Latest episode
27. Diplomacy and Disruption: The EU Summit and Industrial Standoff
45:58||Season 1, Ep. 27Did Simon Harris go too far with his dole comments while marking a new direction at Fine Gael’s Ard Fheis?With less than 48 hours to go, unions remain poised for strike action on Thursday despite an improved Government pay offer. Can the proposed “very, very fair” deal avert disruption during the biggest security and policing operation in the history of the State?As global leaders descend on Dublin for the European Political Community summit, how prepared is Ireland for the grey-area threat of hybrid warfare?Joining Gavan on the panel:Ian Guider, Markets Editor at The Sunday Business PostNoelle O'Connell, CEO/Founder of Merrion AdvisoryConor Gallagher, Crime and Security Correspondent, The Irish Times ---- Monday with Gavan Reilly | Mondays at 10pm | Virgin Media One & Virgin Media Play----
More episodes
View all episodes
26. Europe on the Brink: Cost-of-Living Protests, Public Sector Pay & Ukraine
46:12||Season 1, Ep. 26Europe on the edge. Violent protests in France are spreading to neighbouring countries amid growing anger over the cost of living and rising fuel prices. Could the continent be facing a winter of discontent?Gavan Reilly examines the unrest across Europe, while public sector pay talks resume in Ireland following last week's strikes. Could Micheál Martin's call for productivity gains complicate negotiations?Plus, Ukraine claims it received no advance warning from US intelligence ahead of Russian missile strikes on Kyiv. What does this mean for relations between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky?With economist David W. Higgins, Maynooth University Professor John O'Brennan and Irish Examiner Political Editor Elaine Loughlin.25. Ireland’s AI Future: Regulation, Job Fears & Public Sector Strikes
46:05||Season 1, Ep. 25Ireland is home to some of the world's biggest AI companies, bringing jobs and billions in corporation tax. But can the Government champion artificial intelligence while also regulating it?Gavan Reilly is joined by AI Minister Niamh Smyth to discuss Ireland's AI strategy, the threat to jobs and concerns over an AI economic bubble.Plus, around 300,000 public sector workers are set to strike on Wednesday despite last-minute talks being offered by the Government. What disruption could schools, hospitals and courts face?With analysis from Alan Smeaton, Eileen Culloty, Chris Donoghue and Deirdre Barry.24. Budget 2027: Tax Cuts, Welfare Hikes & Strike Threats
46:02||Season 1, Ep. 24Just hours to go until Budget 2027. What will the Government’s tax changes and cost-of-living supports mean for your pocket — and would Sinn Féin spend more?Plus, with public sector strike action looming, can a new pay deal be reached?And following Deepfake Ireland, we examine the growing threat of AI-generated image abuse and whether new laws can stop it.Gavan Reilly is joined by Pearse Doherty, Kevin Callinan, Sinéad Ryan, Noeline Blackwell, Eoghan Cleary and Ciara O’Brien.23. Garvaghy Road Standoff: How Did We Get Here?
46:10||Season 1, Ep. 23Tensions continue to rise on the Garvaghy Road as protestors prepare for a second night blocking a disputed Orange Order parade. With calls for calm, what does the standoff mean for the future of Stormont?Plus, fresh warnings of renewed fuel protests as prices remain high and Budget 2027 approaches. Will the Government take the demands seriously?And our panel examines the fallout from one of the most controversial Irish football fixtures in recent history.The panel:📰 Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor, Irish Independent📰 Megan O’Brien, Political Reporter, Business Post🎓 Aidan Regan, Professor of Political Economy at UCD22. The AI Debate | Oil, Inflation and Europe’s Energy Squeeze
46:07||Season 1, Ep. 22Is AI coming for our jobs - and what could it do to the global economy?Gavan Reilly and the panel confront the big questions around the AI boom, from its impact on everyday life to whether or not its actually making customer service worse...Plus, a warning for winter: could rising fuel costs and inflation deliver another shock for households and businesses as pressure builds on Europe’s energy supply?On the panel:Liz Carolan, Tech and Democracy Journalist Peter Brown, Managing Director, Baggot Investment Partners Charlie Taylor, Technology and Innovation Editor, Business Post21. Trump, Irish Unity & The Future of the 'United Left'
46:01||Season 1, Ep. 21Labour leader Ivana Bacik joins Gavan in studio to discuss Donald Trump’s comments on Irish unity, the future of the United Irish Left and the fallout from his visit. Our panel also looks ahead to the Taoiseach’s meeting with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and the growing independence debate across the UK.Plus, oil prices spike again as a Saudi pipeline shutdown rattles global markets.On the panel:📰 Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics, Clinton Institute, UCD📰 Cormac Lucey, Economics Columnist with the Sunday Times📰 Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor, Irish Examiner