18 episodes about ge2020

Ep 782: Can The Blueshirts Learn To Love Fianna Fáil?

Diarmaid Ferriter, Professor of Modern History at UCD, on the historic alliance at the heart of our government.

Ep 747: Government Formation Talks – Greens Throw A Spanner in the Works

Michael Brennan, political editor of the Sunday Business Post, talks to Eamon about the ongoing attempts to form a new government.

Ep 688: We Need Strong Government but that Won't Easily be Achieved

Pat Leahy, Political Editor of the Irish Times, talks to Eamon.

Ep 663: Status Quo is not an Option for New Government.

Pat Leahy, Political Editor for The Irish Times, talks to Eamon.

Ep 655: Eamonn McCann: Can You Govern a State You Don't Recognise?

Eamon McCann on the dilemma facing Sinn Féin.

Ep 652: Unionist Fears Rise Following Sinn Féin Surge and As Mistrust of Boris Sets In

Ben Lowry, Deputy Editor of the Belfast News Letter, talks to Eamon.

Ep 638: Sinn Féin Sends Shiver Down Loyalist Spines

Billy Hutchinson, leader of the Progressive Unionist Party in Northern Ireland, talks to Eamon.

Ep 635: All to play for, but economics will decide – Bertie Ahern on the election

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern talks to Eamon about political messaging, potential coalitions, and the prospects for the North.

Ep 633: After the Surge History Beckons

Diarmaid Ferriter on the challenges facing our political masters.

Ep 631: A Radical Green Agenda

Patricia McKenna, former Green Party MEP, talks to Eamon about the need to connect the Green movement with working class voters, and the dangers of going into government.

Ep 629: Election Special – Richard Boyd Barrett

People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire, Richard Boyd Barrett, talks to Eamon about the seismic changes taking place in this election.

Ep 628: Election Special – Eamon Ryan

Eamon Ryan, leader of the Green Party, talks to Eamon about the climate change challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, and lays out the case for a Green vote in the election.

Ep 627: The knockout blow – Media coverage of Election 2020

Oliver Callan and Ian Maleney join Eamon to discuss the debates, the interviews, and the performances of our politicians during this election.

Ep 626: Ireland Booms and Suffers – we ask two economists why

Dan O'Brien and Chris Johns join Eamon to discuss the disconnect between thriving economic indicators and frustrated voters eager for change.

Ep 620: Election Special – Micheál Martin, Leader of Fianna Fáil

Eamon talks to Micheál Martin about the pressing issues of housing, health, climate change, and the mixed legacy of Fianna Fáil.

Ep 618: Is there an alternative to civil war politics?

Diarmaid Ferriter, Professor of Modern Irish History at UCD, talks to Eamon about the cultural and political differences between the major Irish political parties, and the divisions among the smaller parties.

Ep 616: High Stakes Poker – How Elections are Won and Lost

Former government press secretary Mandy Johnston on the path to power.

Ep 608: The health crisis: where does the buck stop?

Phil Ni Sheaghdha, general secretary of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, talks to Eamon about the major issues affecting the Irish health system.