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John and Sarah discuss the new Cillian Murphy "Ireland was awful" movie and it's predictable acclaim; offer final thoughts on the Trump/Harris campaign, and discuss issues that won't come up in Ireland's general election: 03:13 Cultural Reflections on Ireland's Past06:02 Critique of Modern Cultural Narratives08:51 The Impact of Historical Narratives on Society12:03 Contemporary Issues and Social Pressures14:54 Transgender Issues in Society18:10 Political Implications of Gender Discussions21:02 Election Predictions and Political Landscape30:06 The TikTok Political Experiment33:44 The Dynamics of Trump and Harris Supporters37:33 The State of American Politics40:42 Retail Politics and Candidate Effectiveness43:36 Cultural Consequences of the Election46:17 The Irish Political Landscape57:12 The Impact of U.S. Elections on Ireland

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