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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 45 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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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
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The media and political establishment acts like we're already at war – and seeing 'threats' everywhere is part of the fight.
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Looking forward to listening to these through and catching up.
Only proper Irish journalism in town
It’s 3 angry middle-aged Marxists complaining. Managed 10 minutes.
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
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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
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