Hot summer of discontent
The week that really was · John McGuirk, Sarah Ryan
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Show Notes
John and Sarah discuss the controversy around the Olympic games, the riots in Southport, the death of Edna O'Brien, and ask whether it's time to revisit the way the state engages with Travellers after the Dooley murder in Kerry.
00:00 Introduction and Discussion of the Olympic Opening Ceremony
13:10 Tragedy in Southport and Societal Issues
16:46 Frustration with the Government's Handling of Immigration
24:06 The Need for a Reasonable and Informed Discussion on Immigration
26:21 Misrepresentation of Edna O'Brien's Books
36:40 The Presence of Irish Troops in Lebanon
41:03 The Need for Conversations about Traveler Culture
49:14 The Controversy Surrounding Kamala Harris