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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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Tuesday 23rd July 2024 - Sinn Féin Launches New Immigration Policy, Should Tanning Beds be Banned, and the Latest on US Politics. 23.07.2024 46:14

Claire Brock speaks to Senator Lisa Chambers, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD, Cllr John Lyons, Brian Buckley, Louise Burne, Christopher O’Sullivan TD, Professor Caitriona Ryan, Gary Lipton and Lorcan Nyhan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday 22nd July 2024- Biden Bows Out, Kamala Harris Moves In, Joe Biden's Legacy as 46th U.S. President, Liam McCarthy Returns to Clare 22.07.2024 46:38

Ciara Doherty speaks to Jennifer Ewing, Dan Mulhall, Scott Lucas, Harry Browne, Benji Hyer, Nicole Brener-Schmitz and Tommy Rooney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday 18th July 2024- Latest on US Politics, Week in Review; Coolock Unrest, Threats Against Politicians, Anglo-Irish Relations & RTÉ Funding 18.07.2024 46:12

Claire Brock speaks to Joan Burton, Ian O'Doherty, Kevin Doyle, Suzanne Lynch, Spicebag and Robbie Kane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wednesday 17th July 2024- Threats Against Politicians, Rise in Cocaine & Gambling Addictions, Sit Down With Minister Darragh O'Brien 17.07.2024 46:49

Ciara Doherty speaks to Minister Darragh O'Brien, Neale Richmond TD, Councillor Hazel De Nortúin, Paul Healy, Tim Attwood, Professor Colin O'Gara and Tony O'Reilly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tuesday 16th July 2024- Fallout From Coolock Unrest, Trump Announces J.D. Vance as Running Mate at RNC, Scramble for All Ireland Final Tickets 16.07.2024 46:40

Claire Brock speaks to Senator Timmy Dooley, Paul Murphy TD, Caitriona Perry, Trina O'Connor, Tony Gallagher, Nick Bryant and Daniel Hussey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday 11th July 2024- Dáil Recess; End of Term Report Card, Aer Lingus Halt Industrial Action, Preview of Euro 2024 Final 11.07.2024 46:38

Gavan Reilly speaks to Mick Clifford, Gabija Gataveckaite, Dan O'Brien, Ben Scallan, Gavan Casey and Simon Calder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wednesday 10th July 2024- Dubai Authorities Drop Charges Against Tori Towey, Dozens Killed in Israeli Airstrike in Gaza, FAI Announce Heimir Hallgrímssom as New Republic of Ireland Manager 10.07.2024 46:36

Claire Brock speaks to Claire Kerrane TD, Senator Aisling Dolan, Erin McCafferty, Hannah McCarthy, Raji Sourani and Daniel Hussey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tuesday 9th July 2024- Summer Economic Statement 2024, NATO Summit Commences; All Eyes on Biden, Anglo-Irish Relations 09.07.2024 46:11

Claire Brock speaks to Senator Martin Conway, Pearse Doherty, Elaine Loughlin, Michael McMahon, Caroline Malone, Harry Browne, Marion McKeone and Paul Johnston Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday 4th July 2024- Succession Star Brian Cox on UK Elections, New Era of Politics at Downing Street, Changes in Northern Ireland 04.07.2024 46:04

Ciara Doherty speaks to Brian Cox, Gavan Reilly, Terry Prone, Olly Barrett, Mark Hennessy, Peter Cardwell and Ben Lowry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wednesday 3rd July 2024- Bláthnaid Raleigh Shares Her Story, Joint Oireachtas Committee's Publish RTÉ Report, Biden 'staying in the race' 03.07.2024 46:11

Claire Brock speaks to Bláthnaid Raleigh, Senator Marie Sherlock, John Lee, Tobias Theiler, Gina London and Niall Stanage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tuesday 2nd July 2024- RTÉ Before the Oireachtas Media Committee, Five Nations to be Added to Ireland's 'Safe' Countries List, Social Democrats Co-Founders Catherine Murphy & Róisín Shorthall Will Not Contest General Election 02.07.2024 46:45

Claire Brock speaks to Niamh Smyth TD, Ciaran Mullooly MEP, Louise Burne, Fionnán Sheahan and Cathal Malone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday 1st July 2024- Dramatic Changes For Dublin Traffic, Will The Far Right Rule France? E-Scooter Injuries 02.07.2024 46:57

Ciara Doherty speaks to Neasa Hourigan TD, Scott Lucas, Rosie Birchard, Sean Defoe, Keith Gavin, John Cronin, James Geoghegan - Lord Mayor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday 27th June - Will Irish politicians continue to be accessible to the public amidst security threats? US election heats up. Swifty Mania-How did Taylor Swift mastermind global superstardom? 27.06.2024 46:20

Claire Brock talks to Alan Farrell TD, Verona Murphy TD, Paul Hosford, Bob Mulholland, Greg Swenson, Sarah Madden, John Meagher, Caroline Malone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wednesday 26th June- The Future of RTÉ, Fresh Talks to Solve Aer Lingus Industrial Action, UK's Final Election Debate Analysis 26.06.2024 46:36

Claire Brock speaks to Senator Malcolm Byrne, Larry Bass, Saoirse Hanley, Daniel McConnell, Michael Kelly, Paul Hackett, Peter Cardwell and Vincent McAviney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tuesday 25th June 2024- RTÉ's New Strategy Document Revealed, Remembering Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh & Tommie Gorman, Julian Assange Strikes Plea Deal with US 25.06.2024 46:09

Claire Brock speaks to Sean O'Rourke, Valerie Cox, John Lee, Michael Lyster, Aisling O'Reilly, Nickey Brennan and Kate Fisher Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday 24th June 2024- Mother Warns of Dangers of Counterfeit Drugs After Her Daughter Karley's Death, Women of Honour Tribunal Begins, Ireland's EU Commissioner Nomination 24.06.2024 46:34

Ciara Doherty talks to Joanne Casey, Alison O'Connor, Dr Garrett McGovern, Diane Byrne and Sarah Benson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday 20th June- Ireland's Sentencing and Parole Process, 'Just Stop Oil' Debate, Aer Lingus Summer Travel Chaos Looms 20.06.2024 46:06

Ciara Doherty speaks to Senator Barry Ward, John Whelan, Trina O'Connor, Ian O'Doherty, Nathan Hutchinson Edgar and Barry O'Halloran Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wednesday 19th June- Green Party Leadership Debate, Upcoming UK Election Analysis 19.06.2024 45:59

Ciara Doherty speaks to Senator Róisín Garvey, Mick Clifford, Stella Meehan, John Gibbons, Michael Pidgeon and Enda Brady Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tuesday 18th June- Minister Eamon Ryan steps down as Green Party Leader, Aer Lingus Strike Action, Women's Aid Latest Report Analysis 18.06.2024 46:07

Ciara Doherty speaks to Marc Ó Cathasaigh TD, Jim O'Callaghan TD, Rose Conway-Walsh TD, Mattie McGrath TD, Kevin Doyle, Eoghan Corry and Priscilla Grainger Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday 17th June - Aer Lingus Possible Industrial Action? Nature Restoration Law. Racist Abuse of Rhasidat Adeleke. 17.06.2024 46:57

Ciara Doherty talks to Neale Richmond TD, Mick Barry TD, Sinead Ryan, Eoghan Corry, Pádraig Ó Céidigh, Denis Drennan, Amanda Ade and Azeez Yusuff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday 13th June 2024- In-depth Analysis of Election Results, Team Ireland's European Championships 2024 Success 13.06.2024 46:48

Ciara Doherty speaks to Gavan Reilly, Timmy Dooley, Sinéad O'Carroll, Fergus Finlay and Daniel Hussey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wednesday 12th June 2024- Latest Developments on Voting in the European Elections, In-depth Analysis on Election Results 12.06.2024 46:08

Ciara Doherty speaks to Bríd Smith TD, Lynn Boylan, Michael Fitzmaurice TD, John McGuirk and Kevin Cunningham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tuesday 11th June 2024- Local & European Election Results and The Latest on Hunter Biden's Guilty Verdict 11.06.2024 46:48

Ciara Doherty speaks to Minister of State Jack Chambers, Claire Kerrane TD, Neasa Hourigan TD, Holly Cairns TD, Kevin Doyle and Dan Mulhall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday 10th June 2024 - Local & European Election Results and Analysis, Macron Gambles on France Snap Election After Far Right Gains in Europe 10.06.2024 46:29

Ciara Doherty speaks to Gavan Reilly, Emer Higgins TD, Eoin O’Broin TD, Louise Burne, John Downing, Journalist, John O’Brennan, Professor of European Politics, Jean Monnet Chair of European Integration, Prof Gary Murphy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday June 6th 2024 - Martens walk free, Trump witch hunt? Latest from Gaza 06.06.2024 46:56

Claire Brock speaks to Ralph Riegel, Larry Donnelly, Scott Lucas, Marion McKeone, Chris Gunness, Greg Swenson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.