Eight years on from her death, Margaret Thatcher remains one of the most well-known and cultural influential politicians, cropping up in political debates and Netflix's shows. But why does her legacy of Thatcherism still have such a hold on us?This week, we take a deep dive into Thatcherism and ask what it is? How did Margaret Thatcher come to have these beliefs? How did they shape the world in the '70s and '80s, and how does her legacy continue to affect us?Keep up to date on Instagram and Twitter @thepollingpod and tune in every week for your dose of political chats from your favourite political gals. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the 1st of February 2021, the Military of Myanmar seized control of the government and celared a year-long state of emergency, ending democratic rule. But what was the lead up to this that caused military rule to be reinstated for the first time since 2011? Who are the key players? What does this mean for the people of Myanmar? And is there a way out of this?This week we sit down and look at Myanmar's complicated history with democracy and ask what's next?Keep up to date on Instagram and Twitter @thepollingpod and tune in every week to for your dose of political chats from your favourite political gals. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Leo Varadkar and his leaking of a confidential GP contract is back in the news this week after Gardaí have taken the investigation of the leak from a preliminary examination to a full-blown investigation.But what exactly is Varadkar being investigated for? What crimes could he be convicted of? And what does this investigation mean for the former Taoiseach, current Tánaiste and future Taoiseach?Niamh and Amy sit down to discuss everything that has caused the #LeotheLeak scandal and ask what will happen to the government if he is found guilty?Keep up to date on Instagram and Twitter @thepollingpod and tune in every week for your dose of political chats from your favourite political gals.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nicola Sturgeon came under fire when she went before the Holyrood inquiry to give evidence about her former mentor Alex Salmond. But who is Alex Salmond? What happened that lead to this consequential inquiry? What will this mean for the future of Scottish Independence?Niamh and Amy sit down to discuss one of the biggest political controversies in Scotland in recent years and find out why is this causing such a divide in Scottish politics. Keep up to date on Instagram and Twitter @thepollingpod and tune in every week for your dose of political chat from your favourite political gals. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's International Women's day! And this week, Niamh and Amy sit down to discuss women in politics.The girls will be breaking down what is it like to be a woman in politics, in Ireland and around the world. What structures are in place to help and hinder women? Will gender quotas make things better? And why is having more women from all backgrounds in politics better for everyone?The girls will be shouting out what women in politics they have their eye on and would love to hear what women you think have been making waves. Let us know @thepollingpod on Twitter and Instagram.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Niamh and Amy sit down to discuss the Mother and Baby Home Commission. With the Mother and Baby Commission set to be archived on Sunday February 28th 2021, Niamh and Amy look into why the Commission was set up, what was the reaction to the Report and why is the Commission set to be archived?Keep up to date on Instagram and Twitter @thepollingpod and tune in every week for your dose of political chat from your favorite political gals. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Niamh and Amy sit down for the first episode of The Polling Station, where they get stuck into CETA.What is it? Why is it such a big deal? Why is it causing such a rift in the Green Party? And why this rift might spell trouble for the government relationsKeep up to date with them on Insta and Twitter @thepollingpod, and tune in every week for your dose of political chat from your favourite political gals. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.