
John McGuirk and Sarah Ryan bring you incisive commentary on Irish politics, culture, and life - every Friday.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 7 | Founded | a month ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Government | |||

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... more
"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... more
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 ... more
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 ... more
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The only Podcast I listen to where if I leave the room , even for 5 minutes, I’ll rewind what I missed.
Thank you John & Sarah. We are not alone
Ireland is small but it’s no excuse for the cosy consensus that exists between our political class and media. It’s great to hear 2 people talking in the media that speak freely and intelligently!
Great to have John and Sarah back. Been listening to these podcasts since episode 1 when it was John and David Quinn. They tell it to you straight. No sugar coating here.
Great to hear John and Sarah back on the airwaves. They are the voice of the unheard majority of most of the country, long may they prosper!
Excellent but would prefer if John had a glass of water nearby his phlegm voice when he rants is vom
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This program features two Irish political commentators who deliver sharp, provocative takes on politics, media, and culture. Across episodes they routinely critique contemporary policy decisions, media narratives, and public discourse, often weaving in personal anecdotes and comparisons to UK and US politics. The conversation tends to skew combative and satirical, with a strong emphasis on questioning political elites, framing of identity politics, and how Ireland's public sphere handles civic issues, media trust, and significant national events. Listeners are likely drawn to fearless opinionating, culture-war commentary, and a willingness to challenge mainstream narratives, with a particular interest in Ireland's political dynamics, media ... more
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