Dog Cooked, Helen Ogbu, Crimewave

Ireland is asking hard questions. In this episode, Paul Treyvaud, Nick Delehanty, Declan Ganley, and Elaine Mullally discuss the alleged dog cruelty controversy, immigration and welfare concerns, political transparency, rising crime, pressure on small businesses, and the growing debate around Irish identity, culture, and national values. We also cover the Irish-filmed Hollywood project Young Washington and end with a lighter look at George Lee, vampires, and the heatwave. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 02:00 - Alleged dog cruelty controversy in Ireland 03:20 - Cultural differences around animal consumption 04:45 - Trump, cats and dogs: misunderstanding or reality? 06:00 - Public reaction to animal cruelty allegations 07:00 - Is this an isolated incident or a sign of decline? 08:00 - Helen Ogbu candidacy and transparency issues 09:30 - Media bias and suppressed stories 11:00 - Political accountability 12:00 - Immigration fraud, welfare and policy loopholes 14:00 - Rise in anti-immigration sentiment 15:00 - Crime, violence and public safety concerns 17:00 - Loss of respect, dignity and social cohesion 19:00 - Irish film success: Young Washington 20:30 - Small business struggles and rising costs 23:00 - VAT cuts and government intervention 25:00 - Employment taxes and pressure on entrepreneurs 27:00 - Civic courage and standing up to systemic issues 30:00 - Ireland’s monopsony-style government problem 33:00 - Data transparency on crime and immigration 36:00 - Immigration fraud and tougher regulations 40:00 - Border controls and systemic reform 45:00 - Urban crime, violence and gang activity 52:00 - Irish identity, cultural values and spiritual crisis 54:00 - Young Washington and future film opportunities 55:00 - Ireland’s murder rates and public safety 58:00 - George Lee, vampires and the heatwave Featuring Paul Treyvaud, Nick Delehanty, Declan Ganley, and Elaine Mullally.