# Should Grannies Ask Permission to Hug?

An episode of [State of Affairs](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/6817463073), 23 Oct 2026, 41 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6ab662c262a47b6bec08e005/e/6ada9075f92693313c1d9217/media.mp3

This time it's crime, the solicitor's strike, care and young criminals, the consent video that was withdrawn and Israel's Naza documentary on civilian deaths in Gaza. Aine Lawlor is one of Ireland's most recognised political interviewers. Chris Donoghue is the former broadcaster who became government press secretary. They've teamed up to bring you "State of Affairs" every Monday & Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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