Path to Power

Matt Cooper
  • 3.3 (7)
  • Politics
  • Updated Weekly

In Path to Power, experienced broadcaster Matt Cooper and guests bring their individual points of view to a lively weekly discussion that sets the agenda and examines all the political and current issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  1. 4h ago ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    Mary Lou's Adviser

    Matt is joined by author and journalist Siobhán Fenton, who has written her story of five years as a media adviser to Mary Lou McDonald in Sinn Féin. She explains her involvement in the party before cataloging the series of errors and events that undermined Sinn Féin's path to power in 2024. Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317 https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/

    Mary Lou's Adviser

  2. 20h ago

    Young, Irish and Ready to Leave

    John Deasy and Brenda Power join Matt to discuss whether prosperous Ireland is a country for young people. They compare emigration now with the nineties and debate whether young people really have reasons to complain. They broaden the discussion to the general levels of unhappiness expressed by the wider population and ask how prevalent this really is. They look at the budgetary implications of dealing with home heating oil prices, energy credits for electricity and gas, and excise on petrol and diesel. They discuss the Public Services Card as a national ID, and John has ideas for Ring doorbells as a national anti-crime resource. Does a rise in public transport fares make any sense? And there is disagreement over whether the Ireland-Israel football internationals should go ahead. Brought to you by The Greenman Group. PTP+ To enjoy early access, ad-free listening, and weekly bonus episodes, sign up at pathtopowerpodcast.com Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317 https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Brought to you by The Greenman Group. PTP+ To enjoy early access, ad-free listening, and weekly bonus episodes, sign up at pathtopowerpodcast.com Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317 https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. 4d ago ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    PTP America: Super Trump Intelligence

    As Donald Trump attempts to rename artificial intelligence as “super intelligence”, Marion and Matt discuss the display he made of himself at the United Nations on Tuesday. They talk about Iran, Venezuela, Greenland, the International Criminal Court, and the other issues he addressed in his rambling speech. They look at Trump’s proposed triumphal arch and ask if the media has really grown a spine in standing up to him. The anticipated arrival of Xi Jinping in Washington and how Trump loves sucking up to dictators. Also, the Paramount deal goes through, Stella Parton enters the zeitgeist, the one-time friendship of Hilary Clinton and JD Vance, and what might have happened if Hillary had listened to him. Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317 https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/

    PTP America: Super Trump Intelligence

  4. Sep 19 ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    Brian Cowen: Booze, Bailouts and Blunders 

    Professor Gary Murphy has written an excellent biography of Brian Cowen, and he joins Matt for a lengthy discussion about Cowen’s place in Irish history.  Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317 https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/

    Brian Cowen: Booze, Bailouts and Blunders 

  5. Sep 19

    An Orange Republican

    Lise Hand and Shane Coleman join Matt to discuss the fallout of Donald Trump's visit to Ireland and how he unexpectedly emerged as a United Irelander. They discuss his responsibility for the fuel prices and whether the protesters should blame him rather than our government. They discuss Sinn Féin’s tactics in achieving a United Ireland and why Micheál Martin thinks it’s all ráiméis. In light of Gary Murphy's new biography of Brian Cowan, the trio add their own recollections and assessments. The alleged assault of Michael Healy-Rae and the growing dangers to our politicians. The politics of the Ireland-Israel football game, and whether the government should have stopped it from going ahead (with a nod to Ed Sheeran). And do we just need to get on with the MetroLink no matter what the cost? Brought to you by The Greenman Group. PTP+ To enjoy early access, ad-free listening, and weekly bonus episodes, sign up at pathtopowerpodcast.com Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317 https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Brought to you by The Greenman Group. PTP+ To enjoy early access, ad-free listening, and weekly bonus episodes, sign up at pathtopowerpodcast.com Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317 https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Sep 15 ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    PTP America: Macklemore, Sheeran, and Sweeney’s Sweat Equity

    Marion McKeone joins Matt to discuss the fallout from Macklemore’s support for Palestine, his removal from Ed Sheeran’s US shows, and the growing backlash against Sheeran’s response. They also discuss the latest US arms deal with Israel and what it could mean for the Middle East. They look at Sydney Sweeney’s latest advertising controversy and ask whether it represents female empowerment, old-fashioned objectification or simply very effective marketing. They turn to Donald Trump Jr.’s lavish wedding and reports about a Russian billionaire with links to Vladimir Putin who helped fund the celebrations, while Marion recalls her own encounters with Trump Jr. and the complicated relationship between father and son. Also, Trump’s latest battle over the Kennedy Center, Ireland’s handling of the US president’s visit, the increasingly bizarre goings-on at the FBI under Kash Patel, and what has happened to the expected meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping? Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317 https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/

    PTP America: Macklemore, Sheeran, and Sweeney’s Sweat Equity

  7. Sep 12 ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    Trump, Leo, and Bette Midler

    As Donald Trump visits Ireland, John Deasy recalls the 2019 meeting between Trump and then Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, his own participation in it, and how Bette Midler suddenly became an important person in stemming a dangerous moment. Also, Jim O’Callaghan and his reform of citizenship applications: why John is in favour and Matt is more doubtful. Sinn Féin’s tortured immigration position. The rise of the far right in German politics and what it all really means. How the world’s position on Israel seems to be finally changing. 9/11 memories. And what really happens at the parliamentary party think-ins, or as John calls them, ‘drink-ins’. Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317 https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/

    Trump, Leo, and Bette Midler

  8. Sep 12

    Budget Dilemmas Shaped by Trump’s Iran War

    Daniel McConnell and John Lee join Matt to look ahead to the budget and discuss the options and how they will be influenced by the economic upheaval caused by Trump's Iran war. They talk about carbon tax, excise duties on fuel, stamp duty for first-time house buyers, and Harris’ special investment accounts. The politics of the GAA integration row: what was Iar-Uachtarán Mary McAleese playing at, and what role can or should Patrick O'Donovan, the sports minister, take? The extraordinary security operation for Donald Trump's visit, and how President Catherine Connolly is going to have to grin and bear it.  Brought to you by The Greenman Group. PTP+ To enjoy early access, ad-free listening, and weekly bonus episodes, sign up at pathtopowerpodcast.com Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317 https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Brought to you by The Greenman Group. PTP+ To enjoy early access, ad-free listening, and weekly bonus episodes, sign up at pathtopowerpodcast.com Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317 https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In Path to Power, experienced broadcaster Matt Cooper and guests bring their individual points of view to a lively weekly discussion that sets the agenda and examines all the political and current issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Matt Cooper
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    306
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Munster Square Productions
  • Show Website
    Path to Power
  • Provider
    NK Productions

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