Karen Bradley

British Conservative MP, and former Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Karen Bradley tells Abie Philbin Bowman about her accidental career move from tax accountant to MP; "falling in love with Northern Ireland"; and her biggest frustrations as Secretary of State.

Karen Bradley MP | Humans of Politics

Nick Boles

Former British Conservative MP Nick Boles tells Abie Philbin Bowman about the excitement of rebuilding a decimated party, why elections are like a drug and the positive side of getting cancer.

Nick Boles MP | Humans of Politics

Rachael Maskell

British Labour MP Rachael Maskell tells Abie Philbin Bowman about the loneliness of voting against abortion, her frustration at the lack of urgency on climate action, and why Westminster is an ‘alien’ environment where guided tours get in the way of politics.

Rachael Maskell MP | Humans of Politics

Angus MacNeil

Scottish National Party MP Angus MacNeil tells Abie Philbin Bowman about trying to get Tony Blair arrested, the dangers of marrying a politician, and dividing his life between Westminster and his island constituency in the outer Hebrides.

Angus MacNeil MP| Humans of Politics

Caroline Spelman

British Conservative MP Dame Caroline Spelman tells Abie Philbin Bowman about her Christian calling into politics, overcoming rejection by 27 constituencies and why she's swapping Westminster for Peace and Reconciliation in the age of Brexit.

Dame Caroline Spelman MP | Humans of Politics

Phillip Lee

British Liberal Democrat MP, and former Conservative, Dr Phillip Lee tells Abie Philbin Bowman about the overlapping roles of GP and MP, being "guilty until proven innocent" and nearly having a heart attack during his dramatic defection.

Dr Phillip Lee MP | Humans of Politics

British Labour MP Tan Singh Dhesi tells Abie Philbin Bowman about his viral confrontation with Boris Johnson, why the public seem to like the bear-pit of PMQs, and the pressures of being the first Sikh to wear a Turban in Parliament.

Tan Singh Dhesi MP  | Humans of Politics

Andrew Bridgen

British Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen tells Abie Philbin Bowman about growing up in poverty, the emotional impact of being an MP and what happens when an English MP claims he's entitled to an Irish passport.

Andrew Bridgen MP | Humans of Politics

British Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen tells Abie Philbin Bowman about growing up in poverty, the emotional life of an MP and the real story behind his claim to an Irish passport.

Information about the first ever 'Humans of Politics: LIVE' taking place on November 21st, as part of the Dublin Festival of Politics. Also, a flavour of what to expect in Season 2, coming soon to your podcast feed...

Humans of Politics LIVE & Season 2 trailer 

We live in an era of political polarisation, online outrage and a never-ending news cycle. Against this backdrop, host Abie Philbin Bowman conducts a series of deeply personal interviews with politicians about the emotional impact of their job.

Peadar Toibin

Toibin TD

Aontu leader, Peadar Toibin talks to Abie Philbin Bowman about being on the frontline of the abortion referendum, leaving Sinn Fein and trying to start a new party from scratch.

Peadar Toibin TD | Humans of Politics

Lisa Chambers

Fianna Fail TD, Lisa Chambers tells Abie Philbin Bowman how a 'shy', 'private' person ended up on the Fianna Fail front bench 'by accident' and how she handles twitter,  misogyny and mansplaining.

Lisa Chambers TD | Humans of Politics

Joan Burton

Former Tanaiste and former Labour Party leader, Joan Burton TD talks to Abie Philbin Bowman about being adopted as a child, working in a pre #MeToo parliament and sitting in studio with a politician who trapped her in her car for several hours.

Joan Burton TD | Humans of Politics

Green Party Leader, Eamon Ryan TD tells Abie Philbin Bowman about the pressures of governing during the financial crisis, dealing with public anger and the price his family pay for his political career.

Eamon Ryan TD | Humans of Politics

Sinn Fein Senator, Padraig MacLochlainn tells Abie Philbin Bowman about growing up in 1970s Birmingham - in the shadow of the Birmingham pub bombings - as the son of an IRA prisoner. He also discusses being the first person of Traveller heritage elected to Dail Eireann.

Senator Padraig MacLochlainn | Humans of Politics

Brid Smith

People Before Profit TD, Brid Smith, talks to Abie Philbin Bowman about her late mother, a typical day in the Dail, and a phone that never stops ringing.

Brid Smith TD | Humans of Politics

Neale Richmond

Fine Gael Senator Neale Richmond talks to Abie Philbin Bowman about money, family and being called a 'West Brit'.

Senator Neale Richmond | Humans of Politics

Trailer

Being an American political junkie, who is immersed to an unhealthy level of political developments here daily, it did my heart so well to hear our sisters and brothers in Ireland being, human. The US is being torn from within, by lack of soul, ethics and values. Ms.Smith&#39;s apparent values, or at least her hopes of affecting her constituents&#39; lives positively, gives my heart a bit more hope for our pathetic, political playbook in Washington. Great show.

Humans of Politics (Brid Smith)

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