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Path to Power

Matt Cooper

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Government

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Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 98

In Path to Power, experienced broadcaster Matt Cooper and guests bring their individual points of view to a lively weekly discussion that sets the agenda and examines all the political and current issues.

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Spoilt For No Choice

Season 1 · Episode 95

Saturday, November 1, 2025 • Duration 52:12

The impact of the high number of spoiled votes in the election for future politics assessed, and how it will impact on migration policy. Is the left primed for power? Micheál Martin's tenuous grip on Fianna Fáil appraised, and our first musings on Jim O'Callaghan's (and others') suitability to replace him.

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Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m

https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317

https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/

Ivan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-yates-7b4b468a

https://www.instagram.com/pathtopower.podcast/

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Presidential Fallout

Season 1 · Episode 94

Saturday, October 25, 2025 • Duration 53:06

Assessment of Catherine Connolly's (assumed) victory and how she did it, how Fine Gael fell down, why Heather Humphreys was a poor candidate, why so many people didn't vote, and why Micheál Martin's Jim Gavin disaster may prove fatal for his leadership. Also, Matt's idea for a new way to appoint the president, which Ivan derides.

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Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m

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https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/

Ivan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-yates-7b4b468a

https://www.instagram.com/pathtopower.podcast/

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Presidential Coronation

Season 1 · Episode 93

Saturday, October 18, 2025 • Duration 54:46

Ivan as a footnote to presidential history, why Catherine Connolly is about to win and how heavily Heather Humphreys might lose. The likely fallout in Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, and whether Sinn Féin has missed a trick. Paul Murphy's legal action assessed. And how the result of the election may reflect societal division and provoke real change.

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Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m

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https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/

Ivan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-yates-7b4b468a

https://www.instagram.com/pathtopower.podcast/

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Gavin Dropped & Budget Woes

Season 1 · Episode 92

Saturday, October 11, 2025 • Duration 52:36

The circumstances of Jim Gavin's presidential exit examined, and the consequences for Micheál Martin's leadership of Fianna Fáil. When will Jim O'Callaghan seize the crown? The Budget: Why nothing for workers, and the overall expansion of government spending debated.

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https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/

Ivan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-yates-7b4b468a

https://www.instagram.com/pathtopower.podcast/

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Budget Expectations & Gavin's Gaffes

Season 1 · Episode 91

Saturday, October 4, 2025 • Duration 50:34

Our duo deliver a detailed pre-budget examination of what's likely to happen next Tuesday, from income tax measures to VAT on hospitality and apartments to the overall state of the government finances, changes to the tax treatment of ETFs and R&D for corporates, and the likely increases in social welfare. Also, the presidential race: who really won the first TV debate, Jim Gavin's social media gaffes, Catherine Connolly's convicted friend, and the presidential week analysed.

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Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m

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https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/

Ivan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-yates-7b4b468a

https://www.instagram.com/pathtopower.podcast/

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The Big Interview: Leo Varadkar

Season 1 · Episode 90

Saturday, September 27, 2025 • Duration 01:02:29

Matt and Ivan meet former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar for a wide-ranging discussion based on the publication of his book 'Speaking My Mind'.

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Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m

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https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/

Ivan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-yates-7b4b468a

https://www.instagram.com/pathtopower.podcast/

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Game Changer

Season 1 · Episode 89

Saturday, September 20, 2025 • Duration 51:58

How Ivan bought into the Jarlath Burns for president rumour, what Heather Humphreys must surrender in her bid for the Áras, Jim Gavin and the farm gate, the failure of the independents to get on the ballot, the bizarre DAA situation with Kenny Jacobs, and Ivan's post Ploughing Championships briefing.

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https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/

Ivan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-yates-7b4b468a

https://www.instagram.com/pathtopower.podcast/

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Threats and Assassinations

Season 1 · Episode 88

Saturday, September 13, 2025 • Duration 51:55

As Matt and Ivan deplore political violence in the United States, they assess the seriousness of the threats to Simon Harris and others. The presidential updates - How Jim Gavin won the Fianna Fáil nod and finds that he's senior hurling now, plus news on the other candidates. Ivan bemoans our forestry failures. How Jeffrey Epstein has ended Peter Mandelson's career finally. And Ivan looks forward to pending changes in our planning laws to stop vexatious individuals.

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https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/

Ivan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-yates-7b4b468a

https://www.instagram.com/pathtopower.podcast/

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Teflon Bertie Finds the Mud Sticks

Season 1 · Episode 87

Saturday, September 6, 2025 • Duration 53:03

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern can't escape his past and crashes out of the presidential race. Jim Gavin's advantage over Billy Kelleher for the Fianna Fáil nomination assessed. Does Heather Humphrey have a disability issue to overcome? Inside the Bob Geldof interest, and Ivan's surprise at weatherwoman Joanna Donnelly's presidential ambitions, more on Catherine Connolly and Alan Kelly, and the need for Sinn Féin to make a decision quickly. Also, the objections to Dublin's essential wastewater treatment plant, and Matt advocates for school secretaries and caretakers.

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To enjoy early access, ad-free listening and a weekly bonus episode, sign up at pathtopowerpodcast.com

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Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m

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https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/

Ivan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-yates-7b4b468a

https://www.instagram.com/pathtopower.podcast/

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Shots Fired!

Season 1 · Episode 86

Saturday, August 30, 2025 • Duration 48:51

Former army man and GAA legend Jim Gavin shoots for the presidency with Fianna Fáil, AK-47 Alan Kelly takes aim at Catherine Connolly, Sinn Féin appears to lack the ammunition if Mary Lou won't run, and some independents risk their feet. Also, a tribute to Pat Kenny's radio tenure.

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https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/

Ivan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-yates-7b4b468a

https://www.instagram.com/pathtopower.podcast/

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