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The Stand with Eamon Dunphy

ByThe Stand
2098 episodes

Podcast Summary

The Stand with Eamon Dunphy is a current affairs, sport and culture podcast posting five or more episodes each week.Editor and Presenter - Eamon DunphyAs 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.

#1

Ep 2073: Fianna Fáil / Fine Gael: Is it time to merge?

Diarmaid Ferriter talks to Eamon. Diarmaid is an author and Professor of Modern Irish History at UCD. He writes a weekly column with the Irish Times.Recorded on Tuesday 17th December 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-12-19•36mins
#2

Ep 2072: Syria - The fall of the house of Assad

Lara Marlowe joins Eamon to talk about Syria and the fall of the Assad regime. Lara and Eamon also discuss the closure of the Israeli embassy in Dublin. Lara Marlowe is an author and journalist. Her most recent book is How Good It Is I Have No Fear of Dying, the remarkable story of Ukrainian Lt. Julia Mykytenko. Lara lives and works in Paris and is a regular contributor to the Irish Times from there.Recorded on Monday 16th December 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-12-17•33mins
#3

Ep 2071: As Trump prepares to enter the White House America’s tolerance of liberals fades

Niall Stanage reports from Washington. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.Recorded on Wednesday 11th December 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-12-12•30mins
#4

Ep 2070: Michael Martin in the driving seat as coalition talks begin

Fionnán Sheahan talks to Eamon as talks begin to form a new government. Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor for independent.ie, the Irish Independent and the Sunday Independent.Recorded on Tuesday 10th December 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-12-10•28mins
#5

Ep 2069: Syria - Assad falls as otherwise occupied Russia and Iran stand idly by

Journalist and author Peter Oborne joins Eamon to talk about the overthrow of Syria's Bashar al-Assad. Peter Oborne writes a political column for Middle East Eye and a diary column for the Byline Times. Peter’s latest book is The Fate of Abraham: Why the West is Wrong about Islam. In the course of the conversation Peter refers to an earlier book he wrote from 2013 called A Dangerous Delusion: Why the West are Wrong about Nuclear Iran.Recorded on Monday 9th December 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-12-10•29mins
#6

Ep 2068: Can Keir Starmer maintain the 'Special Relationship' with the US while strengthening friendship with the EU?

Economist and commentator Chris Johns talks to Eamon from London.Recorded on Thursday 5th December 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-12-09•35mins
#7

Ep 2067: French Political Crisis - Marine Le Pen continues her march towards power as Macron sinks

Lara Marlowe talks to Eamon about the crisis in French government. Lara Marlowe is an author and journalist. Her most recent book is How Good It Is I Have No Fear of Dying, the remarkable story of Ukrainian Lt. Julia Mykytenko. Lara lives and works in Paris and contributes to the Irish Times from there.Recorded on Friday 6th November 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-12-07•33mins
#8

Ep 2066: Trump revolution begins with a bang as Biden’s presidency expires with a whimper

Niall Stanage reports from Washington. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor at The Hill and White House Columnist for that publication.Recorded on Thursday 5th November 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-12-06•33mins

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#9

Ep 2065: Should Ireland adjust as the EU turns sharply right?

Suzanne Lynch talks to Eamon from Brussels. Suzanne Lynch is Chief Brussels Correspondent for POLITICO and Host of the podcast EU Confidential. Previously Suzanne was a correspondent in Washington and Dublin,Recorded on Tuesday 3rd December 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-12-04•33mins
#10

Ep 2064: General Election - FF / FG hold all the aces when it comes to forming a Government

Fionnán Sheahan joins Eamon to discuss the results so far from Friday's election. Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor at Independent.ie, the Irish Independent and the Sunday Independent.Recorded on Monday 2nd December 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-12-02•27mins
#11

Ep 2063: A Farewell to the Fairways

Sports journalist Dermot Gilleece joins Eamon to talk about his new book, A Farewell to the Fairways, published by Red Stripe Press. Dermot Gilleece is the former Golf Correspondent for the irish Times and A Farewell to the Fairways is a reflection on 63 years of golf reporting..Recorded on Friday 29th November 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-11-30•39mins
#12

Ep 2062: A new president, a changed country, has America abandoned the rest of West?

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon from Washington. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor at The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.Recorded on Wednesday 27th November 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-11-29•31mins
#13

Ep 2061: General Election - Ivan Yates, Fine Fáil to win and win big

Ivan Yates joins Eamon to talk about the General Election and likely winners and losers around the country. Ivan Yates is a former Fine Gael Minister, a political commentator, and hosts his own podcast, "Calling It", on the General Election.Recorded on Wednesday 27th November 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-11-28•46mins
#14

Ep 2060: General Election - Leaders’ Debate sure to be decisive

Fionnán Sheahan joins Eamon to preview tonight's Leaders' debate on RTÉ. Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor at Independent,ie, The Irish Independent and The Sunday Independent.Recorded on Tuesday 26th November 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-11-26•33mins
#15

Ep 2059: As Trump’s administration focuses on our corporate tax advantage Ireland should worry

Russian economist Constantin Gurdgiev talks to Eamon about Russia's booming war economy, Donald Trump's new cabinet, and the economies of the BRICs v G7. Constantin is an academic with the University of Northern Colorado and Visiting Assistant Professor at Trinity College, Dublin.Recorded on Monday 25th November 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-11-26•37mins
#16

Ep 2058: Putin’s nuclear threat would invite severe retaliation

Senator Tom Clonan talks to Eamon about Joe Biden's agreement to Ukraine's use of US missiles within Russia as 10,900 North Korean troop arrive in Kursk. Also Ireland's neutrality - can the country protect its own sovereignty?Recorded on Wednesday 20th November 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-11-23•34mins
#17

Ep 2057: Trump begins his American revolution

Niall Stanage reports from Washington. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor at the Hill and White House columnist for that publication.Recorded on Thursday 21st November 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-11-22•25mins
#18

Ep 2056: Trump’s Commerce Sec has Ireland in his sights

Economist and commentator Chris Johns talks to Eamon about Trump's selection for Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick. Also UK farmers protest against the new government's plans for Inheritance Tax.Recorded on Wednesday 20th November 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-11-21•33mins
#19

Ep 2055: General Election - Could it be the economy, stupid?

Fionnán Sheahan talks to Eamon following the RTE Leaders' Debate. Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor for The Irish Independent, The Sunday Independent and independent.ie.Recorded on Tuesday 19th November 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-11-19•22mins
#20

Ep 2054: Trumpism - an ideology or a state of mind?

Economist and commentator Chris Johns talks to Eamon.Recorded on Thursday 14th November 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-11-18•29mins
#21

Ep 2053: Shock and awe as Trump names his cabinet

Niall Stanage reports from Washington. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor at The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.Recorded on Thursday 14th November 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-11-15•30mins
#22

Ep 2052: A hoax, says Trump, as time runs out for climate deniers

Environmental journalist John Gibbons talks to Eamon about Cop 29 and the climate crisis.Recorded on Tuesday 12th November 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-11-13•30mins
#23

Ep 2051: Trump in the White House - a terrible moment in world history

Peter Oborne talks to Eamon. Peter Oborne is a journalist and author. He writes a political column for Middle East Eye and a diary column for the Byline Times. His latest book is The Fate of Abraham: Why the West is Wrong about Islam. Recorded on Monday 11th November 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-11-12•29mins

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#24

Ep 2050: Economically Trump will take Ireland and the EU on a dangerous journey into the unknown

Economist and commentator Chris Johns joins Eamon to talk about the potential economic impact across Europe of Donald Trump's presidency.Recorded on Friday 8th November 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-11-11•31mins
#25

Ep 2049: Trump presidency unlikely to settle European divisions

Suzanne Lynch talks to Eamon as European leaders prepare to meet in Budapest. Suzanne Lynch is Global Playbook Author and Associate Editor at POLITICO. Previously she was Irish Times correspondent in Washington and Brussels. Recorded on Thursday 7th November 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-11-08•27mins
#26

Ep 2048: US Election 2024 - the people have spoken!

Niall Stanage joins Eamon to talk about the US election and the potential impact of President Elect Donald Trump's return to the White House. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of the Hill and White House columnist for that publication.Recorded 12.30pm on Wednesday 6th November 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-11-06•31mins
#27

Ep 2047: Israel in Gaza - who can erase the scenes we'll never forget?

Sen. Tom Clonan joins Eamon to discuss the conflict in the Middle East, Israel's ban on UNWRA and role of UNIFIL in the region. Tom Clonan is a, security analyst, author and retired Irish Army Captain. In 1995, Clonan deployed to South Lebanon as an officer commanding Irish troops under the UNIFIL mission in that country. Recorded on Tuesday 5th November 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-11-06•31mins
#28

Ep 2046: US Election - divided Europe waits on divided America

Suzanne Lynch joins Eamon from Brussels. Suzanne is Associate Editor at Politico and former Washington and Brussels correspondent for The Irish Times.Recorded on Friday 1st November 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-11-04•29mins
#29

Ep 2045: Rachel Reeves breaks promises to find ‘fix’ for British economy

Economist and commentator Chris Johns joins Eamon to talk about the first Labour Party budget for over14 years delivered by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves.Recorded on Thursday 31st October 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-11-02•31mins
#30

Ep 2044: US braced for election results and what might follow

Niall Stanage reports from Washington on the US Presidential election. Niall is Associate Editor at The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.Recorded on Thursday 31st October 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-11-01•29mins
#31

Ep 2043: Vampire State - the Rise and Fall of the Chinese Economy

Journalist and author Ian Williams joins Eamon to talk about his new book VAMPIRE STATE - THE RISE AND FALL OF THE CHINESE ECONOMY published by Birlinn. Ian Williams was foreign correspondent for Channel 4 News and NBC in Moscow, the Indo-Pacific and China. Ian has also covered conflicts in the Balkans, the Middle East and Ukraine. He won Emmy and BAFTA awards for his discovery and reporting on the Serb detention camps during the war in Bosnia. Recorded on Tuesday 29th October 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-10-31•31mins
#32

Ep 2042: General Election - Fine Fáil and Fine Gael likely to return to Government on current numbers

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern joins Eamon to talk about Ireland's forthcoming General Election.Recorded on Tuesday 29th October 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-10-30•25mins
#33

Ep 2041: US Election - Trump’s proposed tariffs would rebound on US consumers

Economist and commentator Chris Johns joins Eamon to talk about the US economy in light of the forthcoming US election.Recorded on Thursday 24th October 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-10-26•29mins
#34

Ep 2040: US Presidential Election - still too close to call but Trump slight favourite

Niall Stanage reports from Washington. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor at The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.Recorded on Thursday 24th October 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-10-25•25mins
#35

Ep 2039: Football’s greedy rulers hurting the game and its players

Barcelona-based journalist Richard Fitzpatrick talks to Eamon about the impact of FIFA's and UEFA's increasing demands on players and the toll this takes. Also Kylian Mbappé, his move to Real Madrid and an allegation of rape that has been made against him.Recorded on Tuesday 22nd October 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-10-23•27mins
#36

Ep 2038: A Russian perspective - the unholy alliance between Trump and Putin

Russian journalist Dmitry Elovsky talks to Eamon from Lithuania about the war in Ukraine, the Moldovan referendum on EU membership, and Donald Trump. Dmitry Elovsky is Chief Editor for the YouTube channel Khordorkovsky.Live. Before the war he was Deputy Editor-in-Chief for TV Rain in Moscow.Recorded on Monday 21st October 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-10-22•27mins
#37

Ep 2037: Britain’s Tory press ensures tough first 100 days for Keir Starmer

Economist and commentator Chris Johns joins Eamon to talk about the UK's Labour Party government, their forthcoming budget, and the leadership battle for the Tory Party.Recorded on Friday 18th October 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-10-21•30mins
#38

Ep 2036: Trump edges ahead in the race for the White House

Niall Stanage reports from Washington on the US Presidential Election. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor for The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.Recorded on Thursday 17th October 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-10-18•26mins
#39

Ep 2035: Sinn Féin’s troubles deepen as McDonald alleged to have misled the Dáil

Fionnán Sheahan talks to Eamon. Fionnán in Ireland Editor at independent.ie, the Irish Independent and the Sunday Independent.Recorded on Wednesday 16th October 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-10-17•21mins
#40

Ep 2034: Cover-up and character assassination as Sinn Féin goes to war with itself

Fionnán Sheahan talks to Eamon. Fionnán is Ireland Editor at Independent.ie, the Irish Independent and the Sunday Independent.Recorded on Monday 14th October 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-10-15•23mins
#41

Ep 2033: As Netanyahu stokes the fires, Ireland’s UN troops in danger.

Senator Tom Clonan talks to Eamon about the growing conflict in the Middle East. Tom Clonan is a security analyst, author, and retired Irish Army Captain. He served in Lebanon with UNIFIL as officer commanding Irish troops and in 1996, he witnessed at first hand the Israeli punitive operation Grapes of Wrath against Hezbollah and the people of South Lebanon. Recorded on Monday 14th October 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-10-14•32mins
#42

Ep 2032: General Election - To go early or late, will Simon Harris get it right?

Fionnán Sheahan talks to Eamon about the week in Irish politics. Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor at Independent.ie, the Irish Independent and the Sunday Independent.Recorded on Friday 11th October 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-10-12•28mins
#43

Ep 2031: US 2024 Election - Teflon Trump as Woodward’s Putin revelations fail to stick

Niall Stanage reports on the Presidential election from Washington. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor for the Hill and White House columnist for that publication.Recorded on Thursday 10th October 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-10-11•26mins
#44

Ep 2030: War In Ukraine - The terrible price Ukraine will pay if Trump wins

Lara Marlowe talks to Eamon about the war in Ukraine. Lara Marlowe is a US-born journalist and author. She was the US correspondent for The Irish Times before returning to Paris in 2013 as the paper's Paris correspondent. Lara’s most of recent book, How Good It Is I Have No Fear of Dying: Lieutenant Yulia Mykytenko’s Fight For Ukraine, will be published later this month by Head of Zeus.Recorded on Thursday 10th October 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-10-10•28mins
#45

Ep 2029: Downing St power play - Irishman wins the battle for Sir Keir’s ear

Economist and commentator Chris Johns joins Eamon to talk about UK politics and changes in PM Keir Starmer's top team as his Chief of Staff Sue Gray resigns.Recorded on Monday 7th October 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-10-08•26mins
#46

Ep 2028: Middle East Conflict - Israel poses serious threat to Irish troops on UN duty

Tom Clonan talks to Eamon one year on from Hamas's attack on Israel. Tom also talks to Eamon about the challenges facing Irish troops serving in South Lebanon for UNIFIL Tom Clonan is a security analyst, author, and retired Irish Army Captain. He served in Lebanon with UNIFIL as officer commanding Irish troops and in 1996 he witnessed at first hand the Israeli punitive operation Grapes of Wrath against Hezbollah and the people of South Lebanon.Recorded on Monday 7th October 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-10-07•29mins
#47

Ep 2027: Trump, Putin and a Middle East triggered oil crisis pose real threats to Irish economy

Economist and commentator Chris Johns talks to Eamon about Budget 2025, the threats facing Ireland's economic stability, and the Tory Party leadership contest.Recorded on Thursday 3rd October 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-10-05•31mins
#48

Ep 2026: Out of control Netanyahu could cost Democrats the White House

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon about events influencing next month's US election. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor for The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.Recorded on Thursday 3rd October 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-10-04•22mins
#49

Ep 2025: Budget 2025 - disliked by Shinners and Official Ireland

Fionnán Sheahan joins Eamon to talk about Budget 2025 delivered on Tuesday by Minister for Finance Jack Chambers and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Paschal Donohoe. Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor for Independent.ie, The Irish Independent and The Sunday Independent.Recorded on Wednesday 2nd October 2024 Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-10-03•28mins
#50

Ep 2024: Austria joins Europe’s far-right march

Suzanne Lynch talks to Eamon from Brussels about the rise of right-wing parties across Europe. Also what are the challenges ahead for Michael McGrath as EU Commissioner for Democracy, Justice and the Rule of Law?Suzanne Lynch is Associate Editor at POLITICO. Previously she was the Irish Times correspondent in Washington Brussels.Recorded on Tuesday 1st October 2024. Become a member at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-10-02•26mins

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