Matt Cooper Drops Ivan Yates from Path to Power Podcast Over Jim Gavin Campaign Coaching Revelation
Matt Cooper has officially severed ties with Ivan Yates on the Path to Power podcast following revelations about Yates’s undisclosed involvement with a presidential candidate. This decision comes less than two years after they launched their popular podcast.
Breaking News on Podcast Partnership
In a joint statement released by media agent Noel Kelly and Cooper, it was announced that Yates’s role as co-host of the podcast would end immediately. This decision was prompted by a report in the Irish Independent, which revealed that Yates provided debate coaching for Jim Gavin, a candidate for the Fianna Fáil party in the recent presidential election.
Disclosure Issues and Podcast Reaction
- Yates did not inform Cooper or the podcast audience about his involvement in Gavin’s campaign.
- Cooper expressed disappointment, stating that this information should have been disclosed during election discussions.
- Cooper acknowledged Yates’s valuable contributions to the podcast.
Yates had previously indicated his intention to leave the podcast in the New Year. However, given the circumstances, the decision was made to end his co-hosting role immediately.
Coaching Controversy
The specifics of Yates’s coaching role with Jim Gavin remain unclear. Reports suggest that he was engaged in preparing Gavin for high-profile debates at a confidential level. This information is part of an ongoing fallout within the Fianna Fáil party.
Path to Power Podcast Availability
The Path to Power podcast is accessible weekly without a subscription, with additional subscription content also offered. As of now, Yates has not made a public comment regarding his departure from the podcast.
Cooper has thanked Yates for his unique insights into Irish politics. He expressed hope for Yates’s future endeavors following the end of their podcast partnership.
