Ivan Yates is right: podcasts are not the same as broadcasts
There is no logical reason why a podcast episode should be regulated any more than a Substack post
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Catherine Connolly makes a strong case against political spindoctors
Authenticity matters more, and charisma cannot be contrived
Ivan Yates ‘deliberately’ didn’t tell Matt Cooper about Jim Gavin training
Pundit addresses Oireachtas committee after it emerged he provided media training Jim Gavin during presidential election
Onus on broadcasters to be ‘transparent’ about pundits’ interests, says media regulator
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Media to hear from Ivan Yates
Ivan Yates praised for agreeing to answer questions about his media training work
The pundit and former politician is due to appear at the Oireachtas Media Committee on Wednesday evening
Ivan Yates ‘flabbergasted’ at attention on media training activities, committee to hear
Yates worked as commentator during presidential election after providing undisclosed coaching to failed candidate Jim Gavin
‘Overrun with racist comments’: On Liveline, a rueful Kieran Cuddihy hits his stride
RTÉ’s phone-in show comes under most scrutiny as Radio 1’s revamped schedule begins
The Ivan Yates affair is a symptom of a wider problem in the Irish media
When the news and PR sectors intersect to the degree that they do in Ireland, it becomes fair to ask whose interests the news ultimately serves
RTÉ’s Radio 1 revamp: Who impresses most on day one – David McCullagh, Kieran Cuddihy or Katie Hannon and Colm Ó Mongáin?
RTÉ Radio 1 has seen its biggest shake-up in decades. Its new presenters face a marathon, not a sprint
Ivan Yates insists he ‘broke no rules’ in controversy over Jim Gavin media training
Pundit and media trainer says he was relying on his ‘personal integrity’ rather than disclosing work for party
Holly Cairns on her struggles with the Dáil commute and childcare: ‘It is difficult’
The Social Democrats leader discusses returning to work after maternity leave, political differences with Sinn Féin and how Harris is ‘fanning the flames’ on immigration
‘Make them see something’: Political communication skills, from Ivan Yates to Zohran Mamdani
Against the background of the Fianna Fáil media coaching controversy, a leading political communications trainer puts our reporter through his paces
Media regulator, PR experts invited to address Oireachtas committee on transparency issues
Move follows controversy over former minister Ivan Yates providing coaching to Jim Gavin while broadcasting on political matters
Where was the broadcast media’s due diligence on Ivan Yates?
It’s time the media C-suite removed the mote from its own eye
Brendan O’Connor wears his RTÉ Radio 1 crown lightly as the new pretenders arrive
Popular yet provocative host is RTÉ Radio 1’s big performer
Ivan Yates’s business activities: broadcasting, lobbying, property and horse breeding
Former Newstalk presenter is a director of companies involved in broadcasting, lobbying, property and horse breeding
Letters to the Editor, November 6th: On housing, Ivan Yates, divisive politics, and wearing the poppy
‘No prosperous developed country has had a 30-year housing crisis’
Anti-woke Ivan Yates must have seemed the obvious choice to toughen Jim Gavin up
Men such as Yates are indulged because they get to play the bombastic, slightly shocking counterpoint to their snowflake partner
How Ivan Yates’s links to Fianna Fáil landed him, and the party, in hot water
In the News podcast: Hugh Linehan on how the Yates controversy could impact public trust in the media
Jack Chambers rejects Sinn Féin claim he should have declared Fianna Fáil hired Ivan Yates
Minister says matter for broadcaster to declare conflict of interest, not for him as party’s director of elections
The Irish Times view on Coalition strains: it’s the little things that trip you up
The Yates affair touches raw nerves on both sides
Alarm at claims of cheating in electricians exam
Fianna Fáil is in its Maud Gonne era, that is to say, absolutely tormented by a man called Yates
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Ivan Yates controversy shows why media must take conflicts of interest seriously
Ireland’s media and political elites remain too entangled, which can erode trust
Ivan Yates gave media coaching to Taoiseach, Jim Gavin and five other FF ministers
Party acknowledges work done by former FG minister for failed Áras candidate which has sparked Government row
Former Fine Gael minister Ivan Yates no stranger to controversy
Farmer, erstwhile bookmaker and now broadcaster made his mark as a politician before becoming a colourful pundit
Ivan Yates work on Gavin campaign sparks political and media fallout
Ex-minister’s role as Path to Power podcast co-presenter with Matt Cooper ended after emergence of role coaching Fianna Fáil candidate
Ivan Yates’s role on Path to Power podcast ends following presidential campaign revelations
Undeclared involvement with Fianna Fáil candidate caused difficulties for podcast creators and co-host Matt Cooper
Matt Cooper on the Dunnes dynasty: ‘It’s a great story about Ireland and how we’ve changed’
Broadcaster and journalist on writing about the Dunne dynasty, his podcast with Ivan Yates and his future at Today FM
At home with Heather Humphreys: ‘I was surprised to be asked about something my husband was doing before I met him’
The Monaghan woman on getting Jarlath Burns’s support over questioning about her husband’s past Orange Order ties, criticism of her by Lucia O’Farrell, and her hopes of being a unifying president
Micheál Martin will vote for Heather Humphreys but Fianna Fáil won’t tell voters to back her
Fine Gael presidential candidate denies ‘smear campaign’ against rival Catherine Connolly
Ivan Yates swaps ranting for raving, showing unexpected knowledge of nightclubs
Radio: Newstalk’s opinionated guest presenter bemoans young people’s abstemiousness
Receiver appointed to builder behind Ivan Yates-linked Cork housing scheme
Ingram Homes pressing ahead with development, according to businessman
From the 2 Johnnies to Vogue & Amber and The Rest is History: Why two podcast presenters are better than one
Double-header podcasts are topping the charts in Ireland and Britain. It’s no mystery why Irish audiences – and advertisers – love them so much
In an unhinged world, Ciara Kelly and Shane Coleman are sane company. Even Ivan Yates seems sensible
Radio: Shane Coleman and Ciara Kelly remain reassuringly sensible presenters, while Ivan Yates plays puckish guest host
‘I’m very fortunate. But I can see the younger generation are getting screwed over’
Broadcaster and podcaster Yates loves living in Ireland, but believes that the boomer generation have a lot to answer for
Matt Cooper: I’m an only child. I’ve always been conscious of not having brothers or sisters
The journalist and broadcaster on his middle name Raphael, visiting Belfast in the 1970s and his experience as an only child
At Newstalk, Ciara Kelly gets righteously annoyed
The breakfast host seems to court listeners who once complained about the PC brigade but now prefer to decry the woke mob
Ivan Yates: ‘The lack of affection from my parents’ generation was a huge mistake’
Conversations with Parents podcast with Jen Hogan
Miriam Lord’s Week: Fine Gael’s poster boys undercut party message on timing of election
The temperature is rising in Leinster House: telltale signs of a late November election are mounting, despite the denials
A rogue Ivan Yates returns to the airwaves and takes aim at Leo Varadkar
The former Fine Gael minister displays little loyalty for his old party during his snap analysis of Leo Varadkar’s shock resignation as Taoiseach
Ivan Yates: ‘I could count on two hands the number of nappies I’ve changed’
Parenting in My Shoes: ‘In terms of life, whether it’s politics, media, business, I firmly believe you have no legacy...Your family is your only legacy’
How Sinn Féin is pivoting as it anticipates power in the Republic
State’s main opposition party - consistently topping opinion polls - is tinkering with its stances on tax and foreign policy as it seeks to present itself as a party of Government
Together again: Matt Cooper and Ivan Yates reunite to launch political podcast
Noel Kelly Management seeks sponsor for new podcast with Today FM presenter as host and former minister as pundit
I remember when even listening to a Church of Ireland service on the radio was a sin for Catholics
A warm welcome from the Church of Ireland has helped me relish religious diversity in Britain
How will Denis O’Brien’s departure change the Irish media landscape?
Hugh Linehan: The era of moguls has run its course; European conglomerates have arrived
The ghost of Ivan Yates haunts Kieran Cuddihy’s Hard Shoulder
Radio: Cuddihy is skilled and energetic, yet his Newstalk show seldom hits the mark
Jennifer Zamparelli overplays her hand in 2FM face mask non-debate
Controversy over 2FM presenter’s dropped discussion seems down to poor judgment
Normal People’s Paul Mescal stars in Virgin Media One drama
The Deceived is part of TV station’s new season with Charlton and other documentaries
Complaint over Ivan Yates’ ‘Trumpian’ Covid comments rejected
Broadcasting authority says ex-presenter’s comments were ‘in line with audience expectations’
Pat Kenny looks in as Ivan Yates bows out
Newstalk’s morning host’s unguarded admission underlines his good mood, while his opinionated colleague retires with honesty
Ivan Yates – embodiment of Newstalk’s iconoclastic self-image – hangs up his mic
At home on radio, Yates was provocative without tipping into gratuitous offence
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