Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Lise Hand and Shane Coleman join Matt to assess the many newspaper interviews given by Tánaiste and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris over the Christmas period. They discuss the threats to his family's safety, his likely tax and spend position as finance minister, the controversies caused by his comments on homelessness and migration, and his plans for a possible crackdown on social media anonymity. They look at MAGA monster Steve Bannon's threats to establish a political movement in Ireland, and they discuss foreign trips to China and other countries by Taoisigh and presidents.
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Lise Hand and Shane Coleman join Matt to assess the many newspaper interviews given by Tánaiste and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris over the Christmas period. They discuss the threats to his family's safety, his likely tax and spend position as finance minister, the controversies caused by his comments on homelessness and migration, and his plans for a possible crackdown on social media anonymity. They look at MAGA monster Steve Bannon's threats to establish a political movement in Ireland, and they discuss foreign trips to China and other countries by Taoisigh and presidents.
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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 issues.
PTP+
To enjoy early access, ad-free listening and weekly bonus episodes, sign up at https://pathtopower.supportingcast.fm/
Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com
Subscribe now on:
Spotify: https://t.ly/ilG4M
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