The Polling Station

June marks annual celebration of Pride Month around the world. Each year we celebrate everyone part of the LGBTQIA+ community and how far we have come as a society.

Politics and pride have always been connected with the countless activists throughout the decades fighting for equality for al.. This episode we sit down with Manus Gallagher and discuss where the origins of Pride began, Ireland’s history with the LGBTQIA+, some stand activists and much more.

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Over the last two weeks the Housing Crisis has dominated Irish politics. The news of Real Estate Investment Funds, also known as REITS, buying large amounts of housing estates, blocking out first time buyers.

But what exactly are REITS and how are they impacting the property market? What can be expected from the Government’s Affordable Housing Bill? And what solutions are needed to end this crisis?

Listen to this week’s episode of The Polling Station to find.

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As we reach to President Joe Biden’s first 100 days in the Oval Office what can expect from this presidency?

This week, Niamh and Amy sit down to look at why the first 100 days of a US President is crucial and what has Biden done since January 20th? What are the biggest challenges facing the 46th US President and what can we expect to see over the next 4 years?

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On the 1st of February 2021, the Military of Myanmar seized control of the government and celared a year-long state of emergency, ending democratic rule.

But what was the lead up to this that caused military rule to be reinstated for the first time since 2011? Who are the key players? What does this mean for the people of Myanmar? And is there a way out of this?

This week we sit down and look at Myanmar's complicated history with democracy and ask what's next?

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What is happening in Northern Ireland?

Last week saw nights of riots across Northern Ireland that hadn't been seen in a number of years. But what led up to these riots? Why is there such political unrest in Northern Ireland and what can be done to ease tensions?

In this episode, we sit down with freelance journalist, writer and broadcaster Amanda Ferguson to give us a insight at what is happening in Belfast at the moment and why it reached this point.

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