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Simon McGarr
Barrister and data protection expert who contributes legal and political analysis on Irish politics and public policy, appearing as a primary discussant on the episode.
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Dec 30, 2025
• 1h 6min
2025, So How Was It For You?
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This discussion features Simon McGarr, a barrister focused on Irish politics, and Harry McEvins, an election analyst from irishelectionprojections.com. They explore the surprising landslide victory of Catherine Connolly in the presidential election and how media missteps overlooked her grassroots campaign. The duo warns about the potential AI investment bubble and the erosion of US governance, while examining Ireland's judicial review challenges. They also delve into political infighting, far-right rhetoric, and express cautious optimism about future social movements.
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