The Stand with Eamon Dunphy
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Ep 2023: Middle East - Netanyahu laying the seeds for Israel's own destruction
Senator Tom Clonan joins Eamon to talk about the growing conflict in the Middle East, Tom Clonan is a security analyst, author, and retired Irish Army Captain. He served in Lebanon with UNIFIL as officer commanding Irish troops and in 1996 where he witnessed at first hand the Israeli punitive operation Grapes of Wrath against Hezbollah and the people of South Lebanon. Recorded Monday 30th September 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 2022: Middle East/Israel - a pivotal moment in global history
Peter Oborne joins Eamon to talk about Israel and the Middle East. Peter Oborne is a journalist and author. He writes a political column for Middle East Eye and a diary column for the Byline Times. In both 2022 and 2017 Peter won best commentary/blogging, was also named freelancer of the year in 2016 at the Drum Online Media Awards for articles he wrote for Middle East Eye, and was also named as British Press Awards Columnist of the Year in 2013. Peter's latest book is The Fate of Abraham: Why the West is Wrong about Islam.Recorded on Thursday 26th September 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 2021: Presidential election - Turnout and Middle East the keys to the White House?
Niall Stanage talks to Eamon from Washington. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor for The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.Recorded on Thursday 26th September 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 2020: New Labour Government makes life hard for itself and its supporters
Economist and commentator Chris Johns talks to Eamon. Recorded on Tuesday 24th September 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 2019: Bam Bam - more bad news for Children’s Hospital
Fionnán Sheahan talks to Eamon about Taoiseach Simon Harris's surge in recent opinion polls, and the persistent issues with the National Children's Hospital. .Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor for Independent.ie, The Irish Independent and The Sunday Independent.Recorded on Monday 23rd September 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 2018: Who Killed Una Lynskey?
Journalist and author Mick Clifford talks to Eamon about his new book Who "Killed Una Lynskey?" Mick Clifford is an award winning columnist and reporter with the Irish Examiner. During the podcast Eamon also mentions Mick's book "A Force for Justice; The Maurice McCabe Story."Recorded on Thursday 19th September 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 2017: US Election - too close to call, too consequential to ignore
Niall Stanage reports from Washington on the US Presidential campaigns. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of The HIll and White House columnist for that publication.Recorded on Thursday 19th September 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 2016: Danger signs - Israel’s deadly pagers and Putin’s nuclear threats
Senator Tom Clonan talks to Eamon about Israel's pager attack on Hezbollah, and the threat of escalation in the Russia Ukraine war. Tom Clonan is a senator, a security analyst, author, and retired Irish Army Captain. In the mid-1990s Tom was commanding officer for Ireland's UNIFIL troops in Lebanon.Recorded on Wednesday 18th September 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 2015: Apple €14 billion - Ireland needs to invest in its infrastructure now
Economist and commentator Chris Johns talks to Eamon about the EU's Court of Justice ruling on the case against Ireland and Apple.Recorded on Tuesday 17th September 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 2014: Why the law of the jungle still prevails for concert tickets
Tommy Higgins joins Eamon to talk about the recent Oasis ticket launch and dynamic pricing. Tommy Higgins is a former MD of Ticketmaster Ireland, EVP of Ticketmaster Europe and was on the Global Executive team. He is currently chairman of Sligo Rovers Football Club.Recorded on Monday 16th September 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 2013: Presidential Debate - Kamala Harris a decisive winner over Trump but the race for the White House still close
Niall Stanage talks to Eamon about the Presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris in Philadelphia. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.Recorded on 11th September 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 2012: Apple and Ireland lose in EU’s highest court while all eyes on Washington and a Trump presidency
Suzanne Lynch talks to Eamon from Brussels about the EU's judgement on the case against Apple and Ireland, Mario Draghi's report on the future of the European economy, and Ursula Von der Leyen's efforts to put together her team of commissioners. Also what Europe can expect if Donald Trump is back in the White House. Suzanne Lynch is Associate Editor at POLITICO. Previously Suzanne was Washington Correspondent for the Irish Times and was based in Brussels between 2013 and 2017 as their European Correspondent.Recorded on Tuesday 10th September 2024, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 2011: Budget 2025 warning - The dangers inherent in a giveaway budget
Economist and commentator Chris Johns talks to Eamon about the forthcoming budget, warnings from IFAC, Minister Paschal Donohoe's speech at London's Guild Hall as President of the Eurogroup, and Mario Draghi's report on EU competitiveness.Recorded on Monday 9th September 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 2010: 1995 - 2020 From war to peace, from boom to bust - a turbulent 25 years in Irish life
Diarmaid Ferriter talks to Eamon about his new book The Revelation of Ireland 1995-2020. Diarmaid Ferriter is an author and Professor of Modern Irish History at UCD. He contributes a weekly column to The Irish Times.Recorded on Friday 6th September 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 2009: Netanyahu slaughter - Out of control Netanyahu ignoring Washington
Senator Tom Clonan talks to Eamon about Israel's war on Hamas, the growing violence by settlers in the West Bank, and the war in Ukraine. Tom Clonan is an senator representing the TCD constituency as well as a security analyst, author and a retired army captain who served in Lebanon.Recorded on Tuesday 3rd September 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 2008: Unstable Trump versus unknown Harris - with a race too close to call tv debate could be decisive
Niall Stanage reports from Washington. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor for The HIll and White House columnist for that publication.Recorded on Tuesday 3rd September 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 2007: Can Keir Starmer make Britain work? The jury’s out.
Economist and commentator Chris Johns talks to Eamon.Recorded on Monday 2nd September 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Repost: Frank Connolly recalls the horror of the Dublin Monaghan Bombings 50 years ago
Frank Connolly joins Eamon to talk about the Dublin Monaghan Bombings of 17th May 1974, 50 years ago this week. Frank is an investigative journalist and author.His most recent book, Conspiracy of Lies (2019), is set against the backdrop of the events of that day and the aftermath. Conspiracy of Lies has just been released as an audiobook, narrated by Stephen Rae, produced by Tom Lee with actors Liadh Connolly and Eoin Lynam playing the leading characters. Conspiracy of Lies is available at https://www.mercierpress.ie/irish-books/a-conspiracy-of-lies-book/ both as a paperback and as an audiobook.First released 16th May 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Repost: Michael Collins - The Man and The Myth
Diarmaid Ferriter, author and Professor of Modern Irish History at UCD, talks to Eamon on the centenary of Michael Collins death at Béal na Bláth in Co. Cork on 22nd August 1922.First released on 23rd August 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Repost: Bloody Sunday - A Dark Day That Changed Everything
On the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday Eamonn McCann recalled a dark day in Irish history. Eamonn McCann is an author, journalist and activist and was on the civil rights march in Derry on 30th January 1972.First released on 30th January 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Repost: Living the Dream
John Giles and Liam Brady join Eamon to discuss their experiences of leaving home as teenagers to go play football in England.First released 3rd May 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Repost: Why Ireland Should Stay Neutral and Europe should resist NATO’s embrace.
Richard Boyd Barrett is an Irish People Before Profit/Solidarity politician and TD for Dún Laoghaire. He talks to Eamon about the war in Ukraine, Europe's militarisation and Ireland's neutrality.First released on 21st April 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Repost: China’s ailing economy a problem for Xi Jinping and the world
Economist and commentator Chris Johns talks to Eamon about the troubles in the Chinese economy.First released 11th September 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Repost: Justice at last for the Stardust victims and their families
Frank Connolly joins Eamon to talk about the outcome of the Stardust Inquest. Four decades after the biggest fire disaster in the history of the State, the inquest jury found that all 48 of the young people who died at the Stardust nightclub were unlawfully killed. Frank Connolly is an author and investigative journalist. A Conspiracy of Lies: A Political Thriller - The Dublin Bombings, 1974 is his most recent book.Originally released on 21st April 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Repost: Diarmaid Ferriter - As Europe and the US turn right politically why Ireland rejects extremism
Diarmaid Ferriter talks to Eamon. Diarmaid Ferriter is Professor of Modern Irish History at UCD and author of numerous books, most recently The Border: The Legacy of a Century of Anglo-Irish Politics (2019). He is a regular television and radio broadcaster and a weekly columnist with the Irish Times.Originally released on 2nd April 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Repost: Who Really Owns Ireland? How we became tenants in our own land - and what we can do about it?
Journalist, author and broadcaster Matt Cooper joins Eamon to talk about his new book Who Really Owns Ireland?: How we became tenants in our own land - and what we can do about it. Published by Gill Books.First released on 27th November 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Repost: Dr Shahd Abusalama - anger and despair at the the West’s callous indifference to Palestinian suffering
Dr. Shahd Abusalama talks to Eamon about the Palestinian people since the creation of Israel, her family, growing up in Jabalia Refugee camp in northern Gaza, and Bobby Sands. Shahd is a Palestinian scholar-activist and artist. Her Ph.D. from Sheffield Hallam University explores the historical representations of Gaza and its refugees in documentary films. It will be published by Bloomsbury this year, under the title, "Between Reality and Documentary". Shahd's blog can be found at https://palestinefrommyeyes.com/First posted on 4th June 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Repost: Global Warming - Sleepwalking to catastrophe as we witness the evidence all around us
John Gibbons talks to Eamon about the growing impact of global warming and the effect it will have on all our lives. John Gibbons is a campaigning journalist on climate and the environment.First posted on 22nd April 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Repost: BP Fallon remembers Shane McGowan and Sinéad O’Connor, their lives and their work
Writer, photographer and musician BP Fallon joins Eamon to remember Shane McGowan and Sinéad O'Connor.Recorded on Tuesday 12th December 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Repost: Israel/Palestine - "the Two State Solution is dead, Israel killed it"
Professor Avi Shlaim - A reflection on Netanyu's plan for Israel and himself. Avi Shlaim is Emeritus Professor of International Relations at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of the British Academy, and an author. His most recent book is Three Worlds: Memoir of an Arab-Jew. Eamon previously spoke to Avi Shlaim following Hamas's attack on Israel last October. In episode 1836 Avi set out this war's historical context.First Released on Wednesday 5th June 2024.Reposted on Thursday 25th July 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Repost: Prof. Avi Shlaim on the Israeli / Palestinian Conflict - A Jewish voice on the history that has led to the present crisis
Professor Avi Shlaim spoke to Eamon last October following the 7th October attack by Hamas on Israel. Professor Shlaim is an author and Oxford historian of modern Middle East history. He is Emeritus Professor of International Relations at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of the British Academy. Of the many books he has written about the Middle East his most recent is Three Worlds: Memoir of an Arab-Jew, published earlier this year.Recorded on 16th October 2023.Reposted on 24th July 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 2006: Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the Presidential race - did his inner circle conspire to hide his decline?
Niall Stanage reports from Washington on the implications of Joe Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 Presidential race. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.Recorded on Monday 22nd July 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 2005: Trump’s takeover of the GOP complete as Democrats isolate Biden
Niall Stanage reports from Washington. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor for the Hill and White House columnist for that publication.Recorded on Friday 19th July 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Repost: Liam Brady talks to Eamon about his adventurous life in football - Part 2
On the release of his autobiography, Born to be a Footballer, Liam Brady spoke to Eamon about his life in football in a two part special. Liam was one of the greatest midfield players in the history of the modern game. An Arsenal legend, he spent seven seasons in Serie A winning two Championships with Juventus. Liam was an outstanding analyst for 20 years for RTE’s soccer coverage. Born to be a Footballer is published by Eriu and is now available in paperback.First released on 20th November 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Repost: Special - Liam Brady talks to Eamon about his adventurous life in football - Part 1
Last autumn Eamon spoke to Liam Brady on the release of his autobiography Born to be a Footballer. Liam was one of the greatest midfield players in the history of the modern game. An Arsenal legend, he spent seven seasons in Serie A winning two Championships with Juventus. He was an outstanding analyst for RTE’s soccer coverage for 20 years. Liam's book is published by Eriu and is now available in paperback.First released on 6th November 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 2004: Joe Biden digs in as many in his party and donors despair of his chances of beating Trump
Niall Stanage reports from Washington. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.Recorded on Friday 12th July 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 2003: Emmanuel Macron’s electoral gamble leaves France ungovernable
Author and journalist Lara Marlowe joins Eamon from Paris to talk about the surprising outcome of France's general election and what happens next.Recorded on Tuesday 9th July 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 2002: Can steady Starmer fix broken British economy?
Economist and commentator Chris Johns joins Eamon to talk about the economic challenges ahead for Britain's new Labour government. Also how the Irish economy fairs in contrast to our neighbours.Recorded on Tuesday 9th July 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 2001: Starmer’s victory - Warmth and respect restored to Anglo-Irish relations
Fionnán Sheahan talks to Eamon about Roderic O'Gorman's election as leader of the Green Party, Sir Keir Starmer's election success in Great Britain, and the Sunday Independent's poll on Ireland's political parties and party leaders.Recorded on Monday 8th July 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 2000: British election: Tories wiped out by Keir Starmer’s Labour Party and Nigel Farage’s Reform Party
Economist and commentator Chris Johns joins Eamon to talk about the 2024 British general election.Recorded at 11am on Friday 5th July 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 1999: UEFA Euro 2024 - Spain a good team divided by bad politics
Barcelona-based journalist Richard Fitzpatrick talks to Eamon about the political division in Spanish life and football in advance of Spain's quarter final match against Germany on Friday 5th July.Recorded on Thursday 4th July 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 1998: United States Supreme Court rules Trump has 'absolute immunity' for official acts
Niall Stanage reports from Washington on Donald Trump's Supreme Court immunity decision and what it might lead to. Also, is it time for Joe Biden to stand aside following his disastrous debate performance last Thursday? Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.Recorded on Tuesday 2nd July 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 1997: UEFA Euro 2024 - Didi Hamann looks ahead to the Quarter Finals
Didi Hamann joins Eamon to talk about the UEFA Euro 24 tournament so far and look ahead to the quarter finals. Recorded on Tuesday 2nd July 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 1996: French Parliamentary Election - France rejects Macron and moves sharply to the right
Paris-based author and journalist Lara Marlowe talks to Eamon following Sunday's first round voting in the French parliamentary elections.Recorded on Monday 1st July 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 1995: Once the envy of the world, China’s economy weakens dramatically
Journalist and author Ian Williams talks to Eamon. As a journalist Ian Williams was foreign correspondent for Channel 4 News and NBC in Moscow, the Indo-Pacific and China. He has also covered conflicts in the Balkans, the Middle East and Ukraine. Ian won an Emmy and BAFTA awards for his discovery and reporting on the Serb detention camps during the war in Bosnia. His latest book, VAMPIRE STATE - THE RISE AND FALL OF THE CHINESE ECONOMY, will be released in September.Recorded on Thursday 27th June 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 1994: Joe Biden’s alarming performance debating Donald Trump raises questions about his fitness to run for the Presidency
Niall Stanage reports from Atlanta on CNN's first of the US Presidential Debates between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.Recorded on Friday 28th June 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 1993: What public service does RTÉ render?
Fionnán Sheahan joins Eamon to talk about RTÉ on the release of the organisation's recent Statement of Strategy. Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor of Independent,ie, The Irish Independent and The Sunday Independent.Recorded on Thursday 27th June 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 1992: UK General Election - Tories face wipeout as people question whether they can survive
Peter Oborne talks to Eamon about the road ahead for Britain's Conservative Party as they face defeat by Labour Party in 4th July general election. Peter Oborne is a journalist and author. His most recent books includeThe Fate of Abraham: Why the West is Wrong about Islam, and The Assault on Truth: Boris Johnson, Donald Trump and the Emergence of a New Moral BarbarismPeter writes a political column for Middle East Eye and a diary column for the Byline Times.Recorded on Monday 24th June 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 1991: Divided and moving right can the EU remain a power in the modern world?
Suzanne Lynch talks to Eamon about the political dynamics at play following the recent European Elections. Suzanne Lynch is Associate Editor at Politico and author of the Global Playbook.Recorded on Friday 21st June 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 1990: Lagging Biden needs a result in next Thursday’s US Presidential debate
Niall Stanage reports from Washington. Niall is Associate Editor at The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.Recorded on Thursday 20th June 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.