The Stand with Eamon Dunphy

The Stand

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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.


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2101 episodes

Repost: 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 https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

31m
Dec 24, 2024
Repost: 1995 - 2020 From war to peace, from boom to bust - a turbulent 25 years in Irish life

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 9th September 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

31m
Dec 23, 2024
Repost: 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 Fairwaysis a reflection on 63 years of golf reporting.. Recorded on Friday 29th November 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

33m
Dec 21, 2024
Repost: Who Killed Una Lynskey?

Journalist and author Mick Clifford talks to Eamon about his new book Who "Killed Una Lynskey?" Mick Clifford is an award winning columnist and reporter with the Irish Examiner. During the podcast Eamon also mentions Mick's book "A Force for Justice; The Maurice McCabe Story." Recorded on Thursday 19th September 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

27m
Dec 20, 2024
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 https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

31m
Dec 19, 2024
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 https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

27m
Dec 17, 2024
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 https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

26m
Dec 12, 2024
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 https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

22m
Dec 10, 2024
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 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_East_Eye and a diary column for the Peter’s latest book is . In the course of the conversation Peter refers to an earlier book he wrote from 2013 called . Recorded on Monday 9th December 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

25m
Dec 10, 2024
Can Keir Starmer maintain the 'Special Relationship' with the US while strengthening its friendship with the EU?

Economist and commentator Chris Johns talks to Eamon from London. Recorded on Thursday 5th December 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

30m
Dec 09, 2024
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 https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

28m
Dec 07, 2024
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 https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

28m
Dec 06, 2024
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 https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

27m
Dec 04, 2024
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 https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

20m
Dec 02, 2024
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 Fairwaysis a reflection on 63 years of golf reporting.. Recorded on Friday 29th November 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

33m
Nov 30, 2024
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 https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

26m
Nov 29, 2024
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 https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

41m
Nov 28, 2024
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 https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

27m
Nov 26, 2024
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 https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

33m
Nov 26, 2024
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 https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

30m
Nov 23, 2024
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 https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

20m
Nov 22, 2024
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 https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

27m
Nov 21, 2024
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 https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

22m
Nov 19, 2024
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 https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

28m
Nov 18, 2024
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 https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

29m
Nov 15, 2024
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 https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

29m
Nov 13, 2024
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 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_East_Eye and a diary column for the 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 https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

28m
Nov 12, 2024
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 https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

30m
Nov 11, 2024
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 https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

26m
Nov 08, 2024
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 https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

30m
Nov 06, 2024