Episode 11 of Bramcast hosts the legend of Irish Journalism that is Vincent Browne.

From his early days writing with Nusight in the North to his retirement from his late night political talk show, Vincent has been a constant presence in Irish media for the last 60 years, whether in print, on the radio, or on TV.

His establishment of the Magazine Magill redefined investigative journalism in Ireland, publishing deep stories such as the Berry Diaries, which documented new evidence on what really happened during the Arms crisis of 1970. He also set up and edited “Village Magazine”, served as editor of the Sunday Tribune, hosted TV and Radio shows with RTE, and questioned politicians with a fervour most had never known, on “Tonight with Vincent Browne”. 

Today, Vincent talks about his time in college, and whether college is actually the best times of one’s life. We discuss the troubles, his thoughts on the conflict & it’s early days, about the Sunningdale agreement, John Hume, and how history will view Gerry Adams. We talk about Charlie Haughey, the arms trial, and separating politics from the person. Finally, Vincent shares his thoughts on the present and future of Irish journalism, on the changes that he has seen over the years, and whether it is possible to give a reasonable answer to the question : “are you optimistic for the future”.

Thank you to EY for their sponsorship and support. 

Introduction Music Credit: Eastern Blokhedz Live at Barbes for WFMU's Transpacific Sound Paradise

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