The Stand with Eamon Dunphy

Senator Tom Clonan talks to Eamon about Putin's purges within the Kremlin and the military, and the military tactics on the battlefield enabling Ukraine to make breakthroughs.Recorded on Tuesday 5th September 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Williams talks to Eamon about the Rugby World Cup. Matt is an Australian born rugby coach, broadcaster and columnist with The Irish Times. He has been Director of Rugby and Head Coach of the New South Wales Waratah’s in Super Rugby, as well as with the Irish provincial teams, Leinster and Ulster in the Heineken Cup. He was Director Sportif at Racing Club Narbonne Mèditerranèe, in the French Pro “D” 2. He was also the Defensive coach of Ireland in 2001 and Head Coach of the Scottish National Team and Ireland “A”.He will be joining Eamon throughout the Rugby World Cup.Recorded on Tuesday 5th September 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Giles joins Eamon to review the weekend's Premier League. They also discuss the impact of VAR, the Saudi's bid to sign Mo Salah and why John believes Liverpool should accept the right offer.Recorded on Monday 4th September 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Economist, commentator and podcaster Chris John talks to Eamon/Recorded on Friday 1st September 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Niall Stanage reports from Washington. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor and White House Columnist for The HIll.Recorded on Friday 1st September 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fionnán Sheahan joins Eamon to talk about the impact of the report on constituency boundaries released this week by the Electoral Commission. Fionnán also talks about the RTE affair and the mood around Dáil Eireann about RTE's future financing. Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor for The Irish Independent, The Sunday Independent and Independent.ie.Recorded on Friday1st September 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne Lynch talks to Eamon about President of the European Council Charles Michel's speech outlining the need for enlargement of the EU by 2030. Suzanne and Eamon discuss the challenges of such a move. Suzanne Lynch is Chief Brussels Correspondent for Politico and was formerly a correspondent in Washington.Recorded on Tuesday 29th August 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Giles joins Eamon to review the weekend's Premier League matches. Recorded on 28th August 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barcelona-based journalist Richard Fitzpatrick talks to Eamon about the unwanted kiss that has exposed a culture of bullying and sexual aggression and worse in Spanish football..Recorded on Monday 28th August 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Economist, commentator and podcaster Chris Johns talks to Eamon about the Jackson Hole Symposium in Wyoming, an annual international economic summit. Also as Brexit continues to hinder development of the British economy Ireland's economy continues to strengthen.Recorded on Friday 25th August 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lithuania-based Russian journalist Dmitry Elovsky talks to Eamon in the aftermath of the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin and other senior members of the Wagner Group. Dmitry Elovsky is Chief Editor for the YouTube channel Khordorkovsky.Live. Before the war in Ukraine began Dmitry was Deputy Editor-in-Chief for TV Rain in Moscow.Recorded on Friday 25th August 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon from Washington at the end of a week that saw Donald Trump charged at Fulton County Jail in the Georgia election case, Niall and Eamon also talk about the first Republican Presidential debate that took place in Milwaukee. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor and White House Columnist for The Hill.Recorded on Friday 25th August 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journalist and author Lara Marlowe talks to Eamon from Kyiv about her impressions of how the war is effecting the country, and the anger at Russia within the Ukraine military that spurs them on. Also former French president Sarkozy's unhelpful intervention that has angered Ukrainians, questions about the EU's unity in its support for Ukraine, and could this be a 'forever' war?Recorded on Monday 21st August 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journalist and author Ian Williams joins Eamon to talk about Xi Jinping, the purging of Foreign Minister Qin Gang and others, and the challenges Xi faces with a troubled economy and high rates of unemployment among college educated Chinese youth. Also Xi Jinping carefully watches the US role in Ukraine as he considers his ambitions for Taiwan. Meanwhile his Rocket Force builds China's nuclear arsenal at speed.Recorded on Tuesday 22nd August 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Giles and Liam Brady join Eamon to review the weekend's matches in the Premier League.Recorded on Tuesday 22nd August 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journalist and film maker Johnny O'Reilly talks to Eamon from Kyiv about developments in the war in Ukraine, the painstaking efforts for Ukraine to win ground and how Ukrainian people are standing firm in their stance against Russia. Also the jeopardy to Ukraine's interests of a Donald Trump victory in the 2024 Presidential election.Recorded on Friday 18th August 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Economist and commentator Chris Johns joins Eamon to talk about the impact of increases in ECB interest rates on the Irish banking system.Recorded on Wednesday 16th August 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fionnán Sheahan talks to Eamon following RTE's decision to close down talks with Ryan Tubridy. Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor for the Irish Independent, the Sunday Independent and Independent.ie.Recorded on Friday 18th August 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon about the criminal indictments against Donald Trump and the legal troubles of Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor and White House columnist for The Hill.Recorded on Thursday 17th August 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russian journalist Dmitry Elovsky talks to Eamon from Lithuania about the house arrest in Russia of General "Armageddon" Surovikin, one of Putin's former leading generals, and, as Russia's central bank raises interest rates will Putin lose Russian hearts and minds as the power of his propaganda is diminished by the cost of living and the impact on Russian lives. Dmitry also raises concern about a recent NATO statement referencing how the war might end. Dmitry Elovsky is Chief Editor for the YouTube channel Khordorkovsky.Live. Before the war he was Deputy Editor-in-Chief for TV Rain in Moscow.Recorded on Wednesday 16th August 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russian journalist Dmitry Elovsky talks to Eamon about developments in the war in Ukraine, Putin's military leadership and Wagner Group founder and leader Yevgeny Prigozhin.Recorded on Tuesday 18th July 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author and journalist John Kampfner talks to Eamon about the three by-elections in Britain taking place on 20th July and what they say about British politics and the Tory Party. Also Labour Party leader Keir Starmer and the challenges facing him and his party as they prepare for the next General Election.Recorded on Tuesday 18th July 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. steps up to challenge Joe Biden's run for a second term as US President. Also despite his legal woes, Donald Trump continues to hold a large margin to win the Republican nomination, and author and academic Cornell West's name comes to the fore as a Green Party candidate further undermining Joe Biden's chances. And Eamon asks Niall to explain the appeal Donald Trump has for the Evangelicals. Niall is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.Recorded on Monday 17th July 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform Paschal Donohoe talks to Eamon about the crisis in RTÉ, Minister Stephen Donnelly's HSE budget issues, and how the post-2008 banking collapse was a formative influence on his approach to managing the economy. Paschal Donohoe also talks about his stance on Ireland's neutrality and the need for Ireland and Europe to unite against security threats.Recorded on Monday 17th July 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Economist, commentator and podcaster Chris Johns talks to Eamon about the Irish and British economies. Also the media treatment of the tragic story of BBC broadcaster Huw Edwards. Recorded on Friday 14th July 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fionnán Sheahan talks to Eamon following Thursday's appearance at the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee session on certain payments by RTÉ to Ryan Tubridy. Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor for Independent.ie, Irish Independent and the Sunday Independent.Recorded on Friday 14th July 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fionnán Sheahan talks to Eamon about Ryan Tubridy and Noel Kelly's appearance at the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee and Media Committee hearings. Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor for Independent.ie, the Irish Independent and the Sunday Independent.Recorded on Wednesday 12th July 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kyiv-based journalist Johnny O'Reilly talks to Eamon about rapprochement between Vladimir Putin and Wagner founder and leader Yevgeny Prigozhin following Prigozhin's aborted march on Moscow. Joe Biden agrees to send cluster bombs for use in the war in Ukraine as Ukraine's munitions stocks deplete, and NATO considers Ukraine's request for membership. Also Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of Turkey, releases Ukrainian commanders breaking a commitment to Putin and seeks advantage before agreeing to sign off Sweden's membership of NATO.Recorded on Monday 10th July 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Niall Stanage joins Eamon as campaigning for the US 2024 Presidential election is well underway. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor for the Hill and White House Columnist for that publication.Recorded on Thursday 6th July 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dmitry Elovsky talks to Eamon about following leader and founder of the Wagner Group, Yevgeny Prigozhin's reported return to Russia from Belarus. Dmitry is a Russian journalist based in Lithuania where he works as Chief Editor for the You Tube channel Khordorkovsky.Live.Recorded on Friday 7th July 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arthur Beesley joins Eamon to talk about the request by Ryan Tubridy and Noel Kelly for a private meeting with the Oireachtas Committee. They also talk about the meeting and evidence of RTÉ Executive Board members and Board members along with former CFO, Breda O'Keeffe, and former chairperson, Moya Doherty, at the Oireachtas Media committee on Wednesday. Arthur Beesley is Current Affairs Editor with the Irish Times.Recorded on Thursday 6th July 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Economist and commentator Chris Johns joins Eamon to talk about the collapse of Thames Water, Margaret Thatcher's privatisation policies in the 1970s and 80s and the protests in Ireland in 2013 and 2014 that stopped water charges and the possible path to privatisation of the water supply.Recorded on Tuesday 4th July 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon about the Supreme Court's rulings against Affirmative Action in schools and colleges, and Joe Biden’s student loan relief program. In recent days SCOTUS also ruled in favour of the Colorado web designer who opposes same-sex marriage. Also in this episode, will President Biden's gaffs and the case against his son Hunter Biden undo his record in office in the Presidential campaign for 2024? And will Donald Trump's continuing legal woes have an impact on his ambitions for a return to office? Niall Stanage is Associate Editor and White House Columnist for The Hill.Recorded on Friday 30th June 2023 and Monday 3rd July 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paris-based journalist and author, Lara Marlowe, talks to Eamon about the shooting dead of Nahel Merzouk by a police officer in a Paris suburb, the ensuing riots and protests across the country and what they represent.Recorded on Monday 3rd July 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arthur Beesley joins Eamon to talk about the deepening crisis in RTÉ over payments to Ryan Tubridy following senior Executive Board members and RTÉ Board members appearing in front of the Oireachtas Media and PAC committees. Arthur Beesley is Current Affairs Editor with the Irish Times.Recorded on Friday 30th June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Senator Tom Clonan talks to Eamon about The Consultative Forum on International Security Policy, his views on Ireland's neutrality, Yevgeny Prigozhin's Wagner Group's march on Moscow and Putin's response. Tom Clonan is security analyst, author and retired Irish Army Captain. He was elected to Seanad Eireann in March 2022.Recorded on Tuesday 27th March 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arthur Beesley talked to Eamon following the release of RTE's statement from the Interim Deputy Director-General, Adrian Lynch, on the reporting of payments to Ryan Tubridy. Arthur Beesley is Current Affairs Editor with the Irish Times.Recorded on 10.30am Wednesday 28th June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russian journalist Dmitry Elovsky talks to Eamon from Lithuania about the developments over the weekend when Yevgeny Prigozhin led his Wagner mercenaries towards Moscow in an apparent coup and then stands down his men before getting there. Dmitry Elovsky is Chief Editor for the You Tube channel Khordorkovsky.Live. Before the war he was Deputy Editor-in-Chief for TV Rain in Moscow. He moved to Lithuania when the war began and independent media outlets, including TV Rain, were closed down.Recorded on Monday 26th June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journalist and author Mick Clifford talks to Eamon about the scandal surrounding certain payments made by RTE. Mick Clifford is Special Correspondent for the Irish Examiner and author of a number of books including "A Force for Justice: The Maurice McCabe Story", referred to in this conversation.Recorded on Monday 26th June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journalist and author Ian Williams joins Eamon to talk about US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken's visit to China where he met Xi Jinping. Ian Williams' most recent book is Fire of the Dragon: China's New Cold War.Recored on Tuesday 20th June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author, journalist and broadcaster John Kampfner talks to Eamon about the rise of the AfD in post-pandemic Germany as right wing parties take hold across Europe. John also outlines some factious relationships among European countries and how neutrality sits as Europe faces complex challenges.Recorded on Friday 23rd June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fionnán Sheahan talks to Eamon about the Ryan Tubridy salary scandal in RTE. Fionnan Sheahan is Ireland Editor at independent.ie, the Irish Independent and the Sunday Independent.Recorded on Friday 23rd June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Economist, commentator and podcaster Chris Johns talks to Eamon following further interest rates increases in the UK by the Bank of England..Recorded on Thursday 22nd June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prof. Diarmaid Ferriter and Eamon talk about the President Michael D. Higgins' intervention on neutrality. Diarmaid Ferriter is Professor of Modern Irish History in UCD, an author and has a weekly column in the Irish Times.Recorded on Wednesday 21st June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liam Brady joins Eamon to talk about the Ireland performance following the two Euro 24 qualifiers against Greece and and Gibraltar.Recorded on Wednesday 21st June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Giles joins Eamon to review the UEFA Euro 2024 Ireland qualifiers against Greece and Gibraltar, to pay tribute to the late, great Leeds player Gordon McQueen, and, as Liam Brady steps down from the RTÉ soccer panel, John and Eamon talk about their time working with him there over many years.Recorded on Tuesday 20th June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In April 2018 Eamon sat down with Christy Dignam to talk about his life in music. This repost has a new introduction from Eamon paying tribute to a great musician and a great Irish person.This episode was originally released on 4th April 2018. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journalist and author Peter Oborne joins Eamon to talk about his former friend and colleague Boris Johnson and the lies he tells. Peter Oborne's website https://boris-johnson-lies.com/ is referred to in this podcast as is The Assault on Truth: Boris Johnson, Donald Trump and the Emergence of a New Moral Barbarism.Recorded on Friday 16th June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Niall Stanage joins Eamon from Washington. Niall is Associate Editor and White House columnist for The Hill.Recorded Friday 16th June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barcelona-based journalist Richard Fitzpatrick talks to Eamon about the career of 'Pep' Guardiola.Recorded on Tuesday 13th June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.