No awards for us
The week that really was · John McGuirk, Sarah Ryan
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Show Notes
John and Sarah bemoan their lack of recognition at the national media awards, review another boring few days in the greatest election of our age, Donald Trump's cabinet nominees, and why John is not a fan of Micheál Martin.
00:00 Introduction to the General Election Landscape
02:40 Media and Political Awards
03:36 The Hutch's Candidacy: Implications for Dublin Central
07:28 Sinn Féin's Vulnerability: Polling and Leadership Concerns
10:01 Sinn Féin's Policy Stagnation: A Critical Analysis
19:46 Fianna Fáil's Campaign: A Lack of Substance
24:10 The Rise of the Social Democrats: A New Hope?
26:37 Micheál Martin's Political Legacy
32:18 Election Dynamics and Candidate Insights
38:04 Trump's Cabinet and Political Change
43:43 Political Strategies and Public Perception
45:56 Climate Change and Political Posturing