Show Notes
Why do we put celebrities on a pedestal? We trust their judgement from political opinions to healthcare tips minus the medical degree. We are inclined to take their word as gospel… Joining Ciara and Seán to discuss is Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin.
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Conor Lally, Crime and Security Correspondent with The Irish Times joins Seán Defoe with the latest on a charity at the centre of an investigation amid money-laundering allegations, following the seizure of BMWs, Louis Vuitton bags, Rolex watches…
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The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre has taken down three online video ads related to its 'We Consent' campaign, following criticism of one ad in particular. The ad shows grandparents going to give their teenage granddaughter a hug, but before they do, the ad stops to say "Not everyone wants a hug". It has received significant backlash, with many saying it is offensive to our older population. Joining Seán Defoe and Ciara to discuss this is Catherine Ardagh, Fianna Fáil TD and Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration and Fine Gael Senator Gareth Scahill.