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 | 325 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsGovernmentNews | |||
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Daniel McConnell and John Lee join Matt to talk about private security as well as Gardaí being used to police O'Connell Street and inner-city Dublin. The difficulty in finalising a pay deal for the public service. RTE: Why Ger Gilroy isn’t the real s... more
Author and satirist Paul Howard, famous for the Ross O'Carroll-Kelly novels, has a new character: Fiach O'Bric, a civil servant charged with the responsibility for a secret government department preparing for a united Ireland. Matt conducted a live, ... more
As Fine Gael considers a conference motion that it is “too progressive” and needs to reject woke, its former TD John Deasy and Brenda Power join Matt to debate this. With Fine Gael at 15% in the polls, does the party need a fundamental reset in decid... more
Shane Coleman and Lise Hand discuss Ireland’s failure to tackle climate change, growing opposition to data centres, and our economic dependence on big tech. They examine the global cybersecurity scare that left millions of websites potentially vulner... more
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- Leo
Aine Kerr waffles too much. Take her off the show and it would be much better. Great listening to Leo.
Apple Podcasts3Bring Ivan back
Ireland4 months ago - PTP Veronica Guerin
Absolutely loved this episode remembering the incredible lady Veronica Guerin was. This hosted by Matt and Lise Hand is so good. Everyone should listen.
Apple Podcasts5CA!!!73Ireland5 months ago - No contrast of opinions
Downhill since Ivan departed. No contrast of opinions, total bubble.
Apple Podcasts1Bee BradyIreland5 months ago - Love the show
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.
Apple Podcasts4ClonrfIreland5 months ago It's just not as good without Ivan.
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YouTube | #92 | Ireland/Popular Podcasts |
Spotify | #47 | Ireland/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #142 | Ireland/Trending |
Apple Podcasts | #67 | Ireland/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #8 | Ireland/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #19 | Ireland/News |
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What is Path to Power about and what kind of topics does it cover?
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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1. Inside Politics with Hugh Linehan
2. The Last Word with Matt Cooper
3. The Indo Daily
4. The Other Hand
5. State of Affairs
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Path to Power launched 3 years ago and published 325 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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Recent guests on Path to Power include:
1. Daniel McConnell
2. John Lee
3. Paul Howard
4. John Deasy
5. Brenda Power
6. Leo Varadkar
7. Áine Kerr
8. Gary Murphy
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