Ep 1957: Global economics - citing “pre-war” necessity Western leaders ramp up defence spending
25 April - 29 minsEconomist and commentator Chris Johns joins Eamon to talk about the impact of war on the global economy and the vulnerability of Ireland's domestic and SME sector to decisions made in the US.
Recorded on Wednesday 24th April 2024.
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Ep 1967: US Presidential Election - Support for Netanyahu costing Joe Biden dearly at the polls
Niall Stanage reports from Washington. Niall is Associate Editor for The Hill and White House columnist for that publication. Recorded on Thursday 16th May 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28 mins
17 May Finished
Ep 1966: 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. Recorded on Wednesday 15th May 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 mins
16 May Finished
Ep 1965: RTÉ - Reports raise doubt that RTÉ, as it stands, is fit to be a Public Service Broadcaster
Fionnán Sheahan joins Eamon to talk about RTÉ, the release of three recent reports (The Report by the Expert Advisory Committee on Contractor Fees, HR and Other Matters, the Report by the Expert Advisory Committee on Governance and Culture, and the Mazars Report into RTÉ’s use of its barter account). Also, GAA Go, and the future of the licence fee. Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor for Independent.ie, The Irish Independent and The Sunday Independent. Recorded on Tuesday 14th May 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
33 mins
15 May Finished
Ep 1964: Arsenal can still pip Man City for the Premier League title, says John Giles
John Giles joins Eamon to talk about the Premier League title race. Recorded on Monday 13th May 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 mins
14 May Finished
Ep 1963: Startling Trump interview signals that democracy will lose if he wins
Niall Stanage reports from Washington on student protests against Israel's war on Palestine, Joe Biden's response, and Donald Trump's interview with Time magazine. Niall is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House columnist for that publication. Recorded on Thursday 2nd May 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31 mins
3 May Finished
Ep 1962: Real Madrid - the beautiful game blighted shameful racism
Barcelona-based journalist Richard Fitzpatrick talks to Eamon about Real Madrid and what lies behind the continuing success of a great club. Recorded on Wednesday 1st May 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23 mins
2 May Finished