I’m pretty down on the media generally, and the Irish media in particular.
Ian O’Doherty is one of a handful of exceptions. He’s astute, he’s biting, and we hate all the same people. So that’s a good start.
On Friday, Ireland held a general election. So far the headlines are, the establishment has managed to get itself re-elected despite deep discontent in the country, and an actual real-life criminal is close to getting a seat in parliament despite having just returned from Spain three weeks ago, where he was, ahem, working. (Important to note: Gerry “The Monk” Hutch was found not guilty last year of murder.)
Ian also shares a helpful safety tip in the event you get caught up in a riot.
Enjoy!
Chapters
00:00 The Green Bin Day and Irish Elections
02:42 Apathy and Anger in Irish Politics
05:22 Sinn Féin's Evolution and Challenges
08:01 Housing Crisis in Ireland
10:41 The Impact of Immigration on Housing
13:51 Aontu: The Rise of a New Political Force
16:12 The Gangster in Politics: A Controversial Candidate
26:37 The Cycle of Violence in Dublin
28:50 The Impact of Immigration Policies
31:31 The Divide Between Classes in Dublin
33:13 The False Economy of the Celtic Tiger
35:53 The Resentment Towards Immigration
38:18 Integration Challenges and Community Dynamics
40:58 The Political Landscape and Public Sentiment
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