Steve and Richie have talked an awful lot about politicians and what they do for a living; yelling, lawing, voting etc. But they've yet to get into the nitty gritty of how someone goes from being a Normal Person to the lofty heights of elected officialdom. Well, it just so happens a previous superstar of a guest did just that! Peter Kavanagh, advocate for the Irish language and Great Beards, ran for the position of City Councillor in Ireland’s recent local elections. Did he win? No spoilers. You’ll just have to listen and find out!

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