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.
Episodes
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May 12, 2023 • 29min
Ep 1722: The contrast between King Charles III and the Tory Government - a monarchist’s view
Journalist and author Peter Oborne reflects on the monarchy's place in British life and why he supports it. Recorded on Tuesday 9th May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 10, 2023 • 31min
Ep 1721: Climate catastrophe closer than we think
Environmental journalist John Gibbons gives an overview of the challenges for the world as it faces into the devastating consequences of global warming. John Gibbons is a contributing journalist to the Irish Examiner and the Sunday Business Post.Recorded Tuesday 9th May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 9, 2023 • 31min
Ep 1720: Tory Britain - a country and party in decline
Author, journalist and broadcaster John Kampfner talks to Eamon about England's local elections as Tories endure steep losses. Also the place of the British monarchy in the modern world.Recorded on Monday 8th May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 8, 2023 • 30min
Ep 1719: Premier League - everything still to play for in the best league in the world
John Giles and Liam Brady join Eamon to review the weekend's Premier League games as the season nears its end with still much to play for for the possible League winners, for those fighting to avoid relegation and for those in the running in the tight race to qualify for a place in next season's Champions League.Recorded on Monday 8th May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 7, 2023 • 28min
Ep 1718: Despite serious trouble with the law Donald Trump is back at the top of the Republican Party
Niall Stanage joins Eamon to talk about the trial of four Proud Boys for the 6th January 2021 attack on the Capitol, Special Counsel Jack Smith's case against Donald Trump as Trump continues his campaign for 2024. They also discuss US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's warning that the US may run out of cash by 1 June if Congress fails to raise or suspend the debt ceiling and Democrats' concerns about Joe Biden's decision to run in the 2024 Presidential election. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor on The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.Recorded on Friday 5th May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 5, 2023 • 27min
Ep 1717: A Republican view of King Charles and Queen Camilla’s Coronation
Economist and commentator Chris Johns talks to Eamon on the eve of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla and on the day after the local elections in England as votes are being counted.Recorded on Friday 5th May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 4, 2023 • 29min
Ep 1716: Putin’s War - Spring/Summer offensive, the moment of truth for Ukraine
Military Analyst Senator Tom Clonan talks to Eamon about the current status of the war in Ukraine.Recorded on Wednesday 3rd May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 3, 2023 • 30min
Ep 1715: Failed American banks could threaten the world’s financial stability
Economist, commentator and podcaster Chris Johns talks to Eamon about the trouble in America's regional banks with the recent collapses of First Republic, Silicon Valley and Signature Banks. Also US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned that the US may run out of cash by 1st June if Congress fails to raise or suspend the debt ceiling. Chris outlines the background to the US debt ceiling and what failure to agree could look like should Congress not reach an agreement.Recorded on 2nd May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 2, 2023 • 29min
Ep 1714: Premier League - Leeds Utd decline looks terminal, Man City look sure to take the title
John Giles joins Eamon to review the weekend's Premier League as the season draws to a close. Also John and Eamon look ahead to next week's Man City Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid at the Bernabéu as John fears 'Pep' may want Champions League victory too much.Recorded on Tuesday 2nd May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 2, 2023 • 28min
Ep 1713: The question of EU membership for Ukraine will test European unity
Suzanne Lynch joins Eamon to talk about President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and the challenges facing the European Union in the years to come. Suzanne Lynch is Chief Brussels Correspondent for Politico.Recorded on Thursday 27th April 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
