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John McGuirk and Sarah Ryan bring you incisive commentary on Irish politics, culture, and life - every Friday.

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    E15: The Terrifying New Immigration Numbers

    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 immigration figures and the housing crunch(03:28) Sarah on demographic change and public denial(05:36) Why pro-immigration arguments now feel harder to make(06:56) Infrastructure strain: roads, schools, hospitals, and electricity(08:00) Sarah on the “you’re racist” trap and resource limits(09:20) Legal immigration, work permits, and why they matter more than asylum numbers(11:14) Using immigration policy to shape the skills mix(12:33) The costs of reducing population and why realism matters(14:14) Young adults living at home and the hidden housing crisis(15:40) Delayed adulthood, later marriage, and the demographic spiral(16:19) “We’re not an economy” and the loss of national identity(19:21) Corporate tax dependence and the illusion of growth(22:57) Political PTSD from the crash and avoidance of hard choices(24:38) Why the next crisis may look different but come from the same problem(26:44) CAO points, Leaving Cert grade inflation, and students getting squeezed(29:56) Fairness, grade inflation, and how the points system actually works(34:50) Fuel tax rises, winter costs, and the politics of punishing drivers(36:16) Temporary taxes that never really go away(38:19) Heating costs, old people, and climate policy resentment(41:41) The Irish man arrested in France and the media blackout(45:31) Should hateful speech be a crime?(48:41) Class, media silence, and selective outrage over anti-Semitism(49:22) Lindsay Clancy, the protests, and why John changed his view(51:52) Sarah on the children as the real victims(53:22) Medication, postpartum psychosis, and accountability(56:11) The Deirdre Morley case and medical privacy failures(59:15) Candace Owens, “black widow,” and coded accusations(60:10) Dolly Parton’s death, generosity, and legacy(63:07) Self-deprecation, Irish identity, and closing remarks

  2. 21 aug.

    E14: It's Time to Talk about Travellers

    www.johnandsarah.ie 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 social media posts 29:15 UK migrant leaflet 42:02 The Lindsay Clancy case 54:37 Postpartum psychosis and cultural attitudes 58:46 Closing remarks and upcoming episodes

  3. 16 aug.

    E13: Joy Riders and Ebun Joseph

    www.johnandsarah.ie 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 perception of crime and safety 04:02 Incidents involving young drivers and police response 09:28 Systemic issues in Irish criminal justice 17:04 Controversy over Ebun Joseph and Irish language debate 43:12 The tragic death of Jason Arday and societal neglect 52:40 Discussion on political priorities and societal reform 55:27 The importance of political courage and action

  4. 14 aug.

    E12: Feckin' Greeks

    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.

  5. 7 aug.

    Ep 11: The Invasion of Spain

    "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 Merkel's Legacy 15:01 Ireland's Position and EU Relations 18:49 Irish Government and International Response 24:57 Controversies Over the Irish Government Jet 30:48 Cultural Issues: Ariana Grande 42:14 Celebrity Culture and Obesity 43:59 The Sopranos 45:55 UK Puberty Blockers Policy and Ethical Concerns 55:07 Long-term Consequences of Puberty Suppression

  6. 31 juli

    Episode 10: Simon Harris's Fake Tax Cut

    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 Government Spending, Tax Cuts, and Public Priorities 10:14 Infrastructure Projects: Dublin Metro and Cost Overruns 14:52 Cultural Values, Immigration, and Societal Safety19:54 The Role of Media and Political Narratives 25:05 Case Study: Norway, Afghanistan, and Cultural Incompatibility 29:57 The Future of Irish Infrastructure and Public Spending 34:59 Security and Society: Lessons from Europe 40:02 The Role of Values in Political and Social Policy 45:12 Concluding Thoughts on Ireland's Societal and Political Future

  7. 24 juli

    Episode 9: The Media's UCD R*pe Disgrace

    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 political reactions 15:09 Irish language debate and cultural identity 20:02 Irish political figures and Irish language policies 25:02 Societal perceptions of gender and appearance 30:04 Irish government spending and fiscal policy 35:08 UK politics and Andy Burnham's leadership 40:01 The influence of political speeches and rhetoric 45:12 Reflections on political change and public trust 49:58 Legal system, judicial reforms, and public discourse 59:54 Private healthcare, maternity services, and policy impacts 01:05:04 Closing remarks and societal reflections

  8. 17 juli

    Episode 8: Busy Fools

    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 The state of Irish public services and government activity 12:40 The death of Anne Widdecombe and police response 17:15 Media narratives and police gaslighting in high-profile cases 22:36 The chalk siblings incident and societal reactions 36:54 The decline of reading and societal literacy levels 45:38 Climate news: Gulf Stream and climate change myths 49:28 Summer weather, media portrayal, and societal mood 50:45 Closing remarks and community engagement

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