Inside Politics with Hugh Linehan

Jack Horgan-Jones, an Irish Times journalist and nominee for Political Correspondent of the Year, and Jennifer Bray, a political analyst for the same publication, dive into the housing crisis dominating the election. They dissect Eoghan Murphy's candid acknowledgment that his party overlooked housing, sparking fierce debates between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. Additionally, they evaluate Sinn Féin's defense against past criticisms and how rising rents are shaping the landscape for younger voters, all amidst a backdrop of intensifying political rivalries.

In this engaging discussion, Liz Carolan, Executive Director of Digital Action, dives into the shifting landscape of digital campaigning leading up to the 2024 elections. She highlights the rise of 'cheapfakes' and the humorous ways they influence voter perceptions, like a digital Taylor Swift endorsement. The conversation shifts to the effectiveness of platforms like TikTok in shaping political strategies and the alarming rise of misinformation online. Liz emphasizes the changing dynamics of party politics in Ireland and how digital trends challenge traditional voter engagement.

Harry McGee and Sarah Burns, who have accompanied politicians from several parties as they have canvassed for votes in the past week, join Hugh to talk about the issues that are coming up on doorsteps. In Dublin South Central and Dublin West, Sarah has noticed a less negative sentiment towards Sinn Féin. That's good news for the party as it seeks to add second seats in constituencies where it dominated in 2020 but lost support in local elections and opinion polls.Sinn Féin will also be happy to hear that housing is the issue coming up most often, with immigration a less prominent concern than during the summer. In Dun Laoghaire, Harry was on the canvas with Green Party TD Ossian Smyth, who faces a challenge to hold onto his seat in a constituency that could tell us a lot about which way the 2024 general election is going for the coalition parties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hugh Linehan is joined by Pat Leahy and Cormac McQuinn to discuss today’s events in the 2024 general election campaign:Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary’s comments about teachers at a Fine Gael TD’s campaign launch event have got the party off to a bad start.Fine Gael’s proposal to change a VAT rate in order to help the hospitality industry has some downsides, not least for the other industries who will actually come out of the change taxed more heavily. Another Fine Gael proposal, to use some of the Apple tax bonaza to boost Help to Buy, a scheme aimed at first-time buyers, also has its critics. And the confirmation that Gerry Hutch will be a candidate means Dublin Central looks set to be 2024′s most colourful constituency. But does he have a chance? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dáil has been dissolved and the 2024 general election is officially underway. Jennifer Bray and Pat Leahy join Hugh to discuss day one of the campaign:How Taoiseach Simon Harris addressed the countryPoster wars had begun prematurely on lampposts all across Ireland Mary Lou McDonald spoke about Sinn Féin's strategy for this campaign, to a soundtrack of Damien DempseyPlus: Tickets are now available for Inside Politics live in Dublin on Wednesday, November 20th at 6.30pm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

November 29th is now confirmed as the date of General Election 2024. Election Daily from The Irish Times Inside Politics podcast will update you on the campaign every weekday between now and then.Hugh Linehan and Jack Horgan-Jones are here to briefly update listeners on what to expect from the show, when to listen out for episodes and what the opening stages of the campaign will look like.Plus: Tickets are now available for Inside Politics live in Dublin on Wednesday, November 20th at 6.30pm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Fintan O'Toole, an Irish Times columnist, alongside journalist Steven Carroll reporting from Trump’s victorious celebration in Florida, and Jennifer Bray, a political correspondent for the Irish Times. They dissect the surprising support Trump received, especially from demographics like Black and Latino voters, and what went wrong for Kamala Harris. The conversation digs into shifting political landscapes, the effects of populism, economic concerns, and the potential global implications of Trump's second term.

When will Simon Harris dissolve the Dáil and go to the Áras? Could he pull a surprise, or are there any final banana skins that could disrupt his plans?Jennifer Bray joins Hugh to talk about the choreography of the week. Plus they look at some pre-campaign skirmishes between Micheal Martin and his Fine Gael colleagues and Sinn Féin's bullish candidate selection decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Economist, podcaster and Irish Times columnist David McWilliams joins Hugh to talk about his new book Money: A Story of Humanity. They talk about the meaning of money and how it should be used to improve lives and societies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.