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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
  • Micheál Walks the Plank

    Micheál Walks the Plank
    Nov 8 2025

    Micheál Martin teetering on the edge as his leadership of Fianna Fáil comes up for debate, for how much longer can he hang on? Guests Danny McConnell and John Lee join Matt for a spirited debate about the Taoiseach's future and just who will move against him? And what are Jim O'Callaghan's credentials to replace him? Also, why the 'Future Forty' doesn't inspire confidence.


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    https://twitter.com/cooper_m

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317

    https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/

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    52 mins
  • Spoilt For No Choice

    Spoilt For No Choice
    Nov 1 2025

    The impact of the high number of spoiled votes in the election for future politics assessed, and how it will impact on migration policy. Is the left primed for power? Micheál Martin's tenuous grip on Fianna Fáil appraised, and our first musings on Jim O'Callaghan's (and others') suitability to replace him.


    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/

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    52 mins
  • Presidential Fallout

    Presidential Fallout
    Oct 25 2025

    Assessment of Catherine Connolly's (assumed) victory and how she did it, how Fine Gael fell down, why Heather Humphreys was a poor candidate, why so many people didn't vote, and why Micheál Martin's Jim Gavin disaster may prove fatal for his leadership. Also, Matt's idea for a new way to appoint the president, which Ivan derides.


    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.
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    53 mins
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