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  1. Jun 7

    2022 explanation of what Village is and does

    Morgan C Jones interviews Village editor Michael Smith about the magazine's history, modus operandi and ideology; and how it deals with whistleblowers and defamation law.

    11 min

  2. May 28

    What place for ideas in Ireland?

    Michael talks to London-based barrister David Langwallner and Amsterdam-based writer Patrick Healy about the place of 'The Intellectual' in Irish life and politics, and elsewhere. From John Scottus via James Joyce to Sally Rooney. The podcast explores the concept of intellectualism in Ireland, delving into historical, cultural, and political aspects. It discusses the role of public intellectuals, the influence of figures like James Joyce, and the challenges of fostering intellectual independence in contemporary society. Takeaways Intellectualism in IrelandRole of Public Intellectuals Chapters 00:00 Exploring Intellectualism in Ireland

    42 min
  3. Village, What is it? (2022)

    Mar 29

    Village, What is it? (2022)

    Morgan C Jones interviews Village editor Michael Smith about Village magazine: its history, ideology, biggest stories and approach. A lot about whistleblowing!

    11 min
  4. Frank Connolly, Tony Lowes, Michael Smith interviewed by William Campbell

    Mar 22

    Frank Connolly, Tony Lowes, Michael Smith interviewed by William Campbell

    William interviews Frank Connolly about Bus Éireann illegal-use-of-funds scandal; Tony Lowes about bogs' surprising carbon capacity; and Michael Smith about the content of the Nov-Dec 2025 Village magazine

    37 min
  5. Róisín O Shea interviews Ola Kamebugdani

    Mar 21

    Róisín O Shea interviews Ola Kamebugdani

    Interculturalism more than multiculturalism: Róisín O Shea interviews Ola Kamebugdani (Juneteenth 2022)

    27 min
  6. The Bord Pleanála scandal forensically explained (2022)

    Mar 19

    The Bord Pleanála scandal forensically explained (2022)

    Paul Hyde and corruption in the planning appeals board

    18 min
  7. Fraud scandal at the Department of Enterprise (2022 recording)

    Mar 19

    Fraud scandal at the Department of Enterprise (2022 recording)

    Micheál Martin publicly denied the existence of material evidence that had already been disclosed by an EU official Ian Livingstone. He later accepted that his Department had misled him, apologised, and undertook to correct the record. He had his Chef de Cabinet record his apology and commitment. — yet failed to do so

    37 min
  8. Village: an introduction (2022)

    Mar 18

    Village: an introduction (2022)

    Michael Smith, editor, explains the background and ethos of Village magazine in conversation with Morgan Jones. Later he explains the Leo the Leak story and interviews Chay Bowes.

    36 min
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