Podcasts

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

This unique and lively history show delves into some of the world's most important political, social and cultural events and the intriguing personalities behind them. Presented by Dr Patrick Geoghegan of Trinity College Dublin, Talking History unravels the gritty, sometimes uncomfortable, side of our past, and what we can learn from it.

Latest episodes

March Books Special: WWII

5 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Taoisigh Visits To White House For St Patrick's Day

12 days ago - 54 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Oscars: The Trailblazers and Terrors

19 days ago - 54 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Franklin D. Roosevelt

a month ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Beatles

a month ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Building Stormont

a month ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Alexis de Tocqueville: A Life

This week Patrick and an esteemed team of philosophers, biographers and political experts discuss the life and intellectual legacy of Alexis de Tocqueville. Joining Patrick on the panel were, Dr Andreas Hess from the School of Sociology at UCD, Dr Jeremy Jennings, Professor of Political Theory at Kings College London, Dr Harvey Mansfield, retired Professor of Government at Harvard University, Dr Chris Surprenant, the Director of the Alexis de Tocqueville Project at the University of New Orleans, Dr Kevin Butterfield,  Director of the George Washington presidential library at Mount Vernon, Virginia,  Professor Albert Dzur, Bowling Green State University in Ohio and Professor Robert Gildea, Professor of Modern History at Worcester College, Oxford.