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The Shnug Political Broadcast: Ep 3 - The Protest Vote and Voter Volatility

Well he finally did it, Simon Harris has called the election and while no concrete date has been given it has been confirmed for a Friday before Christmas. Join us this week as we discuss the potential dates for the election, Fine Gael losing another one of the Old Guard, political gangsters and how since the Financial Crisis there has been a protest vote in Ireland. It is unfocused, constantly shifting and has not toppled the status quo but its there, and rising.
The Shnug: Political Broadcast is a new weekly show where we will be taking a look at all things political.
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The Shnug Political Broadcast: Ep 2 - Sinn Féin fallout and Electoral Math

It’s been a hell of a few weeks for Sinn Féin with the resignation of two TD’s, not to mention two further scandals that have rocked the party both North and South of the border. Join us this week as we discuss the potential political fallout of these events, the possibility of new travel restrictions across the EU, the Hulk vs the Green Party and Ger’s favourite type of Math, Electoral Math.
The Shnug: Political Broadcast is a new weekly show where we will be taking a look at all things political.
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The Shnug Political Broadcast: Ep 1 - The Budget and the Election timetable.

With the General Election on the horizon, we thought it would be interesting to do a comprehensive election podcast series. Whether you have a keen interest in all things political or if you find politics a bit overwhelming, we are here for you. The Shnug: Political Broadcast is a new weekly show where we will be taking a look at all things political, breaking down the major talking points and issues in the lead up to the election and beyond. Riding shotgun with me will be the Shnug’s resident political anorak Ger Butler. This week we will be analysing the Budget, the reaction to it and the likely election timetable.
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The Shnug Podcast: Ep 31 - European Elections

It’s Episode 31 of the The Shnug Podacst and with the  European elections tomorrow, we thought we'd bring you our European chat, which will feature contributions with the 3 previously featured  journalists, Max Kelly, Michal Duffy and Dan Danaher as we look at the candidates and major issues.

The Shnug Podcast: Ep 30 - Local Elections: Part 3 - Galway City

It’s Episode 29 of the The Shnug Podacst and with the local and European elections just around the corner on June 7th, we have decided to try something a little different. Starting today, the Shnug is hitting the political trail, we will be taking a look at the local elections in Clare, Galway and Mayo. Riding co-pilot with me, will be political enthusiast Ger Butler.
Today we chat to is Max Kelly, senior journalist with the Galway Advertiser, as we look at the candidates and major issues in the run up to the elections.

The Shnug Podcast: Ep 29 - Local Elections: Part 2 - Mayo

It’s Episode 29 of the The Shnug Podacst and with the local and European elections just around the corner on June 7th, we have decided to try something a little different. Starting today, the Shnug is hitting the political trail, we will be taking a look at the local elections in Clare, Galway and Mayo. Riding co-pilot with me, will be political enthusiast Ger Butler.
Today we chat to is Michael Duffy, editor of The Mayo News/ Mayo Live as we look at the candidates and major issues in the run up to the elections.LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, SHNUG

The Shnug Podcast: Ep 28 - Local Elections: Part 1 - Clare

It’s Episode 28 of the The Shnug Podacst and with the local and European elections just around the corner on June 7th, we have decided to try something a little different. Starting today, the Shnug is hitting the political trail, we will be taking a look at the local elections in Clare, Galway and Mayo. Riding co-pilot with me, will be political enthusiast Ger Butler.
First up is Dan Danaher, senior staff reporter of The Clare Champion, he joins us as we look at the candidates and major issues in the run up to the elections.LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, SHNUG

The Shnug Podcast: Ep 27 - Kelsey Sheridan

Its Episode 27 of the The Shnug Podacst and this episode see’s us chat to DJ, selector, curator, promoter Kelsey Sheridan who is known for lighting up dancefloors from Vietnam to Tenerife, Dublin to Galway. In 2022, she also founded the Teigh Sios collective, hosting inclusive, multi-disciplinary parties in Galway & fundraising events for Gaza PCRF, Galway Rape Crisis Centre & Ukranians in need. Fresh off an exhilarating festival circuit, including Boomtown Fair (UK), All Together Now, and Electric Picnic where she fused multiple genres into sets along with regular gigs at Galway's Blue Note and collaborating with Ping Pong Disco. Her most recent project Ragga Puffin see’s her curate genre-bending DJ sets performed live with drummer Iarla Fox former member of Irish reggae band Intinn and Lady Grew an American performance artist and rapper.