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Fallout
Episode 162

Fallout

The week that really was · John McGuirk, Sarah Ryan

October 31, 202558m 17s

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Show Notes

This week's podcast covers all the fallout to the great spoiled vote of 2025: Simon Harris's migration u-turn, Micheál Martin's jeopardy, the Galway West by-election, and the state of Ireland's right wing politics.

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00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections

02:00 Post-Election Fallout in Ireland

07:01 The Impact of Spoiled Votes

15:50 Leadership Challenges in Fianna Fáil

19:23 Government Performance and Legislative Initiatives

28:20 Emerging Voices in Fianna Fáil

30:39 Immigration Discourse and Political Responsibility

36:39 Media Dynamics and Political Debate

42:06 The Challenge of Left-Wing Politics

46:33 Reflections on Political Engagement and Voter Sentiment

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