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01:03:41

The FFG death spiral continues

Jason and Ben comment on the slow-but-steady death spiral of FFG which the latest polling indicates is continuing, as well as on the Government’s modular housing plans and the reputational blow the Southern Poverty Law Center has taken in the last week. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/the-ffg-death-spiral/ ‎ Episode 67 Available on Spotify & iTunes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1cIcXGWVnEiGMrkQtOGB5C iTunes: […]

April 27, 2026

02:59

Call for action on “hate speech” over Eileen Flynn backlash

“Her sentiments…were very well articulated”: This week, Senator Martin Conway called for action on “hate speech” and “misinformation”, citing the recent online response to Senator Eileen Flynn, and the fact that users were “let away with it” by social media platforms. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means […]

April 24, 2026

34:18

SPLC funding extremist groups?

The US Department of Justice has accused a major anti-racism charity of funding extremist groups between 2014 and 2023. Jason considers the Southern Poverty Law Centre and its influence overseas. SPLC funding extremist groups?

April 23, 2026

09:02

Latest Citywest incidents heighten community concerns

Gardaí claim to have no record of incident CET said they engaged with. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re […]

April 22, 2026

01:00:43

The Government Is Out of Touch

This week Laura talks to Ken O’Flynn of Independent Ireland. Laura asks who is jumping ship to Independent Ireland, if Ken is an egomaniac, his opinion on the fuel protests, and Leo Varadkar’s attack on rural Ireland. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/the-government-is-out-of-touch/ Episode 24 Available on Spotify & iTunes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0c1oUovz9DZzKS3z3wO5FS iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-granny-is-irish/id1841883648 ——————- Gript is proud to […]

April 22, 2026

01:38

Harris defends fact that over half of fuel costs are tax

“We do have to collect taxes to fund public services”: Tánaiste Simon Harris has defended the fact that over half of motor fuel prices are pure Government tax, arguing that “we have to take in a certain amount of taxation to run the country”: ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, […]

April 22, 2026

01:13

Clear Thinking on Asylum Seeking

Ben explains what asylum is – and isn’t – in light of Jason’s story about a radio station rebuked for using the term “illegal immigrants” rather than “asylum seekers”. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need […]

April 21, 2026

01:16

Harris wouldn’t rule out postponing carbon tax again

Last week the Government announced they would postpone a carbon tax hike originally scheduled for May 1st until October. Now Tánaiste Simon Harris says he wouldn’t rule out postponing carbon tax hikes again in October if high energy prices persist into the winter period. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, […]

April 21, 2026

01:06:28

“I AM THE GREATEST”

Micheál Martin’s dodgy Muhammad Ali impression and his enduring grip on Fianna Fáil; Leo Varadkar’s controversial take on the rural-urban divide; and whether the State media regulator is currently engaged in policing speech. All on this week’s Long Game podcast. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/i-am-the-greatest/ Episode 66 Available on Spotify & iTunes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1cIcXGWVnEiGMrkQtOGB5C iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game/id1841408242 ——————– Gript […]

April 20, 2026

01:05

Swedish MEP gives EU’s perspective on Irish fuel protests

“We understand the strong reaction from the farmers and truckers in Ireland. What else can they do when they have a Government that won’t listen to them? Swedish MEP Charlie Weimers talks to Ben Scallan about how the Irish fuel protests are perceived in Brussels, and more. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent […]

April 17, 2026

20:14

Swedish MEP gives EU’s perspective on Irish fuel protests

April 16, 2026

00:58

Revisiting Patriotism: A Positive Perspective

——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.

April 16, 2026

01:47

Irish Senator “terrified” of Irish national flag at protests

WATCH: An Irish senator has said she is “terrified” to attend protests where the national tricolour is present, during remarks on recent fuel demonstrations in the Seanad. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support […]

April 15, 2026

00:51

Rich but Under-Built

Is Ireland an outlier for a wealthy country when it comes to the provision of public services and infrastructure? ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that […]

April 15, 2026

45:22

Seán Lemass was a patriot

In this episode of just 46 mins, Ronan covers nearly 100 years of Irish politics. He explains how Lemass modernised Ireland, met President Kennedy, how he took Ireland to Europe, and why Dublin airport should be called Sean Lemass airport PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/sean-lemass-was-a-patriot/ ‎ Episode 23 Available on Spotify & iTunes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0c1oUovz9DZzKS3z3wO5FS iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-granny-is-irish/id1841883648 ——————– […]

April 15, 2026

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