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. 17h ago ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    The Boom Gets Boomier

    Ibec Chief Executive and Economist Danny McCoy joins Matt for a post-budget analysis. They ask how much more the economy can expand and add jobs, how inflation will impact, and why we should be worried about the price of government bonds. However, Danny believes Ireland is well placed to carry much more debt if necessary. They look at how much money should be invested in capital projects by the government, and Danny surprises Matt by arguing for a larger public service and a higher wage bill. He argues for investment by Ireland in European defence on the basis of self-interest. Will Jack Chambers have a PEST along the lines of Elon Musk's DOGE? And they finish with the argument for data centres.  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/

    The Boom Gets Boomier

  2. 1d ago

    O’Donovan vs Bakhurst: The Latest RTÉ Fight

    Daniel McConnell and John Lee join Matt on yet another remarkable week for RTÉ, as Media Minister Patrick O'Donovan withholds €20 million of promised funding from the state broadcaster. What can Kevin Bakhurst do at RTÉ about it? Why the rest of the Cabinet can’t believe that O'Donovan has dropped them in this one and overshadowed the Budget. Daniel, John, and Matt also give their assessment of the Budget and the political benefits for Jack Chambers and Simon Harris. 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: Is a Blue Tsunami Coming?

    Marion McKeone and Larry Donnelly discuss Donald Trump’s bizarre remarks about Iran, Los Angeles and San Diego, Pete Hegseth’s controversial leadership of the US military and whether Republicans are leaning into culture-war politics ahead of the midterms. They then take a state-by-state look at the races that could decide control of the Senate, including Texas, Ohio, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina, Kansas and Alaska. Could Texas really turn blue? How big could the Democratic gains be? And will the elections themselves be free and fair? Also, what would Democrats need to do with power if they win? 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: Is a Blue Tsunami Coming?

  4. Oct 3 ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    Budget 2027 Preview

    Matt is joined by economist Dan O’Brien for a special preview of this week's Budget. They first look at Ireland’s resilient economy, rising corporation tax receipts, and whether the government should continue treating them as windfall revenues or use more of the money to invest in infrastructure. They discuss the international risks facing Ireland, including the possibility of a US ban on diesel exports, rising borrowing costs, and whether an AI bubble could trigger wider financial instability. Then they turn to Budget 2027: Are income taxpayers getting enough back after years of fiscal drag? Is the squeezed middle being overlooked? Should the Government intervene again on energy and fuel prices, and are carbon taxes becoming politically counterproductive? Also, the arguments over Help to Buy and stamp duty, inheritance tax, and Simon Harris’s proposed savings and investment accounts. 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/

    Budget 2027 Preview

  5. Oct 3

    From Lansdowne Road to the Garvaghy Road

    Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and entrepreneur Áine Kerr join Matt to reflect on a tumultuous week for Irish football, whether the Israel games should have been cancelled, what practical support we can give to Palestine, whether Ireland is antisemitic, and how all of this is viewed in the USA. They turn to the rights and wrongs of the Drumcree/Garvaghy Road parade and what the consequences are for moving towards a united Ireland. Also, where Ireland and Europe stand on the issues of AI investment and regulation, Ireland’s role in EU defence, and the politics of sports funding. 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 29 ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    PTP America: From the AI Apocalypse to Furries

    Marion McKeone joins Matt to ask how dangerous AI might prove for humanity, how much money might be wasted in developing the technology, why the data centres might not get built, and why Trump is looking to change the name of AI instead of dealing with the real issue of regulation. They discuss furries flying American aircraft and how this has become a political touchpoint. Can the Democrats blow the midterms? Why Ken Paxton is odious, and the attempted Senate ambush on Jack Smith (who was correct about January 6th). They also discuss the murderous activities of ICE and the appalling judicial treatment of minors in Texas. Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle’s Greek grifting. Allegations of sexual assault at Cornell University become a national story. And if AI doesn’t undermine the US economy, bond yields at a 25-year high might. 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: From the AI Apocalypse to Furries

  7. Sep 26 ·  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

  8. Sep 26

    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.

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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
    313
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Munster Square Productions
  • Show Website
    Path to Power
  • Provider
    NK Productions

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