Show Notes
John and Sarah break down the two biggest stories of the week, discussing all aspects of the Citywest sexual assault and subsequent riots, and then examining the myriad ways that Fine Gael managed to blow the Presidential Election. 00:00 Introduction to Current Events in Ireland 03:25 The Disturbing Incident in Citywest 12:08 Failures of TUSLA and Child Protection 18:02 Cultural Context of Immigration and Crime 26:16 Political Reactions and Media Coverage 35:38 The Presidential Election Dynamics 58:21 Predictions and Final Thoughts on the Election
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