Path to Power

Mar 07 2025 63 ep. 49 mins 393
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In Path to Power, experienced broadcasters Matt Cooper and Ivan Yates bring their individual points of view to a lively weekly discussion that sets the agenda and examines all the political and current issues.

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Will The Oval Office Go Pear-Shaped?

Mar 07 2025 56 mins  
A preview of Micheál Martin's trip to The White House based on President Zelensky's visit. How will the Ukrainian war end? What should the Taoiseach do and say? Our economic dependence as trade imbalances dominate, Simon Harris' encounter with Marco Rubio, the politics of the 'triple-lock', and presidential candidate rumours and confirmations as the field narrows.Brought to you by

Trump Issues his Invitation

Feb 28 2025 56 mins  
Micheál Martin is going to the Oval Office, but what will happen? Matt and Ivan disagree on Trump’s effectiveness, whether it’s all bluster or seriously dangerous. The real importance of the Dáil speaking rights row and pending paralysis, Ivan’s green deal revelation and Matt on paying for and delivering new drugs, worse to come on the cost of the National Children’s Hosp

Sinn Féin Boycotts Trump - So What?

Feb 21 2025 57 mins  
Sinn Féin prioritises Gaza over Ukraine, are we in a naive bubble about our defence and our national interests? Trump's assault on Europe and partiality to Putin, why we need to watch the German election, the log cabin solution to the housing crisis and the need to attract private investment, and a robust discussion on knife crime.Brought to you by Greenman OPENPTP+To enjoy early

A Radical Reset on Housing

Feb 14 2025 53 mins  
Matt and Ivan argue for a whole of government approach to solving the housing crisis, the Peter McVerry Trust debacle, how the geopolitics of Ukrainian developments will impact on Ireland, and insight into what went on with the Arts Council IT system waste.Brought to you by Greenman OPENPTP+To enjoy early access, ad-free listening and a weekly bonus episode, sign up at pathtopowerp

Dáil Damage and Donald's Derangements

Feb 07 2025 53 mins  
The government's poor start, the Occupied Territories Bill: Ireland's values versus Ireland's interests. Trump's insane week (again), Ireland's relationship with the EU on tariffs and security, Senators to watch, and burying electricity cables or cutting trees?Brought to you by Greenman OPENPTP+To enjoy early access, ad-free listening and a weekly bonus episode, sign up at pathtopo

Storms Continue

Jan 30 2025 57 mins  
Matt and Ivan discuss the government’s response to storm Éowyn, how to solve the Dáil speaking rights impasse, Moriarty revisited, the Sinn Féin legal challenge to super junior ministers, Ivan’s ‘uncomfortable truths’ on female representation in public office, Is Darragh O’Brien the heir apparent in Fianna Fáil? Gossip, and more.PTP+To enjoy early access, ad-free list

Who are ya loyal to?

Jan 24 2025 63 mins  
The regional Independents, government or opposition? The rights and wrongs of the Dáil shenanigans, geography and gender in the cabinet selections, who's really going to drive the housing agenda with a new minister? And of course, Trump.PTP+To enjoy early access, ad-free listening and a weekly bonus episode, sign up at pathtopowerpodcast.comGet in touch: [email protected]

Explore, Examine, and Review

Jan 16 2025 55 mins  
Matt & Ivan look at the Programme for Government and its lack of firm commitments, the politics of the coalition deal and the jobs for Independents. And Ivan delivers a major revelation as to the Left's candidacy for the presidential election.PTP+To enjoy early access, ad-free listening and a weekly bonus episode, sign up at pathtopowerpodcast.comGet in touch: mail@pathtopowerp

The Two Michaels

Jan 10 2025 51 mins  
The roles for Healy-Rae and Lowry in government formation, Ivan's weather rant, the TD who may become Attorney General, why there wont be a gender quota in the cabinet, Ivan's Christmas political reading, and why the Government needs to build, build, build.PTP+To enjoy early access, ad-free listening and a weekly bonus episode, sign up at pathtopowerpodcast.comGet in touch: mail@pa

Verona's Victory

Dec 20 2024 54 mins  
Matt and Ivan disclose the politics of Verona Murphy's elevation to Ceann Comhairle, the noses put out of joint, the jockeying for ministerial preferment, and Ireland's principled position on Israel in the face of anti-Semitic slurs.PTP+To enjoy early access, ad-free listening and a weekly bonus episode, sign up at pathtopowerpodcast.comGet in touch: [email protected]