Something Different with John and Sarah
John McGuirk and Sarah Ryan bring you incisive commentary on Irish politics, culture, and life - every Friday.
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This week: We talk about THAT ad, a story John broke on Wednesday. Also, the Tusla Scandal that should bring down the Government. The Triple Lock unlocked. Sinn Fein Charity woes. And Fine Gael at War.00:00 - Opening the week’s big stories and the “don’t hug your granny” backlash
02:49 - Why the consent ad used grandparents and why that annoyed so many people
04:54 - The “famil...
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Strikes shut down the country; Drug gangs burn children alive; Ministers are hospitalised, and the Dáil debates.... Non Binary Rights? In this episode we ask a simple question: Has the state lost control?
00:00 - Opening thanks
02:15 - Strike disruption at home, school, and court
04:47 - Why the public sector strike feels bigger than a pay dispute
10:35 - Free school books, lunches, and the politics of “cupcak...
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With John away following the death of his father, Sarah is joined by her husband Keith Redmond for a lively discussion of Ireland's miserable budget, the rising cost of employing people, the political capture of our institutions, and why The Guardian thinks exercise turns you right-wing.
00:00 Introduction and episode overview
00:42 Analysis of the Irish budget and its impact on cost of living
03:19 Discussion on mi...
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This week: Spiders Terrorise Malahide Woman; Emergency booklets from Helen McEntee; Tusla disaster courtesy of Norma Foley; and Garvaghy Road madness courtesy of... Sinn Fein? The Sports Journos go Feral; and an American Woman is killed twice, but lives.....
00:00 Introduction and Weekly Recap
00.20 Spider Season
04:21 Discussion of the 'Be Emergency Ready' Book
08:12 Government Spending and Waste
12:12 Case Study: Ch...
www.johnandsarah.ieThis week: Ireland's young people hate life in Ireland, objecting to housing shortages, joblessness, and lots more. We discuss in depth. Also: Ebun Joseph fixes your school; Nick Delehanty closes his business; Holly Cairns gets maternity leave for some reason, and have you heard about the Lesbians in America?00:00 - Episode intro and the week’s big topics02:07 - Why so many young people want to leave Irelan...
Sarah's Boob Article: https://www.johnandsarah.ie/p/sarah-ryan-feminists-are-making-tits
This week: The Scandalous Dublin Housing numbers and what to do about them. Also: Trump visits, Ed Sheeran gets cancelled, an athlete poops her pants, and lots of Sydney Sweeney chat.
00:00 - Intro
01:06 - Listener comment about economics versus wider social issues
02:56 - Why Trump’s Ireland visit landed as “non-eventful”
06:24 - ...
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This week, Sinn Fein announced a major U-turn on immigration - but is it real? The AfD shocked Germany. Jack Chambers was compared to Margaret Thatcher. And Trump comes to Ireland on 9/11's 25th anniversary. It's a busy week!
00:00 Introduction
02:12 Germany's AFD victory
05:01 Irish Reactions to Germany's Election Results
07:15 Sinn Fein's Shift on Migration Policy
11:31 Irish Political Landscape today
16:43 Irish Go...
www.johnandsarah.ieCheck out our poll, below!In this weeks episode: Boobs. Some men want to use theirs to breastfeed, and Sarah is disgusted. Advertisers want boobs back in fashion. And to round it off: Are Government making a tit of the economy?00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview01:52 Support and Future Plans for the Podcast03:57 Controversy Over Men Breastfeeding Conference06:49 The Sexualization of Breastfeeding and Cultural...
https://www.johnandsarah.ie/p/the-new-cso-immigration-figures-areThis week, the CSO released new numbers showcasing the extraordinary scale of Irish immigration over the past six years. We discuss how these impact every policy area, and how it might be solved.Also: More Lindsay Clancy, Fuel Prices rising, CAO chaos, and Dolly Parton RIP.(01:02) Sarah’s Greece story and meeting listeners in public(02:18) John’s CSO immig...
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This week John and Sarah ask: Why can't we talk openly about traveller culture and how most people experience it? Also, GurrierGate latest, John Kelly's tweets, the UK migrant leaflet, and Lindsay Clancy drives American women mad.
00:00 Introduction
02:58 GurrierGate controversy
05:07 Ireland's crime issues and Traveller Culture
17:34 Proposed new laws and enforcement priorities
18:53 Revelation of John Kelly’s...
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As more lives are lost and Gardai seem powerless to intercept joy-riders, John and Sarah ask: Is Ireland lawless? Also, Ebun Joseph's war on the Irish Language, Alison Chawke's good fortune, Jason Arday's Death, and political inaction on Friedreich's Ataxia.00:00 Introduction and episode overview
00:15 Holiday reflections and work-life balance
01:38 Ireland's youth crime and police challenges
02:30 Irish society's p...
Sadly this week's podcast is delayed until Sunday because of Greek connectivity issues, but in Sarah's absence - she's off tradwifing - John provides some brief updates on the big issues of the day - HSE reticence on Friedreich's Ataxia; more accusations of Irish antisemitism, and of course, Tradwives and Jason Arday.
"It's our border, too" - this week John and Sarah discuss the invasion of Ceuta, and the consequences for Europe. Also: UK is to block the puberty of 270 kids, Noel Grealish went to right-wing Davos, and John cheated at The Sopranos.
00:00 Introduction and Overview of Topics
02:09 The Invasion of Ceuta and Its Impact
04:30 Legal and Political Aspects of Migration
07:31 Law Changes and Border Control
11:20 Europe's Migration Policy and M...
This week John and Sarah dive into Fine Gael's proposed 8 euro a week tax cut, and how the Government will claw it all back. Also: Fauci pleads the fifth, The IRA returns, German terrorism, Norwegian murders, and a massively expensive Metro.
00:00 Introduction to Ireland's Current Political and Security Climate
02:20 Irish Political Parties and Their Evolving Values
04:03 Security Threats: Terrorism and Bomb Plots in Ireland
07:04 Gove...
This Week, John and Sarah dive in detail into the UCD R*pe case, how it was covered, and what the media didn't want to see. Also: A lively row about the Irish language; Why do women police women; and the latest on Sarah's crusade against Government's Legal Aid reform.
00:00 Introduction and episode overview
02:09 The Irish media's handling of the UCD rape case
06:03 Court facts versus media narratives
10:10 Media influence and politica...
This week, Anne Widdecombe died, Ireland faced drought (per the media), the Chalk kids went to jail, Politicians went on holiday, and reading nearly died. Join John and Sarah as they talk it all out:
00:00 Introduction and episode overview
02:56 Water restrictions and infrastructure issues in Ireland
04:19 The real causes of water shortages: infrastructure and population growth
07:01 Irish governance and the privatization debate
08:27 T...
This week, brutal news from Killarney prompts yet another conversation about immigration amongst everyone bar Irish politicians. Also: Nigel versus a Bin, Russia's Aluminum, and general chitchat.00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview02:36 Discussion on Immigration and Crime in Ireland07:00 Cultural Differences and Safety Concerns for Women12:07 Ireland's Embrace of Third World Narratives14:56 Political Responses and Media Bias in ...
"Bouchaker is everything they told us never happens" says an angry John this week as he and Sarah dive into the verdict in that case. Also: Helen Ogbu's troubles, Pico Lopes as one of us, and Micheál Martin's ascension to global leadership.Chapters00:00 Introduction01:50 Riyad Bushaker Trial and Verdict15:01 Helen Ogbu Controversy and Political Implications30:07 John's Pico Lopes boo-boo36:41 Reflections on Political Events42:10 Th...
In this week's episode, John and Sarah talk heatwave politics and the media's desperation for climate change panic. Also: Indoctrinating your kids via the leaving cert exams, egregious misinformation from the Irish Examiner, and why you should be on the side of lawyers this one time.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Weather Discussion01:55 Climate Change and the Green Party's Stance05:51 Media's Role in Climate Change Narratives09:49 ...
This week, John and Sarah tackle the Dáil's legislation abolishing the three-day cooling off period for abortions; the renewed campaign to call the national flag racist; Minister Patrick O'Donovan becoming the decider, and the continued fallout from one of the worst criminal cases in recent memory.00:00 Introduction and Overview02:13 Abortion Legislation Changes in Ireland17:55 Cultural Implications of Abortion Laws18:54 Discussion...
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