Episode 3: The Media's Nightmare in Belfast

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 Ireland01:30 Reactions to Violence in Belfast06:40 Cultural Implications of Immigration12:46 Media's Role in Reporting Crime18:41 Public Sentiment and Political Discontent27:16 Changes in Maternity Healthcare in Ireland34:23 The Debate on Private vs Public Education39:49 Government Policies and Women's Healthcare40:17 Social Media and Political Communication45:41 Cultural Critique of Men in Media51:30 The Double Standards in Gender Discussions