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 | 219 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentNewsPolitics | |||
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Lise Hand and Shane Coleman join Matt to assess the perilous nature of Micheál Martin's visit to the Oval Office: what sort of Trump will he find, can he safeguard Irish interests, and is it right to be dealing with the increasingly erratic president... more
Brenda Power and John Deasy join Matt to discuss America's assault on Iran and what Ireland's position on it should be. They assess what Micheál Martin should do in Washington the week after next, and how a prolonged war would prompt a cost-of-living... more
Matt is joined by John Lee and Danny McConnell to discuss Sinn Féin's prospects in the Dublin Central by-election, its position on Ukraine, Mary Lou McDonald's memories of Brendan 'Bik' McFarlane, and how cost-of-living issues may give SF its stronge... more
Matt is joined by Áine Kerr and Shane Coleman to discuss the importance of SNAs in our schools and our government's mishandling of potential changes. Why is the government finding it so hard to come up with ways of protecting our children from harmfu... more
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- Going Nowhere
Since Ivan left it’s boring with moral Matt and the side kicks
Apple Podcasts1Lazyprinter
Ireland2 months ago - Meah
Not the same since Ivan left , guest presenters very inconsistent
Apple Podcasts3Robk103Ireland2 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 Podcasts3DodgerkkIreland3 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 1Ireland3 months ago - Changes
This has slipped from a proper exchange of views on current Irish issues to a back slapping exercise with old mates
Apple Podcasts2Middle irlIreland4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #169 |  United Kingdom/News/Politics |
YouTube | #154 | Ireland/Popular Podcasts |
Spotify | #34 | Ireland/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #13 | Ireland/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #3 | Ireland/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #4 | Ireland/News |
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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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1. Leo Varadkar
2. Brenda Power
3. John Deasy
4. Daniel McConnell
5. John Lee
6. Sarah Friar
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