Something Different with John and Sarah

www.johnandsarah.ieThis 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 killed twice, but lives.....00:00 Introduction and Weekly Recap00.20 Spider Season04:21 Discussion of the 'Be Emergency Ready' Book08:12 Government Spending and Waste12:12 Case Study: Child Abuse and Tusla Failures14:12 Political Responsibility and Ministerial Accountability19:51 Systemic Failures in Irish Health and Care Systems21:53 Community and Parades Disputes in Northern Ireland29:59 The Role of Media and Public Opinion in Politics36:01 The Politics of Community Relations and Parades42:48 Historical Context of Northern Ireland Parades49:57 The US Justice System and Death Penalty Cases56:55 Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts

www.johnandsarah.ieThis week: Ireland's young people hate life in Ireland, objecting to housing shortages, joblessness, and lots more. We discuss in depth. Also: Ebun Joseph fixes your school; Nick Delehanty closes his business; Holly Cairns gets maternity leave for some reason, and have you heard about the Lesbians in America?00:00 - Episode intro and the week’s big topics02:07 - Why so many young people want to leave Ireland04:16 - Policy choices, housing, and the “liberal progressive society” argument07:47 - The emotional and social cost of young adults being stuck at home10:50 - Why the crisis is bigger than a mood and harder to fix politically14:33 - How collapsed nightlife feeds loneliness and weaker dating culture18:03 - The lockdown effect on teenage social development20:02 - What government could do now, from policing to city-centre culture22:23 - Why fewer risks and fewer nights out change how young people grow up24:51 - Why some people leave temporarily and still plan to come back26:55 - David Higgins and the “milestone recession”28:34 - Nick Delahanty’s business closure and the Irish Times reaction30:09 - The reality of starting and running a small business in Ireland36:02 - Labour’s miscarriage leave proposal and the cost to employers41:41 - Holly Cairns, maternity leave, and political virtue signalling45:32 - Exclusive: the Convention on Education agenda in Sligo47:35 - Who gets to define school culture54:32 - Sunny Hostin and the shocking murder trial anecdote59:03 - A wider point about imported culture-war insanity62:30 - Wrap-up and closing remarks

Sarah's Boob Article: https://www.johnandsarah.ie/p/sarah-ryan-feminists-are-making-titsThis week: The Scandalous Dublin Housing numbers and what to do about them. Also: Trump visits, Ed Sheeran gets cancelled, an athlete poops her pants, and lots of Sydney Sweeney chat.00:00 - Intro01:06 - Listener comment about economics versus wider social issues02:56 - Why Trump’s Ireland visit landed as “non-eventful”06:24 - Dublin housing list data and the scale of non-Irish applicants10:32 - Should Irish citizens be prioritised on council housing lists?15:05 - Opposition parties and the need for a radical housing message18:21 - Tóibín, abortion, and the three-day waiting period20:57 - The case for a cooling-off period before abortion24:22 - Sydney Sweeney ad controversy and the “choice” argument27:25 - Eroticism, explicit content, and why Sweeney stands out32:32 - Athlete controversy after finishing while pooping37:38 - Ed Sheeran, McLemore, and political litmus tests in music40:42 - Why saying the slogan matters more than what people believe46:54 - Michael Healy-Rae assaulted and the issue of political violence52:02 - Dublin city centre disorder and public safety concerns57:35 - Mary Lou McDonald’s makeover and closing reflections

www.johnandsarah.ieThis week, Sinn Fein announced a major U-turn on immigration - but is it real? The AfD shocked Germany. Jack Chambers was compared to Margaret Thatcher. And Trump comes to Ireland on 9/11's 25th anniversary. It's a busy week!00:00 Introduction 02:12 Germany's AFD victory05:01 Irish Reactions to Germany's Election Results07:15 Sinn Fein's Shift on Migration Policy11:31 Irish Political Landscape today16:43 Irish Government Approval Ratings and Public Sentiment21:01 Leadership in Irish Politics and Future Leaders24:57 Global Security Post-9/11 and Societal Changes34:51 Economic Policies and Public Spending in Ireland42:10 Reflections on 9/11 and Its Global Impact55:11 Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts

www.johnandsarah.ieCheck out our poll, below!In this weeks episode: Boobs. Some men want to use theirs to breastfeed, and Sarah is disgusted. Advertisers want boobs back in fashion. And to round it off: Are Government making a tit of the economy?00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview01:52 Support and Future Plans for the Podcast03:57 Controversy Over Men Breastfeeding Conference06:49 The Sexualization of Breastfeeding and Cultural Shifts09:54 The Logic Behind Gender-Related Lactation15:02 Advertising Trends and Cultural Representation in Brands19:58 The Influence of Corporate and Political Culture24:53 Irish Government Spending and Policy Critique29:52 Economic Outlook and Recession Risks40:00 European Union's Regulation of AI and Internet Platforms50:08 Global Innovation, American Dominance, and Europe's Role