The Stand with Eamon Dunphy

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The Stand with Eamon Dunphy episodes

July 21, 2023 Ep 1781: Prigozhin appears alive and well after speculation that Putin had disappeared him
Russian journalist Dmitry Elovsky talks to Eamon about developments in the war in Ukraine, Putin's military leadership and Wagner Group founder and leader Yevgeny Prigozhin.

Recorded on Tuesday 18th July 2023.
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26 min
July 20, 2023 Ep 1780: Tories turning further right and going further down
Author and journalist John Kampfner talks to Eamon about the three by-elections in Britain taking place on 20th July and what they say about British politics and the Tory Party. Also Labour Party leader Keir Starmer and the challenges facing him and his party as they prepare for the next General Election.

Recorded on Tuesday 18th July 2023.
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29 min
July 19, 2023 Ep 1779: Third party candidates could hurt Biden and hand the White House to Trump
Niall Stanage talks to Eamon as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. steps up to challenge Joe Biden's run for a second term as US President. Also despite his legal woes, Donald Trump continues to hold a large margin to win the Republican nomination, and author and academic Cornell West's name comes to the fore as a Green Party candidate further undermining Joe Biden's chances. And Eamon asks Niall to explain the appeal Donald Trump has for the Evangelicals. Niall is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.

Recorded on Monday 17th July 2023.
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31 min
July 18, 2023 Ep 1778: Prudence and the lessons of recent history will dictate the government’s approach to the October budget
Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform Paschal Donohoe talks to Eamon about the crisis in RTÉ, Minister Stephen Donnelly's HSE budget issues, and how the post-2008 banking collapse was a formative influence on his approach to managing the economy. Paschal Donohoe also talks about his stance on Ireland's neutrality and the need for Ireland and Europe to unite against security threats.

Recorded on Monday 17th July 2023.
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37 min
July 16, 2023 Ep 1777: Irish Economy doing so much better than British but tough choices still face Minister for Finance
Economist, commentator and podcaster Chris Johns talks to Eamon about the Irish and British economies. Also the media treatment of the tragic story of BBC broadcaster Huw Edwards.

Recorded on Friday 14th July 2023.
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30 min
July 14, 2023 Ep 1776: As RTÉ / Tubridy scandal deepens a solution is difficult to see
Fionnán Sheahan talks to Eamon following Thursday's appearance at the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee session on certain payments by RTÉ to Ryan Tubridy. Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor for Independent.ie, Irish Independent and the Sunday Independent.

Recorded on Friday 14th July 2023.
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35 min
July 12, 2023 Ep 1775: RTÉ Scandal - Tubridy / Kelly account fails to convince
Fionnán Sheahan talks to Eamon about Ryan Tubridy and Noel Kelly's appearance at the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee and Media Committee hearings. Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor for Independent.ie, the Irish Independent and the Sunday Independent.

Recorded on Wednesday 12th July 2023.
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33 min
July 11, 2023 Ep 1774: Putin and “traitor” Prigozhin make peace as observers speculate on Putin’s grip on power
Kyiv-based journalist Johnny O'Reilly talks to Eamon about rapprochement between Vladimir Putin and Wagner founder and leader Yevgeny Prigozhin following Prigozhin's aborted march on Moscow. Joe Biden agrees to send cluster bombs for use in the war in Ukraine as Ukraine's munitions stocks deplete, and NATO considers Ukraine's request for membership. Also Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of Turkey, releases Ukrainian commanders breaking a commitment to Putin and seeks advantage before agreeing to sign off Sweden's membership of NATO.

Recorded on Monday 10th July 2023.
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31 min
July 09, 2023 Ep 1773: Can frail, gaff prone Biden fight off the ugly Republican challenge for the White House?
Niall Stanage joins Eamon as campaigning for the US 2024 Presidential election is well underway. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor for the Hill and White House Columnist for that publication.

Recorded on Thursday 6th July 2023.
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26 min
July 08, 2023 Ep 1772: Prigozhin’s return to Russia bodes ill for Putin
Dmitry Elovsky talks to Eamon about following leader and founder of the Wagner Group, Yevgeny Prigozhin's reported return to Russia from Belarus. Dmitry is a Russian journalist based in Lithuania where he works as Chief Editor for the You Tube channel Khordorkovsky.Live.

Recorded on Friday 7th July 2023.
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27 min