North South Podcast

Former leader of the SDLP, Margaret Ritchie joined Charlie today to talk about the life and legacy of "Ireland's Greatest", John Hume. She spoke of his internationalist outlook, partnerships within the party and the direction in which Northern Ireland politics moves towards next.

The MBE was enough to silence Marcus Rashford in his quest to feed hungry children in the UK. Today, the lads discuss the Tories decision to whip the votes against extending the free school meal plan until Easter 2021, their inability to empathise with the working classes and if Angela Rayner was correct in her "scum" assessment.

Edwin Poots, the former Health Minister who did not believe that homosexuals should give blood, was in the news again this week as he tried to turn COVID-19 into a sectarian issue. The two lads discussed it earlier.

Episode 20 for NSP looks at a number of issues in the past week including Trump's COVID-19, Varadkar's unhelpful comments on NPHET, Tory incompetence and the UK 10PM closure of pubs as well as much, much more!

This evening, UCL graduate Sophie Blaney joined Charlie to discuss how women are perceived as a "walking womb" in Northern Ireland and shares some of the stories she has been told throughout her research for her dissertation.

Today, Charlie spoke with Progressive Brief editor Adam Hallissey on the need for a strong centre and why it is what drives good policy and good governance.

The two lads discuss Trump's latest interview fiasco and how it will affect his re-election bid

Áine O'Neill of Ógra Fianna Fáil joined Philip to discuss all things FF, the SDLP merger and the Seanad.

After a brief time of cohesive policy on COVID-19, Northern Ireland appears to be slipping back into tribal politics. Charlie & Philip discuss.

Philip and Charlie go through some of their favourite political rebuttals.