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 presen...
"Derek Blighe should have been in that debate" - John and Sarah discuss the RTE debate, and the campaign where all the parties agree and are having fake rows about nothing of importance.
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No awards for us
John and Sarah bemoan their lack of recognition at the national media awards, review another boring few days in the greatest election of our age, Donald Trump's cabinet nominees, and why John is not a fan of Micheál Martin.00:00 Introduction to the General Election Landscape02:40 Media and Political Awards03:36 The Hutch's Candidacy: Implications for Dublin Central07:28 Sinn Féin's Vulnerability: Polling and Leadership Concerns10:01 Sinn Féin's Policy Stagnation: A Critical Analysis19:46 Fianna Fáil's Campaign: A Lack of Substance24:10 The Rise of the Social Democrats: A New Hope?26:37 Micheál Martin's Political Legacy32:18 Election Dynamics and Candidate Insights38:04 Trump's Cabinet and Political Change43:43 Political Strategies and Public Perception45:56 Climate Change and Political Posturing
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Campaign Roundup 1
With the election campaign underway, John and Sarah review the major issues of the first few days. Which appear to be Michael O'Leary, and whether the country wants new energy or change.
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Orange Man Good
John gets a deserved spanking from Sarah over his Trump Derangement Syndrome, The US election gets thoroughly analysed, and a look forward at the very short three weeks campaign to come here in Ireland.02:55 The Shift in Voter Sentiment06:14 The Impact of Campaign Messaging08:56 Reactions from the Media and Political Pundits12:00 The Future of American Politics15:09 Reflections on Trump's Second Term17:53 Cultural Reactions and Public Sentiment20:53 Final Thoughts on Political Dynamics34:05 Election Chaos and Cynicism39:58 Political Punditry and Voter Apathy45:09 The Need for Robust Political Discourse54:18 Anger in Politics and the Power of Voting
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Trump v Harris: Karl Rove predicts the election
"I've never seen a race like this" - John McGuirk talks to legendary Republican strategist Karl Rove about what to expect tonight as the Harris/Trump votes come in, and what key counties to watch in Georgia, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.
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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