The Post Podcast

In the first episode of our new monthly podcast, Legal Matters, Francesca Comyn is joined by media lawyer to the stars Paul Tweed.

The 62-year old, who has represented Britney Spears, Liam Neeson and Justin Timberlake, discusses skyrocketing defamation awards, going it alone in his new practice and the need to save journalism from the social media giants.

He also talks about how his libel career got started in a row about cakes.

Hosted by Colette Sexton, Media Matters talks to industry experts on the issues that really matter on the first Wednesday of every month.

In the latest instalment, Anne Harris, journalist and former Sunday Independent editor, talks about her time at the paper, and the role of gender, opinion and good feature writing in its success.

In a wide-ranging interview she also expresses optimism about the future of journalism, despite the general decline in newspaper readership, and discusses the complex issues raised by the recent controversies surrounding Kevin Myers and George Hook.

Ian Guider is joined by:

Michael Brennan and Jack Horgan-Jones, who look at what to watch out for in the Budget, including potential moves on tax, housing and Brexit support for businesses.

Gillian Nelis, who explains why the family-run Wild Honey Inn in Lisdoonvarna has become the latest Irish restaurant to receive a coveted Michelin star – and the importance of the award to the business.

With Francesca Comyn this week:

Business correspondent Jack Horgan-Jones and broadcaster Jonathan Healy, who discuss two transport giants in uncharacteristically grovelling apology mode. They look at the serious issues raised for Ryanair by its pilot problems and Uber’s loss of its London licence.

Political correspondent Hugh O’Connell, who looks at Leo Varadkar’s attempt to ease fears of a property tax rise and the prospect of a boring Budget.

It's all up for lively debate and discussion in episode 19 of The Post Podcast.

Ian Guider is joined this week by Ian Kehoe, Michael Brennan, Pat Rabbitte and Brian Keegan

With Ian Guider this week:

Michael Brennan and Hugh O’Connell discuss the retirement of Garda commissioner Noirin O’Sullivan, and whether the Government will have to go outside the country to find someone to reform the force – and whether pay will be a factor. They also preview this week’s Fine Gael think-in.

Jack Horgan-Jones looks at the prospects of finding oil and gas and other resources in Ireland after the latest drilling disappointments from exploration company Providence Resources.

Hosted by Colette Sexton, Media Matters talks to industry experts on the issues that really matter on the first Wednesday of every month.

In the latest instalment, Susan Daly, editor of TheJournal.ie, shares her views on digital media, ad revenue and women in journalism.

In this week's Post Podcast with Ian Guider:

How high can the euro go against sterling and what impact will it have on the Irish economy?

Health Editor Susan Mitchell analyses the reasons for the decline in the number of people receiving the HPV vaccine and the controversial comments by junior health minister Finian McGrath about it.

And Hugh O'Connell talks to Ian Guider about the government's response to the housing crisis.

With Ian Guider this week:

Hugh O’Connell, who looks at the state of the Brexit negotiations, amid signs that the EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier is running out of patience with the British government.

Emmet Ryan, who discusses the appointment of Dara Khosrowshahi as Uber’s new chief executive after months of upheaval.

Gillian Nelis on the return of a TV phenomenon, with the Great British Bake Off now on Channel 4 after a £75m deal.

With Ian Guider this week:

Broadcaster and journalist Jonathan Healy, who looks at what the latest figures on soaring rents tell us about the state of the housing market.

Michael Brennan and Hugh O’Connell, who discuss Leo Varadkar’s visit to Canada, Britain’s muddled Brexit position and Sinn Féin’s bid to get back into talks on a new Northern Ireland Assembly.

Stephen Kinsella, who looks forward to the greatest gathering of economic nerds on the planet, as the world’s central bankers meet at Jackson Hole in the US later this week.

It's all up for lively debate and discussion in episode 14 of The Post Podcast.