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Show Notes
On Immigration, it turns out that the far right was… the far correct? John and Sarah are joined this week by Laura Perrins of @theconwom to discuss that, as well as conflicting UK/Irish narratives on Gaza, and whether Mary McAleese would make a good priest.
1:06 Intro
1:37 Laura Perrins : There has been a change in tone of coverage following Gaza attack.
5:30 - Context is crucial
9:10 - Irish Journalists
9:33 - There are eyebrows being raised in the US at the Irish position on Israel.
19:07 - It has long been a far right talking point that Ireland is full.
27:53 - Economic migration is the most devastating kind for the climate.
32:00 - Far Right
34:35 - People use terms like Nazi to shut down debate on issues like immigration.
37:28 - Laura Perrins disagrees with Mary McAleese that women should have priests.