Path to Power

Matt Cooper & Ivan Yates
  • 3.3 (7)
  • POLITICS
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Path to Power
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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. Planes, Pools & Patient Care

    1D AGO · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Planes, Pools & Patient Care

    Matt and Ivan answer many of your questions on: the Dublin Airport passenger cap, the price of family amenities, the Help to Buy Scheme, and student work ethics. Plus, ComReg’s attempts to prevent scams, legal challenges by Super Junior Ministers, and cancer care delays. Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Ivan: https://www.instagram.com/officialivanyates/

    47 min

  2. 2D AGO

    Mary Lou Can (win the Presidency)

    Matt and Ivan have a spirited debate about the chances of Mary Lou McDonald appealing to enough voters to win the Presidency, they assess what the other parties can do in response. But before that, Jim O'Callaghan's legal damages welcome climedown, smaller apartment sizes and the Hines development at Clonliffe, and Trump's pharma tariffs. 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.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Ivan: https://www.instagram.com/officialivanyates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min
  3. The Price Of Running For President

    JUL 5 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    The Price Of Running For President

    The deep investigations that go into the histories of potential presidential candidates and why they might put people off. Trump's good week, but what comes next with the tariffs? The IDA's continued success in attracting new American investment, the failure of the Councils to build social housing, and further revelations of financial mismanagement at our hospitals. Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Ivan: https://www.instagram.com/officialivanyates/

    48 min

  4. JUL 5

    No Such Thing As A Free College Education

    A lengthy debate on who should pay for third-level education and who gets the benefit. Ivan takes issue with Matt for enjoying the hospitality of the US Embassy, why insurance awards may be going up and who's to blame for higher insurance prices, the tears of Rachel Reeves and what caused them, and a tribute to Brother Kevin Crowley. 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.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Ivan: https://www.instagram.com/officialivanyates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min
  5. For Peat's Sake

    JUN 28 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    For Peat's Sake

    The law about illegal turf cutting, the Navy's ship that has never gone to sea, Ivan's presidential rumour mill, further changes at RTÉ, pay increases for AIB bosses, the naming of the National Children's Hospital, the ideas of senior businessmen Sean Mulryan and Sean O'Driscoll, how big should Athlone be? And Jim O'Callaghan replies to Ivan on libel. Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Ivan: https://www.instagram.com/officialivanyates/

    53 min

  6. JUN 28

    Trump Blows Up his Critics

    Ivan praises the political impact of Trump's Iran moves: Matt disagrees. Also, Dublin Airport update, the do-nothing government, the expansion of the Civil service, union boss Owen Reidy gets in touch, alcohol labelling is delayed, Ireland's position on Israel and Gaza, and Ivan's assessment of where Sinn Féin are at and its presidential position. 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.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Ivan: https://www.instagram.com/officialivanyates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min
  7. PTP America | Bonus special - Trump's War and Peace

    JUN 25 · BONUS

    PTP America | Bonus special - Trump's War and Peace

    In a Path to Power special, Matt is joined by veteran US-based Irish journalist Marion McKeone to discuss Donald Trump's gamble with his MAGA base by attacking Iran, why MAGA doesn't want American wars, and the influence of the Jewish lobby on political and military support for Israel. And, they go beyond politics to analyse the Jeff Bezos wedding in Venice, and talk about the Kennedy's because of the Ryan Murphy TV show about the death of JFK Jr, his wife Carolyn and her sister Lauren. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min
  8. From Presidents to Godwits

    JUN 21 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    From Presidents to Godwits

    The latest inside track on presidential nominations, why the Peter McVerry Trust has to be examined, the next Secretary-General for the Department of Agriculture, seven-year terms for department secretaries: are they too short compared to Michael O'Leary's 30 years as Ryanair CEO? Is the Citywest hotel purchase for a refugee centre a good deal for the state? And Ivan meets a next-generation Haughey. Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Ivan: https://www.instagram.com/officialivanyates/

    29 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
    132
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Munster Square Productions
  • Show Website
    Path to Power
  • Provider
    NK Productions

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