John and Sarah discuss the UK's sharp shift right on immigration, Sinn Fein's George Orwell moment on transgender issues, Sinead Gibney's painted nails, and the role of porn in the Hawes family murders.
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47:33
Skort Nation
John and Sarah discuss People before Profit's anti-Gript stance, the big political bunfight about what Camogie players should wear on the pitch, and Sarah offers interesting views on the "sex for rent" bill.
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1:02:23
The €4.4bn Migrant Hotel Racket
John and Sarah look in detail at the €4.4billion awarded to often obscure companies in Ireland to house migrants; examine Sinn Fein's hypocrisy in Carrickmacross, and discuss Regina Doherty's renewed confusion over men and women.
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59:23
The best Catholics in the world
John and Sarah discuss the media's slightly unhinged coverage of the Papal interregnum, dissect Conor McGregor's relevance after that Tucker interview, and argue over women's right to know everything about their partner. Also: Are Paedophile hunters good or bad?
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54:44
Old fashioned women
John returns to the podcast as he and Sarah discuss this week's various triumphs for old-fashioned women: The UK transgender ruling, Katy Perry in space, Mary Lou's poll boost, and so on. Also: Are lots of us pretending to have fake medical conditions?00:00 Introduction and Context01:14 The UK Court Ruling on Gender Identity03:39 The Impact of the Ruling on Women and Society12:03 The Broader Implications for Trans Rights18:09 Political Landscape in Ireland20:17 Government Performance and Public Sentiment30:03 The Identity Crisis of Finna Gael33:33 Leadership Changes and Political Dynamics35:37 Public Perception and Political Competence39:51 The Role of Communication in Politics42:46 Violence and Political Narratives51:09 ADHD
The Week That Really Was" offers a different and distinctive take on the events of the week of a kind that you won't find anywhere else in Ireland. It is presented by Gript Media Editor John McGuirk, and Barrister at Law and Media Personality, Sarah Ryan.
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