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The Good Information Podcast
by The Journal
The Journal readers, editors and journalists get together to go deep into 15 major topics impacting the future of Ireland. Over the last 18 months we created a space for discussion, learning and sharing new ideas and solutions called The Good Information Project. This podcast gives you a 20 minutes synopsis of the main findings on each topic from direct conversations with Irish citizens and specialists about critical issues facing our country. We will be releasing 15 episodes and you can access further information below or by contacting us to [email protected] The topics are: Our Shared Island: What would a united Ireland look like? The Future Of Work: What should the working
Episodes
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The EU and You
Even after 50 years of European Union membership, polling data consistently suggests that Irish people overwhelmingly favour being a part of the EU. For the final episode of The Good Information Podcast, we examined what it means to Irish people - members of the public, policy-makers and MEPs...
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Healthcare
Ireland's healthcare system remains beset on all sides by issues such as years-long waiting lists, burnt out, underpaid staff, and exorbitant costs for massive projects such as the National Children's Hospital. Against that backdrop, it comes as a no surprise that our poll found that just shy of...
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Misinformation
Whether Covid-19, the war in Ukraine, or any major election that has taken place in recent memory, misinformation has become a scourge at every turn. Our priority in shining a spotlight on misinformation was to uncover the tactics used by bad actors and understand best practices for how...
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New Digital Age
As the home to many of the European headquarters for some of the biggest tech companies in the world, the fate of Ireland's economy is inextricably linked with that of big tech. However, with plans to build dozens more energy-draining data centres across the country, concerns over Ireland's...
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Gender Equality
In the global context, Ireland is regarded as one of the most equal societies when it comes to gender. It is only when one scratches beneath the surface that the entrenched problems facing Ireland's women are truly revealed. In our reporting during this cycle, we looked at the obstacles facing...
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The Irish Language
Though there are very few Irish people who speak the Irish language daily, there is widespread enthusiasm for better integrating our native tongue into everyday life. From live events to independent polling to original reporting, The Good Information Project's coverage of the Irish language…
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Brexit
As the United Kingdom's political landscape endures scandal after scandal, Brexit continues to loom menacingly in the background. Already, the UK's decision to leave the EU has changed its relationship with Ireland, and put pressure on cross-border relations. Six years since the fateful…
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Climate Crisis
In the global fight against climate change, Ireland might see itself as just a minor player, but we have set out our ambitions: halve carbon emissions by 2030, and reach "net zero" by 2050. Are we on course to achieve those aims? Are those aims even ambitious enough? Episode 6 of The Good...
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Migration
The war in Ukraine has had a transformative impact on migration in Ireland and the European Union, the second wave of refugees in as many years following the resurgence of the Taliban in Afghanistan. The EU's approach to migration is one of the most contentious issues facing its member states…
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The Space Race: are we in it?
You might not think that Ireland is involved in the space race, but through our participation in the European Space Association, we have more skin in the game than you might think. Not only that, but many private companies and university research teams are involved in the broader efforts of space...
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Public Transport
The quality and accessibility of public transport in Ireland can vary widely not just from county to county, but from town to town. This episode looks at what can we do to create a public transport infrastructure that is efficient, sustainable and proximal. Reporter Lauren Boland talks host Susan...
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Ireland's Housing Crisis: is there any end in sight?
The Good Information Project's work on the housing crisis exposed a deep misalignment between the government's Affordable Housing Scheme and what the Irish public can actually afford to pay for housing. As available rental properties tumble, house prices continue their seemingly unstoppable rise,...
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China, The EU and You
Episode #3 of The Good Information Podcast looks at the evolving relationship between Ireland, the EU and China. The economic juggernaut now has many trade and investment relationships with Ireland, which are only expected to deepen as China's global influence continues to grow. What is Ireland...
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New Working Week
Episode #2 of The Good Information Podcast takes a look at the wholesale changes that have been made to working culture in Ireland since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Working from home was not a common feature of life in Ireland before 2020, and the flexibility offered by remote work has...
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A Shared Island?
The first episode of The Good Information Podcast, "A Shared Island?" explores the question of a United Ireland. Throughout the tensions of Brexit, debates over the Northern Ireland Protocol and another fiercely-contested Assembly election, the idea of a United Ireland has come into sharper…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Journal readers, editors and journalists get together to go deep into 15 major topics impacting the future of Ireland. Over the last 18 months we created a space for discussion, learning and sharing new ideas and solutions called The Good Information Project.
This podcast gives you a 20 minutes synopsis of the main findings on each topic from direct conversations with Irish citizens and specialists about critical issues facing our country.
We will be releasing 15 episodes and you can access further information below or by contacting us to [email protected]
The topics are:
Our Shared Island: What would a united Ireland look like?
The Future Of Work: What should the working
HOSTED BY
The Journal
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The Journal readers, editors and journalists get together to go deep into 15 major topics impacting the future of Ireland. Over the last 18 months we created a space for discussion, learning and sharing new ideas and solutions called The Good Information Project. This podcast gives you a 20 minutes...
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