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Oct 27, 2023 45 min

The Far Correct

from The week that really was Hosted by John McGuirk, Sarah Ryan

On Immigration, it turns out that the far right was… the far correct? John and Sarah are joined this week by Laura Perrins of @theconwom to discuss that, as well as conflicting UK/Irish narratives on Gaza, and whether Mary McAleese would make a good priest. 1:06 Intro 1:37 Laura Perrins : There has been a change in tone of coverage following Gaza attack. 5:30 - Context is crucial 9:10 - Irish Journalists 9:33 - There are eyebrows being raised in the US at the Irish position on Israel. 19:07 - It has long been a far right talking point that Ireland is full. 27:53 - Economic migration is the most devastating kind for the climate. 32:00 - Far Right 34:35 - People use terms like Nazi to shut down debate on issues like immigration. 37:28 - Laura Perrins disagrees with Mary McAleese that women should have priests.

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