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?&nbsp;How did Margaret Thatcher come to have these beliefs?&nbsp;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. <hr> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

On this weekly Podcast, Niamh and Amy dive into the world of Irish Politics and beyond. Bringing you the latest political stories and trying to make politics a bit easier to grasp. Expect deep-dives, discussions and all round chats as the girls break-down the political world one topic at a time. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.