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EPISODE · Jan 10, 2025 · 48 MIN

New Year, Same Us

from The week that really was · host John McGuirk, Sarah Ryan

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

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