Inside Politics with Hugh Linehan
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Public sector pay deal break through and two major EU summits in Dublin
Hugh Linehan, Pat Leahy, and Jack Power discuss the impending resolution of the Irish public sector pay dispute, noting the government’s improved…
Are universities echo chambers for the left?
In this episode of Inside Politics, host Hugh Linehan interviews a UCD professor about his new memoir, which explores the history of Irish…
Are Fine Gael having an identity crisis?
Hugh Linehan, Jack Horgan-Jones, and Theresa Reedy discuss the stalled public sector pay talks and the looming second strike, alongside Fine Gael’s identity crisis as it prepares for its Ard Fheis.
Republicans routed as Democrats retake the Senate in style
Hugh Linehan and Keith Duggan analyze the historic US midterm results, where Democrats secured significant majorities in both the House and Senate.
Taoiseach doing some ‘deep thinking’ about Irish unity with creation of new Government body
Hugh Linehan, Pat Leahy, and Naomi O'Leary discuss the Taoiseach’s new initiative to research three potential constitutional futures for Ireland, including a unitary state and continued union.
Can Israel’s opposition parties oust Netanyahu?
Hugh Linehan and Mark Weiss analyze the surprise Israeli election results, which saw Netanyahu’s bloc defeat the opposition despite contrary exit polls.
Can Democrats take the Senate? US midterms special with Galen Druke
Hugh Linehan and Galen Duke analyze the 2026 US midterms, noting Democrats are heavily favored to retake the House and likely the Senate.
Viral 'hugging grandparents' ad: did Jim O’Callaghan need to intervene?
This episode covers the Dáil debate over removing the UN resolution requirement from the "triple lock" on Irish peacekeeping deployments,…
Jamie Bryson: Northern Irish unionists 'must go on the offensive'
Hugh Linehan interviews Jamie Bryson, a legal advisor and unionist activist, about the recent legal victory allowing the Orange Order to march down Portadown’s Garvagh Road.
Is diversity in politics dead?
Host Hugh Linehan discusses diversity in political representation with Professor Pauline Cullen and former Catalan Minister Tania Verga Mestra.
As the fight over the next EU budget intensifies, what’s in it for Ireland?
This episode examines the contentious EU budget negotiations, with correspondent Jack Power detailing the clash between "frugal" net contributors and…
How will the public sector pay dispute end?
Hugh Linehan, Jack Horgan-Jones, and Pat Leahy discuss the sudden hospitalization of Communications Minister Patrick O'Donovan, analyzing the…
US midterms: is a 'blue wave' coming?
Hugh Linehan and Keith Duggan analyze the US midterm elections, focusing on battleground states like Ohio and Michigan.
RTÉ funding snub not a good look for Patrick O’Donovan
This episode examines the political fallout from a €20 million RTE funding dispute, highlighting Minister Patrick O'Donovan's failure to communicate…
Budget 2027: buying the peace by pouring fuel on the fire
Hugh Linehan, Pat Leahy, and economist Barra Rountree analyze the Irish Budget, arguing it prioritizes political stability over fiscal sustainability by increasing spending and cutting taxes.
'Traitors to creation': Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor on the far right's apocalypse alliance
Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor discuss their new book, "Endimes Fascism," which analyzes a new right-wing alliance of Christian fundamentalists,…
Budget drama could go to the wire as ministers wrestle for cash that may not come
Hugh Linehan, Cormac McQuinn, and Jack Horgan Jones analyze the tense Irish budget negotiations, highlighting Minister Jack Chambers’ intransigence and the looming threat of public sector strikes.
Siobhán Fenton worked for Sinn Féin. She explains why it has not won power
Shvon Fenton discusses her book, *Alone von*, offering an insider perspective on Sinn Féin’s press office from 2020 to 2024.