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Inside Politics with Hugh Linehan
Inside Politics with Hugh Linehan
The Irish Times

The best analysis of the Irish political scene featuring Irish Times journalists, political thinkers and the occasional politician. Hosted by Hugh Linehan.... more

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Episodes

Sinn Féin boycotts Trump's White House over Gaza

Jack Horgan-Jones and Jennifer Bray join Hugh to look back on the week in politics: Sinn Féin announced it would... more

21 Feb 2025 · 47 minutes
Why are there still so few women in Irish politics?

The recent election and appointments to cabinet were a step backwards for gender representation in Irish politics. On today's podcast... more

19 Feb 2025 · 49 minutes
Should the Government drop Rent Pressure Zones - and what would replace them?

Micheál Martin's recent signalling of a possible policy shift regarding Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs) has put housing policy back in... more

17 Feb 2025 · 49 minutes
Did Micheál call Mary Lou a liar?

Pat Leahy and Jennifer Bray join Hugh for our weekly Irish politics wrap:Did Taoiseach Micheál Martin call Sinn Féin leader... more

14 Feb 2025 · 38 minutes
Why is support for reunification rising?

Support for Irish unity has grown significantly in the past three years in Northern Ireland, though a clear majority remains in... more

12 Feb 2025 · 44 minutes
Michael Brendan Dougherty: how Trump won me over

It is just three weeks since Donald Trump was inaugurated but his impact has been huge. A flurry of executive... more

10 Feb 2025 · 49 minutes
Jim O'Callaghan and the new ministers out to make a good first impression

Harry McGee and Jack Horgan-Jones join Hugh Linehan on today’s Inside Politics podcast to discuss the week in politics:·      Letters from... more

07 Feb 2025 · 42 minutes
Europe gets serious on security. Will Ireland follow?

Hugh Linehan and guests discuss domestic political issues and European defence challenges. In part one, Pat Leahy talks about the... more

05 Feb 2025 · 46 minutes
Can Germany's centre hold as the far-right AfD rises?

Hugh speaks with Berlin correspondent Derek Scally about major political shifts happening in Germany ahead of the federal election later... more

03 Feb 2025 · 41 minutes
Seanad drama and the speaking rights impasse

Harry McGee and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh Linehan on today’s Inside Politics podcast to discuss the week in politics:·      As the... more

31 Jan 2025 · 40 minutes