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In this episode, Luke and Eric are joined by activist and members of the National Executive of the Social Democrats, Seán Burke. The discussion ranges from the viability of the two-leader structure of the Social Democrats, whether the party will make electoral gains considering the surge of Sinn Féinn, the class Collins-De Valera debate and the strengths (or lack thereof) of a left wing government.

In this episode Eric and Luke have a conversation with current President of Young Fine Gael, Art O'Mahony, including discussions on Young Fine Gael and Fine Gael, political discourse and the 'culture wars', and the controversy surrounding Sabina Higgins' letter to the Irish Times regarding the invasion of Ukraine. 

You can find Art on Twitter @art_omahony

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In this episode, Eric and Luke discuss the recent controversy surrounding Sabina Higgins’ controversial letter to the Irish Times calling for a negotiated ceasefire in the war between Ukraine and Russia. They also discuss the possibility of the importation of culture war style political discourse as seen most notably in the US.

Link to Eric’s essay: https://medium.com/@eric.ehigie/a-culture-war-of-our-own-6ded8d2da13c

In this episode, Eric and Luke discuss the state of play in Irish politics, recent political polling, the cost of living crisis, as well as all things Tory leadership election and Boris Johnson’s resignation.

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And we’re back! In this episode, Luke and Eric are joined by Isabelle Flanagan of the Social Democrats and Jane Butler of Fianna Fáil to converse about the general subject of Women in Irish Politics. Issues such as the controversy surrounding the NWCI protest rally, whether or not there is such a thing as the “right type” of political representation of women, the similarities (or lack thereof) between government and opposition parties on women issues, and lots more, are covered. Isabelle also announces her intention to run in the 2024 local elections!

Luke and Eric interview the Vice Chairperson, and Policy and Education officer of Labour Youth, Jack Nolan. They discuss his inspiration to get involved with activism, the future of the Labour Party, the prospect of a “left wing government” and much more.