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Two politics students. One studying at Queen's University Belfast, and the other at University College Cork. On our podcast, we explore a range of political topics and events from across the globe, offering our own insights, delivering analysis and debating with ourselves and our guests.
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Former leader of the SDLP, Margaret Ritchie joined Charlie today to talk about the life and legacy of "Ireland's Greatest", John Hume. She spoke of his internationalist outlook, partnerships within the party and the direction in which Northern Ireland politics moves towards next.
The MBE was enough to silence Marcus Rashford in his quest to feed hungry children in the UK. Today, the lads discuss the Tories decision to whip the votes against extending the free school meal plan until Easter 2021, their inability to empathise with the working classes and if Angela Rayner was correct in her "scum" assessment.
Edwin Poots, the former Health Minister who did not believe that homosexuals should give blood, was in the news again this week as he tried to turn COVID-19 into a sectarian issue. The two lads discussed it earlier.
Episode 20 for NSP looks at a number of issues in the past week including Trump's COVID-19, Varadkar's unhelpful comments on NPHET, Tory incompetence and the UK 10PM closure of pubs as well as much, much more!
This evening, UCL graduate Sophie Blaney joined Charlie to discuss how women are perceived as a "walking womb" in Northern Ireland and shares some of the stories she has been told throughout her research for her dissertation.
Today, Charlie spoke with Progressive Brief editor Adam Hallissey on the need for a strong centre and why it is what drives good policy and good governance.
The two lads discuss Trump's latest interview fiasco and how it will affect his re-election bid
Áine O'Neill of Ógra Fianna Fáil joined Philip to discuss all things FF, the SDLP merger and the Seanad.
After a brief time of cohesive policy on COVID-19, Northern Ireland appears to be slipping back into tribal politics. Charlie & Philip discuss.
Philip and Charlie go through some of their favourite political rebuttals.
Art O'Mahony shared his views with Charlie on how the grand coalition means that Irish centrism loses out.
This week, Charlie & Philip discuss Joe Biden's VP nomination and the chances of each candidate.
This evening, Fullbright scholar, Luc O'Leary joined Charlie to discuss trans issues. They discussed JK Rowling's recent comments, the common misunderstandings of trans rights and what we can do in fostering a greater understanding of them.
In this short episode, Charlie and Philip discuss the recent revelations surrounding the PM's chief aide, Dominic Cummings, and if his position is still tenable.
Student Activism is something we strongly endorse here on the North South Podcast and Charlie had a chance to chat with prominent UCC student activist, Jess Dalton. They talked about the capitation fee, Occupy the Quad and the UCC CO-OP Society.
Today, Charlie was joined by the MP for South Down, Chris Hazzard. They discussed the Irish Protocol, Sinn Féin being critical of the EU and if there is a message to Unionism amidst the SF surge.
Conor McArdle, the Secretary for QUB Young Fine Gael, joined Philip for a chat on where they stand in the NI politics, EU relations, FG's possibility of being in opposition and his own personal aspirations.
Today, Charlie discussed Anarchism with Tipperary based Tadhg MacCionnaith. We delved into the differences it has with communism and what anarchism would look like if it was successful.
Today Philip caught up with Jos McGookin to talk communism, Marx and about the capitalist system.
Late night recording on President Trump's latest comments on COVID-19 and the "sarcastic " suggestion that disinfectant could be used as a potential healer. We also discuss the potential of the election being postponed, postal votes and touched on the protests.
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