In Path to Power, experienced broadcaster Matt Cooper and guests bring their individual points of view to a lively weekly discussion that sets the agenda and examines all the political and current issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
What this show covers
Irish politicsUnited IrelandBudgetSinn Féinfuel exciseCabinet tensionsMedia policyRTÉFootballPalestineAI policyyoung peoplecost of livingcurrent affairsemigration
What listeners will find here
RTÉ funding row collides with the Budget in a bruising political week
The episode digs into Patrick O’Donovan’s decision to withhold €20 million in promised RTÉ funding and what that means for Kevin Bakhurst. It also looks at Cabinet frustration, the Budget fallout, and who may gain politically, including Jack Chambers and Simon Harris.
Irish football, Palestine, Drumcree and AI collide in one packed political debate
Irish football and the fallout from the Israel fixtures set the stage for a wide-ranging discussion with Leo Varadkar and Áine Kerr. The episode moves from Palestine and antisemitism to Drumcree, Irish unity, AI, EU defence and the politics behind sports funding.
Are young people right to want out of Ireland?
Young people leaving Ireland is the starting point for a wide-ranging debate on whether a prosperous country is really working for them. John Deasy, Brenda Power and Matt also take on public mood, cost-of-living measures, transport fares, crime prevention and a divisive football question.
Trump in Ireland, Sinn Féin strategy, and the week’s political flashpoints
Donald Trump’s Ireland visit anchors a wide-ranging political discussion that moves from fuel-price anger and united Ireland arguments to political violence, sport, and infrastructure. Matt Cooper, Lise Hand, and Shane Coleman take on several of the week’s most contentious Irish debates.
A blunt scorecard for every Cabinet member
This episode is a person-by-person assessment of the Cabinet, as John Deasy joins Matt to weigh who is performing well and who is falling short. Expect a direct, comparative look at the government’s top team and where each minister stands.
