A new frontier for nonsense
The week that really was · John McGuirk, Sarah Ryan
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Show Notes
John and Sarah discuss the SPHE book that set tongues wagging; the world's most expensive bike shelter; what may be the world's most expensive sex abuse enquiry; and why some stories impact you emotionally more than others.
00:00 Introduction and Discussion of Topics
02:18 Controversy Over Depiction of Irish Culture
09:32 Emotional Impact of the Middle East Hostage Situation
19:24 Concerns About the Abuse Scandal in Catholic Schools
29:25 Balancing Believing Victims and Presumption of Innocence
29:53 Presumption of Innocence in Sexual Abuse Cases
40:07 The Controversy Over the Cost of a Bike Shelter
53:24 Government Involvement in Regulating Ticket Prices for Concerts