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Path to Power

Path to Power

By: Matt Cooper
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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.

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Munster Square Productions
Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • How Protest Should Be Done - The Expert’s View
    Apr 25 2026

    Long-time protest activist Brendan Ogle takes issue with the conduct of the diesel protests and the government’s capitulation to unlicensed protesters. He details his own experiences with the Locomotive Drivers' Association, the Right2Water campaign, and the Apollo House protest against homelessness.


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    56 mins
  • Leo's Rural-Urban Divide
    Apr 25 2026

    Shane Coleman and Lise Hand join Matt, and they start with the suggested split in the Healy-Rae dynasty. They discuss all the issues related to the rural-urban divide, with particular emphasis on deprivation in urban areas. What would the public reaction be if people living in the inner cities did what the farmers did? Could the protesters bring us towards having an Irish Trump? Is the government, awash with cash, going to be a soft touch to further protests? A debate on the merits of bringing back social partnership, are we on the road to anarchy, and have we forgotten the crash? They discuss the controversy caused by Leo Varadkar’s comments about the rural-urban divide and who really pays the bills. The highly paid Robert Watt, cause he’s worth it? And how clever has Catherine Connolly’s immigration legislation position been?


    Brought to you by The Greenman Group.


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    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/

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • PTP America: J. Edgar Boozer, Pulp Fiction, and a Raccoon's Penis
    Apr 24 2026

    As Trump continues his suspension of the assault on Iran, Matt and Marion divert to the case of Kash Patel's sobriety, Pete Hegseth's use of a Pulp Fiction script as scripture, and RFK Jr.'s interest in the penises of raccoons. They discuss the sincerity of Tucker Carlson recanting his support for Trump, and how Marjorie Taylor Greene brings it all back to the Epstein files. Why MAGA is losing faith in the story it believed about the Trump assassination attempt. Trump's Fed nominee, Kevin Warsh and accusations that he's a 'sock puppet'. The many problems besetting the FIFA World Cup. And Joe Rogan persuades Trump to be interested in psychedelic drugs.


    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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    1 hr and 2 mins
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