Two Half Pints
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France, Israel and a retirement plan in the deep!
France, Israel and a retirement plan in the deep!
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Welcome to Two Half Points - the podcast where we untangle the heart of politics, society, and human behaviour. Hosts Ken Sweeney and Brian Milne bring you thoughtful one-on-one discussions, exploring forces that shape our world and the nuances of human interaction.
From current events to historical perspectives, sometimes with special guests adding their unique viewpoints, we aim to challenge your thinking and broaden your understanding.
So, whether you're a seasoned political junkie, a student of human nature, or just curious about the world, join us for compelling conversation.
Epizody
- France, Israel and a retirement plan in the deep! · 1 h 0 minWelcome back! After a long break, we’re thrilled to be here with a brand new episode. This time, we dive into a discussion on recent goings-on in France and Israel, and we even…
- Fossil fuel companies and the shift in responsibility · 1 h 0 min · Řada 2 Epizoda 1Welcome back! After a long break, we’re thrilled to be here with a brand new episode. This time, we dive into a thought-provoking article by The Guardian contributor Noah…
- The state of the media · 56 min · Řada 2 Epizoda 3Brian and Ken look through the recent Reporters Without Borders review and discuss the movers and shakers across the world.
- What a crazy month · 1 h 3 min · Řada 2 Epizoda 2Brian and Ken run though the many crazy tralking points over the last few weeks.
- Are we looking at a World War in 2025? · 1 h 10 min · Řada 2 Epizoda 1Brain and Ken discuss the recent rise in conflicts around the world and ask if we are moving closer to a global war?
- French and Irish political landscape in 2024 · 57 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 10Brain and Ken discuss the recent political crisis in France as well at November's Irish general election. We try to dissect who stands to gain in Ireland and France's political…
- Trump's staff appointment candiates · 1 h 1 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 9As incoming US president Donald Trump draws up a list of staff appointments, he's already losing some so we take a look at who's who on list
- November news round up · 55 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 8Brain and Ken troll though the big issues currently in play at the moment. They touch on the US election, Israeli incursions and the end of state media in Liechtenstein!
- How free are we to protest? · 43 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 7Brian and Ken discuss the current state of protesting and how modern democracies are dealing with the changing face of how to protest.
- Is social media in decline? · 1 h 2 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 6
- September democracy roundup · 1 h 10 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 5In this episode we chat about the recent election results in Germany and France, why UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is having a tough time after only two months in the job, and…
- Ireland & Scotland: What's next? · 52 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 4Brian and Ken discuss the future of Ireland and Scotland. Is independence for Scotland still on the cards and what is the mood around Irish unification?
- Why are conspiracy theories becoming more mainstream? · 46 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 3Ken Sweeney and Brian Milne discuss the reasons behind the recent popularity with conspiracy theories and ask why are they in the mainstream news more than ever. Ken and Brain…
- Is the current migration issue a direct result of European colonialism? · 53 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 2Ken Sweeney and Brian Milne explore the historical connections between European colonial practices and the contemporary migration challenges, investigating how past imperial…
- Is the United States of America's claim to be a democracy really true? · 23 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 1Ken Sweeney and Brian Milne discuss the authenticity of the democratic principles professed by the U.S. and examines whether its political system genuinely upholds the ideals of…
