Here’s How 89 – the Census

Here’s How 89 – the Census

Author: William Campbell August 6, 2019 Duration: 0:00
I talked to Cormac Halpin, chief statistician with the CSO about the upcoming census. ***** Let’s do a bit of science. Maybe, like me, you have had various social media invaded by people making all sorts of complaints about something called 5G. That’s the newest mobile data standard. Unless you are really special, that doesn’t […]

Every week, Here's How turns the microphone over to the people who actually live with the consequences of Ireland's political decisions and social debates. This isn't just analysis from a studio; it's a genuine conversation shaped by voicemails and recordings sent in by listeners from every corner of the country. Host William Campbell curates these contributions, playing the most compelling calls that offer a single, clearly-argued perspective on the issues of the day. The result is a raw and authentic snapshot of national opinion, moving beyond headlines to capture the voices often left out of the discussion. You'll hear passionate, two-to three-minute monologues on everything from local council disputes to sweeping cultural shifts, all filtered through the lived experience of the public. This podcast thrives on that direct line of communication, making it a unique forum in Ireland's media landscape. If you have a strong opinion on where the country is headed, you're encouraged to dial in or send a recording to join the debate. Tuning in means hearing the arguments that really matter, straight from the source, without polish or pretence. It’s a weekly check-in on the national mood, driven entirely by what people are willing to say out loud.
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Episode 137 – Ellie O’Byrne [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Ellie O’Byrne is co-editor of Tripe and Drisheen, a Cork-based local news substack, and we discussed a recent article of hers. ***** In talking to Ellie, I mentioned a tweet from Cllr Fiona Ryan of People Before Profit,…
Here’s How 136 – Pravda or Samizdat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Frank Armstrong is the editor of the magazine called Cassandra Voices. ***** I got a lot of the ideas for this discussion from an article by Yuriy Gorodnichenko on Berkeley Blog.
Here’s How 134 – Inside Russia [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Sarah Hurst is a journalist who has been reporting on Russia for thirty years – her interview starts at 15:00. ***** Sharon Keogan is an independent member of Seanad Éireann, she’s one of those independent politicians wh…
Here’s How 133 – Broken Homes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Michael Doherty is the PRO of the Mica Action Group. ***** I was talking to Billy Kelleher in the last podcast about Ukraine, and the west’s reaction, and in particular the attitude of MEPs Clare Daly and Mick Wallace. N…
Here’s How 132 – Ireland and War [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Billy Kelleher was Fianna Fáíl’s only MEP from being elected in 2019 for the South constituency until he was joined from the subs bench by Barry Andrews. He previously he served as a senator since 1993, and as a TD since…
Here’s How 131 – Who Decides [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Ewan Mackenna is a sports journalist who was written five books on sports. Recently, he has been blogging and tweeting about the public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic. *****
Here’s How 130 – An Injection of Sanity [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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John McGuirk is the editor of Gript.ie There is no doubt about the extent of the housing problem in Ireland, certainly not if you’ve been listening to this podcast, I’ve been banging on about it for longer than I, probab…
Here’s How 129 – Protocol Problems [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Moore Holmes is a Loyalist and a member of the advocacy group Let’s talk Loyalism. ***** You probably think that you’ve never heard of the WSM, the Workers Solidarity Movement, but you probably have heard of them, even t…