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Episode Synopsis
John and Sarah bemoan their lack of recognition at the national media awards, review another boring few days in the greatest election of our age, Donald Trump's cabinet nominees, and why John is not a fan of Micheál Martin.00:00 Introduction to the General Election Landscape02:40 Media and Political Awards03:36 The Hutch's Candidacy: Implications for Dublin Central07:28 Sinn Féin's Vulnerability: Polling and Leadership Concerns10:01 Sinn Féin's Policy Stagnation: A Critical Analysis19:46 Fianna Fáil's Campaign: A Lack of Substance24:10 The Rise of the Social Democrats: A New Hope?26:37 Micheál Martin's Political Legacy32:18 Election Dynamics and Candidate Insights38:04 Trump's Cabinet and Political Change43:43 Political Strategies and Public Perception45:56 Climate Change and Political Posturing
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