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The week that really was

John McGuirk, Sarah Ryan

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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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GripT Life brings a community of individuals together who believe in the relentless pursuit of health, passion, and purpose. We understand that success is often achieved on the back of struggle, failure, and hard work. We don’t see differences in people but rather the similarities, which allows us to realize and support the potential that lies in those around us. Each episode will provide success secrets and inspiration, from people who have defied the odds. People who have faced adversity a ...
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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 …
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As Fine Gael targets Catherine Connolly's work as a barrister, Jason and Ben breathe a sigh of relief that the presidential race is nearing its end. That's followed by a sigh of despair as they examine 'Official Ireland's' commitment to gender ideology and France's inability to stop thieves breaking into its national museums.…
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John and Sarah ask: Is Judge Martin Nolan unfairly maligned or justly criticised? Also, Independent Ireland backs Simon Harris; The Deposit Return Scheme humiliates voters; and Fine Gael flounders towards humiliation. 00:00 Overview of Current Events in Politics 02:42 The Motion of Confidence in Simon Harris 11:15 The Deposit Return Scheme Controve…
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On this week's episode, Jason and Ben react to the Heather Humphreys' polling woes and question whether FFG's lack of political imagination is finally coming back to bite them both domestically and internationally. They end on an optimistic note that's sure to annoy some viewers, as poll data reveals NI youths are bullish about Christianity.…
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John and Sarah react to the Jim Gavin news: His scandal, Fianna Fáil's incompetence, what it does to Micheál Martin, and why the civil service will be laughing. 00:00 The Fallout of Jim Gavin's Withdrawal 02:54 Political Implications for Fianna Fáil 05:32 The State of the Presidential Race 08:28 Voter Sentiment and Political Cynicism 10:57 The Role…
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The road to the Áras is getting busier as independents vie to earn the backing of the local authorities, prompting Jason and Ben to chat about what will separate the serious contenders from the rest. The ongoing threats faced by Tánaiste Simon Harris and his family, and Gavin Pepper's failure to live up to the leftist's imagining of him, make up th…
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