Aidan Crowley is joined by Caoimhín Rowland and Connaught Telegraph columnist Dr Richard Martin for a wide-ranging discussion on local and national politics.
The conversation centres on the Westport/Belmullet Municipal District meeting, with a pointed debate on what Aidan terms “populist politics” from opposition councillors and Dr Martin challenging whether community activism always translates into what he describes as effective politics.
While the difficulties Mayo's rural hinterland faces came to the surface last week and a councillor's supposition that the housing crisis, rural depopulation will derail hopes for Sam in Mayo.
The trio also turn their attention to national politics, analysing the latest opinion poll and the pressure it places on Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin and whether such polls truly reflect how the electorate will vote.
