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- 1615 - Ep 1034: Tiger Woods - More Woe for an American Icon
Eamon Lynch, Golfweek columnist and Golf Channel contributor, talks to Eamon about Tiger Woods' life-threatening crash, and the lives of top golfers today. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 - 31min - 1614 - Ep 1033: Covid-19 – Muddling On Won't Beat The Virus and the Public Know
Aoife McLysaght, Professor in the Molecular Evolution Laboratory of the Smurfit Institute of Genetics at Trinity College, talks to Eamon about the government's new Covid plan. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 - 32min - 1613 - Ep 1032: Covid-19 - Government Can’t Afford Another Covid Mistake
Tomás Ryan on what he hopes from the Government's Living With Covid Plan. And what he fears. Tomás is Associate Professor at the School of Biochemistry & Immunology, TCD, and an associate of the Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 - 37min - 1612 - Ep 1031: Premier League Review
John Giles joins Eamon to review some of the weekend's matches. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 - 31min - 1611 - Ep 1030: Biden Governs, Trump Seeks Cover From The LawFri, 19 Feb 2021 - 28min
- 1610 - Ep 1029: No Good Will Come From Ulster Bank's Departure
Economist Jim Power talks to Eamon about the news that Ulster Bank will leave the Irish market after 160 years. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 - 31min - 1609 - Ep 1028: One Man's Downfall – David Drumm and Anglo Irish Bank
Simon Carswell, Public Affairs Editor at the Irish Times, talks to Eamon about the life and times of former Anglo Irish Bank CEO David Drumm, who this week completed his jail sentence. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 - 31min - 1608 - Ep 1027: Wheels of Justice Turn Slowly in Garda on Garda Corruption Enquiry
Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent for The Irish Examiner and author of A Force For Justice - The Maurice McCabe Story, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 - 29min - 1607 - Ep 1026: Bitcoin - The Bottom LineTue, 16 Feb 2021 - 37min
- 1606 - Ep 1025: Man City for the Premier League Title, Liverpool Dangerous in the Champions League
John Giles joins Eamon to review the weekend's matches and to look ahead to the return of the Champions League. The Stand is proudly produced by Tesco.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 - 33min - 1605 - Ep 1024: Navalny, Trump and Europe - The View From Russia
Bryan MacDonald, Head of the Russia Desk at RT Online, talks to Eamon from Sochi in Russia. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 - 37min - 1604 - Ep 1023: Living With Covid-19 Is Not An Option
Professor Anthony Staines of the School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health, DCU, and member of ISAG, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 - 34min - 1603 - Ep 1022: Impeachment – Republicans Belong To TrumpFri, 12 Feb 2021 - 34min
- 1602 - Ep 1021: Covid-19 - Austerity Not An Option In Post-Pandemic EconomyFri, 12 Feb 2021 - 31min
- 1601 - Ep 1020: Panorama Exposé Casts a Long Shadow Over Boxing’s Links With the Mob
Nicola Tallant, Investigations Editor at The Sunday World, talks to Eamon about Billy Joe Saunders' offer to arrange an interview with Daniel Kinahan. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 - 29min - 1600 - Ep 1019: Covid -19 - Sweden’s Gamble a Spectacular FailureTue, 09 Feb 2021 - 27min
- 1599 - Ep 1018: City to Win the Title and Prove Giles and Dunphy Wrong
John Giles joins Eamon to review the weekend's Premier League matches. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 - 37min - 1598 - Ep 1017: Who Is Ursula von der Leyen and How Did She Make the Article 16 Mistake?
Naomi O'Leary, Europe Correspondent for the Irish Times and host of the Irish Passport, talks to Eamon from Brussels. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 - 30min - 1597 - Ep 1016: Broke and Beaten, Real and Barca Face Hard Choices
Richard Fitzpatrick joins Eamon to discuss recent revelations about the perilous financial situations at Barcelona and Real Madrid, as well as the ongoing Messi transfer saga. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Sat, 06 Feb 2021 - 29min - 1596 - Ep 1015: Trump Casts A Long Shadow Over The Republican PartyFri, 05 Feb 2021 - 32min
- 1595 - Ep 1014: Covid-19 - Indecisive Leadership Leading Us to Yo-yo Lockdowns
Tomás Ryan, Associate Professor at the School of Biochemistry & Immunology, Trinity College Dublin and an Associate of the Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 - 43min - 1594 - Ep 1013: We’ll Do Whatever It Takes – Minister Paschal Donohoe on COVID-19
Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe talks to Eamon about the government's approach to tackling the coronavirus pandemic and the economic decisions that need to be made. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 - 32min - 1593 - Ep 1012: Stock Market - Irrational Exuberance Could Lead to Trouble Ahead
Market Analyst, Paul Sommerville, talks to Eamon about events that surround Game Stop's trading activity and current trends in the global stock markets and where they might lead. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 - 30min - 1592 - Ep 1011: COVID-19 - Europe Fails All the Tests
Chris Johns joins Eamon to talk about the EU's role in vaccine purchasing and the Covid-19 pandemic. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 - 32min - 1591 - Ep 1010: EU and Ursula von der Leyen Badly Damaged by Pandemic Failures
Naomi O'Leary, Europe Correspondent for the Irish Times and host of the Irish Passport podcast, reports from Brussels. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 - 30min - 1590 - Ep 1009: Boxing and the Kinahan Mob
Nicola Tallant, Investigations Editor with The Sunday World, and Chief Sports Writer with The Irish Daily Star, Kieran Cunningham, on Daniel Kinahan's links with boxing. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 - 30min - 1589 - Ep 1008: Man Utd should get Bielsa
John Giles joins Eamon to review the weekend's Premier League action. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 - 34min - 1588 - Ep 1007: Republicans Stay Loyal To TrumpFri, 29 Jan 2021 - 29min
- 1587 - Ep 1006: Covid-19 – On Our Present Course, More Disaster Looms
Tomás Ryan, Associate Professor at the School of Biochemistry & Immunology, Trinity College Dublin and an Associate of the Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Fri, 29 Jan 2021 - 35min - 1586 - Ep 1005: Europe Gets Tough With AstraZeneca
Naomi O'Leary, Europe Correspondent with the Irish Times, reports from Brussels on the tension between the European Union and vaccine producer AstraZeneca. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 28 Jan 2021 - 28min - 1585 - Ep 1004: Living Next Door To Tyrants
William Yang, East Asia Correspondent for DW, the German international broadcaster, talks to Eamon from Taipei in Taiwan. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Wed, 27 Jan 2021 - 34min - 1584 - Ep 1003: No Lessons Learned - Nationalism on the Rise AgainTue, 26 Jan 2021 - 32min
- 1583 - Ep 1002: Covid 19 - Decisive Leadership the Only Way Forward
Professor Anthony Staines of the School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health, DCU, and member of ISAGCovid19 talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 - 34min - 1582 - Ep 1001: Liverpool Crisis is Serious
John Giles joins Eamon to review Manchester Utd.'s defeat of Liverpool in this weekend's FA Cup round. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 - 44min - 1581 - Ep 1000: Covid-19 – Not The Time For Schools to Open, Politicians and Media Leading Us to Disaster
Tomás Ryan, Assistant Professor at the School of Biochemistry & Immunology, Trinity College Dublin and an Associate of the Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience, talks to Eamon about the failures of government strategy and the potential for a fourth wave. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Wed, 20 Jan 2021 - 32min - 1580 - Ep 999: Trump Drives America to the Edge
Niall Stanage reports from Washington on the eve of Joe Biden's inauguration. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 - 28min - 1579 - Ep 998: Review of the Weekend’s Premier League and Reflections on Wayne Romney’s Playing Career
John Giles joins Eamon to review the weekend fixtures and to talk about Wayne Rooney's playing career as he announces his retirement. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 - 35min - 1578 - Ep 997: Navalny Case Shows That Kremlin No Longer Cares What West Thinks
Bryan MacDonald, Head of Russia Desk at RT Online, talks to Eamon from Sochi in Russia. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 - 33min - 1577 - Ep 996: Tough For Boris’s Britain in the Post-Trump World
Chris Johns joins Eamon to discuss the evolving relationship between Britain and the United States, as well as the possible rebirth of Keynesian economics under President Joe Biden. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Sat, 16 Jan 2021 - 32min - 1576 - Ep 995: Covid-19 – Premier League Plays On For Now
Miguel Delaney, chief football writer at the UK Independent, talks to Eamon about the battle to keep football going during the current lockdown. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 - 24min - 1575 - Ep 994: Mother and Baby Homes Report – Coming to Terms With Our Cruel Past?
Diarmaid Ferriter, professor of modern Irish history at UCD, talks to Eamon about the Mother and Baby Homes report published this week. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 - 32min - 1574 - Ep 993: Covid-19 – Top Musician on his Battle to Survive the Pandemic
Musician Dave Browne, frontman of the band PictureHouse, talks to Eamon about the particular challenges artists and others in the music industry have faced during the Covid pandemic. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 - 35min - 1573 - Ep 992: Matt Laslo - Face to Face with Trump's Deadly Mob in the Capitol
Political Correspondent Matt Laslo was in the Capitol when Trump supporters invaded and tells Eamon what it means for America. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 - 30min - 1572 - Ep 991: Without Leadership and Clear Thinking More Lockdowns Are Inevitable
Aoife McLysaght, Professor in the Molecular Evolution Laboratory of the Smurfit Institute of Genetics,TCD, talks to Eamon about the current surge of Covid-19 in Ireland. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 - 30min - 1571 - Ep 990: A Shocked and Fearful America Reflects on Everything TrumpTue, 12 Jan 2021 - 29min
- 1570 - Ep 574: Hong Kongers Back the Protestors According to Poll
Peter Goff, Irish Times Asia Correspondent, talks to Eamon about the recent election and about how America's latest intervention is angering the Chinese. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Fri, 29 Nov 2019 - 22min - 1569 - Ep 573: Live Fast Die Young
Nicola Tallant talks to Eamon about the latest gangland deaths. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Thu, 28 Nov 2019 - 32min - 1568 - Ep 572: The Great Enlightenment - Sarah Keane, President, Olympic Federation of Ireland
Sarah Keane, also Chief Executive Officer of Swim Ireland, talks to Eamon about the growing influence of women in sport. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Thu, 28 Nov 2019 - 36min - 1567 - Ep 571: Joe Schmidt – Great Coach, Pity About the Book
Neil Francis talks to Eamon about 'Ordinary Joe', the new book by former Irish rugby coach, Joe Schmidt. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Wed, 27 Nov 2019 - 36min - 1566 - Ep 570: We Have To Be Honest – No Easy Fix for Housing Crisis
Karl Deeter, broadcaster and financial adviser at Yes.ie, talks to Eamon about the problems in the housing market – and some possible solutions. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Tue, 26 Nov 2019 - 38min - 1565 - Ep 569: Manchester United in trouble; Liverpool in a class of their own
Liam Brady and John Giles review the weekend soccer with Eamon. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Mon, 25 Nov 2019 - 39min - 1564 - Ep 568: Suspects questioned over Kenny Lunney assault.
And another savage gangland assassination. Nicola Tallant talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Fri, 22 Nov 2019 - 23min - 1563 - Ep 567: Impeachment - Trump Faces Damning Evidence
Niall Stanage talks to Eamon about Trump and how the Democrats are struggling to find their candidate. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Thu, 21 Nov 2019 - 35min - 1523 - Ep 989: Brexit - Government Action Needed to Prevent Supply Chain Collapse
Verona Murphy TD, former President of the Irish Road Haulage Association, outlines the growing problems for haulage companies as Ireland comes to terms with the trade realities of Brexit. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 11 Jan 2021 - 34min - 1522 - Ep 988: Covid-19 - Ireland Bottom of the Covid League Table
Naomi O'Leary, European Correspondent with The Irish Times and host of the Irish Passport Podcast, reports on the EU China deal, the impact of Covid-19 across Europe and the vaccine rollout. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 11 Jan 2021 - 25min - 1521 - Ep 987: Trump, Brexit, and the Rise of Populism
Chris Johns talks to Eamon about the meaning of this week's protests at the US Capitol Building and populist movements across the world. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 - 34min - 1520 - Ep 986: Trump's Shameful EndThu, 07 Jan 2021 - 31min
- 1519 - Ep 985: 2021 - No Happy New Year For Kinahan Cartel
Nicola Tallant, Investigations Editor for The Sunday World, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Wed, 06 Jan 2021 - 34min - 1518 - Ep 984: Republicans Mute As Trump Attempts An American CoupTue, 05 Jan 2021 - 30min
- 1517 - Ep 983: How Sweden Botched its Coronavirus ResponseTue, 05 Jan 2021 - 33min
- 1516 - Ep 982: Covid-19 - Out of Control, Out of Ideas, Schools not Safe to Open
Tomás Ryan, Assistant Professor at the School of Biochemistry & Immunology, Trinity College Dublin and an Associate of the Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience, talks to Eamon about the Christmas surge and the Government's plans to control. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 - 34min - 1515 - Ep 981: Holiday Premier League Review
John Giles joins Eamon to review the recent Premier League fixtures. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 - 39min - 1514 - Repost: The Stardust Tragedy
In January 2019 Investigative Journalist Frank Connolly spoke to Eamon about the history of The Stardust tragedy. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Sat, 02 Jan 2021 - 28min - 1513 - Repost: The Beatles - The Band That Changed The World
In September 2019 Rock 'n' Roll Adventurer BP Fallon talked to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Fri, 01 Jan 2021 - 35min - 1512 - Repost: Jack Charlton - The Man We Knew
In May 2020 John Giles and Liam Brady joined Eamon to discuss the long and eventful career of Jack Charlton, on the occasion of his 85th birthday. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 - 1h 00min - 1511 - Repost: Colm Tóibín On Donald Trump And His People
In November 2020 writer Colm Tóibín talked to Eamon about the legacy of Donald Trump's presidency, and what comes next for America. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 - 33min - 1510 - Repost: Ireland's Continuing Shame – the legacy of the Mother and Baby homes
Caelainn Hogan, author of 'Republic of Shame', on the long wait for justice for the women incarcerated by church and state. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 29 Dec 2020 - 36min - 1509 - Repost: Champagne Football
In September 2020 Eamon interviewed Mark Tighe, Sunday Times journalist and co-author of Champagne Football: John Delaney and the Betrayal of Irish Football, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 28 Dec 2020 - 29min - 1508 - Repost: The Beatles - The Band That Changed The WorldWed, 23 Dec 2020 - 35min
- 1507 - Repost: Living the Dream
John Giles and Liam Brady join Eamon to discuss their experiences of leaving home as teenagers to go play football in England. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 22 Dec 2020 - 53min - 1506 - Repost: Robert Fisk
In 2017 the late Robert Fisk spoke to Eamon about his life and career. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 21 Dec 2020 - 1h 27min - 1505 - Repost: The Kerry Babies Case
In this episode from 2018, Mick Clifford of the Irish Examiner joined Eamon in the studio to discuss the reopening of the Kerry babies case, the background to it, canvassing on Valentia Island, and more. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Sun, 20 Dec 2020 - 33min - 1504 - Ep 980: Covid-19 - We Could Be Clear By St. Patrick's Day, Here's How
Tomás Ryan, Assistant Professor at the School of Biochemistry & Immunology, Trinity College Dublin and an Associate of the Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience, talks to Eamon about a way to control the virus and the consequences of opening up for Christmas. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Sat, 19 Dec 2020 - 34min - 1502 - Ep 978: Trump Casts Long Shadow Over The Biden AdministrationFri, 18 Dec 2020 - 33min
- 1501 - Ep 977: Britain Not Ready, Chaos For All In No Win No Deal Brexit
Simon McKeever, Chief Executive of the Irish Exporters Association, talks to Eamon about the ongoing preparations for Brexit. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Fri, 18 Dec 2020 - 26min - 1500 - Ep 976: Covid-19 – Christmas With Fingers Crossed
Anthony Staines, professor of Health Systems in DCU, talks to Eamon about the 'calculated risk' of easing Covid pandemic restrictions over Christmas. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 17 Dec 2020 - 28min - 1499 - Ep 975: Liverpool Show Their Class, West Brom Don't
John Giles joins Eamon to review the midweek fixtures in the Premier League, including the top of the table clash between Liverpool and Spurs. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 17 Dec 2020 - 26min - 1498 - Repost: Dessie Farrell - Player, Rebel, CoachWed, 16 Dec 2020 - 58min
- 1497 - Ep 974: A German Perspective on Covid-19 and BrexitWed, 16 Dec 2020 - 28min
- 1496 - Ep 973: Brexit - Can We Trust Boris, the True Believers AskTue, 15 Dec 2020 - 30min
- 1495 - Ep 972: Premier League Weekend Fixtures ReviewMon, 14 Dec 2020 - 37min
- 1494 - Ep 971: Brexit - Significant Movement As Talks Extended
Naomi O'Leary, Europe Correspondent for The Irish Times and Host of The Irish Passport, reports from Brussels. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 14 Dec 2020 - 23min - 1493 - Ep 970: The Irish Famine
Diarmaid Ferriter, Professor of Modern Irish History at UCD, talks to Eamon about the complex legacy of the Great Irish Famine. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 14 Dec 2020 - 36min - 1492 - Ep 969: Biden In Power But Will Trump Let Him Govern?Fri, 11 Dec 2020 - 30min
- 1491 - Ep 968: The Running Book by John Connell
Author, farmer and amateur long-distance runner John Connell talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Fri, 11 Dec 2020 - 32min - 1490 - Ep 967: Football Special – End of Spain's Glorious Era
Richard Fitzpatrick reports from Barcelona on the fading powers of the Spanish football giants. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 10 Dec 2020 - 32min - 1489 - Ep 966: Price Hikes, Jobs Losses and Serious Problems for Agri-foods in No Deal Brexit
Economist Jim Power talks to Eamon about the impact of Brexit on Irish business. The Stand if proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 10 Dec 2020 - 32min - 1488 - Ep 965: Boris's Hardline Gang Loses Friends And Influences No One
Naomi O'Leary, Europe Correspondent at The Irish Times and Host of The Irish Passport, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Wed, 09 Dec 2020 - 24min - 1487 - Ep 964: Covid-19 Vaccine - Great News And Why We Must Proceed With Caution
Prof. Rachel McLoughlin, Professor in Immunology and Director of Teaching and Learning in the School of Biochemistry and Immunology at Trinity College, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 08 Dec 2020 - 28min - 1486 - Ep 963: Premier League - Attitude is EverythingMon, 07 Dec 2020 - 32min
- 1485 - Ep 962: British Nationalists Self Harm, Europe And Ireland To SufferMon, 07 Dec 2020 - 33min
- 1484 - Ep 961: Seamus Woulfe and the Supreme Court - Who Judges the Judges?
Ruadhán Mac Cormaic, assistant editor at The Irish Times and author of 'The Supreme Court', a history of Ireland's highest court, talks to Eamon about the ongoing controversies surrounding Justice Seamus Wolfe. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Sat, 05 Dec 2020 - 30min - 1483 - Ep 960: Biden Won, But Can He Govern?Fri, 04 Dec 2020 - 32min
- 1482 - Ep 959: Brexit – Time To Make Your Mind Up, EU Tells Britain
Naomi O'Leary, Europe correspondent with the Irish Times, joins Eamon to discuss the tense final stages of the the Brexit negotiations between the EU and Britain. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 03 Dec 2020 - 24min - 1481 - Ep 958: Gabriel Byrne - Walking With Ghosts
Author and actor Gabriel Byrne and Eamon talk about Gabriel's recently released memoir. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 03 Dec 2020 - 36min - 1480 - Ep 957: Kinehan's Gang Rule Extends Into Prisons
Nicola Tallant, Investigations Editor at The Sunday World, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Wed, 02 Dec 2020 - 31min - 1479 - Ep 956: Brexit - Heading for Chaos Driven by Boris Johnson and Michael Gove
Verona Murphy, Independent TD for Wexford and former President of the Irish Road Haulage Association, talks to Eamon about the impact of Brexit on the transport of goods. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 01 Dec 2020 - 32min - 1478 - Ep 955: EU Attitude To Brexit Hardens As Talks Run Out of Time
Naomi O'Leary, Europe Correspondent for The Irish Times and Host of The Irish Passport, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 30 Nov 2020 - 23min - 1477 - Ep 954: Premier League Review
John Giles joins Eamon to review the weekend's Premier League fixtures. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 30 Nov 2020 - 34min - 1476 - Ep 953: Colm Tóibín - On Donald Trump and His People
Writer Colm Tóibín talks to Eamon about the legacy of Donald Trump's presidency, and what comes next for America. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 30 Nov 2020 - 33min - 1475 - Ep 952: Covid-19 - Sweden Got it Wrong
Philip O'Connor, an Irish journalist living in Stockholm, reports on troubling Covid-19 case numbers and changing public attitudes in Sweden. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Sat, 28 Nov 2020 - 29min - 1474 - Ep 951: Not Gone, Not Forgotten – Trump Owns The Republican PartyFri, 27 Nov 2020 - 34min
- 1473 - Ep 950: Covid-19 - We're About to Make a Terrible Mistake
Professor Tomás Ryan talks to Eamon about the impact of loosening restrictions too soon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Fri, 27 Nov 2020 - 28min - 1472 - Ep 949: Maradona - "Maybe the Greatest of Them All"
John Giles and Eamon pay tribute to the great Diego Maradona. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 26 Nov 2020 - 17min - 1471 - Ep 948: The World's Economy in Uncharted Territory
Eamon is joined by Chris Johns and Jim Power to discuss the economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the different strategies used by the Irish and UK governments to deal with it. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 26 Nov 2020 - 28min - 1470 - Ep 947: In Praise of Brexit, A Lament For The DonaldWed, 25 Nov 2020 - 33min
- 1469 - Ep 946: Covid-19 Vaccine - A Triumph For Science and Humanity
Professor Gerry Killeen, Research Chair in Applied Pathogen Ecology at UCC, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 24 Nov 2020 - 27min - 1468 - Ep 945: Life After The Pandemic - A Good News Story
Naomi O'Leary, Europe Correspondent for The Irish Times and Host of The Irish Passport, talks to Eamon about how we could live and work in the future. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 23 Nov 2020 - 30min - 1467 - Ep 944: Premiership Review and Reflection on Ireland's Performances Last WeekMon, 23 Nov 2020 - 36min
- 1466 - Ep 943: Labour's Anti-Semitism Lets Boris Off the HookSat, 21 Nov 2020 - 30min
- 1465 - Ep 942: American Democracy Faces Its Darkest HourFri, 20 Nov 2020 - 29min
- 1464 - Ep 941: Cummings Departure and Biden Victory May Get Brexit Done
Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern talks to Eamon about Brexit developments. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 19 Nov 2020 - 26min - 1463 - Ep 940: Covid-19, Brexit - A Unionist Perspective
Ben Lowry, Deputy Editor of the Belfast News Letter, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Wed, 18 Nov 2020 - 32min - 1462 - Ep 939: Brexit - As Time Runs Out No Signs Of Hope For A Deal
Naomi O'Leary, Europe Correspondent for The Irish Times and Host of The Irish Passport podcast, reports from Brussels on progress in Brexit discussions and a crisis in the EU recovery plan. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 17 Nov 2020 - 27min - 1461 - Ep 938: Covid-19 Vaccine - When Will We Have? How Will It Work?
Professor of Health Systems Anthony Staines talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 17 Nov 2020 - 32min - 1460 - Ep 937: Collapse of the Mansfield Empire Leads to the Special Criminal Court
Nicola Tallant, Investigations Editor at the Sunday World, reports. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 16 Nov 2020 - 28min - 1459 - Ep 936: Surge in Cases Tests Sweden's Resolve
As Sweden feels the force of a second wave, Philip O'Connor reports from Stockholm. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 16 Nov 2020 - 37min - 1458 - Ep 935: Right Wing Hacks, After Dinner Speakers and Journalists - No Way to Govern
Chris Johns joins Eamon to discuss the public arguments tearing through 10 Downing Street this week. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Sat, 14 Nov 2020 - 30min - 1457 - Ep 934: Trump Down But By No Means OutFri, 13 Nov 2020 - 28min
- 1456 - Ep 933: Weak and Disorganised Boris Blunders Towards a Chaotic BrexitThu, 12 Nov 2020 - 41min
- 1455 - Ep 932: Trump - His Presidency Over But Trumpism Lives On
Niall Stanage reflects on events in the United States post the election. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 10 Nov 2020 - 28min - 1454 - Ep 431: No Easy Answer to the Seamus Woulfe Puzzle
Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor of the Irish Independent, talks to Eamon about Seamus Woulfe and also Sinn Féin's no-confidence motion in Leo Varadker. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 10 Nov 2020 - 26min - 1453 - Ep 930: Covid-19 – Great News on the Vaccine, But Some Way To Go Before We're Safe
Cliona O'Farrelly, professor of comparative immunology at Trinity College Dublin, talks to Eamon about the possible impact of a coronavirus vaccine. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 10 Nov 2020 - 23min - 1452 - Ep 929: Covid-19 - Wrong Policy Doomed to Fail
Tomás Ryan talks to Eamon. Tomás is Assistant Professor at the School of Biochemistry & Immunology, Trinity College Dublin, and an associate of the Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 09 Nov 2020 - 40min - 1451 - Ep 928: Players Being Pushed Beyond Their Limit - Injury Crisis InevitableMon, 09 Nov 2020 - 35min
- 1450 - Ep 927: Trump Falls and Drags America Down With HimFri, 06 Nov 2020 - 29min
- 1449 - Ep 926: Trumpism Is Here To Stay, Europe Needs To Prepare
Chris Johns joins Eamon to discuss the likely fallout from the US Presidential election this week. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Fri, 06 Nov 2020 - 29min - 1448 - Ep 924: Covid-19 - Why Europe Is Failing the Covid Test
Naomi O'Leary talks to Eamon. Naomi is Europe Correspondent for The Irish Times and host of The Irish Passport. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 05 Nov 2020 - 30min - 1447 - Ep 923: US Election Special – No Winner Yet in Tight Race
As election results begin to come in from across the US, Niall Stanage reports from Washington. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Wed, 04 Nov 2020 - 24min - 1446 - Ep 922: Trump v Biden - Important But Not The End of History
Diarmaid Ferriter, Professor of Modern History at UCD, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 03 Nov 2020 - 32min - 1445 - Ep 922: Covid-19 - The Economy Going Places It's Never Gone Before
Economist Jim Power talks to Eamon about the short term and long term impact of lockdown. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 03 Nov 2020 - 32min - 1444 - Ep 921: Nobby Stiles - An Appreciation
John Giles joins Eamon to reflect of the life and career of Nobby Stiles. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 02 Nov 2020 - 34min - 1443 - Ep 920: Corbyn Provides Good News for Embattled Boris (Again)
Chris Johns talks to Eamon about a new report on anti-semitism in the British Labour Party, as well as the role democracy plays in defining the effectiveness of the coronavirus response across the world. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Sat, 31 Oct 2020 - 31min - 1442 - Ep 919: America Decides, The World WaitsFri, 30 Oct 2020 - 29min
- 1441 - Ep 588: Warning! Strong language in this podcast – Eamon interviews the Waterford Whisperer
Colm Williamson, founder of Waterford Whispers News, on the business of satire. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Tue, 17 Dec 2019 - 27min - 1440 - Ep 587: Shocking Arsenal Decline; No Stopping Liverpool
John Giles and Liam Brady talk to Eamon about the weekend's Premier League football. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Mon, 16 Dec 2019 - 31min - 1439 - Ep 586: The Boris Revolution
Chris Johns and Brendan O'Neill on what happened, and what happens next. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Fri, 13 Dec 2019 - 35min - 1438 - Ep 585: New trade deal a big win for Trump, Democrats struggle to find a candidate
Niall Stanage reports from Washington. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Thu, 12 Dec 2019 - 32min - 1437 - Ep 584: No Love for Boris, And No Border Poll on Loyalist Agenda
Progressive Unionist Party leader Billy Hutchinson talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Tue, 10 Dec 2019 - 26min - 1436 - Ep 583: FAI in Crisis - More and Worse to Come
Journalist of the Year Mark Tighe of The Sunday Times talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Tue, 10 Dec 2019 - 31min - 1435 - Ep 582: Didi and Eamon review the weekend soccer and the crisis at Bayern Munich
Didi Hamann reviews the weekend soccer with Eamon. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Mon, 09 Dec 2019 - 29min - 1434 - Ep 581: Change our ways or die – The climate change challenges facing IrelandMon, 09 Dec 2019 - 37min
- 1433 - Ep 580: Surviving Denis O'Brien and dealing with a media in crisis
Ian Kehoe, editor of The Currency, talks to Eamon about defamation trials, new media, and the future of RTE. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Fri, 06 Dec 2019 - 29min - 1432 - Ep 579: Trump – Impeached in December, Vindicated in January, Elected in November?
Niall Stanage reports from Washington. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Fri, 06 Dec 2019 - 35min - 1431 - Ep 578: The Most Important UK Election for Decades
Eamonn McCann talks to Eamon about next week's UK election. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Thu, 05 Dec 2019 - 30min - 1430 - Ep 577: Brexiteers holding their nose and voting for Boris
Brendan O'Neill, editor of Spiked Online, speaks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Tue, 03 Dec 2019 - 34min - 1429 - Ep 576: Liverpool out of reach - City can't catch them and Leicester won't
Liam Brady and John Giles review the weekend soccer and Liam talks about the greatness of Diego Maradona. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Mon, 02 Dec 2019 - 32min - 1428 - Ep 575: Bloomberg Enters The Race – Democrats in Trouble Despite Impeachment Hearings
Niall Stanage reports from New York. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Fri, 29 Nov 2019 - 24min - 1348 - Ep 918: Covid-19 - Virus Out of Control in Putin's Russia
Bryan MacDonald, journalist with RT, talks to Eamon about Covid-19, Trump v Biden and Putin v Merkel. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Fri, 30 Oct 2020 - 29min - 1347 - Ep 917: Covid – A Dissident Voice
Dr. Martin Feeley, who resigned as clinical director of the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group last month, talks to Eamon about the need to challenge the coronavirus consensus. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 29 Oct 2020 - 46min - 1346 - Ep 916: Angela Merkel - The Leader Germany and Europe Can Ill-Afford to LoseWed, 28 Oct 2020 - 29min
- 1345 - Ep 915: Racist Donald Versus Sleepy Joe - America And The World to Play ForTue, 27 Oct 2020 - 26min
- 1344 - Ep 914: The Rise and Fall of John Gilligan
Nicola Tallant, Investigations Editor with The Sunday World, talks to Eamon following the recent arrest of John Gilligan in the South of Spain. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 27 Oct 2020 - 28min - 1343 - Ep 913: Liverpool Ahead of the Rest - Sky and BT Sport Rip-Off Loyal Customers
John Giles joins Eamon to review the weekend's Premier League matches. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 26 Oct 2020 - 36min - 1342 - Ep 912: Boris Waits For US Election Result Before Making His Brexit Move
Chris Johns joins Eamon to discuss the increasingly evident failures of nations to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Sun, 25 Oct 2020 - 31min - 1341 - Ep 911: 42 Million Votes Cast – Has America Already Decided?Fri, 23 Oct 2020 - 31min
- 1340 - Ep 910: Spain Prepares for Saddest Clasico Ever In A Country Bitterly Divided by Covid Pandemic
Ahead of an unusual meeting between Barcelona and Real Madrid, Richard Fitzpatrick talks to Eamon about the Spanish second wave. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Fri, 23 Oct 2020 - 26min - 1339 - Ep 909: No Justice for House of Horrors' Victim
Nicola Tallant joins Eamon to discuss the case of Cynthia Owen, sexual abuse survivor and mother of murdered infant Noleen Murphy, as well as the recent arrest in Spain of fallen crimelord, John Gilligan. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 22 Oct 2020 - 27min - 1338 - Ep 908: Boris Seeks Redemption Through BrexitThu, 22 Oct 2020 - 32min
- 1337 - Ep 907: Covid-19 - Victory Over The Virus No Longer Assured For SwedenWed, 21 Oct 2020 - 28min
- 1336 - Ep 906: Six Week Lockdown Welcome But We Must Use Time Wisely
Dr. Tomás Ryan talks to Eamon. Tomás is Assistant Professor at the School of Biochemistry & Immunology, Trinity College Dublin, and an associate of the Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 20 Oct 2020 - 41min - 1335 - Ep 905: Covid-19 - Lockdown Alone Will Not Solve The Covid-19 Crisis
Prof. Anthony Staines, Professor of Health Systems at DCU, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 19 Oct 2020 - 31min - 1334 - Ep 904: VAR Farce Spoils Another Exciting Premier League Weekend
John Giles joins Eamon to review weekend Premier League soccer. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 19 Oct 2020 - 32min - 1333 - Ep 903: Brexit - Boris Puts It Up To EuropeSat, 17 Oct 2020 - 28min
- 1332 - Ep 902: Polarised and Fearful – America VotesFri, 16 Oct 2020 - 27min
- 1331 - Ep 901: Budget 2021 - Doing Whatever it TakesThu, 15 Oct 2020 - 29min
- 1330 - Ep 900: All-Island Approach A Must To Beat Covid-19
Professor Patrick Mallon, Professor of Microbial Diseases in the UCD School of Medicine and a Consultant in Infectious Diseases in St Vincent's University Hospital in Dublin, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Wed, 14 Oct 2020 - 29min - 1329 - Ep 899: Can A No Deal Brexit Be Avoided Now?
Naomi O'Leary, Europe Correspondent for The Irish Times and host of The Irish Passport podcast, talks to Eamon about Brexit and Covid-19 developments across Europe. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Wed, 14 Oct 2020 - 23min - 1328 - Ep 898: Why The Germans Do it Better
John Kampfner, author of Why the Germans Do it Better: Notes from a Grown Up Country, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 13 Oct 2020 - 35min - 1327 - Ep 897: International Soccer - Greed Killing the Beautiful Game
John Giles and Kieran Cunningham, Chief Sportswriter for the Irish Daily Star, join Eamon to discuss Ireland's recent International soccer matches and the impact of Covid-19. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 12 Oct 2020 - 34min - 1326 - Ep 896: America on the BrinkFri, 09 Oct 2020 - 29min
- 1325 - Ep 895: Reasons for Optimism But We Need a Goalscorer
John Giles joins Eamon to discuss last night's Euro 2020 qualifier between Ireland and Slovakia in Bratislava. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Fri, 09 Oct 2020 - 22min - 1324 - Ep 894: Boris – Exposed and Clueless, The Myth Dissolves
Chris Johns joins Eamon to discuss the publication of 'The Gambler', Tom Bower's unauthorised biography of Boris Johnson, as well as Johnson's keynote speech at the Tory party conference. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 08 Oct 2020 - 32min - 1323 - Ep 893: Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Finance – Hope for the Best and Plan for the Worst
Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe talks to Eamon about the government's Covid plan, next week's budget, and the possibility of a no-deal Brexit. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Wed, 07 Oct 2020 - 33min - 1322 - Ep 892: Crime In A Time Of Covid
Nicola Tallant, Investigations Editor with the Sunday World, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Wed, 07 Oct 2020 - 25min - 1321 - Ep 891: Covid-19 - In Trouble and Heading for Worse
Tomás Ryan, Assistant Professor at the School of Biochemistry & Immunology, Trinity College Dublin, and an Associate of the Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 06 Oct 2020 - 40min - 1320 - Ep 890: Covid-19 - Reckless Trump Administration A Threat To AllMon, 05 Oct 2020 - 28min
- 1319 - Ep 889: Man Utd Demolished, Liverpool Get a Wake-Up Call
John Giles and Eamon review a spectacular weekend of Premiership soccer. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 05 Oct 2020 - 34min - 1318 - Ep 888: Boris’s Britain Catches a New Virus: Incompetence
Chris Johns talks to Eamon about the confusion surrounding the UK's coronavirus protocols. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Sat, 03 Oct 2020 - 32min - 1317 - Ep 887: Trump Struck Down By The Virus, Others In His Circle At RiskFri, 02 Oct 2020 - 23min
- 1316 - Ep 886: Crunch Time For Brexit As Boris Meets Ursula Von Der Leyen
Naomi O'Leary, Europe correspondent with the Irish Times, reports from Brussels. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Fri, 02 Oct 2020 - 28min - 1315 - Ep 885: Covid-19 - How Australia is Beating the Virus
Dr. Niall Conroy, Consultant in Public Medicine in Queensland, talks to Eamon about how the combination of strong leadership and listening to the doctors suppressed Covid-19 across Australia. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 01 Oct 2020 - 28min - 1314 - Ep 884: Trump Plumbs New Depths in Presidential Debate
Niall Stanage reports from Washington on the fallout from the first of this year's presidential debates. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Wed, 30 Sep 2020 - 31min - 1313 - Ep 883: Covid-19 - Facing Economic Waste LandWed, 30 Sep 2020 - 33min
- 1312 - Ep 882: Covid-19 - Unless We Abandon Our Defeatist Strategy We're Looking at 35,000 Deaths
Prof. Gerry Killeen, AXA Research Chair in Applied Pathogen Ecology in UCC, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 29 Sep 2020 - 41min - 1311 - Ep 881: Post-Covid - Will The Old Politics Survive?
Diarmaid Ferriter, Professor of Modern Irish History at UCD, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 28 Sep 2020 - 39min - 1310 - Ep 880: Humility for Man City - Pogba Exposed Again
John Giles and Eamon review the weekend's Premier League games and how new hand ball rules are hurting the game. The Stand if proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 28 Sep 2020 - 40min - 1309 - Ep 879: White Collar Job Security A Thing of the Past
Chris Johns talks to Eamon about the economic consequences of the pandemic on Ireland and the UK, and the pivotal decisions faced by Rishi Sunak and Paschal Donohoe. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Sat, 26 Sep 2020 - 30min - 1308 - Ep 878: Trump v Biden – A Defining Moment for a Troubled NationFri, 25 Sep 2020 - 32min
- 1307 - Ep 877: Boris – Trumpian Exposed as Workshy Laughing StockFri, 25 Sep 2020 - 31min
- 1306 - Ep 876: Covid-19 – In Sweden, the Jury is Still Out
Philip O'Connor reports from Stockholm on the early signs of a Swedish spike, and Johan Giesecke's contribution to the Oireachtas Special Committee on Covid-19 Response. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 24 Sep 2020 - 29min - 1305 - Ep 875: Health v Wealth - Political Leadership Required to Get the Balance Right
Associate Professor Tomás Ryan and Mark Paul, Business Correspondent with the Irish Times, debate the choices we face. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Wed, 23 Sep 2020 - 43min - 1304 - Ep 874: Covid In Europe And Brexit Talks On The Brink
Naomi O'Leary, Irish Times Europe Correspondent and host of the Irish Passport podcast, reports from Brussels. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 22 Sep 2020 - 27min - 1303 - Ep 873: Death of US Supreme Court Justice - Stakes Just Got Higher in Presidential Race
CNN Journalist Donie O'Sullivan reports on developments in the Presidential campaigning on the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 21 Sep 2020 - 31min - 1302 - Ep 872: Without Major Changes Manchester United Will Struggle
John Giles joins Eamon to review the weekend's Premier League matches. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 21 Sep 2020 - 31min - 1301 - Ep 871 : Champagne Football - How John Delaney Brought the FAI To Its Knees
Mark Tighe, Sunday Times journalist and co-author of Champagne Football: John Delaney and the Betrayal of Irish Football, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 21 Sep 2020 - 29min - 1300 - Ep 870: Trump Makes Himself the Issue, Biden Exceeds Low ExpectationsFri, 18 Sep 2020 - 31min
- 1299 - Ep 869: The Future Fianna Fáil – A Strong Left-of-Centre Party
Jim O'Callaghan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Bay South, talks to Eamon about the government's response to the coronavirus and the future of his party. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Fri, 18 Sep 2020 - 27min - 1298 - Ep 868: The Slow and Painful Exposure of Boris
Chris Johns joins Eamon to discuss the escalating struggles of the Johnson government. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 17 Sep 2020 - 28min - 1297 - Ep 867: Two Northern Communities – Further Apart Than Ever
Billy Hutchinson, leader of the Progressive Unionist Party, joins Eamon to discuss the Internal Markets Bill and the consequences of a no-deal Brexit for Northern Ireland. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Wed, 16 Sep 2020 - 28min - 1296 - Ep 866: Boris's Brexit – Bad for Britain, Bad for Ireland, Bad for Europe
Bertie Ahern joins Eamon to discuss the British government's latest efforts to negotiate a deal with the EU, and the impact of the controversial Internal Markets Bill. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 15 Sep 2020 - 26min - 1295 - Ep 865: Jose Mourinho – Yesterday's Man
John Giles joins Eamon to discuss the weekend's Premier League action. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 14 Sep 2020 - 33min - 1294 - Ep 864: Personal Behaviour the Key to Winning the War With Covid
Ahead of new pandemic protocols set to be announced by the Irish government tomorrow, Tomás Ryan, Associate Professor in the School of Biochemistry and Immunology and Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 14 Sep 2020 - 34min - 1293 - Ep 863: Bad Week for Trump But Will It Hurt Him With His Fans?Fri, 11 Sep 2020 - 33min
- 1292 - Ep 862: Leeds Back in the Premier League - John Giles Recalls the Great Leeds Team He Played For
John Giles talks to Eamon about the classic Leeds United teams of the 1960s and 1970s the Don Revie built. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Fri, 11 Sep 2020 - 39min - 1291 - Ep 861: Johnson/Cummings Moonshot Politics Drive Us Towards the Cliff EdgeThu, 10 Sep 2020 - 34min
- 1290 - Ep 860: Boris's Britain - Land of Soap and Glory
Brendan O'Neill, Editor of Spiked Online, talks to Eamon about agreements and promises broken. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Wed, 09 Sep 2020 - 32min - 1289 - Ep 859: Chaos in the World's Most Potent Democracy
CNN Journalist Donie O'Sullivan talks to Eamon about disinformation and November's Presidential Election and whether Trump might refuse to leave the White House if defeated. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 08 Sep 2020 - 34min - 1288 - Ep 858: Covid-19 - Ireland and Europe Trending Towards Trouble
Prof Gerry Killeen, AXA Research Chair in Applied Pathogen Ecology in UCC, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 08 Sep 2020 - 32min - 1287 - Ep 857: Stephen Kenny, Taking the Road Less Travelled
John Giles joins Eamon to discuss Stephen Kenny's early matches as Ireland coach and why he deserves support. The Stand is proudly supported by Tesco.
Mon, 07 Sep 2020 - 30min - 1286 - Ep 856: "Shock" in Brussels and Dublin at Boris's Delinquency
Naomi O'Leary, Europe Correspondent with The Irish Times and host of The Irish Passport podcast, reports from Brussels. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 07 Sep 2020 - 29min - 1285 - Ep 855: Get Real or Get Ready for a Terrible Winter
Tomás Ryan, Associate Professor in the School of Biochemistry and Immunology and Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Sat, 05 Sep 2020 - 40min - 1284 - Ep 854: Seamus Coleman Missed as Ireland Escape in SofiaFri, 04 Sep 2020 - 33min
- 1283 - Ep 853: The Witness
Nicola Tallant, Investigations Editor with The Sunday World, talks to Eamon about her new book. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Fri, 04 Sep 2020 - 33min - 1282 - Ep 852: Poisoning Putin's Enemies - A Russian Perspective
RT Journalist Bryan MacDonald argues that there's no benefit to Putin in Alexei Navalny's poisoning. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 03 Sep 2020 - 32min - 1281 - Ep 851: American Dream Is Becoming A NightmareWed, 02 Sep 2020 - 40min
- 1280 - Ep 850: No Good News for the Kinahan Cartel
Nicola Tallant, investigations editor with the Sunday World, talks to Eamon about the latest Kinahan convictions, and explains the origins of the Kinahan-Hutch feud. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Wed, 02 Sep 2020 - 34min - 1279 - Ep 849: Hard Brexit Looming For A Weakened Tory PartyTue, 01 Sep 2020 - 30min
- 1278 - Ep 848: Irreconcilable Differences Make Man City Move More Likely
Richard Fitzpatrick reports from Barcelona ahead of a crucial meeting between Messi's representatives and club president Josep Bartomeu. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 31 Aug 2020 - 30min - 1277 - Ep 847: Covid-19 – Another Lockdown Would Be Ruinous
Economist Jim Power talks to Eamon about the prospect of another lockdown and the social effects of economic decisions. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Sat, 29 Aug 2020 - 29min - 1276 - Ep 846: Biden Victory No Done DealFri, 28 Aug 2020 - 31min
- 1275 - Ep 845: Messi Talks to Pep and Looks Good to Go to City
Richard Fitzpatrick reports from Barcelona on the developing Messi transfer saga. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Fri, 28 Aug 2020 - 19min - 1274 - Ep 844: Covid-19 – No Governing Consensus
Anthony Staines, Professor of Health Systems at DCU, talks to Eamon about the 'Zero Covid' approach. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 27 Aug 2020 - 30min - 1273 - Ep 843: Lionel Messi for the Premier League?
Richard Fitzpatrick reports from Barcelona on the latest developments in the Messi transfer saga. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Wed, 26 Aug 2020 - 17min - 1272 - Ep 842: As Trump and Boris Reign, The Centre Cannot Hold
Chris Johns joins Eamon to discuss the shooting of Jacob Blake, the Republican National Convention, and the collapse of the political centre on both sides of the Atlantic. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Wed, 26 Aug 2020 - 30min - 1271 - Ep 841: Commissioner Hogan on the EU Exit Ramp?
Naomi O'Leary, Europe Correspondent with the Irish Times and host of The Irish Passport podcast, reports from Brussels. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 25 Aug 2020 - 23min - 1270 - Ep 840: Belarus - People Take to the Streets to Protest Rigged Election
RT Journalist, Bryan MacDonald, reports on the protests in Belarus and the suspected poisoning of Russian anti-corruption activist, Alexei Navalny. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 25 Aug 2020 - 38min - 1269 - Ep 839: Covid-19 – Sweden Serenely Plays The Long GameMon, 24 Aug 2020 - 33min
- 1268 - Ep 838: No Party For PSG As Bayern Lift The Cup
John Giles and Eamon talk about the Champions League Final and Europa League Final. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 24 Aug 2020 - 27min - 1267 - Ep 837: Biden Exceeds Expectations In Acceptance Speech, Yet Polls TightenFri, 21 Aug 2020 - 30min
- 1266 - Ep 836: Covid-19 – Official Ireland Breaches Its Own Rules
Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor at the Irish Independent, talks to Eamon about the fallout from the Oireachtas Golf Society event and the resignation of Minister for Agriculture Dara Calleary. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Fri, 21 Aug 2020 - 24min - 1265 - Ep 835: Covid-19 – No Leadership, No Convincing Policy
Tomás Ryan, Associate Professor in the School of Biochemistry and Immunology and Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 20 Aug 2020 - 43min - 1264 - Ep 834: Covid-19 – The Terrifying Prospect of Businesses Collapsing and Mass Unemployment
Economist Dan O'Brien talks to Eamon about finding ways to live with the virus so that the economy can survive. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 20 Aug 2020 - 31min - 1263 - Ep 833: Barcelona's HumiliationWed, 19 Aug 2020 - 33min
- 1262 - Ep 832: Meat Processing Plants - Fertile Ground for Covid-19 Virus
Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent The Irish Examiner and host of The Mick Clifford Podcast, reports on the recent Covid=19 outbreaks at Irish meat processing plants. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 18 Aug 2020 - 29min - 1261 - Ep 831: Re-opening Schools - A Gamble That Could Go Wrong
Tomás Ryan, Associate Professor in the School of Biochemistry and Immunology and Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 17 Aug 2020 - 50min - 1260 - Ep 830: Impressive Bayern To Be Champions - Trouble For Man United And ‘Pep’
John Giles joins Eamon to review the weekend's Champions League and Europe League matches. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 17 Aug 2020 - 38min - 1259 - Ep 829: Populists Exposed By Covid PandemicFri, 14 Aug 2020 - 29min
- 1258 - Ep 828: Justice Served - 40 Years for Aaron Brady
Nicola Tallant, Investigations Editor of The Sunday World, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 13 Aug 2020 - 24min - 1257 - Ep 827: Spain Tortured By Coronavirus
Richard Fitzpatrick reports from Barcelona on the surging numbers of Covid-19 cases across Spain, and discusses a chaotic summer so far for Real Madrid and Barcelona. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 13 Aug 2020 - 27min - 1256 - Ep 826: Harris Strengthens the Biden Ticket
Niall Stanage reports from Washington on the selection of Senator Kamala Harris as Joe Biden's running mate in this year's presidential election. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Wed, 12 Aug 2020 - 28min - 1255 - Ep 825: With the Arrest of Jimmy Lai, China Instils Fear in Hong Kong
Peter Goff, Asia correspondent with the Irish Times, reports from Beijing. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Wed, 12 Aug 2020 - 29min - 1254 - Ep 824: FAI Crisis – Visionaries' Vision Looking a Bit Blurred
Mark Tighe, Journalist of the Year with the Sunday Times and co-author of 'Champagne Football: The Rise and Fall of John Delaney and the FAI', talks to Eamon about the ongoing arguments between those who seek to govern Irish football. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 11 Aug 2020 - 25min - 1253 - Ep 823: Covid-19 – Austerity Not the Answer to Economic Disaster
Economist Jim Power talks to Eamon about the impact of the coronavirus crisis on businesses around the country. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 - 32min - 1252 - Ep 822: Overhyped Man City Won't Win the Champions League
Eamon is joined by John Giles and Liam Brady to discuss last week's European fixtures, including Man City's victory over Real Madrid, while looking ahead to the quarter-finals of the Champions League. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 - 31min - 1251 - Ep 821: Trump Running Against Himself as Biden Stays HomeFri, 07 Aug 2020 - 31min
- 1250 - Ep 820: More Trouble at the FAI – The Mess Shane Ross Left Behind
Gavin Cooney, journalist with The 42, and Brendan Dillon, former chairman of the League of Ireland, join Eamon to discuss the latest controversy in Irish football. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Fri, 07 Aug 2020 - 32min - 1249 - Ep 819: Covid-19 – The Next Ten Days Are Critical
Mitigation, Suppression, Elimination – it's time to decide. Tomás Ryan, Associate Professor in the School of Biochemistry and Immunology and the Trinity Institute of Neuroscience at Trinity College, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 06 Aug 2020 - 51min - 1248 - Ep 818: Politicians v Plutocrats - Can Washington Tame Tech Giants?
Matt Stoller talks to Eamon about last week's appearance at the US Congress Anti-Trust Committee by Apple, Amazon, Google and Facebook CEOs. Matt Stoller is the Director of Research at the American Economic Liberties Project and a visiting lecturer in the Department of History at Columbia University. He writes a free email newsletter Big, and his book, Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly, Power and Democracy, is published by Simon & Schuster. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Wed, 05 Aug 2020 - 32min - 1247 - Ep 817: On The Passing Of John Hume Eamonn McCann Talks About The Man He KnewTue, 04 Aug 2020 - 34min
- 1246 - Ep 816: October Budget A Real Test For Uneasy Coalition
Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor for The Irish Independent, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 04 Aug 2020 - 32min - 1245 - Ep 815: Covid-19 – Sweden Plays The Long GameSat, 01 Aug 2020 - 32min
- 1244 - Ep 814: Republicans Beginning To Distance Themselves From TrumpFri, 31 Jul 2020 - 31min
- 1243 - Ep 813: Boris Threatens the Union, Bad News for Ireland
Chris Johns joins Eamon to discuss Boris Johnson's first year as Prime Minister. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 30 Jul 2020 - 34min - 1242 - Ep 812: Cervical Check Scandal – Official Ireland's Shameless Torture of Its Victims
In the wake of Ruth Morrissey's death, her solicitor Cian O'Carroll talks to Eamon about the ongoing battle for justice. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Wed, 29 Jul 2020 - 34min - 1241 - Ep 811: The View from RussiaWed, 29 Jul 2020 - 37min
- 1240 - Ep 810: Democracy Is Asleep While Tyrants Grow Bolder
Ruadhán MacCormaic, Assistant Editor, The Irish Times, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 28 Jul 2020 - 29min - 1239 - Ep 809: Brexit - Boris Must Deliver on TimeTue, 28 Jul 2020 - 37min
- 1238 - Ep 808: Liam Brady Joins Eamon To Review The Premiership SeasonMon, 27 Jul 2020 - 29min
- 1237 - Ep 807: Government Stimulus Welcome but Brexit Looms Ugly in the Background
Eamon is joined by Chris Johns to discuss what the government's new stimulus package sets out to achieve and whether it will be enough to do the job. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Sat, 25 Jul 2020 - 29min - 1236 - Ep 806: Rapidly Spreading Coronavirus Bodes Ill for The DonaldFri, 24 Jul 2020 - 31min
- 1235 - Ep 805: As The Kinahan Cartel Is Brought Down it Leaves a Legacy of Fear, Hatred and Division
Nicola Tallant, investigations Editor with the Sunday World, talks to Eamon about the conviction of Bomber Kavanagh in the UK and the consequences for Daniel Kinahan. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Fri, 24 Jul 2020 - 31min - 1234 - Ep 804 – China Well Prepared for the Coming Cold War
Peter Goff, Asia correspondent for the Irish Times, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 23 Jul 2020 - 36min - 1233 - Ep 803: Angela Merkel Takes the Lead as Europe Meets the Challenge of Covid-19
Naomi O'Leary, Europe Correspondent for The Irish Times and host of The Irish Passport, joins Eamon to talk about the recent EU Summit. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 21 Jul 2020 - 25min - 1232 - Ep 802: Covid-19 - Absence of Clear Thinking May Prove Costly
Tomás Ryan, Associate Professor in the School of Biochemistry and Immunology and the Trinity Institute of Neuroscience at Trinity College, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 21 Jul 2020 - 38min - 1231 - Repost: After the Surge, History Beckons
After the general election earlier this year, Diarmaid Ferriter joined Eamon to discuss the challenges facing our political masters. The Stand is taking a break for two weeks from Tuesday, July 7th. During that time, we'll be posting a selection of Editor's Choices from our archives. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 20 Jul 2020 - 46min - 1230 - Repost: Ken Doherty Part 2
In the second part of this two part interview from April 2017, Eamon talks to Ken Doherty about making his way up the ranks in Blackpool and the aftermath of his legendary victory in 1997. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Sun, 19 Jul 2020 - 44min - 1187 - Repost: Ronnie Whelan on Liverpool's Greatest Manager and his Difficult Relationship with Big Jack
The Stand is taking a break for two weeks from Tuesday, July 7th. During that time, we'll be posting a selection of Editor's Choices from our archives. In an episode aired in March 2017, Ronnie Whelan joined Eamon to discuss his legendary football career, the tragedies at Heysel and Hillsborough, and playing for the great Bob Paisley during his time at Liverpool. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Sun, 19 Jul 2020 - 52min - 1186 - Repost: In Conversation with Stephen Rea
The Stand is taking a break for two weeks from Tuesday, July 7th. During that time, we'll be posting a selection of Editor's Choices from our archives. Stephen Rea is one of this island's best known actors. In this episode from January 2017, he joins Eamon to talk about his life and illustrious film, TV and theatre career. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Sat, 18 Jul 2020 - 51min - 1185 - Repost: In Conversation With John Giles (Part Two)
The Stand is taking a break for two weeks from Tuesday, July 7th. During that time, we'll be posting a selection of Editor's Choices from our archives. Originally aired as a two-parter in July 2018, Eamon talks to John Giles about his time in management and his later career as an analyst. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Fri, 17 Jul 2020 - 1h 37min - 1184 - Repost: In Conversation with John Giles (Part One)
The Stand is taking a break for two weeks from Tuesday, July 7th. During that time, we'll be posting a selection of Editor's Choices from our archives. In an episode aired in March 2017, Eamon is joined by John Giles to talk about his legendary career as a player and a manager at the very top level. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Fri, 17 Jul 2020 - 1h 18min - 1183 - Repost: Ken Doherty on the Long Road to Becoming World Champion
The Stand is taking a break for two weeks from Tuesday, July 7th. During that time, we'll be posting a selection of Editor's Choices from our archives. In this episode from September 2017, Ken Doherty tells Eamon about the early days of his snooker career up to becoming World Professional Snooker Champion in 1997.
Thu, 16 Jul 2020 - 47min - 1182 - Repost: Maurice McCabe – The Final Say
The Stand is taking a break for two weeks from Tuesday, July 7th. During that time, we'll be posting a selection of Editor's Choices from our archives. In November 2018, in the wake of RTE's 'Whistleblower' documentary, Mick Clifford of the Irish Examiner joined Eamon to discuss Maurice McCabe and whether or not those responsible for perpetrating the 'campaign of calumny' against him would be held accountable. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Wed, 15 Jul 2020 - 33min - 1181 - Repost: Liam Brady – Italian Football In Its Golden Era
The Stand is taking a break for two weeks from Tuesday, July 7th. During that time, we'll be posting a selection of Editor's Choices from our archives. Back in April, while football was on hold, Liam talked to Eamon about his seven seasons in Italy. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 14 Jul 2020 - 38min - 1180 - Repost: In Conversation With Liam Brady
The Stand is taking a break for two weeks from Tuesday, July 7th. During that time, we'll be posting a selection of Editor's Choices from our archives. In an episode aired in December 2016, Liam Brady talks to Eamon about life at Arsenal as a player and as Head of the Youth Academy and his time in Italy playing at Juventus. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 14 Jul 2020 - 52min - 1179 - Repost: Father Peter McVerry
The Stand is taking a break for two weeks from Tuesday, July 7th. During that time, we'll be posting a selection of Editor's Choices from our archives. In this episode from August 2018, activist and leader Father Peter McVerry joins Eamon to discuss the ongoing housing crisis. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 13 Jul 2020 - 31min - 1178 - Repost: Burned – Exposing the Cash-For-Ash Scandal
The Stand is taking a break for two weeks from Tuesday, July 7th. During that time, we'll be posting a selection of Editor's Choices from our archives. In an episode aired in February this year, Eamon talked to Sam McBride, author of the acclaimed book 'Burned: The Inside Story of the 'Cash-for-Ash' Scandal and Northern Ireland's Secretive New Elite'. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Sun, 12 Jul 2020 - 44min - 1177 - Repost: A Tribute to Jack Charlton on his 85th Birthday in May 2020
On the occasion of Jack's 85th birthday John Giles and Liam Brady joined Eamon to pay tribute to the man who made Irish football history. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Sat, 11 Jul 2020 - 1h 00min - 1176 - Repost: Paul Kimmage – Hunting Lance Armstrong
The Stand is taking a break for two weeks from Tuesday, July 7th. During that time, we'll be posting a selection of Editor's Choices from our archives. In an episode originally aired in December 2016 as a two-parter, Eamon spoke to Paul Kimmage about life as a cyclist, the pressure to take performance enhancing drugs in professional cycling and the Armstrong saga. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Sat, 11 Jul 2020 - 1h 27min - 1175 - Repost: Christy Dignam – The Full Story
In this episode from April 2018, Eamon is joined by singer and songwriter Christy Dignam to talk about his life and career, from the big hits with Aslan, to getting fired by the band; his battle with drugs and cancer, surviving abuse, finding happiness, and what he's learned along the way. The Stand is taking a break for two weeks from Tuesday, July 7th. During that time, we'll be posting a selection of Editor's Choices from our archives. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Fri, 10 Jul 2020 - 50min - 1174 - Repost: Graeme Souness Looks Back on his Illustrious Playing and Managing Career
The Stand is taking a break for two weeks from Tuesday, July 7th. During that time, we'll be posting a selection of Editor's Choices from our archives. In this episode from April 2017, Eamon is joined by Liverpool legend and respected analyst Graeme Souness.
Thu, 09 Jul 2020 - 1h 07min - 1173 - Repost: Murder of 17-year-old Keane Mulready-Woods Crosses a Line
The Stand is taking a break for two weeks from Tuesday, July 7th. During that time, we'll be posting a selection of Editor's Choices from our archives. In January of this year, Nicola Tallant talked to Eamon about a 'brutal, savage, depraved' murder – a new low in drug related criminality. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Wed, 08 Jul 2020 - 28min - 1172 - Repost: Johnny Murtagh – A Champion's Tale
The Stand is taking a break for two weeks from Tuesday, July 7th. During that time, we'll be posting a selection of Editor's Choices from our archives. In June 2017, ahead of Irish Derby weekend, Eamon spoke to Johnny Murtagh, four time winner of that race. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 07 Jul 2020 - 1h 19min - 1171 - Ep 801: Hong Kong Fights for Its Life
Peter Goff, Asia correspondent with the Irish Times, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 06 Jul 2020 - 32min - 1170 - Ep 800: Barcelona and Messi – The Sad End to a Glorious Era
Richard Fitzpatrick reports from Barcelona on a great club in crisis. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Sun, 05 Jul 2020 - 26min - 1169 - Ep 799: Another Dismal Week for Donald TrumpFri, 03 Jul 2020 - 31min
- 1168 - Ep 798: Europe Divided On Pandemic Bailout – Angela Merkel's Greatest Challenge
Naomi O'Leary, Europe correspondent with the Irish Times and host of the Irish Passport podcast, talks to Eamon about the EU's response to the coronavirus pandemic. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Fri, 03 Jul 2020 - 26min - 1167 - Ep 797: Robert Fisk - No End to Israeli Expansion
Robert Fisk talks to Eamon about growing moves by Israel to annex the West Bank. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 02 Jul 2020 - 26min - 1166 - Ep 796: Lack of Covid Leadership is Dangerous
Dr. Tomás Ryan, Assistant Professor at the School of Biochemistry & Immunology at Trinity College Dublin, tells Eamon that the new government should have a Minister for Covid-19. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 02 Jul 2020 - 35min - 1165 - Ep 795: More Bad News for the Kinahan MobTue, 30 Jun 2020 - 28min
- 1164 - Ep 794: Send in the Clowns - Johnson and Cummings Drive Britain to the Cliff EdgeTue, 30 Jun 2020 - 32min
- 1163 - Ep 793: New Government Will Need To Show Plenty of Bottle
Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor for the Irish Independent, reports on the government formation and Taoiseach Micháel Martin's Cabinet. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 29 Jun 2020 - 41min - 1162 - Ep 792: Liverpool – The Real Deal
John Giles and Liam Brady join Eamon to salute a great team. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 29 Jun 2020 - 33min - 1161 - Ep 791: Covid-19 – More Deaths But Sweden Stays CoolSat, 27 Jun 2020 - 29min
- 1160 - Ep 790: Polls Suggest Americans Weary of The DonaldFri, 26 Jun 2020 - 33min
- 1159 - Ep 789: Power or Principle? Neasa Hourigan On The Choice Facing The Greens
Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central, talks to Eamon about the Programme for Government and explains why she is voting against it. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 25 Jun 2020 - 30min - 1158 - Ep 788: The Greens – Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Patricia McKenna, former Green Party MEP, talks to Eamon about the difficult choice facing the Greens as they debate going into government. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 25 Jun 2020 - 30min - 1157 - Ep 787: Limerick Crime Gangs Back in Business
Nicola Tallant talks to Eamon about the resurgence of organised crime gangs in Limerick city, while Tyson Fury puts some distance between himself and Daniel Kinahan. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Wed, 24 Jun 2020 - 31min - 1156 - Ep 786: Setback for Kinahan Boxing Hopes
Kieran Cunningham, Chief Sports Writer for the Irish Daily Star, talks to Eamon The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Wed, 24 Jun 2020 - 27min - 1155 - Ep 785: Covid-19 - Low Numbers Can Lie, The Virus Is Around and Dangerous
Tomás Ryan, Assistant Professor at the School of Biochemistry & Immunology, TCD, and an associate of the Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 23 Jun 2020 - 41min - 1154 - Ep 784: Our Political Crisis - Micheál Martin and the Green Party Play for High Stakes
Green Party member Seán McCabe talks to Eamon about the party's divided opinion on entering coalition with Fine Gael and Fine Fáil. Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor for the Irish Independent, follows to discuss current talks. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 22 Jun 2020 - 1h 00min - 1153 - Ep 783: John Giles and Liam Brady On Football Without Fans
John Giles and Liam Brady review the weekend's Premier League matches with Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 22 Jun 2020 - 34min - 1152 - Ep 782: Can The Blueshirts Learn To Love Fianna Fáil?
Diarmaid Ferriter, Professor of Modern History at UCD, on the historic alliance at the heart of our government. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Sat, 20 Jun 2020 - 34min - 1151 - Ep 781: Trump Gambles All On A Healthy Economy and a Disappearing VirusFri, 19 Jun 2020 - 34min
- 1150 - Ep 780: Covid-19 - Not Listening to the Science Comes with Risks Attached
Professor Anthony Staines, DCU, talks to Eamon about how wearing a mask and avoiding crowded spaces can help us manage the tensions between locking down and opening up. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Fri, 19 Jun 2020 - 32min - 1149 - Ep 779: Premier League Returns With Impressive Show Of Solidarity Against Racism
John Giles and Liam Brady join Eamon to discuss the return of Premier League football. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 18 Jun 2020 - 32min - 1148 - Ep 778: Brexit - A Mess Made in Britain
Naomi O'Leary, Europe Correspondent with the Irish Times and host of The Irish Passport podcast, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Wed, 17 Jun 2020 - 30min - 1147 - Ep 777: China On the Back Foot as Covid-19 Spikes in Beijing
Peter Goff, Asia Correspondent for the Irish Times, reports from China on the coronavirus outbreak in Beijing. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 16 Jun 2020 - 34min - 1146 - Ep 776: Johnson’s Britain Blunders OnMon, 15 Jun 2020 - 37min
- 1145 - Ep 775: New Government to See the End of Civil War Politics
Michael Brennan, Political Editor of the Business Post, talks to Eamon about the formation of a new government. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 15 Jun 2020 - 29min - 1144 - Ep 774: Trump Tacks To His Base As Polls Favour BidenFri, 12 Jun 2020 - 32min
- 1143 - Ep 773: Dithering Boris Being ExposedFri, 12 Jun 2020 - 35min
- 1142 - Ep 772: Daniel Kinahan Hits The Big Time
Nicola Tallant, investigations editor with the Sunday World, talks to Eamon about Daniel Kinahan's increasing fame in the boxing world. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Fri, 12 Jun 2020 - 24min - 1141 - Ep 771: Covid-19 – Mitigate, Suppress, Eliminate – It's Time to Decide
Dr. Tomás Ryan, Associate Professor in the School of Biochemistry and Immunology at Trinity College, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 11 Jun 2020 - 43min - 1140 - Ep 770: Trump Leads America Into the UnknownTue, 09 Jun 2020 - 28min
- 1139 - Ep 767: Britain - No Quick Fix for Institutional Racism
Chris Johns talks to Eamon about the events in England following the death of George Floyd. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 09 Jun 2020 - 30min - 1138 - Ep 768: Time For Ireland to Get Back to Work
Mark Paul, Business Affairs Correspondent for the Irish Times, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 08 Jun 2020 - 36min - 1137 - Ep 767: Covid-19 - Sweden Fears Tegnell May Be WrongMon, 08 Jun 2020 - 27min
- 1136 - Ep 766: When We Get Back to Business, Support Your Local High Street
Economist Jim Power talks to Eamon about the impact of the coronavirus on small and medium businesses around the country, and their importance to the national economy. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Sat, 06 Jun 2020 - 34min - 1135 - Ep 765: A Defining Moment for Trump and AmericaFri, 05 Jun 2020 - 31min
- 1134 - Ep 764: Boris Intent on No Deal Brexit
Chris Johns talks to Eamon about how Brexit continues to influence the actions of the Johnson government. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 04 Jun 2020 - 32min - 1133 - Ep 763: Covid-19 – Ireland Heading for Second Surge
Dr. Tomás Ryan, Associate Professor in the School of Biochemistry and Immunology at Trinity College, talks to Eamon about the risks of Ireland's approach to easing the coronavirus lockdown. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Wed, 03 Jun 2020 - 36min - 1132 - Ep 762: John Giles Remembers The Busby Babes
John and Eamon talk about Sir Matt Busby's great Manchester United team. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Wed, 03 Jun 2020 - 31min - 1131 - Ep 761: America's Mood DarkensTue, 02 Jun 2020 - 31min
- 1130 - Ep 760: While Trump Retreats to Isolation Putin Seeks Allies in Europe
Bryan MacDonald, an Irish Journalist working with RT (Russia's English language broadcasting service) talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 02 Jun 2020 - 37min - 1129 - Ep 759: Who Murdered Olof Palme?
And is Sweden's Covid gamble about to fail? Philip O'Connor talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 01 Jun 2020 - 27min - 1128 - Ep 758: As America Burns, Trump Stokes The FireFri, 29 May 2020 - 31min
- 1127 - Ep 757: Boris Shedding Allies and Credibility
Brendan O'Neill, editor of Spiked, talks to Eamon about the fallout of Dominic Cummings' trip to Durham and what it can tell us about the Johnson government and the British media. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Fri, 29 May 2020 - 31min - 1126 - Ep 756: Millennials – The Jinxed Generation
Karl Deeter, housing expert and financial advisor with Yes.ie, talks to Eamon about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on our cities and their housing markets. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Fri, 29 May 2020 - 34min - 1125 - Ep 755: Dr. Superstar Leads Sweden's Battle With The Virus
Philip O'Connor reports from Stockholm on the latest Covid-19 developments in Sweden, and the role of the country's high-profile state epidemiologist, Anders Tegnell. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 28 May 2020 - 28min - 1124 - Ep 754: People - Our Principle Export And Emigration Not An Option This Time
Diarmaid Ferriter talks to Eamon about Ireland's history of emigration. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Wed, 27 May 2020 - 35min - 1123 - Ep 753: China Gets Tough with Hong Kong Protesters
Peter Goff, the Irish Times Asia Correspondent, reports on the recent developments in Hong Kong. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 26 May 2020 - 29min - 1122 - Ep 752: The Greats We Played With
Liam Brady and Didi Hamann pick their teams from the best players they've ever played with. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 26 May 2020 - 31min - 1121 - Ep 751: Brazen Boris Stakes Everything on Dominic CummingsMon, 25 May 2020 - 34min
- 1120 - Ep 750: Little Richard - An AppreciationSun, 24 May 2020 - 28min
- 1119 - Ep 749: Searching for Enemies, the Trump Presidency Grows Ever More SurrealFri, 22 May 2020 - 30min
- 1118 - Ep 748: Brexit - Even Britain's Friends Are Confused
Ben Lowry, deputy editor of the Belfast News Letter, joins Eamon to discuss the effects of Covid-19 on the North, and the ongoing Brexit confusion. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Fri, 22 May 2020 - 27min - 1117 - Ep 747: Government Formation Talks – Greens Throw A Spanner in the Works
Michael Brennan, political editor of the Sunday Business Post, talks to Eamon about the ongoing attempts to form a new government. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 21 May 2020 - 21min - 1116 - Ep. 746: The Life and Death of Larry DunneWed, 20 May 2020 - 26min
- 1115 - Ep. 745: Real Jobs, Real Fear, Real PainWed, 20 May 2020 - 34min
- 1113 - Ep. 742: Uncharted Waters - The Greatest Economic Crisis in Modern HistoryTue, 19 May 2020 - 40min
- 1112 - Ep 742: Covid-19 - Ireland Needs Leadership We Can Trust
Tomás Ryan, Principal Investigator and Assistant Professor at the School of Biochemistry & Immunology, Trinity College Dublin, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 18 May 2020 - 43min - 1111 - Ep 741: The Bundesliga is BackMon, 18 May 2020 - 27min
- 1110 - Ep 740: Wearing the Green Jersey
John Giles and Liam Brady join Eamon to discuss their experiences playing for the Irish national team. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Sun, 17 May 2020 - 53min - 1109 - Ep 739: As Trump Stumbles On, No Show From BidenFri, 15 May 2020 - 36min
- 1108 - Ep 738: Covid Debt Crisis Poses Mortal Threat to Europe
Naomi O'Leary, Europe correspondent for the Irish Times, tells about a dramatic new ruling the German Constitutional Court that could threaten the future of the EU. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Fri, 15 May 2020 - 31min - 1107 - Ep 737: Daniel Kinahan Now A Leading Player In Global Boxing
Kieran Cunningham and Nicola Tallant join Eamon to discuss Daniel Kinahan's rise to the top of the professional boxing scene. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 14 May 2020 - 31min - 1106 - Ep 736: Britain’s Covid Tragedy - Is the Media Really to Blame?Wed, 13 May 2020 - 38min
- 1105 - Ep 735: Covid-19 - As Things Stand Ireland is in Trouble
Dr. Tomás Ryan, Associate Professor, Biochemistry at Trinity Institute of Neurosciences talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 12 May 2020 - 45min - 1104 - Ep 734: Michael Robinson - An Obituary and Dark Clouds on the Political HorizonMon, 11 May 2020 - 25min
- 1103 - Ep 733: Trump Assaults Justice
Niall Stanage reports from Washington on a week when President Trump referred to Department of Justice officials and FBI staff as 'human scum'. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Fri, 08 May 2020 - 31min - 1102 - Ep 732: Covid-19 – Strong Political Leadership Needed
Professor Luke O'Neill, chair of Biochemistry at Trinity College Dublin, calls for a Minister for Covid-19, and says that the lack of leadership during the crisis will cost lives. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Fri, 08 May 2020 - 26min - 1101 - Ep 731: Jack Charlton 85 Today - The Man We Knew
John Giles and Liam Brady join Eamon to discuss the long and eventful career of Jack Charlton, on the occasion of his 85th birthday. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco. 8th May 2020
Fri, 08 May 2020 - 59min - 1100 - Ep 730: Britain's Covid-19 Disaster – Boris Tries To Spin His Way Out
Chris Johns talks to Eamon about the bluffing and bullying of the Boris Johnson government. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 07 May 2020 - 32min - 1099 - Ep 729: Alan Kelly, Labour Party Leader. We Can't Go Back to the Old Ireland
Alan Kelly talks to Eamon about government formation and his vision for Ireland's future. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco Ireland.
Wed, 06 May 2020 - 29min - 1098 - Ep 728: Dangerous Divide - the US and China Face into a New Cold WarWed, 06 May 2020 - 32min
- 1097 - Ep 727: Covid 19 - Though Fatalities Rise Sweden Sticks With the Game PlanTue, 05 May 2020 - 33min
- 1096 - Ep 726: Living the Dream
John Giles and Liam Brady join Eamon to discuss their experiences of leaving home as teenagers to go play football in England. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Sun, 03 May 2020 - 53min - 1095 - Ep 725: Covid-19 – No Surrender from Under Pressure China as Party Fights Back
Peter Goff, Asia correspondent for the Irish Times, reports on the latest coronavirus developments in China and its neighbours. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Sat, 02 May 2020 - 31min - 1094 - Ep 724: Trump's Gamble Opening Up AmericaFri, 01 May 2020 - 33min
- 1093 - Ep 723: Best All-Ireland Soccer TeamThu, 30 Apr 2020 - 53min
- 1092 - Ep 722: Covid-19 – As UK Numbers Soar, Tide Beginning to Turn on Boris
Chris Johns talks to Eamon about the deepening crisis in the UK, and the return of Boris Johnson from illness. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Wed, 29 Apr 2020 - 33min - 1091 - Ep 721: Covid-19 - Solutions Can't Be Left to the Doctors
Economist Dan O'Brien talks to Eamon about the lockdown influence on the economy and Europe's inability to find a credible response to the impact of the virus. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 28 Apr 2020 - 27min - 1090 - Ep 720: Covid-19 - The Numbers And What They Mean
Economist and Analyst David Higgins of Carraighill talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 28 Apr 2020 - 34min - 1089 - Ep 719: No Answer to Covid-19, No Answer to Viktor Orbán. What's the EU for?
Naomi O'Leary, Europe Correspondent with the Irish Times and host of the Irish Passport podcast, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 27 Apr 2020 - 32min - 1088 - Ep 718: A View from Russia - On Putin, Covid-19 and Other Things
Bryan MacDonald, Journalist with RT in Russia, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 27 Apr 2020 - 41min - 1087 - Ep 717: Covid-19 - Steadfast Sweden Not for TurningSat, 25 Apr 2020 - 31min
- 1086 - Ep 716: Trump's Theatre of the AbsurdFri, 24 Apr 2020 - 33min
- 1085 - Ep 715: The Best Premier League Team EverThu, 23 Apr 2020 - 48min
- 1084 - Ep 714: Post Covid-19 - Capitalism But Not As We've Known ItThu, 23 Apr 2020 - 42min
- 1083 - Ep 713: This Is Not A Muddle-through Moment for Europe - Merkel Must Show LeadershipWed, 22 Apr 2020 - 31min
- 1082 - Ep 712: Crime in a Time of Covid-19Wed, 22 Apr 2020 - 25min
- 1081 - Ep 711: Care Home Scandal - Minister Harris and Taoiseach Need to Show Leadership Now
Dr. Jack Lambert, Consultant in Infectious Diseases in the Mater Hospital, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 21 Apr 2020 - 24min - 1080 - Ep 710: Political Cupboard Bare Without Big BorisTue, 21 Apr 2020 - 35min
- 1079 - Ep 709: Covid-19 - Capitalism's Greatest ChallengeMon, 20 Apr 2020 - 27min
- 1078 - Ep 708: A Pivotal Moment For Europe
Naomi O'Leary, Europe correspondent with the Irish Times, talks to Eamon about tensions between European nations as they scramble to deal with the coronavirus crisis. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Sat, 18 Apr 2020 - 32min - 1077 - Ep 707: Trump Turns Covid Crisis Into Campaign Tool; Biden InvisibleFri, 17 Apr 2020 - 29min
- 1076 - Ep 706: Norman Hunter – A Leeds and England Legend
John Giles remembers his friend and colleague who passed away last night. The Stand is sponsored by Tesco.
Fri, 17 Apr 2020 - 21min - 1075 - Ep 705: Covid-19 - The Long and Testing Road Ahead
Prof. Paddy Mallon, specialist in infectious disease at St. Vincent’s Hospital and Professor of Microbial Diseases in the UCD School of Medicine, talks to Eamon about the Covid-19 pandemic. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Fri, 17 Apr 2020 - 30min - 1074 - Ep 704: Covid-19 – Facing a Mountain of National Debt, Can We Walk Away?
Chris Johns talks to Eamon about the response of the British government to the coronavirus crisis, and the possibility of debt forgiveness. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 16 Apr 2020 - 33min - 1073 - Ep 703: Battle of Britain - When Celtic beat Leeds 50 years ago today. John Giles remembers
John Giles talks to Eamon about Celtic and his time in Leeds United. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Wed, 15 Apr 2020 - 37min - 1072 - Ep 702: Diarmaid Ferriter - Business as usual not an option after the Covid-19 crisis
Professor of Modern Irish History at University College Dublin, Diarmaid Ferriter, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 14 Apr 2020 - 39min - 1071 - Ep 701: Liam Brady - Italian Football in its Golden EraMon, 13 Apr 2020 - 38min
- 1070 - Repost: Stephen Kenny – Passionate and Optimistic
As Stephen Kenny takes over the Ireland job from Mick McCarthy, listen back to an interview between Eamon and Stephen from 2019, when Stephen's Irish Under-21 team reached the semi-finals of the Toulon tournament. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Sun, 12 Apr 2020 - 38min - 1069 - Ep 700: Corrupt and Inept – Leaders Shame the Glory Game
Miguel Delaney, chief football writer with The Independent, joins Eamon to discuss the Premier League's handling of the Coronavirus crisis, and a potential buyer for Newcastle United. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Sat, 11 Apr 2020 - 26min - 1068 - Ep 699: A Divided Nation – Trump Fools Half The People All The TimeFri, 10 Apr 2020 - 32min
- 1067 - Ep 698: Covid-19 – No Happy Ending
Dan O'Brien joins Eamon to discuss the latest economic consequences of the coronavirus crisis. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 09 Apr 2020 - 31min - 1066 - Ep 697: Didi Hamann – Liverpool Wrong To Furlough Staff, Bundesliga Back In May?
Didi Hamann joins Eamon to discuss how clubs in Germany and England are handling the coronavirus crisis. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Thu, 09 Apr 2020 - 25min - 1065 - Ep 696: Spain - Covid-19 Takes a Heavy TollWed, 08 Apr 2020 - 30min
- 1064 - Ep 695: COVID-19 Britain - The Wrong People In The Wrong Position At The Wrong TimeTue, 07 Apr 2020 - 38min
- 1063 - Ep 694: Death of a Gangland Hitman
Nicola Tallant talks to Eamon about the death of Robbie Lawlor. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Mon, 06 Apr 2020 - 28min - 1062 - Ep 693: Premier League Players Will do their Bit But Leadership is Sadly LackingMon, 06 Apr 2020 - 39min
- 1061 - Ep 692: Britain Pays The Price For Government By Slogan
Brendan O'Neill, editor of Spiked, talks to Eamon about the UK's response to the coronavirus crisis. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Fri, 03 Apr 2020 - 38min - 1060 - Ep 691: Trump Exposed – America Tested Like Never BeforeThu, 02 Apr 2020 - 33min
- 1059 - Ep 690: Covid-19 – Sweden Rolls The DiceThu, 02 Apr 2020 - 26min
- 1058 - Ep 689: Plunging into the unknown, no one knows where this will endTue, 31 Mar 2020 - 45min
- 1057 - Ep 688: We Need Strong Government but that Won't Easily be Achieved
Pat Leahy, Political Editor of the Irish Times, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
Tue, 31 Mar 2020 - 37min - 1056 - Ep 687: NOT TO BE MISSED!
John Giles, Liam Brady and Eamon each pick their teams from the season so far. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Tue, 31 Mar 2020 - 40min - 1055 - Ep 686: Europe Must Unite or We Face CatastropheMon, 30 Mar 2020 - 32min
- 1054 - Ep 685: More Questions for John Delaney
Mark Tighe of the Sunday Times and Journalist of the Year 2019, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Mon, 30 Mar 2020 - 24min - 1053 - Ep 684: Niall Stanage reports from Washington
Niall Stanage talks to Eamon about how the pandemic is being managed in the United States. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Fri, 27 Mar 2020 - 29min - 1052 - Ep 683: Sweden - An Oasis Of Calm In A Troubled World
Journalist Philip O'Connor reports from Sweden. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Fri, 27 Mar 2020 - 31min - 1051 - Ep 682: Covid-19 Special – Death, Despair, and No Easy Answer as Pandemic Sweeps the World
In a special episode, Eamon is joined by contributors from around the world – Peter Goff in China, Lara Marlowe in France, Richard Fitzpatrick in Barcelona, and Paddy Agnew in Italy – to discuss the political and social effects of the coronavirus on their respective countries. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Thu, 26 Mar 2020 - 42min - 1050 - Ep 681: Covid-19 Lockdown Causes Dramatic Increase In Domestic Violence
Nicola Tallant talks to Eamon about some hidden dangers of the coronavirus pandemic, and the slump in the market for recreational drugs. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Wed, 25 Mar 2020 - 24min - 1049 - Ep 680: Every Chance This Could End Badly
Dan O'Brien and Chris Johns join Eamon to discuss the long-term economic impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Tue, 24 Mar 2020 - 33min - 1048 - Ep 679: Decisive on the Economy Wavering on Health - Boris's Moment of TruthMon, 23 Mar 2020 - 32min
- 1047 - Ep 678: Italy's Tragedy - Liam Brady and Paddy Agnew on the Country They Love
Liam and Paddy join Eamon to talk about Italian family and society, soccer and the devastation being caused by Covid-19. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Mon, 23 Mar 2020 - 29min - 1046 - Ep 477: Recession Looms - Trump Could be in Trouble
Niall Stanage, Associate Editor of the Hill and White House Correspondent, reports from Washington. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Fri, 20 Mar 2020 - 28min - 1045 - Ep 676: Facing an Economic Wasteland if Governments Fail to Deal with Crisis
Economist Jim Power talks to Eamon about how Governments and banks must respond to the current crisis. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Fri, 20 Mar 2020 - 34min - 1044 - Ep 675: EU May Not Survive Covid-19 Economic Woes
Paul Sommerville, CEO of Sommerville Advisory Markets, talks to Eamon about the impact of the Coronavirus on the economy. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Thu, 19 Mar 2020 - 34min - 1043 - Ep 674: Prof. Paddy Mallon - What You Need to Know about Covid-19
Prof. Paddy Mallon, Professor of Microbial Diseases in the UCD School of Medicine, talks to Eamon about the Covid-19 pandemic. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Wed, 18 Mar 2020 - 21min - 1042 - Ep 673: Britain discovering there is such a thing as society
Brendan O’Neill on how Covid-19 will change politics forever. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Wed, 18 Mar 2020 - 32min - 1041 - Ep 672: Liverpool should be crowned champions but they need a stand-in goalkeeper
John Giles talks to Eamon about the football shutdown, goalkeepers losing their nerve, and the future of the Irish national team. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Tue, 17 Mar 2020 - 33min - 1040 - Ep 671: Biden on the Brink of Victory in Florida, But Covid-19 Chaos Overshadows All
Niall Stanage reports from Washington on the first head-to-head debate in the Democratic Primary Race, and the President's handling of the coronavirus crisis. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Mon, 16 Mar 2020 - 29min - 1039 - Ep 670: Prof John Crown – Cheltenham was madness, an ounce of prevention is a pound of cure
Professor John Crown, consultant medical oncologist at St. Vincent's Private Hospital in Dublin, talks to Eamon about the global response to the coronavirus crisis. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Mon, 16 Mar 2020 - 25min - 1038 - Ep 669: Draconian Measures Work – The Lesson from Asia
Peter Goff, China correspondent with the Irish Times, reports on successful attempts to contain the coronavirus pandemic in the far east. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Mon, 16 Mar 2020 - 28min - 1037 - Ep 668: Amid Coronavirus Fears, Trump and Merkel Hold Keys to the World Economy
Chris Johns talks to Eamon about Covid-19, collapsing stock markets, and what governments can do to avoid long-term economic consequences. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Fri, 13 Mar 2020 - 30min - 1036 - Ep 667: Inside the K – Cops tackle the Gucci Gang on their own turf
Nicola Tallant tells Eamon about a tragic death in Dalkey, and discusses 'The Guards: Inside the K'. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Fri, 13 Mar 2020 - 27min - 1035 - Ep 666: Champions League Special – Where Do Liverpool Go From Here?
Didi Hamann joins Eamon to discuss Liverpool and Tottenham's defeats in the Champions League. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Thu, 12 Mar 2020 - 26min - 1034 - Ep 665: No Anger, No Panic In Europe's Worst-Hit Country
Paddy Agnew, former Italy correspondent for the Irish Times, reports from Rome. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Thu, 12 Mar 2020 - 28min - 1033 - Ep 664: Certain to Face Trump, Can Joe Biden Be America's Redemption?
Niall Stanage reports from Washington. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Wed, 11 Mar 2020 - 34min - 1032 - Ep 663: Status Quo is not an Option for New Government.
Pat Leahy, Political Editor for The Irish Times, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Tue, 10 Mar 2020 - 40min - 1031 - Ep 662: Covid-19 Could Lead to Economic DevastationMon, 09 Mar 2020 - 32min
- 1030 - Ep 661: Solskjaer deserves credit for Man U progress; Mourihno is yesterday's man
John Giles and LIam Brady review the weekend's soccer with Eamon. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Mon, 09 Mar 2020 - 38min - 1029 - Ep 660: Biden Favourite To Face Trump But Comes With Risks Attached
Niall Stanage reports from Washington. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Fri, 06 Mar 2020 - 35min - 1028 - Ep 559: Coronavirus - Economically Dangerous But Hard to Predict
Economist Dan O’Brien talks to Eamon about the economic threat of COVID-19. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Thu, 05 Mar 2020 - 32min - 1027 - Ep 658: Boris's New Britain - Confident, Autocratic, DangerousThu, 05 Mar 2020 - 34min
- 1026 - Ep 657: Game On - Biden Bounces Back
Niall Stanage reports from Washington. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Wed, 04 Mar 2020 - 33min - 1025 - Ep 656: Spanish Giants in Steep Decline
Richard Fitzpatrick reports from Barcelona. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Wed, 04 Mar 2020 - 25min - 1024 - Ep 655: Can You Govern a State You Don't Recognise?
Eamon McCann on the dilemma facing Sinn Féin. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Tue, 03 Mar 2020 - 45min - 1023 - Ep 654: An Off Day for Liverpool, Bruno Fernandes Good but No Scholes
John Giles joins Eamon to discuss a busy weekend of Premier League and Carabao Cup football. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Mon, 02 Mar 2020 - 37min - 1022 - Ep 653: Crunch Time for Bernie Sanders as Super Tuesday Looms
Niall Stanage reports from South Carolina. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Fri, 28 Feb 2020 - 26min - 1021 - Ep 652: Unionist Fears Rise Following Sinn Féin Surge and As Mistrust of Boris Sets In
Ben Lowry, Deputy Editor of the Belfast News Letter, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Thu, 27 Feb 2020 - 42min - 1020 - Ep 651: CAB Takes the War on Drugs to Rural Ireland
Nicola Tallant talks to Eamon about a massive raid in West Cork, and surveys the changing underworld of the Costa Del Sol. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Wed, 26 Feb 2020 - 30min - 1019 - Ep 650: Champions League Special – Redemption for Real if they can overcome City
Richard Fitzpatrick reports from Barcelona on a pivotal week in Spanish football. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Tue, 25 Feb 2020 - 28min - 1018 - Ep 639: Six Nations - Last Tango In Paris for Ireland
Neil Francis on Ireland's surrender at Twickenham. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Mon, 24 Feb 2020 - 38min - 1017 - Ep 648: VAR Shambles Must Be Reformed and Fair Play To Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
John Giles and Liam Brady talk to Eamon about the weekend soccer. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Mon, 24 Feb 2020 - 46min - 1016 - Ep 647: Boris' Britain – Johnson's New Order
Brendan O'Neill, editor of Spiked, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Mon, 24 Feb 2020 - 39min - 1015 - Ep 646: Bloomberg Battered, Trump as Strong as He's Ever Been
Niall Stanage reports from Washington. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Fri, 21 Feb 2020 - 35min - 1014 - Ep 645: Ireland's Triple Crown Challenge
Neil Francis looks ahead to this weekend's Six Nations action. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Fri, 21 Feb 2020 - 26min - 1013 - Ep 644: Champions League Special – Didi Hamann on Sancho, City, and Neymar
Didi Hamann joins Eamon to discuss Tuesday night's European action, including Atletico's defensive masterclass in Madrid, Dortmund's bright young talent, and the scandals rocking Manchester City. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Wed, 19 Feb 2020 - 32min - 1012 - Ep 643: 750m People in Coronavirus Lockdown – Peter Goff reports from China
Peter Goff, China correspondent with the Irish Times, talks to Eamon about life in China as the coronavirus spreads, and the new book by leading Hong Kong protestor, Joshua Wong. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Wed, 19 Feb 2020 - 38min - 1011 - Ep 642: Rui Pinto – The Man Exposing the Football Mafia
Richard Fitzpatrick talks to Eamon about the source of the Football Leaks, and looks ahead to tonight's Champion's League clash between Atletico Madrid and Liverpool. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Tue, 18 Feb 2020 - 32min - 1010 - Ep 641: No Way Back for City in 'all out war' with UEFA
Miguel Delaney, chief football writer at the Independent, talks to Eamon about the details of Manchester City's suspension from the Champion's League. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Mon, 17 Feb 2020 - 29min - 1009 - Ep 640: A Shattered Dream – John Giles & Liam Brady on City's UEFA woes
John Giles and Liam Brady join Eamon to discuss Manchester City's expulsion from the Champions League, Arsenal under Arteta, and the passing of a Manchester United legend. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Mon, 17 Feb 2020 - 30min - 1008 - Ep 639: Trump on a roll, Bloomberg Looms in Democrat Race
Niall Stanage reports from Washington. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Fri, 14 Feb 2020 - 36min - 1007 - Ep 638: Sinn Féin Sends Shiver Down Loyalist Spines
Billy Hutchinson, leader of the Progressive Unionist Party in Northern Ireland, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Fri, 14 Feb 2020 - 28min - 1006 - Ep 637: Burned – Exposing the Cash-For-Ash Scandal
Sam McBride, author of the acclaimed book 'Burned: The Inside Story of the 'Cash-for-Ash' Scandal and Northern Ireland's Secretive New Elite', talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Thu, 13 Feb 2020 - 44min - 1005 - Ep 636: Ireland back On track And ready for the next big test at Twickenham
Neil Francis on Ireland’s defeat Of Wales. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Wed, 12 Feb 2020 - 25min - 1004 - Ep 635: All to play for, but economics will decide – Bertie Ahern on the election
Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern talks to Eamon about political messaging, potential coalitions, and the prospects for the North. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Tue, 11 Feb 2020 - 43min - 1003 - Ep 634: Lionel Messi - Unhappy at Barca. Bound for Premier League?
Richard Fitzpatrick reports from Barcelona. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Tue, 11 Feb 2020 - 33min - 1002 - Ep 633: After the Surge History Beckons
Diarmaid Ferriter on the challenges facing our political masters. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Mon, 10 Feb 2020 - 46min - 1001 - Ep 632: Six Nations - Ireland's Season on the Line
Neil Francis joins Eamon to preview this weekend's Six Nations action. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Fri, 07 Feb 2020 - 32min - 1000 - Ep 631: A Radical Green Agenda
Patricia McKenna, former Green Party MEP, talks to Eamon about the need to connect the Green movement with working class voters, and the dangers of going into government. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Fri, 07 Feb 2020 - 34min - 999 - Ep 630: Triumphant Trump, Chaotic Democrats
Niall Stanage talks to Eamon about events in Washington and Iowa this week. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Thu, 06 Feb 2020 - 36min - 998 - Ep 629: Election Special – Richard Boyd Barrett
People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire, Richard Boyd Barrett, talks to Eamon about the seismic changes taking place in this election. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Thu, 06 Feb 2020 - 36min - 997 - Ep 628: Election Special – Eamon Ryan
Eamon Ryan, leader of the Green Party, talks to Eamon about the climate change challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, and lays out the case for a Green vote in the election. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Wed, 05 Feb 2020 - 34min - 996 - Ep 627: The knockout blow – Media coverage of Election 2020
Oliver Callan and Ian Maleney join Eamon to discuss the debates, the interviews, and the performances of our politicians during this election. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Wed, 05 Feb 2020 - 46min - 899 - Ep 626: Ireland Booms and Suffers – we ask two economists why
Dan O'Brien and Chris Johns join Eamon to discuss the disconnect between thriving economic indicators and frustrated voters eager for change. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Tue, 04 Feb 2020 - 55min - 898 - Ep 625: Chaos In Iowa
Niall Stanage tells us what went wrong. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Tue, 04 Feb 2020 - 12min - 897 - Ep 624: Britain after Brexit - Changed, Changed Forever
Brendan O'Neill, Editor of Spiked Online, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Tue, 04 Feb 2020 - 34min - 896 - Ep 623: Six Nations Rugby - A Tough Year for Ireland, says Neil Francis
Neil Francis reviews the weekend rugby with Eamon. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Mon, 03 Feb 2020 - 27min - 895 - Ep 622: Robert Fisk
Robert Fisk, Middle East reporter for the Independent, talks to Eamon about Trump's plan for peace in Israel, and the fallout from the killing of Iranian general Kassem Suleimani. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Mon, 03 Feb 2020 - 22min - 894 - Ep 621: Sanders Surges as Biden FaltersSat, 01 Feb 2020 - 27min
- 893 - Ep 620: Election Special – Micheál Martin, Leader of Fianna Fáil
Eamon talks to Micheál Martin about the pressing issues of housing, health, climate change, and the mixed legacy of Fianna Fáil. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Fri, 31 Jan 2020 - 44min - 892 - Ep 619: A New Dawn for Irish Rugby
Neil Francis joins Eamon to look ahead to this year's Six Nations championship. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Thu, 30 Jan 2020 - 28min - 891 - Ep 618: Is there an alternative to civil war politics?
Diarmaid Ferriter, Professor of Modern Irish History at UCD, talks to Eamon about the cultural and political differences between the major Irish political parties, and the divisions among the smaller parties. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Wed, 29 Jan 2020 - 50min - 890 - Ep 617: The Pension Debate – A French Perspective
Lara Marlowe, Paris correspondent with the Irish Times, talks to Eamon about Macron's pension wars. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Wed, 29 Jan 2020 - 20min - 889 - Ep 616: High Stakes Poker – How Elections are Won and Lost
Former government press secretary Mandy Johnston on the path to power. The Stand is proudly produced in partnership with Tesco Finest.
Tue, 28 Jan 2020 - 32min