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Spoiled Brats | ‘THE LONG GAME’ PODCAST EP43

In this week’s election special episode of The Long Game podcast, Ben and Jason discuss the victory of Catherine Connolly, the spoiled vote avalanche, and whether Simon Harris and Micheál Martin can survive as leaders of their respective parties. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject […]

October 28, 2025

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This 2020 clip of Mary Lou McDonald is CRAZY

Ben Scallan reacts to a “crazy” clip from 2020 of Mary Lou McDonald getting mocked for suggesting that part of the long-term solution to the pensions timebomb is to allow people to have more children. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or […]

November 10, 2025

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The dating app dilemma

As the world digests a Vogue magazine article claiming that having a boyfriend is out of fashion, John and Sarah talk about how lucky they both feel to have avoided the era of online dating and “the apps”: ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the […]

November 15, 2025

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There’s Something About Mary

Laura Perrins and her new regular co-host NICK DELEHANTY kick off their 2026 partnership in a week brimming with news: Mary McAleese hates baptism; Irish politicians hate accountability; The money might be running out; and AI might be taking over. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we […]

January 14, 2026

01:06

Martin denies that corporate tax was “squandered”

“That’s fundamentally wrong”: Taoiseach Micheál Martin says he “rejects” the premise of a recent Business Post article which claimed that Ireland has squandered much of its corporate tax surge and has few long-term benefits to show for it. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the […]

January 16, 2026

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Preferred Pronouns in Schools

On this week’s Gript livestream, Jason discusses the ICCL’s new ‘Trans Rights Guide’ and the reaction to it, including what the Department of Education has to say about using preferred names and pronouns in schools.

January 22, 2026

01:11:58

Vulture Culture

Laura Perrins and Nick Delehanty dive headlong this week into Ireland’s “vulture fund culture” in the housing market, how it affects you, and how it distorts our politics. Also: Irish media as PR machine; and is social media radicalising the youth…for the better? ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but […]

January 21, 2026

00:54

“The cycling menace”

“Sometimes it feels like they don’t think the rules of the road apply to them” – John defends comments from a Judge earlier in the week on cyclists, probably risking his own life in the process. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government […]

January 24, 2026

01:17:33

Whispers of Euroscepticism

This week, Ben and Jason discuss Helen McEntee’s great love of Europe, a Fianna Fáil TD’s suggestion that the State should steer clear of “anti-Government” CEOs for State contracts, and the political leanings of modern movies. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government […]

January 26, 2026

05:41

TD slams Government’s “two-tier” approach to car repairs

Aontú leader Peadar Toibín TD accused the Government of a “two-tier” system by supporting the car repairs of foreign nationals through the additional needs payment, but refusing to do so for people’s whose cars were damaged by floodwaters in the wake of Storm Chandra. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, […]

January 28, 2026

03:47

O’Callaghan pressed on child abuse sentencing

“Do you have any plans at all to address that?”: Ben Scallan presses Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan on his plans to deal with the trend of people walking free after being convicted of possessing child abuse images. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish […]

February 5, 2026

03:10

Norma Foley’s message to mothers who’d like to mind their own children

“The earlier a child gets an opportunity to engage in education, the better the outcome for the child, and the better the outcome for society as well”: Ben Scallan asks Norma Foley her message to mothers who want to mind their own children, but can’t afford to financially. ——————– Gript is proud to be an […]

February 5, 2026

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O’Callaghan defends Garda Bill against critics

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has defended the Garda Powers Bill against critics who say it threatens press freedom by allowing Gardaí to access journalists’ encrypted devices more easily: ——————– 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 […]

February 6, 2026

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7000 Irish medics in Australia while HSE recruits staff from abroad

Niamh Uí Bhriain tells Niall Boylan that 7,000 Irish medics are working abroad while the HSE is spending millions on bringing foreign staff here. It makes no sense, and the vicious circle needs to stop, she says. Are Housing Costs Pushing Nurses Out of Ireland? (with Niamh Uí Bhriain) Episode 646 ——————– Gript is proud […]

February 11, 2026

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McEntee: Diversity in the Defence Forces “a priority”

Defence Minister Helen McEntee has said that it is a “priority” to “diversify” the Defence Forces in “every way possible,” including “increasing the number of women” in the Irish military. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We […]

February 11, 2026

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