{"podcast":{"title":"Path to Power","slug":"path-to-power-6721255","podcast_index_feed_id":6721255,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/64e71f8052944300110032b0","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/path-to-power","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/64e71f8052944300110032b0/1768559906915-581fde99-19d1-49d8-bd3b-2ae7103c13f5.jpeg","author":"NK Productions","episode_count":136,"summary":"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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-26T06:17:32.018318+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/path-to-power-6721255"},"episode":{"title":"Get the Fliuch Out of Here","slug":"get-the-fliuch-out-of-here","published_at":"2026-01-31T07:40:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/path-to-power-6721255/get-the-fliuch-out-of-here","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/path-to-power-6721255","url":"https://shows.acast.com/path-to-power/episodes/get-the-fliuch-out-of-here","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64e71f8052944300110032b0/e/697b8cafb29f9abc9c9eaefb/media.mp3","summary":"A discussion on the political instability facing Micheál Martin's leadership and the tension between state agencies and government ministers during extreme weather. The hosts also explore the intersection of music, protest, and social change.","meta_description":"Analyzing Fianna Fáil's polling slump, the politics of weather warnings, and the power of protest songs in a changing world.","key_points":["Main idea: Micheál Martin's leadership faces a critical juncture as underwhelming performance threatens Fianna Fáil's stability","Failure mode: Government indecisiveness regarding trade and agricultural imports, specifically regarding Brazilian beef, risks alienating domestic farmers","Practical takeaway: Political leaders can leverage a 'lame duck' period to make necessary, unpopular decisions without fear of reelection","Main idea: The role of music as a political platform remains a powerful tool for social commentary and activism","Failure mode: Public criticism of state bodies like Met Éireann by ministers can undermine institutional credibility and communication"],"chapters":[{"start_ms":70000,"title":"Introduction","summary":"Hosts Shane Coleman and Lise Hand stand in for Matt Cooper to introduce the episode's topics."},{"start_ms":290000,"title":"Weather and Accountability","summary":"A look at the fallout from Storm Chandra and the friction between the Minister for Housing and Met Éireann."},{"start_ms":700000,"title":"The Future of Micheál Martin","summary":"An analysis of Fianna Fáil's polling slump and whether a leadership change is necessary or counterproductive."},{"start_ms":1500000,"title":"Agricultural Trade Tensions","summary":"The political pressure surrounding Bord Bia and the implications of importing Brazilian beef into Ireland."},{"start_ms":1910000,"title":"Celebrating Irish Women","summary":"A tribute to Mary Robinson and other influential women in honor of St. Brigid's Day."},{"start_ms":2330000,"title":"Music as Protest","summary":"Exploring how artists like Bruce Springsteen and Aretha Franklin use music to respond to global and social turmoil."}],"topics":["Irish Politics","Fianna Fáil","Met Éireann","Micheál Martin","Agricultural Policy","Protest Music","Social Activism","St. Brigid's Day"],"duration_seconds":2746,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/path-to-power-6721255/episodes/get-the-fliuch-out-of-here/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/path-to-power-6721255/get-the-fliuch-out-of-here.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}