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I'm Jim Bruce. You are welcome to my podcast page. I hope you enjoy these insights into Ireland, past, present and future.

Feb 29, 2020

In this edition of Talk About Ireland I am delighted to welcome as my guest John Waters, writer and commentator.

In Part 1 we discuss the 1990 presidential election, Lemass economic expansion, abortion referendums, and Ireland's colonial history.

(Interview recorded 17 Jan 2020.)


Feb 22, 2020

In this edition of Talk About Ireland I am delighted to welcome as my guest Kevin Myers, newspaper columnist, author, and broadcaster.

In Part 2 we discuss the NI Troubles, dissent in secular society, sex and procreation, Brexit, and nationalism vs. globalism.

(Interview recorded 23 Jan 2020.)


Feb 15, 2020

In this edition of Talk About Ireland I am delighted to welcome as my guest Kevin Myers, newspaper columnist, author, and broadcaster.

In Part 1 we discuss the sexual revolution, the growth of secularism, immigration, and Ireland's historical legacy.

(Interview recorded 23 Jan 2020.)


Feb 8, 2020

In this edition of Talk About Ireland I am delighted to welcome as my guest Martin Mansergh, diplomat, public representative, government minister, and farmer.

In Part 1 we discuss EU membership, illegal drugs, Irish culture, and the NI peace process.

(Interview recorded 20 Jan 2020.)


Feb 8, 2020

In this edition of Talk About Ireland I am delighted to welcome as my guest Martin Mansergh, diplomat, public representative, government minister, and farmer.

In Part 2 we discuss social media, post-Brexit Ireland, and climate change.

(Interview recorded 20 Jan 2020.)