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.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Path to Power
Claim This Podcastby 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.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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July 18, 2026
Mary Lou and Micheál's Enmity
<p>Lise Hand and John Lee join Matt to discuss Mary Lou McDonald and Micheál Martin's true feelings for each other after the Sinn Féin leader calls her Fianna Fáil counterpart and Taoiseach a 'tosser'. Lynn Boylan's European Parliament embarrassment on the Irish language. Sinn Féin's position on an engineering plant in Derry that might be supplying the Israeli Air Force. The politics of Intel's increased Irish investment. Why the government must be glad it no longer has to deal with Aer Lingus' decisions. The length of the Dáil summer break, and John teases his cabinet scorecards. </p><br><p>Brought to you by The Greenman Group.</p><br><p>PTP+</p><p>To enjoy early access, ad-free listening and weekly bonus episodes, sign up at pathtopowerpodcast.com</p><br><p>Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com</p><br><p>Follow Matt:</p><br><p>https://twitter.com/cooper_m</p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
July 11, 2026
From Count Binface to Conor McGregor
<p>Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Áine Kerr join Matt to address the challenge to Nigel Farage being posed by a comedy candidate in the Clacton by-election. They give suggestions on how to revitalise O'Connell Street and the GPO. They offer a cost-benefit analysis on the MetroLink and wonder why it has taken so long. All three are outraged by the decision of the US Ambassador to Ireland to visit Conor McGregor's pub.</p><br><p>Brought to you by The Greenman Group.</p><br><p>PTP+</p><p>To enjoy early access, ad-free listening and weekly bonus episodes, sign up at pathtopowerpodcast.com</p><br><p>Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com</p><br><p>Follow Matt:</p><br><p>https://twitter.com/cooper_m</p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
July 4, 2026
Sex, Alcohol, and Irish Politics
Matt Cooper interviews Danny McConnell and John Lee about media oversight of Irish politicians' inappropriate actions and significant 21st-century political events.
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