
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 | 297 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsGovernmentNews | |||

Daniel McConnell and John Lee join Matt to look ahead to the budget and discuss the options and how they will be influenced by the economic upheaval caused by Trump's Iran war. They talk about carbon tax, excise duties on fuel, stamp duty for first-t... more
Matt is joined by former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Áine Kerr to discuss carbon taxes, whether they should go up in the budget and whether they should be there at all. They assess the public transport fare hikes and ask will the new buses ever leave ... more
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham rules out a United Ireland referendum; John Deasy and Lise Hand join Matt to discuss the Sinn Féin reaction, how happy Taoiseach Micheál Martin is likely to be at the development - given that he recently described ... more
Daniel McConnell and John Lee join Matt to discuss the political response to the outrageous and horrific crash on the M9. They focus on Jim O'Callaghan’s pronouncements and the likely implementation of new laws and Garda measures. The Healy-Rae docum... more
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Aine Kerr waffles too much. Take her off the show and it would be much better. Great listening to Leo.
Absolutely loved this episode remembering the incredible lady Veronica Guerin was. This hosted by Matt and Lise Hand is so good. Everyone should listen.
Downhill since Ivan departed. No contrast of opinions, total bubble.
Liked it when Ivan was with Matt. But since he left, it’s every bit as good and the insight from the various guests is a welcome change from negativity and bluster. Could you re-record the opening music? After 6 seconds it goes silent for a moment and I can’t understand why this hasn’t been fixed! Otherwise, my sub is due for renewal and I’m going to take out another year.
It's just not as good without Ivan.
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This series centers on sharp, opinionated political discussion anchored in current Irish affairs, featuring hosts who bring behind-the-scenes political insight and a candid, sometimes provocative back-and-forth with high-profile guests. Episodes routinely cover governance, policy, media, and public accountability, often pairing editors, journalists, and politicians with a mix of advocacy and critique. Noteworthy is the long-running dynamic between hosts and recurring guests, plus a strong emphasis on contextual historical references, party politics, and cross-border issues that shape national conversations. The format appears to attract listeners who enjoy quick-witted analysis, strategic commentary, and a willingness to entertain strong, s... more
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Recent guests on Path to Power include:
1. Leo Varadkar
2. Conor Murphy
3. Lynn Boylan
4. Áine Kerr
5. Daniel McConnell
6. John Lee
7. Brendan Ogle
8. Marjorie Taylor Greene
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