On The Tonight Show with Kieran Cuddihy: The collapse of Fastway Couriers delivers a “body blow” to an already struggling industry, with hundreds of jobs lost. Is the business a casualty of green taxes and government policy? On the eve of COP30, are public attitudes toward climate change shifting as policies retreat? And in the wake of the presidential election, do the high numbers of spoilt ballots signal a growing anti-democratic force in Irish politics?🏛️ John Clendennen TD, Fine Gael👨🏫 Kevin Cunningham, Lecturer in Politics at TU Dublin and Founder at Ireland Thinks🏛️ Cllr Linda de Courcy, Independent Ireland📰 John Gibbons, Journalist & Author🚚 Ger Hyland, Irish Road Haulage Association President Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tuesday 28 October: After the Fall: What’s Next for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael?
On The Tonight Show with Kieran Cuddihy: With the presidential election over, the fallout has begun. Government parties are counting the cost of defeat, with Fianna Fáil facing renewed internal unrest and whispers of a no-confidence motion against Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Meanwhile, Fine Gael’s Seán Kelly has accused his party of “shafting” him, deepening the coalition’s woes.Plus, Stripe co-founder John Collison says Ireland is “stuck” - caught in a web of agencies and red tape that’s stalling progress on housing and infrastructure. The panel debates: is he right, and have our leaders lost sight of the basics of running a country?🏛️ John Connolly TD, Fianna Fail🏛️ Senator Patricia Stephenson, Social Democrats📰 Louise Burne, Political Correspondent, Irish Examiner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wednesday 22 October 2025 - Night Two of Citywest Unrest & The Deepfake Dilemma
Tensions remain high in Citywest, where protests continue outside a centre for asylum seekers. Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly has promised a “robust response” to any violence as concerns grow over public safety and community division. Joining the discussion are Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon, Sinn Féin TD and Justice Spokesperson Matt Carthy, and Eimer McAuley, News Correspondent with The Journal.Later, outrage after a deepfake video of presidential candidate Catherine Connolly, falsely claiming she had quit the race, spreads online. Could AI manipulation truly sway voters? Adrian Weckler, Irish Independent Technology Editor, and Dr. Susan Leavy, Assistant Professor at UCD’s School of Information and Communication Studies, explore how deepfakes threaten democracy.Unrest on the ground, deception online — all on The Tonight Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tuesday 21 October 2025: Citywest Unrest & A Disillusioned Electorate
Violence has erupted outside a centre for asylum seekers in Citywest, Dublin, after an alleged sexual assault in the area. A Garda van has been set alight, and fireworks and bottles thrown at officers. Journalist Ronan McGreevy reports live from the scene, as our panel — Fianna Fáil Senator Dee Ryan, Social Democrats TD Rory Hearne, entrepreneur Declan Ganley, and Irish Examiner columnist Fergus Finlay — debate what’s driving the unrest.Later, with just three days to go until the presidential election, nearly half the electorate say neither candidate represents them. Could a growing campaign to spoil votes send a message — or backfire?Tensions on the streets, frustration at the polls — all on The Tonight Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Monday 20 October: Humphreys' Big Interview Breakdown & Fine Gael's Connolly Campaign Video
On The Tonight Show with Kieran Cuddihy: With just days to go before voters head to the polls, our panel analyses The Big Interview with Colette Fitzpatrick, dissecting Heather Humphreys’ performance and presidential vision. Plus, controversy over a Fine Gael attack ad targeting Catherine Connolly - a legitimate challenge or a sign of campaign panic?🏛️ Barry Ward TD, Fine Gael🏛️ Ciarán Ahern TD, Labour📰 Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor, Irish Independent📰 Jenny Maguire, Activist and Columnist📰 Sarah Carey, Columnist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A sharp look at the major stories shaping Ireland and the world, led by Kieran Cuddihy and a panel of guests.Expect thoughtful analysis and robust discussion on the country’s only independent TV current affairs programme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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