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The Party Line

The Ditch
Ireland
The Ditch
Labour Party
Palestine
Israel
Cuba
Gaza
The Party Line
Blockade (us-Cuba)
United Kingdom
United States
FDI Nationalism
Censorship
Keir Starmer
Irish Neutrality
Dublin City Centre
Fintan O'toole
Trump
Kneecap
Ian O'darty

News and comment from Ireland – ontheditch.com

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Latest Episodes

Paul Holden is back on the pod to mark another phase in the collapse of the Keir Starmer project. It's got so bad that a Labour MP trolled the British prime minister by visibly carrying Paul's book, The Fraud, in the House of Commons.

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Tadhg Hickey chats about flags, flotillas, getting Zucked off Instagram, and seeking material solidarity on the Left.

The Party Line is a podcast from The Ditch, news and comment from Ireland, ontheditch.com – hosted by Harry Browne and Niamh Ní Bhr... more

Drop Site News founding editor Nausicaa Renner joins us to talk about journalism and politics in the US today.

The Party Line is a podcast from The Ditch, news and comment from Ireland, ontheditch.com – hosted by Harry Browne and Niamh Ní Bhriain, w... more

What are the costs of the Irish economic strategy of foreign direct investment – in terms of politics, ethics, and quality of life?

The Party Line is a podcast from The Ditch, news and comment from Ireland, ontheditch.com – hosted by Niamh Ní Bhriai... more

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Recent Guests

Tadhg Hickey
Writer, creator, actor, comedian, activist
The Ditch/The Party Line
Episode: Self-Cancelling, w Tadhg Hickey (E09)
Nausicaa Renner
Co-founder and editor at Drop Site News
Drop Site News
Episode: Trump's Party and Class, w Nausicaa Renner (E08)
Patrick Bresnihan
Co-author of From the Bog to the Cloud
The Party Line / The Ditch
Episode: FDI Nationalism, w Patrick Bresnihan & Pat Brodie (E07)
Pat Brodie
Co-author of From the Bog to the Cloud
The Party Line / The Ditch
Episode: FDI Nationalism, w Patrick Bresnihan & Pat Brodie (E07)
Paulie Doyle
Contributor to The Ditch
The Ditch
Episode: Lords of Misrule, w Andy Storey (E06)
Andy Storey
Former lecturer in the School of Politics at UCD; activist
AFRI, Action from Ireland; Jacobin; Rebel News
Episode: Lords of Misrule, w Andy Storey (E06)
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)

Host

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

Reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars from 29 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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Fans appreciate bold, provocative takes on neutrality and media power but critics note occasional coherence issues in arguments.

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FDI Nationalism, w Patrick Bresnihan & Pat Brodie (E07)
Q: What does FDI nationalism mean and why is it relevant to Ireland today?
FDI nationalism is described as an ideological and material framework where Ireland channels its development and policy choices around attracting and retaining foreign direct investment, creating a dependency that shapes economic, political, and security decisions, including neutrality and military infrastructure.

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

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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The Party Line launched 2 years ago and published 23 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 The Party Line include:

1. Tadhg Hickey
2. Nausicaa Renner
3. Patrick Bresnihan
4. Pat Brodie
5. Paulie Doyle
6. Andy Storey
7. Rebecca O'Keeffe
8. Roman Shortall

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