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The Party Line

The Ditch
The Ditch
Labour Party
Ireland
Palestine
Israel
The Party Line
United Kingdom
Irish Neutrality
Dublin City Centre
Fintan O'toole
Trump

News and comment from Ireland – ontheditch.com

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Rebecca O'Keeffe of Irish Sport for Palestine breaks down why Israel should long ago have been barred from international sport – and why it still hasn't happened.

A podcast from The Ditch, ontheditch,com – hosted by Niamh Ní Bhriain and Harry Browne... more

It definitely didn't start with Trump.

Gaza photojournalist Eman Mohammed joined Eoghan McNeill of The Ditch and pod host Harry Browne live at the launch party for Dublin's Whistleblower building on Saturday, March 21st.

We talk Iran war, Gaza's vi... more

Macroom man Morgan McSweeney and his chosen frontman Keir Starmer engineered a vicious campaign to crush the Left and usher in a Labour Party leadership more in tune with the Mandelson-Epstein axis.

Paul Holden has written the definitive book about ... more

First in a new series of podcasts from The Ditch, hosted by Niamh Ní Bhriain and Harry Browne – with the team from The Ditch: Eoghan McNeill, Paulie Doyle and Roman Shortall

(Note and apology: the sound quality improves after the first few minutes!)... more

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Recent Guests

Rebecca O'Keeffe
Athlete and activist; co-author of Yalla Feminists; Irish Sport for Palestine involved
Irish Sport for Palestine
Episode: The Gang Plays On, w Rebecca O'Keeffe (E04)
Roman Shortall
Staff writer at The Ditch; activist/reporter
The Ditch
Episode: The Gang Plays On, w Rebecca O'Keeffe (E04)
Eman Mohammed
Palestinian photojournalist, journalist, blogger, and podcaster
The Ditch (theditch.com)
Episode: Empire Without Ceasefire, w Eman Mohammed (E03)
Paul Holden
Investigative journalist, author of The Fraud
Shadow World Investigation / The Fraud
Episode: The Years of Smears, with Paul Holden (E02)

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Harry Browne
Host of The Party Line; associated with The Ditch and its broader journalism ecosystem.

Reviews

3.3 out of 5 stars from 23 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
    Ireland2 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 Kingdom2 years ago

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Some listeners praise the show for its plug into independent journalism and activism.
A segment of listeners feel the show can be hard to follow without background context.
Fans appreciate bold, provocative takes on neutrality and media power but critics note occasional coherence issues in arguments.

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#88
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Apple Podcasts
#14
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Apple Podcasts
#118
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#162
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The show combines sharp political analysis with investigative-style takes on current affairs in Ireland and beyond, often layering activist perspectives onto coverage of neutrality, defence, media narratives, and power dynamics. Recent episodes frequently critique mainstream coverage, push for public-interest journalism, and connect Irish politics to global debates like NATO, arms deals, and international sports diplomacy. Noteworthy is the visible blend of on-the-ground activism, historical context, and cross-border perspectives, making it a potential magnet for listeners who value independent inquiry and provocative discourse that challenges official narratives.

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1. Rebecca O'Keeffe
2. Roman Shortall
3. Eman Mohammed
4. Paul Holden

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