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The week that really was

The week that really was

Written by: 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.© 2026 John McGuirk, Sarah Ryan Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Angry White Female

    Angry White Female
    Feb 20 2026

    Should we want our young boys to be gay so they don't harm women? The Irish Times says yes, Sarah says no. Also in the podcast this week: Macron's fertility drive, Culleton's PR disaster, Ireland's tax crisis, and Mary Lou's White House snub:
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    1 hr
  • Overstaying your visa is a crime

    Overstaying your visa is a crime
    Feb 13 2026

    John and Sarah dive into the Seamus Culleton case and if Ireland looks hypocritical on immigration; discuss the Dublin Central by-election; the media's warped coverage of a Canadian school shooting; and whether Nigel Farage is right on working from home.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • The Enoch and Epstein files

    The Enoch and Epstein files
    Feb 6 2026

    John and Sarah delve into the big stories of the week, including: A big win for Enoch Burke? Are conspiracists vindicated over Epstein? Is "stolen land" real? And should politicians go to jail for telling lies?
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    1 hr and 1 min
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