In the latest episode of RTÉ’s Behind the Ballot podcast, hosts David and Katie recap a week featuring discussions on political rivalry between Fine Gael’s Helen McEntee and Fianna Fail’s Jim O’Callaghan. As Katie prepares for her first ten-way TV debate, they invited Lorcan Nyhan from the Communications Clinic to share insights on how politicians get ready for debates, the influence of presentation such as dress and body language, and strategies to manage nerves in high-stakes environments.