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Thatcherism: What is it and why does it still matter?
April 08, 2021

Eight years on from her death, Margaret Thatcher remains one of the most well-known and cultural influential politicians, cropping up in political debates and Netflix's shows. But why does her legacy of Thatcherism still have such a hold on us?This week,

What's happening in Myanmar?
April 01, 2021

On the 1st of February 2021, the Military of Myanmar seized control of the government and celared a year-long state of emergency, ending democratic rule. But what was the lead up to this that caused military rule to be reinstated for the first time since

Leo the Leak
March 18, 2021

Leo Varadkar and his leaking of a confidential GP contract is back in the news this week after Gardaí have taken the investigation of the leak from a preliminary examination to a full-blown investigation.But what exactly is Varadkar being investigated for

Salmond vs Sturgeon
March 11, 2021

Nicola Sturgeon came under fire when she went before the Holyrood inquiry to give evidence about her former mentor Alex Salmond. But who is Alex Salmond? What happened that lead to this consequential inquiry? What will this mean for the future of Scottish

Here Come the Girls: Why Having Women in Politics Matters
March 08, 2021

It's International Women's day! And this week, Niamh and Amy sit down to discuss women in politics.The girls will be breaking down what is it like to be a woman in politics, in Ireland and around the world. What structures are in place to help and hinder

What is happening with the Mother and Baby Home Commission?
February 24, 2021

This week, Niamh and Amy sit down to discuss the Mother and Baby Home Commission. With the Mother and Baby Commission set to be archived on Sunday February 28th 2021, Niamh and Amy look into why the Commission was set up, what was the reaction to the Repo

What's the craic with CETA?
February 18, 2021

Niamh and Amy sit down for the first episode of The Polling Station, where they get stuck into CETA.What is it? Why is it such a big deal? Why is it causing such a rift in the Green Party? And why this rift might spell trouble for the government relations