We discuss George Soros' new open letter to Europe, which calls for greater centralisation of powers at the EU level to push back against populism; how Martin Selmayr became one of the most powerful people in the EU, and the world, through 'coup like actions' and what that means for the EU; and news that a man has received a sentence of only 18 months after stabbing a taxi driver 6 times in the chest - we explain the story and what it tells us about sentencing and bail in this country.

Gary and Michael decide to actually discuss a film in cinemas now - Green Book. The film looks at a black, classically trained pianist, and a working class Italian-American with mob connections, as they explore the Deep South as part of a musical tour. Funny, human, and altogether surprisingly well done. 8/10

Gary and Michael sit down to discuss two recent cases in England in which people have been arrested or contacted by the police for 'transphobic' actions on social media. They discuss the danger of hate speech laws, and explain why what transgender activists believe about gender.

We sit down with Jackie Goodall, founder and chairperson of the Ireland Israel Alliance, to discuss an event they're holding this coming Sunday to showcase Israel produce and crafts; why the Ireland Israel Alliance is necessary; why Jackie got involved in the area; anti-semitism in Ireland; and the Occupied Territories Bill.

Gary Kavanagh and Michael Dwyer sit down to discuss the new report into bullying, harassment, and discrimination inside Amnesty International; Simon Harris and his claim he didn't know about the cost overruns in the Children's Hospital; the printing company in Drogheda that was just fined for refusing to print wedding invites for a civil partnership; and the academic reaction to the Sokal Squared fiasco.

0:00:00 - Amnesty International

0:14:00 - Children's Hospital

0:41:30 - Printing Company and the WRC

1:05:15 - Sokal Squared

Gary Kavanagh and Michael Dwyer sit down to review Mary, Queen of Scots, which is now in cinemas. The film follows the relationship between Mary, Queen of Scots, and Elizabeth I, Queen of England, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, etc.

Gary Kavanagh and Michael Dwyer sit down to discuss two recently released reports that argue that humans have to massively cut down their consumption of meat and dairy, and that governments should force them to do so, in order to 'save the planet'.

Michael Dwyer sits down with Michael Barry, a financial advisor and wealth manager in Russian who will be acting as our man in Moscow moving forward. As this is the first of many appearances by Mr Barry the first half of the episode is an introduction to who he is, with a discussion of the Russian culture, economy and the impact of sanctions upon Russia starting at 26:10.

Michael Dwyer and Gary Kavanagh sit down to discuss the news this week that caught their eye. They discuss the children's hospital, and how Simon Harris is responsible for the current situation; Brexit and the seeming collapse of the Government's strategy to deal with it; and the propaganda war for Venezuela.

Paddy Manning sits down with Seth Barrett Tillman, a lecturer in law at Maynooth University. They discuss Trump, national borders, the inefficiency of Irish courts, why our courts pay too much deference to British courts, the massive case backlog in Irish courts, and why we need to change the way barristers are paid to ensure their interests more fully align with their clients.