Path to Power
Matt CooperIn 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 | 238 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentPoliticsNews | |||
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Long-time protest activist Brendan Ogle takes issue with the conduct of the diesel protests and the government’s capitulation to unlicensed protesters. He details his own experiences with the Locomotive Drivers' Association, the Right2Water campaign,... more
Shane Coleman and Lise Hand join Matt, and they start with the suggested split in the Healy-Rae dynasty. They discuss all the issues related to the rural-urban divide, with particular emphasis on deprivation in urban areas. What would the public reac... more
As Trump continues his suspension of the assault on Iran, Matt and Marion divert to the case of Kash Patel's sobriety, Pete Hegseth's use of a Pulp Fiction script as scripture, and RFK Jr.'s interest in the penises of raccoons. They discuss the since... more
Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and former political correspondent Áine Kerr join Matt to analyse the politics of the past fortnight, dominated by the diesel protests. They look at Jim O’Callaghan’s use of the army, Patrick O’Donovan’s aborted assault ... more
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- Socialism
This pod is ideal for reinforcing views of hard left leaning people featuring communists and environmental extremists. Been downhill since Ivan Yates departed
Apple Podcasts2stiofan_w
Irelanda month ago - Going Nowhere
Since Ivan left it’s boring with moral Matt and the side kicks
Apple Podcasts1LazyprinterIreland3 months ago - Meah
Not the same since Ivan left , guest presenters very inconsistent
Apple Podcasts3Robk103Ireland4 months ago - Echo chamber
I am a longtime subscriber but signed up when Ivan was still involved. It was a very interesting blend of often conflicting views. However, since Ivan’s departure, it has unfortunately become more of an echo chamber of repeated views. It’s now rare to hear conflicting opinions and more likely the guests are from Matts colleagues from his other media interests. He needs to get conflicting views to try to rescue the podcast or it’ll continue to be just an extension of his radio show (mostly the sa... more
Apple Podcasts3DodgerkkIreland4 months ago - Matt like a dog with a bone 🙄
Matt piss off about Michael Lowry your like a broken record. We voted him in so his our man. Long may it last
Apple Podcasts1Big Mikey 1Ireland4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #136 |  United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #235 |  Australia/News/Politics |
YouTube | #61 | Ireland/Popular Podcasts |
Spotify | #27 | Ireland/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #16 | Ireland/Trending |
Apple Podcasts | #7 | Ireland/Top Podcasts |
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What is Path to Power about and what kind of topics does it cover?
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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2. Inside Politics with Hugh Linehan
3. The Indo Daily
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5. The Pat Kenny Show
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Recent guests on Path to Power include:
1. Brenda Power
2. John Deasy
3. Brendan Ogle
4. Leo Varadkar
5. Daniel McConnell
6. John Lee
7. Larissa Nolan
8. Larry Donnelly
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