Callan's Kicks Bye Bye Paschal and Thanks for all the Landlords
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Nov 21, 2025 The host kicks things off with a hilarious sketch, setting a satirical tone for political commentary. Expect sharp satire on Pascal Donoghue's career and a comedic take on Simon Harris as the new Finance Minister. The frenzy surrounding soccer star Troy Parrott gets a playful mock-up, alongside a hilarious segment on Trump. There are witty discussions about the reshuffle and forgotten ministers, culminating in light-hearted banter about Ireland's World Cup playoff draw.
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Pascal's Political Run And Exit
- Pascal recounts running for Dublin Central, becoming a minister and later taking a tax-free job at the World Bank.
- He leaves behind criticism about housing policies favouring institutional capital over families.
Policy Choices Fuel Housing Crisis
- The sketch links tax breaks and rental policy to creating housing instability benefiting investors.
- It frames policy choices as producing crises for working families while enriching institutional landlords.
Harris' Satirical Finance Appointment
- Simon Harris declares himself Minister for Finance with no deep experience, joking about learning from social media reels.
- He proposes gimmicks like converting bonds to crypto and 'Harris Coin' while ignoring big-tech dependence.