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Path to Power

Matt Cooper & Ivan Yates
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In Path to Power, experienced broadcasters Matt Cooper and Ivan Yates 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.

  1. Jacobs and the Slippery Ladder

    2 DAYS AGO · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Jacobs and the Slippery Ladder

    Rows about Kenny Jacobs' tenure and his hold on it at the DAA, student accommodation crisis deepens, The ESRI report on child poverty and a possible solution, why IFAC gets ignored, France in political turmoil, Ursula finds her voice on Israel...finally, and Ivan's economic red flags Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317 https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Ivan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-yates-7b4b468a https://www.instagram.com/pathtopower.podcast/

    51 min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    Threats and Assassinations

    As Matt and Ivan deplore political violence in the United States, they assess the seriousness of the threats to Simon Harris and others. The presidential updates - How Jim Gavin won the Fianna Fáil nod and finds that he's senior hurling now, plus news on the other candidates. Ivan bemoans our forestry failures. How Jeffrey Epstein has ended Peter Mandelson's career finally. And Ivan looks forward to pending changes in our planning laws to stop vexatious individuals. Brought to you by Greenman OPEN PTP+ To enjoy early access, ad-free listening and a weekly bonus episode, sign up at pathtopowerpodcast.com Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317 https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Ivan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-yates-7b4b468a https://www.instagram.com/pathtopower.podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
  3. Threats and Assassinations

    4 DAYS AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Threats and Assassinations

    As Matt and Ivan deplore political violence in the United States, they assess the seriousness of the threats to Simon Harris and others. The presidential updates - How Jim Gavin won the Fianna Fáil nod and finds that he's senior hurling now, plus news on the other candidates. Ivan bemoans our forestry failures. How Jeffrey Epstein has ended Peter Mandelson's career finally. And Ivan looks forward to pending changes in our planning laws to stop vexatious individuals. Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317 https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Ivan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-yates-7b4b468a https://www.instagram.com/pathtopower.podcast/

    50 min
  4. Flying the Flag

    6 SEPT · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Flying the Flag

    Tusla and child safety and protection challenged, far-right agitation and the use of flags to intimidate, why the Mercosur deal matters to Irish farmers, John Gibbon's book that challenges our agricultural methods, why our drinks industry faces a crisis, the minister's attack on hotel prices, Ivan assesses the axis of evil, and why Dublin is not getting new zoning for houses. Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317 https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Ivan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-yates-7b4b468a https://www.instagram.com/pathtopower.podcast/

    46 min

  5. 6 SEPT

    Teflon Bertie Finds the Mud Sticks

    Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern can't escape his past and crashes out of the presidential race. Jim Gavin's advantage over Billy Kelleher for the Fianna Fáil nomination assessed. Does Heather Humphrey have a disability issue to overcome? Inside the Bob Geldof interest, and Ivan's surprise at weatherwoman Joanna Donnelly's presidential ambitions, more on Catherine Connolly and Alan Kelly, and the need for Sinn Féin to make a decision quickly. Also, the objections to Dublin's essential wastewater treatment plant, and Matt advocates for school secretaries and caretakers. Brought to you by Greenman OPEN PTP+ To enjoy early access, ad-free listening and a weekly bonus episode, sign up at pathtopowerpodcast.com Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317 https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Ivan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-yates-7b4b468a https://www.instagram.com/pathtopower.podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min
  6. The Real Politics

    30 AUG · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    The Real Politics

    Trump's tariffs, Ireland's immigration figures assessed, Matt's chat with Michael O'Leary on MetroLink, the National Children's Hospital debacle continues, the woes of the Corporate Enforcement Authority, will a VAT rate cut on hospitality do much good?, and Simon Harris' Defence spending embarrassment. Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317 https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Ivan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-yates-7b4b468a https://www.instagram.com/pathtopower.podcast/

    48 min

  7. 30 AUG

    Shots Fired!

    Former army man and GAA legend Jim Gavin shoots for the presidency with Fianna Fáil, AK-47 Alan Kelly takes aim at Catherine Connolly, Sinn Féin appears to lack the ammunition if Mary Lou won't run, and some independents risk their feet. Also, a tribute to Pat Kenny's radio tenure. Brought to you by Greenman OPEN PTP+ To enjoy early access, ad-free listening and a weekly bonus episode, sign up at pathtopowerpodcast.com Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317 https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Ivan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-yates-7b4b468a https://www.instagram.com/pathtopower.podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min
  8. From Scotland to Alaska

    23 AUG · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    From Scotland to Alaska

    Matt & Ivan discuss Matt's interview with former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon about her new memoir. Trump's encounter with Zelensky assessed, a batch of listener questions on MetroLink, racism, student accommodation, the Garda traffic management report, and more. Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317 https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Ivan:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-yates-7b4b468a https://www.instagram.com/pathtopower.podcast/

    47 min
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In Path to Power, experienced broadcasters Matt Cooper and Ivan Yates 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 & Ivan Yates
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    150
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Munster Square Productions
  • Show Website
    Path to Power
  • Provider
    NK Productions

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