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News and comment from Ireland – ontheditch.com

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Legendary journalist Chris Hedges has reported from all over the planet – including, in recent days, the Garvaghy Road. And he reckons we're heading in a terrible direction.

The Party Line is a podcast from The Ditch, hosted by Harry Browne, with E... more

Ignore the haters – journalist Aaron Maté is a vital voice for peace and for Palestine, in the face of imperial projects to destroy them both.

He joined Eoghan McNeill of The Ditch and Harry Browne in the People's Hall to talk about many things, inc... more

Whether they play or not, the Irish men's soccer team fixtures with Israel have further expanded the space for fighting genocide and apartheid with boycotts.

Campaigner, basketball player and researcher Rebecca O'Keeffe tallies up the score for the ... more

The media and political establishment acts like we're already at war – and seeing 'threats' everywhere is part of the fight.

In a world where just talking can mark you as a hybrid warrior, Trinity College Dublin academic, writer and activist Rory Ro... more

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Recent Guests

Rory Rowan
researcher, writer, activist, assistant professor of geography
Trinity College Dublin
Episode: Is 'Hybrid Warfare' a Psy-Op? w Rory Rowan (E28)
Frank Connolly
Investigative journalist and author of Exposed, Scandals That Rocked the Irish State
Author, Journalist
Episode: Corruption Shaped Modern Ireland, w Frank Connolly (E27)
Donal O'Kelly
Actor, playwright, and historian
Catalpa/Catalpalyst
Episode: Direct Acting, w Donal O'Kelly (E26)
Cian Ó Concubhair
Professor, assistant professor of criminal justice at Maynooth University
Maynooth University
Episode: Who Guards the Garda? w Cian Ó Concubhair (E25)
Niamh Keady-Tabbal
Postdoctoral researcher in law focusing on EU border and migration policy
Maynooth University
Episode: Crossing Borders, w Niamh Keady-Tabbal (E22)
Betty Purcell
Former RTÉ producer, RTÉ Authority member, current IPSC media coordinator
Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign
Episode: Public Servicing, w Betty Purcell (E20)
Jodi Dean
Professor of Political Science
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Episode: AI is Capital, w Jodi Dean (E19)
John Reynolds
Associate Professor of Law at Maynooth University
Maynooth University
Episode: What's Law Got to Do with It? w John Reynolds (E18)
Leila Warah
Journalist reporting from the Occupied Palestinian Territories
The Ditch/Palestinian journalism networks
Episode: Abandoning Palestine, w Leila Warah and Zena Tahhan (E17)

Hosts

Harry Browne
Host of The Party Line; frequent commentator on Irish politics and media; affiliated with The Party Line / The Ditch
Paulie Doyle
Host from The Ditch; in-studio contributor; discusses investigations and media policy debates
Niamh Ní Bhriain
Co-host of The Party Line; guiding conversations; connected with The Party Line / The Ditch

Reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Glad I found this through a plug by declassified media

    Looking forward to listening to these through and catching up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr Kindness
    Ireland2 years ago
  • Only proper Irish journalism in town

    Podcast Addict
    5
    liznímhairtín
    2 years ago
  • Incoherent rambling.

    It’s 3 angry middle-aged Marxists complaining. Managed 10 minutes.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Walter Smithers
    Ireland3 years ago
  • Episode 1 ..the referendums

    This could be much better if it acknowledged that everyone is not familiar with all the asides and in jokes..by explaining a bit more in depth background and the various characters involved…to bring us all up to speed….just a thot

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    pokey marley
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Thought-provoking, in-depth critique of media and power; great for researchers and journalists.
Some episodes feel a bit confrontational; very opinionated but still insightful.
Background context and pacing could help new listeners catch up on ongoing in-jokes.

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#44
Ireland/News/News Commentary
Apple Podcasts
#178
Ireland/News
Apple Podcasts
#229
Mexico/News/News Commentary

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Foul Play, w Rebecca O'Keeffe (E29)
Q: What would constitute a Kaepernick moment for the Irish soccer team in the next 10 days?
A nonviolent, collective protest such as refusing to play would be a defining sporting moment, capable of uniting the country and creating a broader domino effect beyond the game itself.
Foul Play, w Rebecca O'Keeffe (E29)
Q: Can you bring us up to date on the stop campaign's current status ahead of the Hungary and Serbia matches?
There have been demonstrations, open letters from athletes, and broad mobilization with media scrutiny and political engagement; the campaign has grown across groups, with ongoing calls for accountability and for decision-makers to act, while media access and sponsorship issues remain contentious.
AI is Capital, w Jodi Dean (E19)
Q: AI is capital, right? In what sense does AI constitute capital and what should we do about that?
AI is capital because it embodies relations of ownership and control that concentrate power and wealth; understanding it as capital helps reveal the class dynamics and push for collective, anti-capitalist organizing rather than accepting the inevitability narrative.
Abandoning Palestine, w Leila Warah and Zena Tahhan (E17)
Q: How does independent journalism shape international understanding compared to major outlets?
Independent journalists can frame narratives without the constraints of large organizations, presenting context and language that reflect on-the-ground realities; this can empower audiences to take informed action beyond online engagement.
Abandoning Palestine, w Leila Warah and Zena Tahhan (E17)
Q: Can you talk about the occupation and how the proposed Irish sanctions bill fits into daily life in the Occupied Palestinian Territories?
The occupation is a settler colonial project with de facto annexation in the West Bank, where Palestinians are squeezed into smaller areas through displacement and controlled movement; sanctions are seen as a necessary external pressure to compel change, beyond symbolic gestures.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Party Line

What is The Party Line about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The program consistently covers Irish and international politics, media critique, and activism through a left-leaning lens. Episodes frequently examine governance, policing, neutrality, and the role of media in shaping public opinion, often tying local events to global power dynamics. Noteworthy is a pattern of weaving historical memory, human rights, and anti-imperialist critique into contemporary policy debates, with a strong emphasis on transparency, accountability, and independent media. The show stands out for its combative, debate-driven style and its willingness to challenge mainstream narratives, making it a potential hotspot for guests who can provide rigorous analysis, on-the-ground reporting, or scholarly perspectives on power an... more

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2. Frank Connolly
3. Donal O'Kelly
4. Cian Ó Concubhair
5. Niamh Keady-Tabbal
6. Betty Purcell
7. Jodi Dean
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