Episode #35
New Taoiseach, New Government, Old News
Jan 26, 202510 minS1
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.
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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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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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Recent episodes include "New Taoiseach, New Government, Old News" (26 January 2025, 10 minutes), "Breaking - Dáil Suspended!" (23 January 2025, 6 minutes), and "Storming the Beaches on 'T-Day' - US Inauguration Special" (20 January 2025, 19 minutes).
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PoliTalks publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 19 minutes across 33 episodes.
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Episode #34
Breaking - Dáil Suspended!
Jan 23, 20256 minS1On 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...
Episode #33
Storming the Beaches on 'T-Day' - US Inauguration Special
Jan 20, 202519 minS1Today 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...
Episode #32
Procedural Acrobatics, Policy Dilution, and Flux Capacitors
Jan 20, 202517 minS1As 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.
Episode #31
A Government is Formed!
Jan 15, 202511 minS1The 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...
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Episode #30
House-Hoarding, Healthcare, and the Wait-List for a Band-Aid
Jan 1, 202523 minS1It 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...
Episode #29
Private Schools Seek Public Support, and the Soc Dems 'stick around'
Dec 24, 202429 minS1As we approach Christmas and the heat in Leinster House cools down, Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us for some pre-Christmas coverage.
Episode #28
Civil War or Civil Partnership: Inside Coalition Negotiations - Sunday News Rounup
Dec 15, 202411 minS1As 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...
Episode #27
No Slow News for Soc Dems and the Battle for the Chair
Dec 12, 20249 minS1As 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...
Episode #25
Syria gets Serious, Coalitions get Discussed, and the Public gets Patient
Dec 8, 202410 minS1Today 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...
Episode #24
Tallies, Taioseachs, Tag-Teams and Tarriffs
Dec 3, 202412 minS1After 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...
Episode #23
General Election Count
Nov 30, 202415 minS1Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us from the Wexford Count Centre for General Election 2024
Episode #22
Mick Wallace - Wexford Constituency
Nov 29, 202442 minS1The 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
Episode #21
Peadar McDonald - Wexford Constituency
Nov 27, 20241h 31mS1Brendan 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...
Episode #20
Harris-Hemorrhage in Polls, and India's Role in Russia
Nov 25, 202415 minS1After 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...
Episode #18
ICC Calls for Arrests in Israel/Hamas Conflict
Nov 22, 20242 minS1In 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...
Episode #18
Pints on Aontú, Competing over Climate Change, and FG;s Hat-Trick
Nov 21, 20249 minS1Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us to discuss the day's stories
Episode #16
Debate Showdowns, Housing Objections, and the Church of Scientology
Nov 19, 202416 minS1Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us for analysis of last night's debate, as well as the stories of the day
Episode #15
FG turn the Wacky Tobaccy Tables on FF, Greens pledge €10 Billion for Transport, and the Shinner-McDowell Cleavage
Nov 14, 202419 minS1Are 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...
Episode #13
Fine Gael's Tusla-Buff, Fianna Fáil's Vacant Home Hot-Potato, and Coalition tug-of-War
Nov 13, 202413 minS1Which 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...
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