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When does political satire go too far?

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has accused RTÉ of “electoral interference” over a satirical j...

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11.59 21 Oct 2024


When does political satire go too far?


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11.59 21 Oct 2024


Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has accused RTÉ of “electoral interference” over a satirical joke aired on the Late Late Show.

During the opening monologue, Late Late host Patrick Kielty spoke of “the Sinn Féin traitors, the show we all want to see” when joking about a new Irish version of the hit reality TV show, Traitors.

Did he push it too far? Where is the line when it comes to political satire?

To discuss, Andrea is joined by Paddy Prendiville, Editor of The Phoenix and John Lee, Executive Editor of the Daily Mail.


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