In this week's Inside Politics podcast Hugh Linehan and Michael O'Regan discuss the potential of Sinn Fein's voting pact with left wing parties and Independents. They also appraise the performance of Minister Alan Kelly who has been garnering significent attention of late.

Later in the podcast Hugh plays back his interview with Cass Sunstein, co-author of Nudge and advisor to the Obama administration who explains his ideas for a more efficient and prosperous population.

Inside Politics is a weekly politics podcast. It is produced by Sinead O'Shea and presented by Hugh Linehan.