Best Wipeout Podcasts (2024)

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Labor wipeout in the Top End and calls for speed limit reductions to halt surging road toll 19:51

6h ago19:51

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An engaging mix of current affairs, analysis, arts and culture from across Australia the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Sir Martin Sorrell on the $9bn valuation wipeout of his new-world holdco S4Capital – and why Publicis, Omnicom, Havas are ‘premier league’ players; Dentsu, WPP, IPG in ‘second division’. 38:14

24d ago38:14

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Part One: It's been three years since Sir Martin Sorrell was last on the Mi3 podcast - he declared then a mea culpa of sorts that he didn't - and couldn't - transform WPP, the giant marketing services holding company he founded in the 1970s, fast enough because it was listed. At the time (2021), Sir Martin’s next generation digital holding company,…

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Market Meltdown FAQ: Recession Fears, Global Stock Wipeout, and the Case for Calm 28:36

23d ago28:36

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In a special emergency-ish episode, Bloomberg's Conor Sen joins the show to discuss a buffet of economic and financial fears, including a disappointing jobs report, a meltdown in global stocks, the "carry trade" heard round the world, the smartest criticisms of (and smartest defense of) the Federal Reserve's decision not to raise interest rates, an…

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Big Tech’s $1 Trillion Wipeout 8/5/24 6:25

8d ago6:25

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The extent of the tech sell-off today has been staggering, with billions of dollars wiped out from the Magnificent 7 alone in just the first two hours of trading, and trillions over the last week. Part of the reason is a fundamental story investors have been worried about – just when will the high costs of AI begin to pay off? Valuations have also …

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297: Sall Grover: My Kafkaesque battle with gender ideology 1:02:02

9m ago1:02:02

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Sall Grover – founder of the women-only social-media app, Giggle – returns to The Brendan O’Neill Show. Sall talks to Brendan about her landmark case in Australia and why her loss could have a devastating impact on women worldwide. Take your business to the next level with Shopify. Sign up now and get a £1-per-month trial period: https://shopify.co…

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Australia's great gas dilemma and master of the zinger, Bill Shorten, quitting politics 20:00

3h ago20:00

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An engaging mix of current affairs, analysis, arts and culture from across Australia the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Google’s Big Antitrust Week, Plus VC Take on IPO Pipeline 9/4/24 12:00

30m ago12:00

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Antitrust pressure against Google is ramping up this week, with a joint filing today from Google and the DOJ outlining their timeline for remedies from the Search case, followed quickly by the beginning of an ad tech trial. Plus, the post Labor Day-period is typically a busy one for IPOs, but not the case this year. We discuss the outlook for IPOs,…

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From Burnt Brownies to 8 foods to live longer and 8 foods to avoid before bed 29:35

4h ago29:35

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Ever wondered how a simple cold could lead to a deep dive into workplace dynamics and the origins of the hashtag symbol? Battling a cold, I navigated the frustrating experience of purchasing new COVID tests after my government-issued ones expired, offering a comparative look at the healthcare landscapes in the U.S. and Canada. Despite feeling under…

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Chinese students taking up Australian studies and the twelve simple questions to test brain health? 20:01

4h ago20:01

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An engaging mix of current affairs, analysis, arts and culture from across Australia the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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#90 There's A Hole In Dad's Head! 43:23

2d ago43:23

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After finally visiting the "tooth salesman", Ash gifts Matt a present that only a few have the honour of receiving. Matt has entered a new level of dad after accidentally shitting himself. He's also stumbled upon the ultimate spot that not only showers dads with praise but also provides peace and quiet time from the kids—the nail salon. We've intro…

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Peak ecom? Investment banker turned ecom entrepreneur says social, search ad rates, customer aqcuisition now unviable for ecom pureplay, DTC profits without retail media 38:33

1h ago38:33

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For anyone in ecom or performance marketing, this podcast is a must listen. Forget ROI and ROAS, think unit economics, says former investment banker (her last big deal was the Myer float) turned entrepreneur Carla Penn-Kahn. She was early into ecom and left Credit Suisse to launch four of her own –Kitchenware Australia, A Gift Worth Giving, Everten…

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Govt accused of being 'gutless' over EPA laws and former CFMEU leaders launch anticipated legal action 19:47

3h ago19:47

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An engaging mix of current affairs, analysis, arts and culture from across Australia the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Cartoonist Michael Leunig embracing 'exhilaration' of redundancy and the boss who wants to hold his workers 'captive' 20:00

2h ago20:00

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An engaging mix of current affairs, analysis, arts and culture from across Australia the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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#237 - Unleashing the Polymath 59:20

1d ago59:20

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"Join Mike and Stephen as they delve into the Rippaverse's latest offering, Goodyng The Polymath! They'll discuss the comic's plot, characters, artwork, and overall impact on the Rippaverse universe. Is Goodyng a hero, villain, or something else entirely? Tune in to find out!"By Michael Shanks and Stephen Boster

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TechCheck+ Big Tech’s AI Talent Raid 8/30/24 9:12

18m ago9:12

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Megacaps including Microsoft, Google and Amazon have been getting creative with how they’re poaching talent from top AI startups. Google with Character.ai, Microsoft with Inflection and Amazon’s faux-acquisition of Adept. They hire away prominent founders and talent and cut a deal to license technology… without actually buying the startups. It’s a …

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"Exercise May Be the Single Most Potent Medical Intervention Ever Known" 59:57

4d ago59:57

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Exercise is a conundrum. On the one hand, physical activity is clearly one of the best interventions for preventing physical disease and mental suffering. On the other hand, scientists don't really understand how it works inside the body or what exactly running, jumping, lifting, and squatting do to our tissues and organs. That's finally changing. …

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Concerns Australians being preyed upon by 'vulture fund litigants' and the little boy who broke the vase 20:00

4h ago20:00

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An engaging mix of current affairs, analysis, arts and culture from across Australia the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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296: Frank Furedi: The war against the past 1:01:47

3h ago1:01:47

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Frank Furedi returns to The Brendan O’Neill Show to talk about his upcoming book, The War Against the Past: Why the West Must Fight For Its History. Frank and Brendan discuss the perils of statue-toppling, the sinister drive to ‘decolonise’ our culture, and how Year Zero thinking ends up cancelling the future. This episode is sponsored by Incogni. …

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RN Drive 19:58

3h ago19:58

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An engaging mix of current affairs, analysis, arts and culture from across Australia the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Klarna to Halve Workforce with AI, Plus Box CEO Post-Earnings 8/28/24 14:16

6m ago14:16

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Salesforce earnings tonight a major test of AI's impact on the software winter, especially after the CEO of Buy Now Pay Later giant Klarna said he aims to use AI to cut his workforce in half, and that he's shutting down a lot of SaaS providers, including Salesforce and Workday. Plus, Box shares are jumping after beating on the top and bottom lines …

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Tech Divided Over AI Regulation 8/27/24 5:36

10m ago5:36

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Elon Musk has now come out in support of a California bill to regulate AI safety, in stark contrast to big names including Google, Meta, OpenaAI and Andreessen Horowitz, which are all opposed. It represents a larger divide within big tech, which is split on whether AI should be regulated and who should be the ones doing it.…

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#89 Barely Surviving Book Week 51:19

4h ago51:19

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It's Book Week: When parents either shine or hit their breaking point. Matt and Ash are the parents who almost hit their breaking point. Can someone tell me who decided to make it a week rather than a day?! Meanwhile, while all this is happening, Matt takes Marlie and Lola to their Fa's funeral and juggles the many confusing emotions that come with…

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The Power of Decluttering: Marcy's Tips for a Clearer Mind and Space 25:44

2h ago25:44

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Have you ever wondered how a week in the desert could offer a mix of personal milestones and unexpected adventures? Join me, Marcy Backhus, as I share my unforgettable experience of celebrating my nephew David's big day, playing miniature golf at none other than Tiger Woods' course, and soaking up the arid beauty of Arizona and California. From sav…

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Telegram CEO Arrest Sparks Free Speech Debate 8/26/24 8:27

1h ago8:27

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Telegram CEO Arrest Sparks Free Speech Debate Description: The founder of the Dubai-based app Telegram was arrested in France this weekend as part of an investigation into criminal activity on the encrypted messaging platform. It has broader implications for U.S. social apps as they gear up for an unprecedented election, the first with easily-acces…

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Synthetic customers meet synthetic CMOs (and CFOs): Evidenza clones Sharp, Ritson, Binet & Field to build annual marketing plans in minutes; Mars, EY sign-up 47:24

10d ago47:24

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The effectiveness “revolution” is colliding with the AI-spawned efficiency uprising and it’s leaping the early consensus AI use cases in marketing around automating personalised content and communications. So much so Mark Ritson choked on his Wellfleet oysters when Jon Lombardo and Peter Weinberg told him they were leaving top jobs at the LinkedIn-…

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#236 - Alien Romulus: A Return to Form or a Franchise Facehugger? 56:35

3h ago56:35

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"Buckle up for a wild ride as Mike and Stephen take on Alien Romulus. They'll share their unfiltered reactions, discuss the film's strengths and weaknesses, and debate whether this Xenomorph tale is a triumph or a terror."By Michael Shanks and Stephen Boster

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#88 Braith Anasta On Navigating The Single-Dad Life 47:00

11d ago47:00

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Former footy player and Fox commentator, Braith Anasta, was a teenage sports prodigy. He seemed to have it all - a loving and supportive family and professional sports career on the horizon.. but his world came crashing down when he was 15 and his father tragically took his own life. Braith opens up about the nightmare moment that came without any …

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Democrats Are Euphoric. But This Election Is Much Closer Than They Think. 11:48

2h ago11:48

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Derek offers a short but sweet review of the Democratic National Convention, the science of post-convention bounces, and the reality of the 2024 polling: It's still a toss-up. If you have questions, observations, or ideas for future episodes, email us at PlainEnglish@Spotify.com. Host: Derek Thompson Producer: Devon Baroldi Learn more about your ad…

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Kamala's nomination confirmed, hospitalities Me Too moment and is the pen mightier than the keyboard? 20:00

3h ago20:00

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An engaging mix of current affairs, analysis, arts and culture from across Australia the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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MMM masterclass: Bupa’s open book on business data feeding Atomic 212° a benchmark for agency-client transparency and trust 40:00

40m ago40:00

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Marketing mix modelling (MMM) only works if brands grant their agencies access to critical business data – and many don’t in a perplexing and decades-long challenge. But equally, agencies can be guilty of slowing media pricing and audience data into their client MMM models, rounding out the two-way data conundrum. It’s ironic given all the talk of …

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295: Freddy Gray: The hollowness of Kamala Harris 40:03

3h ago40:03

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Freddy Gray – deputy editor of the Spectator and host of the Americano podcast – speaks to Brendan O’Neill from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Freddy and Brendan discuss the phoniness of Kamalamania, the Democrats’ civil war over Gaza and if Donald Trump could return to the White House. Order Brendan O’Neill’s A Heretic’s Manifesto …

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Elon's big mouth killing Tesla's vibe and penguins in mourning 19:57

3h ago19:57

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An engaging mix of current affairs, analysis, arts and culture from across Australia the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Chinese E-commerce Headwinds, Plus AI’s Copyright Crisis 8/21/24 7:22

43m ago7:22

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There were more headwinds today for China’s already-slumping consumer and e-commerce demand, after Walmart announced it was completely offloading its stake in JD.com and bargain retail giant Shein hit Temu with a lawsuit. Plus, the AI startup darling Anthropic is now facing a new class-action lawsuit, accusing it of copyright infringement and steal…

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National Cabinet agrees on NDIS reforms and a MAGA devotees' journey to the other side 20:00

3h ago20:00

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An engaging mix of current affairs, analysis, arts and culture from across Australia the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Elon Musk’s Twitter Deal Weighs on Bank Lenders, Plus Shein Sues Temu 8/20/24 7:10

8d ago7:10

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Some of the world’s biggest banks loaned Elon Musk $13 billion to secure the social platform Twitter, now X. But according to new data from Pitchbook, the Twitter takeover now represents the worst buyout for banks since the Great Financial Crisis, as the platform struggles to retain advertisers and has been marked down by more than 70% from one of …

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#87 The Chief Would Like Some Of Your Oreos 47:51

16d ago47:51

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Ash has returned from his trip galavanting across the seven seas - well actually, just one sea en-route to Vanuatu. Whilst on an island, he and the family were treated to an amazing cultural experience with a tribe. Turns out, probably not the best activity for a 3 year old. Matt is battling to get his girls to gymnastics at the moment and just whe…

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No blood. no job testing under scrutiny and Aussie Olympic cyclist ditches us for the Mother Country 20:00

3h ago20:00

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An engaging mix of current affairs, analysis, arts and culture from across Australia the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Desert Stories and Refreshing Your Space for Fall 16:48

8d ago16:48

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Picture this: a sweltering day in the Arizona desert, the sun relentless, but your spirit soaring as you embark on an unforgettable adventure. Join me on Inside Marcy's Mind as I recount my exciting travels, from playing miniature golf on a course designed by none other than Tiger Woods, to savoring mouth-watering ice cream with my nephew's family.…

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Google’s IPO 20 Years Later 8/19/24 7:02

32m ago7:02

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20 years ago today, Google debuted on the Nasdaq with a $23 billion market cap as a mere search engine company. Today, it’s now ballooned to a $2 trillion megcap with its hands in cloud, chips, AI and more. It also used an unconventional listing method: a Dutch auction, which let employees and retail investors participate more in the IPO. We spoke …

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Sir Martin Sorrell: UM’s ex-privacy boss Arielle Garcia ‘is right’ (partly) on $700bn online data ‘garbage'; Personalisation Netflix-style the future; AI, big tech will crunch intermediaries in three years ... 40:39

17d ago40:39

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Part Two: After last week's instalment with S4 Capital's founder and former WPP boss, Sir Martin Sorrell – in which he explained why the market cap of his next generation marketing services firm had plummeted from £5 billion to £300 million in the past three years – he's back for part two. We cover the consolidation of the $700 billion global digit…

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#235 - Yaira! Unleashing The Power of The Rippaverse's First Heroine 1:12:31

8h ago1:12:31

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The 2 Geeks are back with a deep dive into Yaira, the latest comic from Rippaverse! We're exploring the mythical world of Yaira, analyzing the complex characters, and discussing the impact of this epic fantasy adventure. Tune in for our honest review and geek-out session!By Michael Shanks and Stephen Boster

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$135 million donation to fight childhood cancer and what does healthy soil sound like? 20:06

5d ago20:06

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An engaging mix of current affairs, analysis, arts and culture from across Australia the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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TechCheck+ Big Tech: Too Big to Split 8/16/24 7:17

1h ago7:17

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After losing a landmark antitrust case over its dominance in the search market, Google is now facing the real threat of a court-mandated breakup of the search giant. But on the heels of a flashy ‘Made by Google’ event showcasing new phones and AI features, Google is now more deeply integrated than ever – an ecosystem within search, cloud, streaming…

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The Four Biggest Myths About Political Persuasion 46:23

1h ago46:23

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Today's episode is about how we change our minds—and what political science tells us about the best ways to change the minds of voters. Our guest is David Broockman, a political scientist at the University of California Berkeley, and the coauthor, with Josh Kalla, of a new essay in Slow Boring on Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, and the most persuasive…

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Scientists identify peak ageing years, music from Khruangbin and just how are breakdancers scored? 20:00

3h ago20:00

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An engaging mix of current affairs, analysis, arts and culture from across Australia the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Waymo’s Speed Bumps 8/15/24 6:44

42m ago6:44

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Waymo’s self-driving cars are all over San Francisco roads. But at night, they park themselves and recently have been honking and keeping one neighborhood’s residents up at night. Waymo tells us they’ve fixed the issue through a software update, but the rollout over the last few years has been bumpy, with safety concerns and backlash.…

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294: Ian O’Doherty: Why Ireland is ready to explode 1:03:29

1h ago1:03:29

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Ian O’Doherty – columnist for the Irish Independent – is the latest guest on The Brendan O’Neill Show. Ian and Brendan discuss what Ireland and Britain’s riots have in common, the aloofness of the Irish elite and how woke replaced Catholicism as the state religion. Order Brendan O’Neill’s A Heretic’s Manifesto now from: 🇬🇧 📕 Amazon UK: https://www.…

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