John and Sarah discuss "a week where decades happened", debating whether America is a falling Empire or recovering its greatness, discussing Micheál Martin's upcoming visit, and asking: Does the Irish opposition suck? Also, tradwives, NGOs, and assisted dying.

John and Sarah debate - are females more gullible? And also: Why do paedophiles keep getting away with it? Why don't the public care about wasteful spending? And why does the Government want to make some people homeless?

John and Sarah discuss Garda invasions of privacy, Jim O'Callaghan's start in Justice, the latest stabbing in Dublin, Pregnant Porn stars, and the latest horrors from Gaza.

00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Week's Events
02:53 The Controversial Garda Incident
05:52 Media's Role in Political Narratives
09:06 Justice Minister's Performance and Challenges
11:57 Reflections on the Gaza Conflict
15:07 Dublin Stabbing Incident and Immigration Issues
38:10 The Changing Landscape of Dublin
42:59 Cultural Commentary and Controversial Figures
52:09 Trump's Influence and Political Commentary

In a week dominated by crimes committed at home and abroad, John and Sarah tackle the issue of migrant crime head on. Also: How should men comport themselves on Valentine's Day; why does Micheál Martin love one Senator so much; and why do women love alternative medicine?

00:00 Valentine's Day and Gender Dynamics
05:20 Migrant Crime and Public Safety
10:51 State Responsibility and Immigration Laws
16:58 Public Sentiment and Political Accountability
25:32 Political Conduct and Personal Responsibility
28:18 The Impact of Alcohol on Behavior
29:57 Political Accountability and Public Perception
31:42 The Hypocrisy of Political Morality
35:40 Sexual Misconduct in Politics
39:00 The Culture of Silence in Political Misconduct
40:32 Media Influence in Politics
42:11 Public Understanding of Political Processes
44:55 Critique of Political Nominations
48:02 Trump's Recent Political Moves
52:08 Exposing Government Spending and Ideological Issues

With Sarah away due to a bereavement, John is joined by Laura Perrins. They discuss Donald Trump's big week, argue over who should pay for rural electricity, and is Irish politics blind to the suffering of teachers?

On this week's podcast, viewers can watch John be wrong and Sarah be right about the Seanad election in real time. Also, reflections on Storm Eowyn, and a heated argument about Robert F Kennedy, Jnr.

John and Sarah discuss the new Irish Government, the New Irish President, why the new Minister for Immigration is the worst job in Irish politics, whether the US is savable, and why Sarah thinks a certain person is a "f**king niffnuff". 

John and Sarah on Biden's exit, the new programme for Government, what it's like to need a hospital in Ireland today, and the heroic achievement of Bonnie Blue.

As 2025 opens, John and Sarah lay out some predictions for the year, ask why so many "bright young thing" liberals fail, and discuss the ongoing fallout around grooming gangs in the UK.

03:49 Predictions for 2025
10:01 The Rise and Fall of Liberal Leaders
17:59 Ireland's Political Landscape and International Relations
24:37 The Role of Leadership in Crisis Management
25:33 Political Predictions and Their Implications
26:56 The Grooming Gang Scandal and Its Fallout
28:17 Elon Musk's Influence on Politics
30:11 Transparency in Political Interference
33:02 Cultural and Racial Dynamics in Crime
34:51 Victimhood and Feminism: A Double Standard
39:10 The Value of Victims in Society
46:30 The Institutional Failures in Protecting Victims

John and Sarah review the year by reviewing John's good and terrible predictions that he made in January. But before that: The lawyer who traded pictures for money on twitter, and the Taoiseach who traded Ceann Comhairles for power.