{"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":"The Price Donald Trump Makes Us Pay","slug":"the-price-donald-trump-makes-us-pay","published_at":"2026-03-21T07:40:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/path-to-power-6721255/the-price-donald-trump-makes-us-pay","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/path-to-power-6721255","url":"https://shows.acast.com/path-to-power/episodes/115-main","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64e71f8052944300110032b0/e/69bd1e293bbfcfe8db547d08/media.mp3","summary":"The geopolitical fallout from US-Iran tensions and the Trump administration's impact on the international order. The discussion explores the economic consequences for Ireland, from energy price hikes to the strain of data center expansion.","meta_description":"An analysis of how Trump's foreign policy, Middle East instability, and trade pressures create economic and political risks for Ireland and Europe.","key_points":["Main idea: The shift in US foreign policy under Trump threatens the established international order and creates unpredictable risks for Europe","Practical takeaway: Global instability in the Gulf region is likely to drive up energy costs and fuel prices in Ireland regardless of immediate conflict resolution","Failure mode: Relying on private sector solutions for critical infrastructure and energy security may fail to meet long-term national needs","Main idea: The expansion of Dublin Airport and data center capacity presents a tension between national economic necessity and local environmental impacts","Practical takeaway: Ireland must navigate the trade deficit pressures from the US, specifically regarding the need to balance trade through increased imports"],"chapters":[{"start_ms":390000,"title":"The End of International Order","summary":"A debate on whether Europe can manage the unpredictability of a Trump-led US policy and its impact on global stability."},{"start_ms":1010000,"title":"Diplomacy in the Oval Office","summary":"Evaluating Micheál Martin's recent diplomatic visit and the subtle messages sent to the international community."},{"start_ms":1310000,"title":"Travel Risks and the World Cup","summary":"Assessing the safety and financial risks for Irish citizens traveling to the US amidst rising geopolitical tensions."},{"start_ms":1900000,"title":"The Shadow Fleet and Cuba","summary":"An examination of Russian oil shipments to Cuba and the complexities of the long-standing US embargo."},{"start_ms":2470000,"title":"Energy Costs and Government Response","summary":"Discussing potential tax reliefs on fuel to mitigate the rising cost of living caused by global energy disruptions."},{"start_ms":3040000,"title":"The Data Center Dilemma","summary":"The economic necessity of hosting tech giants versus the strain on the national electricity grid."},{"start_ms":3670000,"title":"Infrastructure and Public Interest","summary":"The need for a cross-party, state-managed approach to developing critical national resources."}],"topics":["Geopolitics","US-Iran Relations","Irish Economy","Energy Security","Dublin Airport","Data Centers","International Trade","Foreign Policy"],"duration_seconds":3918,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/path-to-power-6721255/episodes/the-price-donald-trump-makes-us-pay/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/the-price-donald-trump-makes-us-pay.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}