Village Magazine's Podcast

Morgan C Jones interviews Village editor Michael Smith about the magazine's history, modus operandi and ideology; and how it deals with whistleblowers and defamation law.

Michael talks to London-based barrister David Langwallner and Amsterdam-based writer Patrick Healy about the place of 'The Intellectual' in Irish life and politics, and elsewhere. From John Scottus via James Joyce to Sally Rooney. The podcast explores the concept of intellectualism in Ireland, delving into historical, cultural, and political aspects. It discusses the role of public intellectuals,...

Morgan C Jones interviews Village editor Michael Smith about Village magazine: its history, ideology, biggest stories and approach. A lot about whistleblowing!

William interviews Frank Connolly about Bus Éireann illegal-use-of-funds scandal; Tony Lowes about bogs' surprising carbon capacity; and Michael Smith about the content of the Nov-Dec 2025 Village magazine

Interculturalism more than multiculturalism: Róisín O Shea interviews Ola Kamebugdani (Juneteenth 2022)

Paul Hyde and corruption in the planning appeals board

Micheál Martin publicly denied the existence of material evidence that had already been disclosed by an EU official Ian Livingstone. He later accepted that his Department had misled him, apologised, and undertook to correct the record. He had his Chef de Cabinet record his apology and commitment. — yet failed to do so

Michael Smith, editor, explains the background and ethos of Village magazine in conversation with Morgan Jones. Later he explains the Leo the Leak story and interviews Chay Bowes.

Barrister David Langwallner , in conversation with Luke Sheehan,argues that the rule of law is collapsing globally , and that literature provides powerful insights into how such breakdowns occur. Drawing on legal theory and a wide range of novels, plays, and historical examples, he outlines the core principles of the rule of law and the signs of its erosion. He begins with the principles identifie...

The conversation delves into the literary aspects of advocates and judges, highlighting the art of cross-examination and closing speeches as well as the role of judges in crafting judgments as literature. It explores the impact of these elements on the legal process and the portrayal of human stories within the courtroom. The conversation delves into the literary and societal impact of legal figur...

The conversation delves into the theme of miscarriages of justice in literature and real life, exploring the impact of religious fundamentalism on justice and the role of journalism in exposing miscarriages of justice. It covers the Dreyfus Affair and Emile Zola, the themes of The Scarlet Letter and The Crucible, and the Scopes Trial and the McCarthy Era. The conversation delves into the legacy of...

Podcast two   The second Law and Literature podcast deals with the period from The Renaissance to the Nineteenth Century dealing with the obvious and continued relevance of Shakespeare not least in Measure for Measure (1604) and Francis Bacon his contemporary who may or may not have been Shakespeare.   A crucial motif in the podcast is that Shakespeare and Cervantes died on the same day, and Don Q...

The conversation explores the connections between law and literature, focusing on the works of Albert Camus, Franz Kafka, Herman Melville, and Charles Dickens. It delves into themes of justice, extremism, detachment, and moral intelligence as portrayed in their literary works. The discussion also highlights the impact of great lawyers using literary techniques to promote the cause of justice. Take...