This time Professor Scott Lucas joins Aine & Chris to drill down into the imminent US midterm elections. We look at key battlegrounds, the issues agitating US voters and the fallout from Democrats taking back one or more houses. Plus is it the beginning of the end of Trump? Who is vying to succeed him amongst his key lieutenants and what does it all mean for Ireland & the world? State of Affairs with Chris Donoghue & Aine Lawlor has new episodes every Monday & Friday.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

This time Professor Scott Lucas joins Aine & Chris to drill down into the imminent US midterm elections. We look at key battlegrounds, the issues agitating US voters and the fallout from Democrats taking back one or more houses. Plus is it the beginning of the end of Trump? Who is vying to succeed him amongst his key lieutenants and what does it all mean for Ireland & the world? State of Affairs with Chris Donoghue & Aine Lawlor has new episodes every Monday & Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This time Professor Scott Lucas joins Aine &amp; Chris to drill down into the imminent US midterm elections. We look at key battlegrounds, the issues agitating US voters and the fallout from Democrats taking back one or more houses. Plus is it the beginning of the end of Trump? Who is vying to succeed him amongst his key lieutenants and what does it all mean for Ireland &amp; the world? State of Affairs with Chris Donoghue &amp; Aine Lawlor has new episodes every Monday &amp; Friday. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Beginning of the end for Trump? Will Vance & Rubio run? - Our US Midterm Election Guide

Aine and Chris come to blows on the public sector strike, discuss the betrayal of Ukraine and Trump's new press secretary. Plus cancelling Sally Rooney, 15 years for Donaldson and Big Phil's Big Job.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Aine and Chris come to blows on the public sector strike, discuss the betrayal of Ukraine and Trump's new press secretary. Plus cancelling Sally Rooney, 15 years for Donaldson and Big Phil's Big Job. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aine and Chris come to blows on the public sector strike, discuss the betrayal of Ukraine and Trump's new press secretary. Plus cancelling Sally Rooney, 15 years for Donaldson and Big Phil's Big Job. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Have you ever been in the same room as Jeffrey Donaldson?

This week Aine & Chris discuss the budget barney on RTE and what the budget actually delivered. Chris is out and about in Cork while Aine has launched a book on housing. Plus the heating is on in Aine's House and Chris is worried about an autumn of public sector strike. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

This week Aine & Chris discuss the budget barney on RTE and what the budget actually delivered. Chris is out and about in Cork while Aine has launched a book on housing. Plus the heating is on in Aine's House and Chris is worried about an autumn of public sector strike. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Aine &amp; Chris discuss the budget barney on RTE and what the budget actually delivered. Chris is out and about in Cork while Aine has launched a book on housing. Plus the heating is on in Aine's House and Chris is worried about an autumn of public sector strike. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Aine's heating is on while Chris is holding out

Aine is one of Ireland's foremost political journalists. Chris is the broadcaster who went into government as an advisor and press secretary. State of Affairs is politics inside and out. This episode they are joined by regular Ivan Yates to talk Budget, the billions in multinational tax, Ivan's new book, a difference of opinion on the Fianna Fáil leadership and traitors.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Aine is one of Ireland's foremost political journalists. Chris is the broadcaster who went into government as an advisor and press secretary. State of Affairs is politics inside and out. This episode they are joined by regular Ivan Yates to talk Budget, the billions in multinational tax, Ivan's new book, a difference of opinion on the Fianna Fáil leadership and traitors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aine is one of Ireland's foremost political journalists. Chris is the broadcaster who went into government as an advisor and press secretary. State of Affairs is politics inside and out. This episode they are joined by regular Ivan Yates to talk Budget, the billions in multinational tax, Ivan's new book, a difference of opinion on the Fianna Fáil leadership and traitors. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

And That's How I Got My Husband

Aine's visiting her son and daughter in law in Texas but we've put her to work on a midterm election battle that is on a knife-edge and will define Trump's next two years. Plus Chris has the details on an imminent public sector pay deal. Stormont looking precarious and Fine Gael filling the news with its internal drama. Plus voters speak to us from the ballot stations in the USA, we listen to the attack adverts and Aine (and son Jack) take us for a ride in Elon Musk's driverless fleet. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Aine's visiting her son and daughter in law in Texas but we've put her to work on a midterm election battle that is on a knife-edge and will define Trump's next two years. Plus Chris has the details on an imminent public sector pay deal. Stormont looking precarious and Fine Gael filling the news with its internal drama. Plus voters speak to us from the ballot stations in the USA, we listen to the attack adverts and Aine (and son Jack) take us for a ride in Elon Musk's driverless fleet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aine's visiting her son and daughter in law in Texas but we've put her to work on a midterm election battle that is on a knife-edge and will define Trump's next two years. Plus Chris has the details on an imminent public sector pay deal. Stormont looking precarious and Fine Gael filling the news with its internal drama. Plus voters speak to us from the ballot stations in the USA, we listen to the attack adverts and Aine (and son Jack) take us for a ride in Elon Musk's driverless fleet. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Would you ride a driverless cab at full speed? Aine's going full Musk in Texas

She's one of Ireland's foremost political journalists. He's the broadcaster who went into government as an advisor. State of Affairs in politics inside and out. This episode they hear protest and pressure building ahead of the budget, talk about Northern Ireland on the brink, Andy Burnham's honeymoon and the FAI's nightmare.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

She's one of Ireland's foremost political journalists. He's the broadcaster who went into government as an advisor. State of Affairs in politics inside and out. This episode they hear protest and pressure building ahead of the budget, talk about Northern Ireland on the brink, Andy Burnham's honeymoon and the FAI's nightmare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She's one of Ireland's foremost political journalists. He's the broadcaster who went into government as an advisor. State of Affairs in politics inside and out. This episode they hear protest and pressure building ahead of the budget, talk about Northern Ireland on the brink, Andy Burnham's honeymoon and the FAI's nightmare. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Fuelling Discontent

Aine Lawlor & Chris Donoghue team up to bring you state of affairs. It's politics inside & out of government.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Aine Lawlor & Chris Donoghue team up to bring you state of affairs. It's politics inside & out of government. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aine Lawlor &amp; Chris Donoghue team up to bring you state of affairs. It's politics inside &amp; out of government. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Introduction - The Cutest Cat

Aine Lawlor & Chris Donoghue bring you a political podcast on Irish and global current affairs.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Aine Lawlor & Chris Donoghue bring you a political podcast on Irish and global current affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aine Lawlor &amp; Chris Donoghue bring you a political podcast on Irish and global current affairs. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Aine Lawlor &amp; Chris Donoghue team up to bring you State of Affairs on Irish and international politics<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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