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Slugger TV

Slugger TV is a current affairs programme from the Slugger O’Toole political blog. Hosted primarily by David McCann (with occasional co-host Alan Meban), the series delivers regular analysis of Northern Ireland politics.

Episodes cover the full spectrum of political developments: Brexit negotiations and their impact on the UK and Ireland, the formation of the Independent Group, Alliance Party conferences, Stormont’s collapse and restoration, and election campaigns. Party leaders appear regularly – SDLP’s Colum Eastwood, Green Party’s Mal O’Hara reflecting on Seanad appointment and electoral setbacks – alongside journalists including Alison Morris (Irish News security correspondent) and commentators like Sarah Creighton and Alex Kane.

David McCann, Allison Morris and Sarah Creighton discuss the return of the Assembly for the first time in three years.
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31/01/2020
David McCann is joined by Alan Meban and Chris Donnelly for a look at the general election results and what might be in store in 2020.
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20/12/2019
David McCann is joined by Brendan Hughes and Daithí McKay to discuss the Sinn Féin vice-presidential contest and the ongoing general election campaign.
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29/11/2019
David McCann is joined by commentator Sarah Creighton and former DUP SpAd Tim Cairns to discuss the DUP party conference, new UUP leader Steve Aiken, and the forthcoming general election.
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01/11/2019
Sarah Creighton, Brendan Hughes and Brendan Mulgrew join David McCann to talk about Robin Swann’s resignation as UUP leader, the proposal of a pro-Remain election pact, and other Brexit developments.
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09/10/2019
David McCann looks at potentially interesting races if a snap general election is called, with Chris Donnelly and Niall Kelly.
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10/09/2019
David McCann discusses the relationship between the media and the public, with journalists Allison Morris and Sam McBride, activist Kellie Turtle, and Slugger O’Toole founder Mick Fealty.
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06/08/2019
Andrée Murphy-commentator, Brendan Hughes-Irish News and Aodhán Connolly NI Retail Consortium join David McCann to talk about the current political issues.
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01/07/2019
Current affairs programme with Slugger O’Toole. Allison Morris and Sarah Creighton join Alan Meban to discuss the European election results.
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31/05/2019
David McCann looks ahead to the local and European elections with Chris Donnelly and Niall Kelly.
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07/05/2019
David McCann is joined by Daithí McKay and Nelson McCausland to discuss the ongoing Brexit saga and take a look at the upcoming local elections.
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29/03/2019
David McCann looks at the formation of the Independent Group and the latest developments in the Brexit process.
Show added:
01/03/2019