# Episode 4: Could Politicians use a three-day wait?

An episode of [Something Different with John and Sarah](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1896884336), 19 Jun 2026, 55 min.

Audio: https://anchor.fm/s/113198214/podcast/play/121706221/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-19%2F426446825-44100-2-c72d6dd021e8f.mp3

This week, John and Sarah tackle the Dáil's legislation abolishing the three-day cooling off period for abortions; the renewed campaign to call the national flag racist; Minister Patrick O'Donovan becoming the decider, and the continued fallout from one of the worst criminal cases in recent memory.00:00 Introduction and Overview02:13 Abortion Legislation Changes in Ireland17:55 Cultural Implications of Abortion Laws18:54 Discussion on the Irish Flag and National Identity30:34 The Role of Media in Politics33:44 The Consequences of Political Decisions37:04 Short-Term Thinking in Politics40:45 Public Trust and Media Regulation44:45 The Case of Baby Preston Davy

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