The Johnny Fallon Podcast
By Johnny Fallon
Analysis of Irish Politics, strategy, communications and social issues
The Johnny Fallon Podcast Apr 01, 2024
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April 2024 - State of the parties
A look at the main political forces at play as the parties gear up for local and European elections and absorb recent changes and controversies
Apr 01, 202402:46:59
The making of the Downing Street Declaration 1993 - 30th Anniversary
The detailed story of the making of the Downing Street declaration, 30 years on. One of the most important negotiations in Anglo Irish history
Dec 10, 202304:53:47
1973 - a 50th anniversary review
A look back at news, events and society from 1973 in honour of 50 years of Carr Communications
Jul 16, 202302:11:47
April 2023 - state of the parties and Irish politics
The bumper comprehensive rundown on the issues facing each political party as they had towards summer and start election planning
Apr 10, 202302:47:35
Nice II - neutrality, turnout and getting Ireland back on track
The story of the second Nice referendum
Jun 12, 202201:38:53
Negotiating The Treaty - 1921
On the Centenary of the signing of the Treaty we look at the negotiations that led to the birth of a nation
Dec 05, 202105:48:13
Nice 1 - Ireland shocks Europe
The story of the first Nice referendum where Ireland rejects the EU Nice treaty for enlargement of the Union
Sep 05, 202102:01:03
Dublin Bay South - By-election special
A look at the run up to the July 2021 by election in Dublin Bay South
Jul 04, 202102:02:44
The forgotten referendums of the turn of the century
Local government, the international Criminal Court and the use of the Death penalty. All issues decided by referendum but somehow mainly forgotten in Irish political history
Jun 06, 202101:36:45
April news and analysis
A review of some of the big political stories from April
May 02, 202101:51:38
March News Analysis
A look at what may be behind some of the big news stories this month
Mar 28, 202101:47:18
The Good Friday Agreement Referendum and why it was important
A look back at a referendum that meant peace in Ireland
Mar 14, 202101:34:28
January news and analysis
A look back at the big stories from January 2021 and analysing what may have been going on in the background of some big decisions
Jan 31, 202102:09:54
Three referendums - Bail, Cabinet Confidentiality and The Amsterdam Treaty
The story of three often overlooked referendums
Jan 24, 202102:00:38
Referendums- interview with Dr Jennifer Kavanagh
Do referendums work? Why do we need an independent commission, can we improve the process and what are the legal issues behind the process? Dr Kavanagh gives us a unique insight into all this and more
Jan 17, 202153:11
The bumper lockdown 2020 review
A meandering journey through the stories of 2020 and what it means for 2021
Jan 02, 202104:52:02
Divorce 1995 - a landmark decision
The story of the 1995 referendum that saw divorce introduced in Ireland
Dec 14, 202001:39:14
US elections 2020 - The idiots guide
I’m joined by Eimear Hurley, Dawn Lonergan and Adam Hurley to discuss the US elections. The perfect guide for all those who are interested but need a bluffers guide on what’s really happening
Oct 29, 202001:08:45
Maastricht - Can the Irish save Europe?
The future of Europe and the abortion question become all wrapped up in referendum its a huge prize hanging in the balance
Oct 11, 202002:05:22
Single European Act - A referendum to change all of Europe
The referendum to ratify the Single European Act in Ireland
Oct 04, 202001:38:27
1986 - Divorce
The story of the 1986 referendum that failed in its attempt to introduce divorce into Ireland
Sep 20, 202001:41:25
1983 and the 8th amendment
The story of the referendum on the 8th amendment that inserted a clause to protect the life of the unborn child into the constitution
Sep 06, 202002:02:33
The forgotten referendums of the seventies
A look at the 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th amendments to the constitution and why they were overwhelmingly endorsed and why there is so little debate or discussion on them
Aug 30, 202001:34:39
Ireland reborn - Referendum on entry to the EEC 1972
A look at the issues, debate and context that surrounded the referendum on Ireland’s entry to the EEC
Aug 09, 202002:14:24
2020 - all changed utterly
The last in the election series, the story of the 2020 general election
Jun 07, 202003:39:45
2016 - a volatile electorate
The story of the 2016 General election
May 31, 202002:28:12
2011 - the nuclear election
The story of the election that changed the political landscape forever
May 24, 202003:48:45
2007 - Change is a dirty word
The story of the 2007 election
May 17, 202002:11:43
2002 - Showtime
The story of the 2002 general election
May 10, 202002:23:29
1997 - A thoroughly modern election
The story of the 1997 general election
May 03, 202002:09:50
1994 - the election that never was
Some of the most dramatic events in Irish political history, the story of 1994 and how a government fell without an election
Apr 26, 202004:06:17
1992 Rollercoaster
The events that led to the 1992 election and its aftermath
Apr 19, 202003:49:34
1989 - end of an era?
The story of the 1989 General Election
Apr 05, 202002:05:48
1987- opportunism and the national interest
The story of what shaped the 1987 election
Mar 29, 202002:11:05
1982 - GUBU
The story of the events that gave us the second election of 1982 and the hope for stability
Mar 22, 202001:57:43
February 1982 - Unfinished business
The background and story of the February 1982 General election and what was happening in the corridors of power
Mar 15, 202002:11:60
1981 - it’s the economy stupid...or is it?
A look back at the 1981 election and the issues of the day that began to change Irish politics forever.
Mar 08, 202002:04:34
1977 - Landslide
The Election series starts with the first transformative election of the modern age 1977. How did the biggest landslide in politics happen and how did the campaign change things?
Mar 01, 202001:57:35
Party bickering and the search for government
Ongoing review of another week of government formation talks and media debate
Feb 23, 202001:34:35
Government Formation - the opportunities, possibilities and the risks
A look at the possibilities now facing parties in government formation talks
Feb 16, 202001:55:35
#GE2020 the results and fallout - making sense of it all
Where to now for Irish politics? What went right and wrong and what does the future hold for our parties?
Feb 11, 202002:33:27
#GE2020 week 3- earthquakes?
Is it all change now? What are the options with just a week to go in the general election. Who are the winners and losers?
Feb 02, 202002:21:42
Weekend 2 of #GE2020
Full analysis of #ge2020 and all the thrills and spills of anther big week on the election trail. Opinion polls, manifestos, debates all covered in this bumper extended episode
Jan 26, 202001:56:58
Election 2020 weekend one
The most comprehensive round up on first days of ge2020
Jan 19, 202001:31:57
2019 and the stories that laid the ground for 2020
A look back at some of the big stories of 2019 and some forthright opinions on what they mean for Irish politics and society
Dec 31, 201955:18
Bye-elections - how will the strategists analyse the results and what must parties do now?
A run down of the current state of play for all parties in Ireland. How did they get to their current position, what are the dangers they face and what must they do to win seats at the next general election?
Dec 01, 201901:43:55