
John McGuirk and Sarah Ryan bring you incisive commentary on Irish politics, culture, and life - every Friday.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 23 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Government | |||

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 b... more
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 ... more
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,... more
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... more
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A healthy alternative to the bought Irish media blob. Don't agree with everything obviously and some informed debate would be great but usually worth a listen.
From strength to strength,. My weekly news digest
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.
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Two Irish political commentators deliver brisk, opinionated takes on current events, with a focus on Irish politics, culture, media, and public policy. Episodes mix data-driven observations, provocative takes, and personal anecdotes, often challenging mainstream narratives and political elites. A hallmark is unapologetic banter between the hosts, tackling controversial topics from immigration to housing, budgeting, and social debates, making it a go-to for listeners who want candid analysis outside the conventional media discourse.
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