Ireland in 2024, Free Speech, & Conor McGregor | John McGuirk - #13

John McGuirk is the founder & editor of Gript, Ireland's largest independent media outlet. I have followed John for some time and always enjoy his independent analysis. Like most people whose work I enjoy reading, I often cannot predict John's opinions and will always have at the very least a new perspective on the chosen topic. In this episode, we talk about: - What to expect in Ireland in 2024 - Concerning issues and the government's handling of them - NGOs in Ireland - Hate speech laws - Conor McGregor's potential political career John's Links: - Gript: https://gript.ie/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/john_mcguirk My Links- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5WPBMDrtKZllVjKfFT9F4i?si=b580e63aa165440d- Twitter: https://twitter.com/conortrains- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conorsunderland_/- Work with my agency (For eCommerce brands above $150k/month): ⁠https://kensingtonmediahouse.com/⁠Get access to every episode 6 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - spoti.fi/3tr4Des or Apple Podcasts - apple.co/3NL5SvI Chapters 0:11 - 5:22 Importance of independent thought & speech 5:45 - 8:50 Ireland’s history of censorship 8:51 - 17:29 2024 Predictions: Hate Speech, Sinn Fein, & Varadkar 17:30 - 21:43 Socialism In Ireland 21:16 - 25:14 Varadkar or Martin Won’t Survive 2024? 25:15 - 31:50 Varadkar’s Insulated Opinions 31:26 - 38:42 NGOs - Ireland’s central problem? 38:44 - 42:27 Embedded Growth Obligations 42:28 - 54:43 Would Conor McGregor Be a Good President? 54:44 - 57:32 2024 Potential Issues