
In Path to Power, experienced broadcaster Matt Cooper and guests bring their individual points of view to a lively weekly discussion that sets the agenda and examines all the political and current issues.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 255 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsGovernmentNews | |||

Danny McConnell and John Lee join Matt to discuss the concession that our 2030 climate targets will be missed, and ask if we need to apply the Tony Blair analysis for Britain that net zero is inappropriate. They offer their by-election analysis of th... more
The death of Yves Sakila on a Dublin street - is this the Irish version of George Floyd, but do enough people care? Brendan Ogle joins Matt, and they have a wider conversation on the impact of migration on Ireland, Brendan's personal experiences of l... more
Matt is joined by Lise Hand and Shane Coleman to discuss the controversy involving former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and his views on immigration, as expressed to a voter who recorded and disclosed them. They offer a detailed assessment of the way in whi... more
John Deasy and Brenda Power join Matt for a spirited exchange about Patrick Kielty’s Late Late Show comments and how they have sparked wider allegations that Ireland is antisemitic. Before that, they discuss why Ireland won’t ever go nuclear and why ... more
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I look forward to this podcast every single week it’s my favourite listen. Matt and Marion are great crack together. Their chemistry is effortless, with plenty of witty banter that makes each episode feel like you’re part of the conversation rather than just a listener on the outside. Marion has in-depth insights every week and her story telling ability is the best ! Thank you Matt and Marion
This podcast has really gone downhill since Ivan Yates left. It's just an extended version of the last word. No balance whatsoever.
This pod is ideal for reinforcing views of hard left leaning people featuring communists and environmental extremists. Been downhill since Ivan Yates departed
Since Ivan left it’s boring with moral Matt and the side kicks
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A sharp, policy-forward discussion centered on current Irish and international politics, governance, and media influence. Episodes frequently analyze party dynamics, housing and social issues, and cross-border concerns, with a penchant for weighing political strategy, public messaging, and institutional oversight. The format often features strong back-and-forth between seasoned hosts, bringing in guests with diverse viewpoints, which can result in lively debates as topics swing between domestic affairs and broader geopolitical topics. A notable pattern is the hosts' willingness to challenge conventional wisdom and spotlight behind-the-scenes political maneuvering, making it potentially valuable for listeners who want to understand how polit... more
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Recent guests on Path to Power include:
1. Daniel McConnell
2. John Lee
3. Marjorie Taylor Greene
4. Pete Hegseth
5. Kevin Warsh
6. Brendan Ogle
7. Leo Varadkar
8. Brenda Power
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