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The Stand with Eamon Dunphy is a current affairs, sport and culture podcast posting five or more episodes each week. Editor and Presenter - Eamon Dunphy As a former professional and international soccer player Eamon was capped 23 times for Ireland. He has been a writer and broadcaster for over 40 years and written five best selling books including an early memoir Only a Game?, U2’s biography Unforgettable Fire, Sir Matt Busby’s biography A Strange Kind of Glory, Roy Keane’s autobiography Keane, and most recently his own memoir, The Rocky Road. As a newspaper columnist Eamon has written for a number of newspapers, most notably the Irish Daily Star and the Sunday Independent. He was a contributor to RTÉ’s soccer panel for 40 years and was the editor and presenter of the drivetime radio show The Last Word for five years in the newly established Radio Ireland (now Today FM). Eamon launched The Stand in November 2016. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ireland

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The Stand with Eamon Dunphy is a current affairs, sport and culture podcast posting five or more episodes each week. Editor and Presenter - Eamon Dunphy As a former professional and international soccer player Eamon was capped 23 times for Ireland. He has been a writer and broadcaster for over 40 years and written five best selling books including an early memoir Only a Game?, U2’s biography Unforgettable Fire, Sir Matt Busby’s biography A Strange Kind of Glory, Roy Keane’s autobiography Keane, and most recently his own memoir, The Rocky Road. As a newspaper columnist Eamon has written for a number of newspapers, most notably the Irish Daily Star and the Sunday Independent. He was a contributor to RTÉ’s soccer panel for 40 years and was the editor and presenter of the drivetime radio show The Last Word for five years in the newly established Radio Ireland (now Today FM). Eamon launched The Stand in November 2016. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Language:

English


Episodes

Ep 1686: Can NATO and European solidarity be sustained if Putin wages a long war?

3/30/2023
Author and journalist John Kampfner joins Eamon from Berlin to talk about King Charles's state visit to Germany, the dispute among the German government's coalition partners and unity across Europe and the NATO countries as the war in Ukraine continues. Recorded Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:26:27

Ep 1685: Windsor Framewok - EU will extract a big price if Rishi Sunak fails to deal with DUP intransigence

3/29/2023
Suzanne Lynch talks to Eamon about the pressures of global issues across the EU that make opening the Windsor Framework to new negotiations to accommodate DUP concerns unlikely. Suzanne Lynch is Chief Brussels Correspondent for Politico. Recorded on Tuesday 28th March 2023. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:26:40

Ep 1684: UEFA Euro 2024 - Stephen Kenny is on the right track, the debate is over

3/28/2023
John Giles says the debate is over about Stephen Kenny's role as coach of the Irish football team as he joins Eamon to talk about Ireland's game against France in the first UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier. Recorded 28th March 2023. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:28:23

Ep 1683: Housing crisis - eviction a brutal and flawed response

3/28/2023
Fionnán Sheahan talks to Eamon about the government's response to the housing crisis, the shocking consequences of poor housing supply and Tuesday's two Dáil votes: the Labour Party's motion of no confidence; and Sinn Féin's proposed legislation to extend the ban on evictions. Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor for the Irish Independent. Recorded on 27th March 2023. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Duration:00:30:05

Ep 1682: France on Fire

3/27/2023
Paris-based journalist Lara Marlowe joins Eamon to talk about the strikes and protests in Paris and across France in response to President Emmanuel Macron pushing through pension reform legislation without a final parliamentary vote. Lara Marlowe is Paris Correspondent for the Irish Times. Recorded on Monday 27th March 2023. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:27:30

Ep 1681: Financial Crisis - Are we revisiting 2008?

3/26/2023
Economist and commentator Chris Johns talks to Eamon about Boris Johnson's appearance at the House of Commons' Privileges Committee, inflation, rising interest rates and growing problems in the banking system. Recorded on Thursday 23rd March 2023. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:28:21

Ep 1680: With Trump and DeSantis on the Presidential horizon how long can we depend on the US to defend the West

3/25/2023
Niall Stanage joins Eamon to talk the war in Ukraine and what Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow means to the US. Also Donald Trump and why he waits to hear if the Grand Jury in New York will indict him and the $1.6bn lawsuit brought by voting company Dominion against Fox News. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House columnist for that publication. Recorded on Thursday 23rd March 2023. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on...

Duration:00:27:39

Ep 1679: Great leaders on and off the pitch have taken Ireland to top of the rugby world

3/24/2023
Rugby commentator Matt Williams joins Eamon to talk about Ireland's win against England last Saturday to become 2023 Guinness Six Nations Grand Slam Champions. Matt and Eamon also look ahead to the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France next September. Recorded on Monday 20th March 2023. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:31:52

Ep 1678: As sanctions fail to bite so far Putin retains the support of the Russian people

3/23/2023
Russian journalist Dmitry Elovsky joins Eamon to talk about Xi Jinping’s visit to Moscow, developments in the war in Ukraine, the impact of Russian casualties on public opinion in Russia and the power of Putin's propaganda, and the Wagner Group's recruitment drive. Dmitry Elovsky is Presenter and Chief Editor for the You Tube channel Khordorkovsky.Live. Before the war he was Deputy Editor-in-Chief for TV Rain in Moscow. He is based in Lithuania. Recorded on Tuesday 21st March 2023. Become...

Duration:00:30:00

Ep 1677: Xi and Putin test the West’s resolve in Ukraine but Taiwan top of China’s agenda

3/22/2023
Author and journalist Ian Williams joins Eamon to talk about the implications of Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow. Ian Williams' most recent book is 'Fire of the Dragon - China's New Cold War'. As a foreign correspondent he spent many years in Moscow, the Indo-Pacific and China for Channel 4 and NBC. Ian has also covered conflicts in the Balkans, the Middle East and Ukraine and won Emmy and BAFTA awards for his discovery and reporting on the Serb detention camps during the war in...

Duration:00:28:01

Ep 1676: Banking crisis - no time for complacency

3/21/2023
Economist, commentator and podcast Chris Johns joins Eamon to talk about the the causes and global impact of the Silicon Valley Bank and Credit Suisse Bank troubles. Recorded on Monday 20th March 2023. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:31:17

Ep 1675: Haaland - a goal scoring genius we’ve never seen before

3/20/2023
John Giles and Liam Brady join Eamon to review some of the weekend's FA Cup and Premier League games. Recorded on Monday 20th March 2023. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:31:31

Ep 1674: Ireland’s empathy for immigrants rooted in our past but times and attitudes can change

3/14/2023
Diarmaid Ferriter joins Eamon to talk about immigration to Ireland over the years and the growing extremist right wing view in the country. Diarmaid Ferriter is an author, columnist for the Irish Times, and Professor of Modern Irish History at UCD. Recorded on Thursday 2nd March 2023. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:30:27

Ep 1673: How Denis O’Brien lost control of Digicel

3/12/2023
Journalist and broadcaster Richard Curran talks to Eamon about how Denis O'Brien lost control of his company Digicel. Richard Curran presents The Business on RTE Radio One and is a contributor to the Irish Independent. Recorded on Tuesday 7th March 2023. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:25:57

Ep 1672: Putin's War - Superior battlefield tactics plus newly acquired tanks give Ukraine a critical advantage in the coming months

3/10/2023
Journalist and Film Maker Johnny O'Reilly joins Eamon from Kyiv to talk about the War in Ukraine and the military tactics being used Ukraine and Russia in fierce battles on the frontline. Recorded on Wednesday 8th March 2023. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:33:54

Ep 1671: Brexit and sleaze Boris Johnson’s legacy but some Tories still want him back

3/9/2023
Economist and commentator Chris Johns joins Eamon to talk about Boris Johnson and his impact on the Tory Party as he continues to stalk Rishi Sunak. Recorded on Wednesday 8th March 2023. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:30:07

Ep 1670: Putin’s War - Peace talks or escalation the only likely options

3/8/2023
Military Analyst Senator Tom Clonan talks to Eamon about the war in Ukraine and the international dynamics at work dictating the ways in which the war could develop. Recorded on Monday 6th March 2023. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:35:29

Ep 1669: Manchester United hype exposed by Liverpool’s class and passion

3/7/2023
John Giles and Liam Brady join Eamon to review the weekend's football including Liverpool's historic win against Man United and Arsenal's late goal to win against Brentford. Recorded Monday 6th March 2023. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:32:04

Ep 1668: Rupert Murdoch’s astonishing defence of Fox News' lies

3/4/2023
Niall Stanage talks to Eamon about support in the US for Biden's Ukraine War aid, the Republican road to the 2024 General Election and Rupert Murdoch's astonishing deposition at the Dominion Systems election case about Fox News and how certain presenters endorsed the lie that the 2020 presidential election was stolen. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor for The Hill and White House columnist for that publication. Recorded on Friday 3rd March 2023. Become a member at...

Duration:00:27:38

Ep 1667: The general welcome for the Windsor Framework leaves Donaldson with a tough decision to make

3/3/2023
Sam McBride talks to Eamon about the response in Northern Ireland to Rishi Sunak's Windsor Framework. Sam McBride is Northern Ireland Editor of the Belfast Telegraph & Sunday Independent and author of Burned: The Inside Story of the Cash-for-Ash Scandal. Recorded on Thursday 2nd March 2023. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:25:44