined by guests to discuss the reopening of special education schools, vaccine rollout both sides of the border, what tourism will look like this summer and the rise of knife crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

January 28th - Guests: Mary Lou McDonald TD, Jack Chambers TD, Kingston Mills, Michelle Murphy, Andrew Bridgen MP, Michael Healy Rae TD. 29.01.2021 46:13

Mary Lou McDonald is in the studio for a wide-ranging interview on the news of the day. Following that Matt is joined by guests to discuss the Government measures surrounding mandatory quarantine and the increased inequality in society during the pandemic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

January 28th - Guests: Tánaiste Leo Varadkar TD, Liam Doran, Kate O'Connell, Dr Eoin Feeney, Brendan O'Connor. 28.01.2021 46:12

Matt is joined by Tánaiste Leo Varadkar TD for a detailed interview on the extension of the level five lockdown, mandatory quarantine and the vaccine roll out. Following that Matt is joined by guests to discuss the news of the day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

January 26 - Minister Michael McGrath TD, Duncan Smith TD, Gavan Reilly, Naomi O'Leary, Catríona Cahill, Norah Casey, Catherine Murphy and Noeline Blackwell 27.01.2021 46:09

Claire Brock is joined by guests to discuss Covid strategy, business supports, economy, mandatory quarantining & the latest domestic abuse report. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.