The Week Trending: U2 At 50, Oz Visa Crackdown, & Pints In Stands
Summary
Matt Cooper, Fionnuala Jones, and Owen Thomas McDermott discuss U2’s 50th anniversary, new album *Carnival de Luz*, and their marketing strategies. The conversation shifts to Ed Sheeran’s cancellation of a gig due to political controversy and the communication failures with Macklemore. They also analyze a poll on changing Ireland’s national symbols for a united Ireland, the emigration of young adults, and the proposal to lift the alcohol ban in English football stadiums.
Topics discussed
U2's 50th birthday and the release of new single Silencio
Discussion on U2's recent EPs and political stance
U2's legacy, Mount Temple connections, and humanitarian impact
Speculation on a surprise free gig in Dublin
New album details and collaborations with Dolly Parton and others
U2 tour dates and potential US boycott due to Trump
Listener comments and upcoming Croke Park concerts
Ed Sheeran cancels Gillette Stadium show citing weather
Macklemore's Free Palestine tour and legacy
Poll on Irish flag and national anthem changes for unity
Logistics of a united Ireland and the Drumcree march controversy
Youth emigration trends and tightening visa rules in Australia
Brain drain concerns and the need for youth incentives
U2's 1993 Parken Stadium concert and listener corrections
Debate on lifting the alcohol ban in English football stadiums
Killarney named a top global travel destination by Lonely Planet
Opinions on the €100 culture voucher scheme for young people
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