The Stand with Eamon Dunphy
The Stand
The Stand with Eamon Dunphy is a current affairs, sport and culture podcast posting five or more episodes each week.Editor and Presenter - Eamon DunphyAs a former professional and international soccer player Eamon was capped 23 times for Ireland. He has been a writer and broadcaster for over 40 years and written five best selling books including an early memoir Only a Game?, U2’s biography Unforgettable Fire, Sir Matt Busby’s biography A Strange Kind of Glory, Roy Keane’s autobiography Keane, and most recently his own memoir, The Rocky Road.As a newspaper columnist Eamon has written for a number of newspapers, most notably the Irish Daily Star and the Sunday Independent. He was a contributor to RTÉ’s soccer panel for 40 years and was the editor and presenter of the drivetime radio show The Last Word for five years in the newly established Radio Ireland (now Today FM). Eamon launched The Stand in November 2016. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 14, 2023 • 28min
Ep 1752: The end of Boris .. or the beginning of the end for the party that adored him
Economist and commentator Chris Johns talks to Eamon about the Privileges Committee investigation into Boris Johnson, and Johnson's resignation as an MP.Recorded on Tuesday 13th June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 13, 2023 • 25min
Ep 1751: War in Ukraine - Ukraine makes small but significant victories as summer offensive begins
Journalist and film maker Johnny O'Reilly joins Eamon from Kherson to talk about the explosion at the Nova Kakhovka dam that has resulted in the inundation of the region with devastating consequences for life, property, livelihoods and the environment. Johnny also outlines developments at the front as Ukraine's offensive begins.Recorded on Monday 12th June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 12, 2023 • 31min
Ep 1750: Champions League Final - Large cloud over over Man City’s Treble victory
John Giles and Liam Brady join Eamon to review the Manchester City v Inter Milan Champions League Final that took place on Saturday last in Istanbul, and other issues concerning Man City, the Premier League and European football.Recorded on Monday 12th June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 12, 2023 • 24min
Ep 1749: Fiscal Advisory Council takes direct aim at Taoiseach Leo Varadkar
Economist and commentator Chris Johns joins Eamon to talk about Ireland's rocketing corporate tax revenue and the political debate about how it should be used. Also PM Rishi Sunak's trip to Washington to meet Joe Biden and his return with no sign of a trade detail between the UK and the US.Recorded on Friday 9th June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 10, 2023 • 27min
Ep 1748: Donald Trump becomes first former US President to face criminal charges
Niall Stanage joins Eamon from Washington to discuss the case against Donald Trump as Special Counsel Jack Smith issues indictment. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor at The Hill and White House Columnist for that publication.Recorded Friday 9th June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 9, 2023 • 29min
Ep 1747: China declares war on stand up comedians
Author and journalist Ian Williams joins Eamon to talk about the reemerging conflict between Serbia and Kosovo, the persecution by Chinese authorities of a stand up comedian, and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin's trip to Singapore to attend the Strategic Studies’ 20th Asia Security Summit where he spoke about growing tensions with China.Recorded on Tuesday 6th June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 8, 2023 • 24min
Ep 1746: PGA Saudi deal - the saddest day in pro golf
Journalist Eamon Lynch joins Eamon as the PGA Tour agrees to merge with Saudi-backed rival LIV Golf and commerce wins over morality in elite golf. Eamon Lynch is co-host of Golf Today on Golf Channel. Golfweek and a USA Today columnist.Recorded on Wednesday 7th June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 7, 2023 • 32min
Ep 1745: Putin’s War - Ukraine has four months to achieve victory on the battlefield
Senator Tom Clonan joins Eamon to talk about about the blowing up of the Nova Kakhovka dam flooding the Kherson region and the Dnipro Delta, and the 50,000 NATO trained and equipped Ukrainian troops take on a new the new offensive to drive Putin's army out of Ukraine. Senator Tom Clonan is an author, a military analyst and a retired Irish ArmyCaptain.Recorded on Tuesday 6th June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 6, 2023 • 27min
Ep 1744: Joe Biden has united NATO and Europe, a Trump presidency could be fatally different
Author, journalist and broadcaster John Kampfner joins Eamon to reflect on the impact a Republican White House post the 2024 Presidential election could have on global stability.Recorded on Monday 5th June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 5, 2023 • 34min
Ep 1743: FA Cup Final review and a good season for Man Utd but Ten Hag needs support to take them further
John Giles joins Eamon to review the FA Cup Final between Manchester City and Manchester United and the arguments for and against VAR.Recorded on Monday 5th June 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
