Political inCorrectors Podcast

In this episode, Luke and Eric are joined by activist and members of the National Executive of the Social Democrats, Seán Burke. The discussion ranges from the viability of the two-leader structure of the Social Democrats, whether the party will make electoral gains considering the surge of Sinn Féinn, the class Collins-De Valera debate and the strengths (or lack thereof) of a left wing government.

In this episode, Eric and Luke discuss the recent controversy surrounding Sabina Higgins’ controversial letter to the Irish Times calling for a negotiated ceasefire in the war between Ukraine and Russia. They also discuss the possibility of the importation of culture war style political discourse as seen most notably in the US.

Link to Eric’s essay: https://medium.com/@eric.ehigie/a-culture-war-of-our-own-6ded8d2da13c

In this episode, Eric and Luke discuss the state of play in Irish politics, recent political polling, the cost of living crisis, as well as all things Tory leadership election and Boris Johnson’s resignation.

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And we’re back! In this episode, Luke and Eric are joined by Isabelle Flanagan of the Social Democrats and Jane Butler of Fianna Fáil to converse about the general subject of Women in Irish Politics. Issues such as the controversy surrounding the NWCI protest rally, whether or not there is such a thing as the “right type” of political representation of women, the similarities (or lack thereof) between government and opposition parties on women issues, and lots more, are covered. Isabelle also announces her intention to run in the 2024 local elections!

Luke and Eric interview the Vice Chairperson, and Policy and Education officer of Labour Youth, Jack Nolan. They discuss his inspiration to get involved with activism, the future of the Labour Party, the prospect of a “left wing government” and much more.

In this episode Eric and Luke discuss the most recent Irish Times political opinion polls, the recent turbulent events in the DUP, and SUSI and the PUP. They also make predictions on the outcome of the upcoming by-election in Dublin Bay South, and debate the lowering of the voting age to sixteen.

Intro music: Political inCorrectors Theme by Shad Osa. (SoundCloud/Instagram @shadosaaa)

In this episode of the podcast, Eric and Luke interview Fine Gael MEP for the Midlands North-West constituency, Maria Walsh. In this wide ranging, discussion, Maria speaks about her experience of being crowned the Rose of Tralee, her decision to enter politics, her work in the EU Parliament, and much more! EYE On The Edge: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/ireland/en/youth-outreach/eye-on-the-edge

Intro music: Political inCorrectors Theme by Shad Osa. (SoundCloud/Instagram @shadosaaa)

How right is it to characterise those present at the Dublin & Cork anti-lockdown riots in a political manner? Is Fine Gael really a conservative party? Are we seeing the importation of American-style culture wars into Irish politics? All of these questions and more are answered by Eric and Luke in this brand new episode of the podcast!

Intro music: Political inCorrectors Theme by Shad Osa. (SoundCloud/Instagram @shadosaaa)

The Political inCorrectors are back! In this episode, Eric and Luke reflect on Irish politics since the 2020 General Election, and discuss what the future of our politics may look like. From the fall in support for the Green Party to the surge in support for the Social Democrats, this episode contains plenty of analysis on recent political events.

Intro music: Political inCorrectors Theme by Shad Osa. (SoundCloud/Instagram @shadosaaa)