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The Party Line

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The world is on fire, but the right remains on the march and street protesters are often fighting rear-guard actions.

Vijay Prashad, director of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research and a prolific global historian and analyst, joins us to t... more

Don't mourn, organise!

It's part 2 of a Party Line special – The Ditch meets The Phoenix. Don't miss part 1, which is episode 33 in your Party Line feed.

In this second panel, recorded earlier this month in the Whistleblower bookshop and café, Phoe... more

Goldhawk calling Phoenix fans!

It's a Party Line special – The Ditch meets The Phoenix.

Recorded earlier this month in a packed People's Hall in the Whistleblower bookshop and café: the long-time editors of the recently liquidated Phoenix magazine ... more

While the Left organises around the world in solidarity with Palestine, the Right has mobilised by embracing the genocide.

Writer, Jacobin journalist and podcaster Dan Finn reveals how racist reactionaries have ridden a wave of hostility to pro-Pale... more

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Recent Guests

Graeme Keyes
Political cartoonist and humour writer whose work appeared in Phoenix and Private Eye.
Episode: Celebrating The Phoenix Live, part 2 (E34)
Ian Curran
Business reporter at The Irish Times and former Phoenix assistant editor and humour editor.
The Irish Times
Episode: Celebrating The Phoenix Live, part 2 (E34)
Sean Mac Carthaigh
Journalist and former political adviser who has worked in Irish and international media.
Ireland US Council Foundation
Episode: Celebrating The Phoenix Live, part 2 (E34)
Paddy Prendiville
Editor of The Phoenix
The Phoenix
Episode: Celebrating The Phoenix Live, part 1 (E33)
Paul Farrell
Deputy editor of The Phoenix
The Phoenix
Episode: Celebrating The Phoenix Live, part 1 (E33)
Dan Finn
Writer, Jacobin features editor and New Left Review editorial board member
Jacobin
Episode: Right on Target, w Dan Finn (E32)
Chris Hedges
Pulitzer-winning journalist, author of Requiem for Gaza
Author, Journalist
Episode: Chris Hedges on New World Order (E31)
Aaron Maté
Journalist and author of Their Blood, Our Bullets
The Grey Zone, The Nation, Al Jazeera (as noted in transcript)
Episode: Aaron Maté Live in Dublin (E30)
Rebecca O'Keeffe
Activist, former Ireland basketball player, researcher on feminist resistance and cultural activism
Irish sports for Palestine
Episode: Foul Play, w Rebecca O'Keeffe (E29)

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

4.4 out of 5 stars from 72 ratings
  • Well with your time

    One of my go to podcasts, much needed investigative journalism and critical analysis, brilliantly presented.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Máire Ní Mhórdha
    Ireland2 months ago
  • 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

Listeners Say

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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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Apple Podcasts
#35
Ireland/News/News Commentary
Apple Podcasts
#106
Sweden/News/News Commentary
Apple Podcasts
#170
Ireland/News
Apple Podcasts
#235
Mexico/News/News Commentary

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Right on Target, w Dan Finn (E32)
Q: Do we have reason to be hopeful or am I deluded?
Finn says Britain's Palestine solidarity movement gives reason for optimism because its scale and persistence have forced political responses, even though the state continues to support Israel.
Right on Target, w Dan Finn (E32)
Q: What do you make of that?
Finn recalls Jennifer Carroll MacNeill's meeting with the Iranian exile group MKO, describing the group's history of fighting alongside Saddam Hussein and allegations of involvement in assassinations with Mossad.
Celebrating The Phoenix Live, part 1 (E33)
Q: Could you talk a little bit about John Mulcahy and the role that he played in founding The Phoenix and his influence on you and the stories that were published?
Prendiville credits Mulcahy with teaching him to reject press statements, find contradictions, and pursue sources who might challenge a subject's public image. Farrell adds that Mulcahy encouraged stories centered on people and topics relevant to a range of readers.
Celebrating The Phoenix Live, part 1 (E33)
Q: Why did you think satire, humor, and outright mockery were important when writing about powerful people?
The editors say satire can puncture the self-importance of powerful figures and counter a deferential media culture, while pairing it with new information gives the journalism substance.
Chris Hedges on New World Order (E31)
Q: What factors are most critical to preventing democratic decline, according to the conversation?
Reintegrating people into the economy with stability and opportunity, reducing precarity, and rebuilding social bonds to counteract extremist and cult-like tendencies among segments of the population.

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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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Recent guests on The Party Line include:

1. Graeme Keyes
2. Ian Curran
3. Sean Mac Carthaigh
4. Paddy Prendiville
5. Paul Farrell
6. Dan Finn
7. Chris Hedges
8. Aaron Maté

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