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Ep 1373: As Zelensky Unites His People in Defiance, Time is Increasingly Putin's Enemy

Journalist and film maker Johnny O'Reilly joins Eamon from Kyiv. He talks about Volodymyr Zelensky and how he has galvanised the Ukrainian people to defend their country against Russia's invasion. Johnny also talks about Putin's tactical errors and how they are leading to a longer war than he ever anticipated. Recorded 14th March 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 15, 202230 min

Ep 1372: Otherwise A Mess, Man U Owe Much to Ronaldo

John Giles and LIam Brady join Eamon to review the weekend's Premier League games. They also talk about Liverpool who owe much to Mo Salah but seem willing to let him walk for free.Recorded 14th March 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 14, 202231 min

Ep 1371: Ruby Walsh - Memories of Cheltenham From the Greatest Rider Ever on National Hunt’s Toughest Course

Ruby Walsh joins Eamon ahead of the start of the Cheltenham Festival 2022. Ruby rode 59 winners at the Festival, more than any other rider. He was 11 times leading rider at the Festival. Ruby talks about the challenges of the course and some of the great horses he rode there before his retirement in 2019.Recorded 11th March 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 14, 202227 min

Ep1370: Inflation Condemns the Democrats To Heavy Midterm Defeat

Niall Stanage, Associate Editor and White House Columnist for The Hill, talks to Eamon about the likelihood of Democrat losses in the midterm elections, how The Donald dodges a bullet and Kamala Harris's bad joke in Poland.Recorded 11th March 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 12, 202231 min

Ep 1369: Boris Takes the Gloves Off To Sanction (Some) Of The Tory Party's Former Oligarch Friends

Economist and commentator Chris Johns talks to Eamon as the British Government gets serious about sanctions on Russian oligarchs. They also discuss the impact of sanctions on the Russian economy.Recorded 10th March 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 11, 202231 min

Ep 1368: War in Ukraine - Sanctions Will Hurt Russia But it Will Take Until May

Russian Economist Constantin Gurdgiev joins Eamon to discuss how Russians are responding to the war with Ukraine, the impact of the West's sanctions, and the influence of Russian mothers on Putin. Recorded 8th March 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 10, 202243 min

Ep 1367: War In Ukraine - A Silenced Russian Journalist

Dmitry Elovsky, Former Deputy Editor-in-Chief of TV Rain, joins Eamon to talk about the disappearance of independent news media in Russia. Recorded 9th March 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 10, 202230 min

Ep 1366: War in Europe - Too Close To Nuclear Apocalypse For Comfort

Tom Clonan joins Eamon to talk about how the war in Ukraine is developing, what would be involved in implementing a no fly zone over the country and how the war could develop in the coming weeks and months. Tom Clonan is a retired Captain in the Irish Army and a military analyst. He is running for election in the Trinity College constituency in this month's Senate Elections.Recorded 8th March 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 9, 202240 min

Ep 1365: War in Ukraine - On The Front Between Barbarism and Civilisation

Journalist Lara Marlowe talks to Eamon from the city of Lviv in Ukraine. She tells some of the stories of refugees arriving in the city to escape war, the citizens of the city and also of the men arriving in Ukraine to join the fight against the Russian invasion. Lara is a correspondent for The Irish Times.Recorded 7th March 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 8, 202232 min

Ep 1364: Premier League Review - United’s Shame

John Giles and Liam Brady join Eamon to review the weekend's Premier League Games.Recorded 7th March 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 7, 202231 min

Ep 1363: War in Ukraine - Europe Changed Forever

Author and journalist John Kampfner talks to Eamon about Germany's decision to invest in military defence in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Also Vladamir Putin: who is he and what has motivated this attack on a neighbouring country?Recorded 7th March 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 7, 202232 min

Ep 1362: In A Changing, Uncertain World Irish Neutrality An Issue We Need to Discuss

Diarmaid Ferriter, Professor of Modern Irish History at UCD, talks to Eamon.Recorded 4th March 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 5, 202232 min

Ep 1361: War in Europe - Leading the Free World Resistance to Russia Gains Little Traction With US Voters

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon about Joe Biden's State of the Union address this week and the feral heckling from two Republican House members.Recorded 3rd March 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 4, 202230 min

Ep 1360: The West’s Robust Sanctions Isolate Putin’s Russia

Economist and commentator Chris Johns talks to Eamon about the impact of sanctions on Russia's economy.Recorded 2nd March, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 3, 202233 min

Ep 1359: Ukraine - Bloody, Long and Dangerous, Putin’s Deadly Game

Tom Clonan talks to Eamon about how Russia's military strategy may develop. Tom Clonan is Security Analyst and a retired Irish Army Captain.Recorded on 1st March, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 2, 202235 min

Ep 1358: Has Putin Made A Fatal Miscalculation?

Neave Barker talks to Eamon. Neave is a Senior Correspondent and news presenter for Al Jazeera English. Previously he was based in Moscow for seven years where he reported extensively across the former Soviet Union and has been covering the build up to the Ukraine invasion in recent weeks. He speaks to Eamon in an independent capacity.Recorded 1st March 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 1, 202228 min

Ep 1357: Can Ireland and Sweden Remain Neutral In the Face of Russian and Chinese Aggression?

Stockholm-based journalist Philip O'Connor talks to Eamon as Putin issues nuclear threat.Recorded 28th February, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 1, 202227 min

Ep 1356: Football Unites Against Russia .. Except Weak Indecisive FIFA

John Giles and Liam Brady talk to Eamon. Together they discuss the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, FIFA's response and how individual countries are making their own decisions about playing Russian teams. Also Bielsa's sacking by Leeds, Liverpool's victory over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup, and the weekend's Premier League games.Recorded on 28th February, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 28, 202234 min

Ep 1355: Western Weakness Over Ukraine sends Uncomfortable Signals to Taiwan

Taiwan-based journalist William Yang talks to Eamon about the reaction to the Russian invasion of Ukraine in Taiwan.Recorded on 24th February 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 28, 202225 min

Ep 1354: War in Europe: Sanctions Won’t Deter Putin

Economist and journalist Chris Johns talks to Eamon.Recorded on 25th February, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 25, 202226 min

Ep 1353: US Trend Towards Isolationism Bodes Ill for the West

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and how Joe Biden is responding. They also discuss former President Donald Trump's description of Putin as a "genius".Recorded 25th February 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 25, 202227 min

Ep 1352: Above And Beyond The Norm - The Rift Between Michael Martin And Mary Lou McDonald

Fionnán Sheahan talks to Eamon. Fionnán is Ireland Editor for Independent Newspapers.Recorded 24th February 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 24, 202236 min

Ep 1351: Sláinte Care - Stalled At Best, In Trouble At Worst

Eddie Molloy joins Eamon to talk about Sláinte Care and how and why it may be running into trouble. Eddie Molloy is a Management Consultant and was a member of the Sláinte Care Advisory Council.Recorded 22nd February 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 23, 202232 min

Ep 1350: Putin Defies the West - Can NATO Allies find a Credible Response?

Author and journalists John Kampfner joins Eamon to talk about what happens next now that Putin has ordered troops into Ukraine's Eastern regions of Donetsk and Luhansk.Recorded 22nd February 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 22, 202233 min

Ep 1349: Russian Cyber Warfare in Ukraine Threatens The Global System

Ronan Murphy, CEO of Smarttech247, joins Eamon to talk about the threat of cyber warfare. Zero Day Con, mentioned in the podcast, takes place in the in the Dublin Convention Centre on 10th March 2022 and information can be found at zerodaycon.comRecorded 21st February, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 22, 202231 min

Ep 1348: All To Play For, The Best Premier League Ever

John Giles and Liam Brady join Eamon to review the week's Premier League games.Recorded 21st February 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 21, 202233 min

Ep 1347: War In Europe - As Joe Biden Seeks to Galvanise His Western Allies The American People Remain Lukewarm

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon about America’s response to Russian Aggression. Also CNN implodes as ratings plunge. Recorded 18th February 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 19, 202231 min

Ep 1345 - Cancer In Our communities As Young Gangsters Roam and Threaten with Impunity

Nicola Tallant talks to Eamon. Nicola is Investigations Editor for The Sunday World and author of The Witness and Clash of the Clans. Recorded 15th February 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 17, 202228 min

Ep 1344 - Britain’s Fateful Choice - Lose Boris or Risk The Future as a Liberal Democracy

Journalist and author Peter Oborne talks to Eamon about Boris Johnson's Britain.Recorded 15th February 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 15, 202225 min

Ep 1343: Global Strife Worsening Cost of Living Crisis

Economist JIm Power talks to Eamon and asks can a weak and divided EU find a response to global crises?Recorded 14th February, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 14, 202231 min

Ep 1342: Man United, Spurs and Arsenal - Lacking Leadership and Heading South

John Giles and Liam Brady join Eamon to review the weekend's Premier League games.Recorded 14th February, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 14, 202233 min

Repost: Ronan O'Gara

Ronan O'Gara is a former rugby player. He played as a fly-half and is second most-capped player and highest ever points scorer. He is currently head coach of La Rochelle in the French Top 14. Eamon spoke to Ronan in July 2017. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 12, 202252 min

Ep 1341: Inflation and Covid-19 See Biden’s Approval Ratings Drop. Moderate Americans Begin to Fear Civil War

Washington-based journalist Niall Stanage joins Eamon to discuss some of this week's events in US politics.Recorded 11th February 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 11, 202224 min

Ep 1340: Midweek Premier League Review - Man United Badly Need A Manager

John Giles and Liam Brady review the midweek Premier League games. Recorded 11th February, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 11, 202225 min

Ep 1338: Boris Johnson's Disgrace Touches New Low

Economist and commentator Chris Johns talks to Eamon.Recorded 8th February 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 8, 202229 min

Ep 1339: Post-Covid Dáil Politics Head Into the Unknown

Fionnán Sheahan joins Eamon to talk about the challenges facing the Government parties in the run-up to the next election. Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor at the Irish Independent.Recorded 8th February 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 8, 202231 min

Ep 1337: Is The Good Friday Agreement Still Fit For Purpose?

Journalist and author Sam McBride talks to Eamon about the DUP threats to the Northern Ireland Protocol. Sam McBride in Northern Ireland Editor for the Belfast Telegraph and the Sunday Independent and author of Burned: The Inside Story of the Cash-for-Ash Scandal and Northern Ireland's Secretive New Elite.Recorded 7th February 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 7, 202227 min

Ep 1336: Toothless EU Found Wanting By the Crisis in Ukraine

Author and journalist John Kampfner talks to Eamon about the geo-political implications of the crisis in Ukraine and why Germany is so reticent in this moment.Recorded 7th February 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 7, 202224 min

Repost: Johnny Sexton

In October 2018 John Sexton met Eamon to talk about his life and career in professional rugby.Recorded in October, 2018. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 5, 202253 min

Ep 1335: Trump Promises to Pardon Jan 6th Insurrectionists As Money Pours Into 2024 War Chest

Niall Stanage reports from Washington on Joe Biden, the death of ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurashi, Nancy Pelosi's Select Committee on the Insurrection, and the New York Times revelation of Donald Trump's direct involvement in plans to seize voting machines.Recorded on 4th February, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 4, 202232 min

Ep 1334: Covid-19 - Ireland’s Done Well But Vigilance and Restraint Still Required

Tomás Ryan talks to Eamon about the current status of Covid-19 in Ireland, the dangers of Long Covid and also about a breakthrough vaccine that could eradicate Multiple Sclerosis. Tomás Ryan is Associate Professor at the School of Biochemistry and Immunology at Trinity College Dublin.Recorded 3rd February, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 3, 202241 min

Ep 1333: FAI News! FAI’s Take On Working From Home And Post-Delaney Trauma Continues

Journalist Mark Tighe talks to Eamon. Mark Tighe is a journalist with the Sunday Times and author of Champagne Football: John Delaney and the Betrayal of Irish Football, The Inside Story.Recorded on 1st February, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 2, 202223 min

Ep 1332: Boris Johnson - Destroying His Party, And Those Around Him

Economist and commentator Chris Johns joins Eamon to discuss the Sue Gray party report and how Boris Johnson has responded following its release.Recorded 1st February, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 1, 202231 min

Ep 1331: China / Taiwan - President Xi Watches Ukraine Crisis for Signs of Western Weakness

Taiwan-based journalist William Yang talks to Eamon as China and Taiwan watch how the West responds to Putin's position on Ukraine.Recorded on 27th January 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 31, 202226 min

Ep 1330: Bloody Sunday - A Dark Day That Changed Everything

On the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday Eamonn McCann joins Eamon to recall a dark day in Irish history. Eamonn McCann is an author, journalist and activist and was on that civil rights march on 30th January 1972.Recorded 27th January 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 30, 202226 min

Ep 1329: After a Bad Start Joe Biden Rallies The West To Stand Up To Putin

Niall Stanage joins Eamon to talk about the week in US politics, Joe Biden’s announcement about Stephen Breyer’s replacement on the Supreme Court, and the Republican Right's rival for The Donald in 2024. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor at The Hill and White House Columnist for that paper.Recorded on 28th January 2022.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 29, 202228 min

Ep 1328: More Boris Lies ... A Controversial Metropolitan Police Decision Could Afford Him Some Relief

Economist and commentator Chris Johns talks to Eamon about Boris Johnson's poor ratings in the polls, the latest developments in Party Gate and Animal Gate and the mounting pressure from Tory rebels that Boris drops the forthcoming hike in National Insurance. Also Rishi Sunak, as a potential future Tory Party leader, keeps a low profile and plays both sides against the middle. Recorded 28th January 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 28, 202228 min

Ep 1327: The Rise and Fall of Freddie Thompson

Nicola Tallant talks to Eamon about Freddie Thompson, one of the most feared criminals in gangland and now serving a life sentence. Nicola Tallant is Investigations Editor of The Sunday World and host of the Crime World podcast.Recorded 25th January 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 27, 202231 min

Ep 1326 - Ukraine Crisis - Putin Testing Western Resolve And Seeking Attention

Journalist and author John Kampfner talks to Eamon about the historic Russia-Ukraine ties that render NATO membership for Ukraine unthinkable for Putin and also Germany's complex relationship with Russia. John has written a number of books his most recent is Why the Germans Do it Better: Notes From a Grown-Up Country. He started his career as a foreign correspondent for Reuters in Moscow and during the dissolution of the Soviet Union he was the Daily Telegraph's Bureau Chief there.Recorded 25th January 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25, 202226 min

Ep 1325: Covid-19 Is Not Over But Our Successful Vaccine Programme Justifies Relaxation of Restrictions

Prof Paul Moynagh talks to Eamon about the impact of the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions and about how medical grade masks are essential for effective protection. Paul Moynagh is Professor of Immunology at Maynooth University.Recorded 24th January 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25, 202231 min