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Behind the Ballot

RTÉ
General Election 2024
Fine Gael
Fianna Fáil
Irish Politics
Sinn Féin
Micheál Martin
Simon Harris
Cost Of Living
Health Care
Mary Lou Mcdonald
RTÉ
Celebrity Endorsements
Primetime Leaders Debate
Labour Party
Ireland
Kneecap
Claire Daly
Independent Candidates
Fianna Gael
Canvassing

Go behind the scenes of General Election 2024 with RTÉ's David McCullagh, Katie Hannon and Fran McNulty as they guide you through the campaign and what's really going on. Stay up to date as the battle begins for your vote.

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Search for "RTÉ Behind the Story" in your podcast app for insightful and informed conversation as three of RTÉ’s top journalists, David McCullagh, Katie Hannon and Fran McNulty digest some of the news stories of the day. Expect deep dives, analysis, ... more

Fran and Katie discuss the results of GE24, the winners and losers, and who might flirt with whom to form a government. They are also joined by David McCullagh but all is not as it seems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David and Katie discuss the exit poll with Mícheál Lehane and Joe Mag Raollaigh. Sinn Féin and Fine Gael appear neck and neck while Fianna Fáil are following closely behind, the team also ponder the unusual situation with the Limerick city ballot pap... more

Katie, Fran and David are joined by Liz Carolan of The Briefing to discuss which parties are the big spenders on social media. The trio also analyse the latest poll to drop and examine Simon Harris' reminder that there are two candidates running in L... more

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Mícheál Lehane
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Episode: Crunching the numbers - what does the exit poll tell us?
Liz Carolan
Political analyst and founder of The Briefing
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Episode: Big spenders, FG's lingering Louth problem & No2s
Mary Lou MacDonald
Leader of Sinn Féin
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Episode: Sinn Féin and RTÉ, Fine Gael's coddle and Independent challenges
Donagh Humphreys
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Episode: Bruised egos, Greens v Labour and social media eyeballs
Alison O'Connor
Columnist with the Sunday Times
Sunday Times
Episode: Who impressed most in the TV debate?
Kevin Cunningham
Political scientist
Episode: Buses ‘brake’ Limerick’s stride, Hutch saddles up, and getting nerdy with the polls

Hosts

Fran McNulty
Host from RTÉ, known for political commentary and analysis.
Katie Hannon
Co-host and contributor from RTÉ, involved in political discussions and reporting.
David McCullagh
Political broadcaster and co-host from RTÉ, known for insightful political analysis.

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Engaging discussions that blend humor with serious political analysis.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Behind the Ballot

What is Behind the Ballot about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast focuses on the intricacies of the upcoming General Election 2024 in Ireland, providing insights into the political landscape as hosts analyze campaign strategies, electoral trends, and the performances of political leaders. Key topics include discussions about major political parties, their manifestos, and the implications of various election events. The hosts are known for integrating light-hearted commentary with serious political analysis, often reflecting on the dynamics of voter behavior and the role of social media in shaping public perception around the election. Listeners can expect a blend of expert opinions and engaging discussions that offer a humorous yet informative perspective on a critical period in Irish politic... more

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2. Mícheál Lehane
3. Liz Carolan
4. Mary Lou MacDonald
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7. Kevin Cunningham

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