Something Different with John and Sarah

This week, brutal news from Killarney prompts yet another conversation about immigration amongst everyone bar Irish politicians. Also: Nigel versus a Bin, Russia's Aluminum, and general chitchat.00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview02:36 Discussion on Immigration and Crime in Ireland07:00 Cultural Differences and Safety Concerns for Women12:07 Ireland's Embrace of Third World Narratives1...

"Bouchaker is everything they told us never happens" says an angry John this week as he and Sarah dive into the verdict in that case. Also: Helen Ogbu's troubles, Pico Lopes as one of us, and Micheál Martin's ascension to global leadership. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:50 Riyad Bushaker Trial and Verdict 15:01 Helen Ogbu Controversy and Political Implications 30:07 John's P...

In this week's episode, John and Sarah talk heatwave politics and the media's desperation for climate change panic. Also: Indoctrinating your kids via the leaving cert exams, egregious misinformation from the Irish Examiner, and why you should be on the side of lawyers this one time. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Weather Discussion01:55 Climate Change and the Green Party's Stance05:51...

This week, John and Sarah tackle the Dáil's legislation abolishing the three-day cooling off period for abortions; the renewed campaign to call the national flag racist; Minister Patrick O'Donovan becoming the decider, and the continued fallout from one of the worst criminal cases in recent memory. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 02:13 Abortion Legislation Changes in Ireland 17:55 Cultural...

This week, John and Sarah walk through the horrific events in Belfast, and the media and establishment instinct to cover it all up. Import the culture, import the consequences? Also: The Government's Maternity mess, the awfulness of men, John's faith in astrology, and happy birthday Helen McEntee! 00:00 Introduction to Current Events in Ireland 01:30 Reactions to Violence in Belfast 06:40...

This week John and Sarah delve into high profile recent crime cases in the UK and Ireland - asking whether a culture of fear in the public sector results in outcomes like the Henry Nowak case or the relative silence in Ireland around Alex Coughlan. Also: Sinn Fein's poll slump, Bonnie Blue's sex stunt, RTE's continued troubles, and Enoch Burke's prison of conscience.

As they re-enter the podcasting world after a significant break, John and Sarah dive into the pressing issues and personal narratives that have unfolded during their hiatus. This inaugural episode of Unchained brings to light recent political events, including the surprising outcomes of by-elections, fuel protests, and John's resignation from Gript Media, providing listeners with a comprehensive o...