Friday's Debrief
Welcome to The Debrief, where we look back on some of the biggest stories of the week. Ciara was joined by Author and Political Editor of the Sunday Times, Jennifer Bray. Also Professor of Political Economy at UCD, Aidan Regan and Writer and Columnist, Deirdre Reynold.
Is meaningful climate action possible in a democracy?
In a new book coauthored with fellow political scientists, UCD’s Aidan Regan argues that the three goals of democracy, economic growth and effective climate action are at odds with one another, and that the resulting “trilemma” requires novel political solutions to solve.
On today's podcast Aidan…
S1E1: Why do we care about getting shit done?
Why does Ireland feel poorer than it should? Why can't we seem to actually get shit done and how can we fix it? This podcast tells the story of the real root causes of Ireland's issues, how we can actually solve them, and how we can actually develop the political coalitions needed to deliver. We d…
S1E2: Does our voting system stop us from getting shit done?
What makes Ireland's voting system unusual? What does that do to our politics? And does it prevent us from getting shit done? We talk populism and vision, personality voting, ruling the void, the whip system, and, as always, centralisation.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GetShtDonePod
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S1E3: Why we need to stop ruling Ireland from Dublin
Ireland is the most centralised country in the EU. That is a disaster for getting shit done, our democracy, and our politics. How centralised are we? What does that mean? And how can we fix it?
Hosted by Keire Murphy and Aidan Regan.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GetShtDonePod
Patreon: https:/…
Garvaghy Road Standoff: How Did We Get Here?
Tensions continue to rise on the Garvaghy Road as protestors prepare for a second night blocking a disputed Orange Order parade. With calls for calm, what does the standoff mean for the future of Stormont?
Plus, fresh warnings of renewed fuel protests as prices remain high and Budget 2027 approach…
S1E4: Are civil servants the problem?
Getting shit done means having the people to do it. But the Irish civil service is a bit of a black box. In this episode, we talk about how the civil service works, its strengths and weaknesses, and how it could work better.
Hosted by Keire Murphy and Aidan Regan.
Questions or feedback? Contact@g…
The Village
Host Willie P. speaks to Aidan Regan from Restored Living Homes. The show talks about the process of co purchasing multifamily homes with friends becoming investors to save money and choosing your neighbors in the home buying process.
S1E5: Is Ireland actually rich?
Ireland effectively has two economies: the international economy, where wages and purchasing power is higher, and the domestic economy, where wages are lower. Some of the international economy is real, and some of it is fake - but we are highly dependent on it. This creates major social and govern…
The Newspaper Panel
Joining Brendan to discuss the main stories in Sunday's newspapers are: Professor of Political Economy at UCD, Aidan Regan; barrister and former Fianna Fail Minister for Education, Mary Hanafin; political columnist with The Sunday Times, Alison O'Connor; principal of St Aidan's Community School, T…
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