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Calling It

Newstalk
Fianna Fáil
Fine Gael
Sinn Féin
Green Party
Dún Laoghaire
Social Democrats
Irish General Election
People Before Profit
Cavan-Monaghan
Cork South Central
Cork South-West
Labour
Leash
Tipperary North
Ireland
Dublin
Local Elections
Sligo-Leitrim
Independent Candidates
Offaly

Ivan Yates and Seán Defoe analyse the Presidential Election, reviewing candidates, the state of their campaigns, and predicting who will be moving into the Áras.

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In the aftermath of "Smear the Bejaysus" Sean asks Ivan if he has any regrets. Plus the pair look at the state of the campaigns with one week to go until polling day.

Newstalk’s exclusive podcast Calling It is back, this time for the Presidential Election.  Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly will battle it out for the keys to the Aras, and Ivan Yates and Newstalk’s Political Correspondent Sean Defoe are anal... more

The counting is over, the seats have been filled and the talks to form a government are getting underway - but, did Ivan Yates and Seán Defoe call it correctly? In this final episode, Ivan and Seán look back at their seat predictions in all 43 consti... more

'Calling It’ is a Newstalk original podcast for General Election 2024. Throughout the campaign, Ivan Yates and Sean Defoe are drilling down into each and every one of the constituencies… and CALLING IT! 43 constituencies, 43 podcasts. This is the fin... more

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Hosts

Ivan Yates
Co-host and analyst with deep experience in political commentary and analysis.
Seán Defoe
Co-host and analyst specializing in political analysis and public affairs.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 95 ratings
  • Typically Yates

    This is a typical Ivan Yeats ‘man of the people’ show, the man is so out of touch, but comes across as one of your own, we’ll see how his Harrismania predictions work out, not seeing it at all.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    mdd08
    Irelanda year ago
  • Great Analysis

    Concise and insightful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tm992
    Ireland6 years ago

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Some viewers feel the hosts could be out of touch, particularly in their predictions and perspectives on current events.
Listeners appreciate the insightful and concise political analysis offered by the hosts.

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#219
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#21
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#6
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#129
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Political commentary and analysis are central themes, with a significant focus on elections, candidates, and their respective campaigns. Insights are offered into the mechanics of electoral processes in Ireland, with particular attention given to the upcoming Presidential Election and the broader implications of political events. The podcast frequently examines the performance of established political parties, highlighting shifts in voter sentiment and emerging trends. Listeners can expect informed discussions, predictions, and reflections on the evolving political landscape, making this podcast a valuable resource for anyone interested in Irish politics.

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Calling It launched 6 years ago and published 89 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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