The Stand with Eamon Dunphy

Economist and commentator Chris Johns talks to Eamon about the Privileges Committee investigation into Boris Johnson, and Johnson's resignation as an MP.Recorded on Tuesday 13th June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journalist and film maker Johnny O'Reilly joins Eamon from Kherson to talk about the explosion at the Nova Kakhovka dam that has resulted in the inundation of the region with devastating consequences for life, property, livelihoods and the environment. Johnny also outlines developments at the front as Ukraine's offensive begins.Recorded on Monday 12th June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Giles and Liam Brady join Eamon to review the Manchester City v Inter Milan Champions League Final that took place on Saturday last in Istanbul, and other issues concerning Man City, the Premier League and European football.Recorded on Monday 12th June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Economist and commentator Chris Johns joins Eamon to talk about Ireland's rocketing corporate tax revenue and the political debate about how it should be used. Also PM Rishi Sunak's trip to Washington to meet Joe Biden and his return with no sign of a trade detail between the UK and the US.Recorded on Friday 9th June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Niall Stanage joins Eamon from Washington to discuss the case against Donald Trump as Special Counsel Jack Smith issues indictment. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor at The Hill and White House Columnist for that publication.Recorded Friday 9th June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author and journalist Ian Williams joins Eamon to talk about the reemerging conflict between Serbia and Kosovo, the persecution by Chinese authorities of a stand up comedian, and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin's trip to Singapore to attend the Strategic Studies’ 20th Asia Security Summit where he spoke about growing tensions with China.Recorded on Tuesday 6th June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journalist Eamon Lynch joins Eamon as the PGA Tour agrees to merge with Saudi-backed rival LIV Golf and commerce wins over morality in elite golf. Eamon Lynch is co-host of Golf Today on Golf Channel. Golfweek and a USA Today columnist.Recorded on Wednesday 7th June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Senator Tom Clonan joins Eamon to talk about about the blowing up of the Nova Kakhovka dam flooding the Kherson region and the Dnipro Delta, and the 50,000 NATO trained and equipped Ukrainian troops take on a new the new offensive to drive Putin's army out of Ukraine. Senator Tom Clonan is an author, a military analyst and a retired Irish ArmyCaptain.Recorded on Tuesday 6th June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author, journalist and broadcaster John Kampfner joins Eamon to reflect on the impact a Republican White House post the 2024 Presidential election could have on global stability.Recorded on Monday 5th June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Giles joins Eamon to review the FA Cup Final between Manchester City and Manchester United and the arguments for and against VAR.Recorded on Monday 5th June 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon from Washington as Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy strikes a deal on the Debt Ceiling, Joe Biden stumbles, the Republican field grows as new contenders seek nomination to run for the 2024 Presidential Election and Trump's legal issues deepen. Niall is Associate Editor and White House Columnist for The Hill.Recorded on Friday 2nd June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Diarmaid Ferriter talks to Eamon about the ending and aftermath of the Civil War. Diarmaid is an author, columnist with the Irish Times and Professor of Modern Irish History in UCD. Recorded on Tuesday 30th May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A swarm of drones hits Moscow, Kyiv endures its seventeenth consecutive nights (and a day) of Russian missile and drone attacks, and, newly armed, Ukraine readies itself for the new offensive. Johnny O'Reilly talks to Eamon. Johnny is a journalist and film maker living and working in Ukraine.Recorded Tuesday 30th May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fionnán Sheahan talks to Eamon about Fine Gael's bid for middle-income voters. Fionnán is Ireland Editor for Independent.ie, the Irish Independent and the Sunday Independent.Recorded on Monday 29th May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Giles and Liam Brady join Eamon to review the last weekend of the Premier League and pick their best performers of the season.Recorded on Monday 29th May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Niall Stanage joins from Washington to talk to Eamon about the 2024 presidential campaign, Joe Biden's struggles in the polls, the sentencing of Stewart Rhodes, the leader of the Oath Keepers, and the Debt Ceiling looming crisis. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor at The Hill and White House Columnist for that publication.Recorded Friday 26th May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barcelana-based journalist Richard Fitzpatrick talks to Eamon about racism in Spanish football's La Liga and the failure of authorities to address it.Recorded on Friday 26h May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boris Johnson reappears in the headlines as his Honours List challenges Rishi Sunak's strength as PM, the investigation by the Privileges Committee continues, and now more to contemplate as further Covid breaches by Johnson are revealed. Also Tory friends may see him as a future leader. Economist and commentator Chris Johns talks to Eamon. Recorded on Thursday 25th May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author, journalist and broadcaster John Kampfner talks to Eamon.Recorded Tuesday 23rd May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chief Sportswriter at the Irish Daily Star Kieran Cunningham joins Eamon to talk about Katie Taylor's homecoming match against Chantelle Cameron last Saturday and Katie's extraordinary place in sporting history.Recorded on Monday 22nd May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author, journalist and political activist Eamonn McCann joins Eamon to talk about the Northern Ireland Local Election results and the challenges in getting the NI Assembly up and running again.Recorded on Monday 22nd May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Giles and Liam Brady join Eamon to talk about the final stages of the 2022/2023 Premier League season. They pay tribute to 'Pep' Guardiola's achievements at Manchester City and some great performances across the season.Recorded on Monday 22nd May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Economist and commentator Chris Johns talks to Eamon about the recent National Conservatism conference in London and the Tories who attended this event run by a rightwing US think tank. Also, former Prime Minister Liz Truss's provocative trip to Taiwan.Recorded on Friday 19th May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barcelona-based journalist Richard Fitzpatrick joins Eamon to talk about Real Madrid's defeat to Manchester City in the Champions League semi-final and the deep financial problems in both Barcelona and Real Madrid.Recorded on Friday 19th May 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journalist and film maker Johnny O'Reilly joins Eamon from his home in Kyiv to talk about the War in Ukraine on the morning after Russia's most ferocious attack yet against the city of Kyiv. Recorded on Tuesday 16th May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Economist Jim Power joins Eamon to talk about the global impact if the US Congress fails to suspend or raise the Debt Ceiling before 1st June. Also as Ireland's tax receipts reach record highs what should the government do with the money?Recorded on Tuesday 16th May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russian journalist Dmitry Elovsky talks to Eamon about Putin's War in Ukraine. Dmitry Elovsky is Chief Editor for the YouTube channel Khodorkovsky.live and since the war began has been based in Lithuania.Recorded on Monday 15th May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Giles and Liam Brady join Eamon to review the weekend's Premier League: triumph for Manchester City at the top as Arsenal lose to Brighton, the fight to qualify for Europe in the mid-table and the battles to stay up in the relegation zone. They also look ahead to the second leg of the semi-final fixture as Real Madrid come to play Manchester City in the Champions League.Recorded on. Monday 15th May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon about CNN's Donald Trump Town Hall in New Hampshire this week, just a day after the ex-president was found liable in a New York court for sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll. Also the deadline to increase the debt ceiling is only days away: what happens next? And Joe Biden's performance in the polls for the 2024 Presidential Election is diminishing. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.Recorded on Friday 12th May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author and journalist Ian Williams talks to Eamon. Ian Williams' most recent book, The Fire of the Dragon: China's New Cold War, is a finalist is this year's Orwell Prize for Political Writing. Recorded on Friday 12th May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journalist and author Peter Oborne reflects on the monarchy's place in British life and why he supports it. Recorded on Tuesday 9th May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Environmental journalist John Gibbons gives an overview of the challenges for the world as it faces into the devastating consequences of global warming. John Gibbons is a contributing journalist to the Irish Examiner and the Sunday Business Post.Recorded Tuesday 9th May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author, journalist and broadcaster John Kampfner talks to Eamon about England's local elections as Tories endure steep losses. Also the place of the British monarchy in the modern world.Recorded on Monday 8th May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Giles and Liam Brady join Eamon to review the weekend's Premier League games as the season nears its end with still much to play for for the possible League winners, for those fighting to avoid relegation and for those in the running in the tight race to qualify for a place in next season's Champions League.Recorded on Monday 8th May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Niall Stanage joins Eamon to talk about the trial of four Proud Boys for the 6th January 2021 attack on the Capitol, Special Counsel Jack Smith's case against Donald Trump as Trump continues his campaign for 2024. They also discuss US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's warning that the US may run out of cash by 1 June if Congress fails to raise or suspend the debt ceiling and Democrats' concerns about Joe Biden's decision to run in the 2024 Presidential election. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor on The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.Recorded on Friday 5th May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Economist and commentator Chris Johns talks to Eamon on the eve of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla and on the day after the local elections in England as votes are being counted.Recorded on Friday 5th May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Military Analyst Senator Tom Clonan talks to Eamon about the current status of the war in Ukraine.Recorded on Wednesday 3rd May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Economist, commentator and podcaster Chris Johns talks to Eamon about the trouble in America's regional banks with the recent collapses of First Republic, Silicon Valley and Signature Banks. Also US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned that the US may run out of cash by 1st June if Congress fails to raise or suspend the debt ceiling. Chris outlines the background to the US debt ceiling and what failure to agree could look like should Congress not reach an agreement.Recorded on 2nd May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Giles joins Eamon to review the weekend's Premier League as the season draws to a close. Also John and Eamon look ahead to next week's Man City Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid at the Bernabéu as John fears 'Pep' may want Champions League victory too much.Recorded on Tuesday 2nd May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne Lynch joins Eamon to talk about President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and the challenges facing the European Union in the years to come. Suzanne Lynch is Chief Brussels Correspondent for Politico.Recorded on Thursday 27th April 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon in the week that President Joe Biden announces he'll run for a second term in 2024, Donald Trump's legal woes continue, and Fox News' Tucker Carlson loses his job with the network. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor with The Hill and White House columnist with that publication.Recorded on Friday 23rd April 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author, journalist and broadcaster John Kampfner talks to Eamon about the origins of Brexit and its impact on the society, politics and economy of the United Kingdom. And has British politics seen the end of Boris Johnson?Recorded on Tuesday 25th April 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Investigative journalist and author Frank Connolly talks to Eamon about the Stardust Inquest that began on Tuesday, 42 years after the fire at the Stardust nightclub that killed 48 people and injured 214 on Valentine's night in 1981. Frank's most recent book is United Nation. Previously he wrote Namaland and Tom Gilmartin.Recorded on Wednesday 26th April 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journalist and film maker Johnny O'Reilly talks to Eamon about the Spring offensive in the war in Ukraine and looks ahead to what the future of this war could be. Recorded on Tuesday 25th April 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Economist Constantin Gurdgiev talks to Eamon about the economic impact of Putin's war in Ukraine, the effect of the West's sanctions on the Russian economy, and what the long term effects may be. Constantin is an  Economist and  Associate Professor in  Finance at Monfort College of Business in the University of Northern Colorado and  Adjunct Assistant Professor at Trinity Business School in Trinity College Dublin.Recorded on Thursday 20th April 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Giles and Liam Brady join Eamon to review the weekend's games and look ahead to Wednesday night's Man City v Arsenal game, a season decider that John thinks Man City will win while Liam is hoping they won't. In this episode Liam and Eamon also look back at Arsenal and Man City's Premier League performances so far this season.Recorded Monday 24th April 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Niall Stanage joins Eamon from Washington to talk about Fox News' $787.5m settlement in the defamation lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems over coverage of vote-rigging claims, Donald Trump's legal issues, the latest news on Joe Biden's decision to stand in 2024 general election, and challenges to abortion rights in the US. Niall is Associate Editor for The Hill and White House Columnist for that publication.Recorded on Friday 21st April 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author, journalist and broadcaster, Peter Oborne, talks to Eamon following Dominic Raab's resignation as British Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary. Peter Oborne is former chief political commentator of The Daily Telegraph, from which he resigned in early 2015. He is most recent books areThe Assault on Truth: Boris Johnson, Donald Trump and the Emergence of a New Moral Barbarism. and The Fate of Abraham: Why the West is Wrong About Islam. Peter writes a political column for Middle East Eye and a diary column for the Byline Times.Recorded on Friday 21st April 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fionnán Sheahan joins Eamon to talk about Secretary General at the Department of Health Robert Watt's appearance at the Oireachtas Finance Committee on the release of Maura Quinn's report, "External Review into the proposed secondment of the former Chief Medical Officer". Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor for the Irish Independent, the Sunday Independent and Independent.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mick Clifford and Sean Murray join Eamon to talk about the acquittal for the murder of David Byrne of Gerry "the Monk" Hutch at the Special Criminal Court and the background to the SCC. Sean Murray is a reporter for The Examiner and Mick Clifford is an author and Special Correspondent for The Examiner.Recorded on Tuesday 18th April 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.