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In a week dominated by crimes committed at home and abroad, John and Sarah tackle the issue of migrant crime head on. Also: How should men comport themselves on Valentine's Day; why does Micheál Martin love one Senator so much; and why do women love alternative medicine?
00:00 Valentine's Day and Gender Dynamics
05:20 Migrant Crime and Public Safety
10:51 State Responsibility and Immigration Laws
16:58 Public Sentiment and Political Accountability
25:32 Political Conduct and Personal Responsibility
28:18 The Impact of Alcohol on Behavior
29:57 Political Accountability and Public Perception
31:42 The Hypocrisy of Political Morality
35:40 Sexual Misconduct in Politics
39:00 The Culture of Silence in Political Misconduct
40:32 Media Influence in Politics
42:11 Public Understanding of Political Processes
44:55 Critique of Political Nominations
48:02 Trump's Recent Political Moves
52:08 Exposing Government Spending and Ideological Issues -
With Sarah away due to a bereavement, John is joined by Laura Perrins. They discuss Donald Trump's big week, argue over who should pay for rural electricity, and is Irish politics blind to the suffering of teachers?
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On this week's podcast, viewers can watch John be wrong and Sarah be right about the Seanad election in real time. Also, reflections on Storm Eowyn, and a heated argument about Robert F Kennedy, Jnr.
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John and Sarah discuss the new Irish Government, the New Irish President, why the new Minister for Immigration is the worst job in Irish politics, whether the US is savable, and why Sarah thinks a certain person is a "f**king niffnuff".
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John and Sarah on Biden's exit, the new programme for Government, what it's like to need a hospital in Ireland today, and the heroic achievement of Bonnie Blue.
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As 2025 opens, John and Sarah lay out some predictions for the year, ask why so many "bright young thing" liberals fail, and discuss the ongoing fallout around grooming gangs in the UK.
03:49 Predictions for 2025
10:01 The Rise and Fall of Liberal Leaders
17:59 Ireland's Political Landscape and International Relations
24:37 The Role of Leadership in Crisis Management
25:33 Political Predictions and Their Implications
26:56 The Grooming Gang Scandal and Its Fallout
28:17 Elon Musk's Influence on Politics
30:11 Transparency in Political Interference
33:02 Cultural and Racial Dynamics in Crime
34:51 Victimhood and Feminism: A Double Standard
39:10 The Value of Victims in Society
46:30 The Institutional Failures in Protecting Victims -
John and Sarah review the year by reviewing John's good and terrible predictions that he made in January. But before that: The lawyer who traded pictures for money on twitter, and the Taoiseach who traded Ceann Comhairles for power.
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John and Sarah discuss the exertions of porn star Lily Phillips, the merits of keeping kids in the dark about Santa Claus, the return of Katherine Zappone, the exit of Eoin Hayes, and some stuff about transgenders.
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John and Sarah review the election, look forward to five more years of Micheál Martin, look at the strength of "vote left transfer left", and also muse on the Toy Show, Hunter Biden, and the tragic case in New Ross.
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John and Sarah attempt (poorly) to predict the election, and also discuss Dee Devlin's statement on Conor McGregor, Assisted Dying in the UK, and should dirty jokes from 17 years ago get you suspended?
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John and Sarah bid farewell to a beloved colleague, and then turn their attention to the wheels falling off the Fine Gael bus. What went wrong - and could politicians across all parties get punished for an utterly insipid campaign?
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John McGuirk is joined by Gript Media's Fatima Gunning, who sat through nearly all of the McGregor trial, and Laura Perrins, former criminal barrister, to talk through the evidence and verdict in the the civil case that captivated the nation.
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John and Sarah talk the latest twists in Russia and Israel, Blindboy's new RTE documentary, and the latest twists in the very, very, very unexciting general election.
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"Derek Blighe should have been in that debate" - John and Sarah discuss the RTE debate, and the campaign where all the parties agree and are having fake rows about nothing of importance.
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John and Sarah bemoan their lack of recognition at the national media awards, review another boring few days in the greatest election of our age, Donald Trump's cabinet nominees, and why John is not a fan of Micheál Martin.
00:00 Introduction to the General Election Landscape
02:40 Media and Political Awards
03:36 The Hutch's Candidacy: Implications for Dublin Central
07:28 Sinn Féin's Vulnerability: Polling and Leadership Concerns
10:01 Sinn Féin's Policy Stagnation: A Critical Analysis
19:46 Fianna Fáil's Campaign: A Lack of Substance
24:10 The Rise of the Social Democrats: A New Hope?
26:37 Micheál Martin's Political Legacy
32:18 Election Dynamics and Candidate Insights
38:04 Trump's Cabinet and Political Change
43:43 Political Strategies and Public Perception
45:56 Climate Change and Political Posturing -
With the election campaign underway, John and Sarah review the major issues of the first few days. Which appear to be Michael O'Leary, and whether the country wants new energy or change.
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John gets a deserved spanking from Sarah over his Trump Derangement Syndrome, The US election gets thoroughly analysed, and a look forward at the very short three weeks campaign to come here in Ireland.
02:55 The Shift in Voter Sentiment
06:14 The Impact of Campaign Messaging
08:56 Reactions from the Media and Political Pundits
12:00 The Future of American Politics
15:09 Reflections on Trump's Second Term
17:53 Cultural Reactions and Public Sentiment
20:53 Final Thoughts on Political Dynamics
34:05 Election Chaos and Cynicism
39:58 Political Punditry and Voter Apathy
45:09 The Need for Robust Political Discourse
54:18 Anger in Politics and the Power of Voting -
"I've never seen a race like this" - John McGuirk talks to legendary Republican strategist Karl Rove about what to expect tonight as the Harris/Trump votes come in, and what key counties to watch in Georgia, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.
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John and Sarah discuss the new Cillian Murphy "Ireland was awful" movie and it's predictable acclaim; offer final thoughts on the Trump/Harris campaign, and discuss issues that won't come up in Ireland's general election:
03:13 Cultural Reflections on Ireland's Past
06:02 Critique of Modern Cultural Narratives
08:51 The Impact of Historical Narratives on Society
12:03 Contemporary Issues and Social Pressures
14:54 Transgender Issues in Society
18:10 Political Implications of Gender Discussions
21:02 Election Predictions and Political Landscape
30:06 The TikTok Political Experiment
33:44 The Dynamics of Trump and Harris Supporters
37:33 The State of American Politics
40:42 Retail Politics and Candidate Effectiveness
43:36 Cultural Consequences of the Election
46:17 The Irish Political Landscape
57:12 The Impact of U.S. Elections on Ireland -
John and Sarah discuss the latest developments in sex ed, the passage of the hate crime bill, the government clearing the decks for an election, and why John has full blown Trump derangement syndrome, god love him.
- Visa fler
