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The War on ‘Wrong Opinions’ | ‘THE LONG GAME’ PODCAST EP37
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The War on ‘Wrong Opinions’ | ‘THE LONG GAME’ PODCAST EP37

Ben and Jason share their reactions to the murder of Charlie Kirk, as well as what they thought of the many reactions celebrating and justifying his death. Left-wing violence on Irish streets and the Taoiseach’s view that saying ‘Ireland for the Irish’ is tantamount to inciting violence were also on the agenda this week. PODCAST: […]
Harris will take responsibility for state of the economy
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Harris will take responsibility for state of the economy

Asked if he would take responsibility for future cuts if the economy suffers after the Government ignored IFAC’s advice, Tánaiste Simon Harris said: “How the economy does is absolutely the responsibility of the Government.” ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU […]
“YOU’RE FILIBUSTERING”: Minister grilled on NGO funding
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“YOU’RE FILIBUSTERING”: Minister grilled on NGO funding

“You’re not addressing the substance of the point…You’re filibustering”: Ben Scallan grills Charities Minister Jerry Buttimer on the Government’s policy of only funding activist NGOs that are in line with the Government’s agenda. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding […]
WATCH: Jack Chambers grilled on Jim Gavin fiasco
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WATCH: Jack Chambers grilled on Jim Gavin fiasco

“ARE YOU RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING? YOU’RE BLAMING EVERYONE ELSE:” Jack Chambers, Fianna Fáil’s Director of Elections for the presidency, gets grilled by the media about the implosion of Jim Gavin’s campaign. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. […]
“Seismic”: Spoiled votes in Áras election overwhelming
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“Seismic”: Spoiled votes in Áras election overwhelming

“Seismic”: Spoilt ballots in the Irish Presidential election appear to be unprecedentedly high, tallies indicate – even outpacing Heather Humphreys in some parts of the country. ——————- 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 […]
On Floods and State Funding
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On Floods and State Funding

Ben and Jason bemoan the weather and the Government response to it, before turning to problems of entirely human origin: the State’s funding of, apparently, everything, the Deposit Return Scheme’s disastrous effect on Dublin and the omnipresence of gambling. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/on-floods-and-state-funding/ Episode 56 Available on Spotify & iTunes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1cIcXGWVnEiGMrkQtOGB5C iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game/id1841408242 ——————– Gript is […]
Warped priorities
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Warped priorities

“There’s so many things they could be spending their time on that actually matter to people” – John and Sarah delve into the Government’s priorities this week, which included deleting historical convictions, instead of fixing the Child Abuse sentencing laws. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we […]
War, what is it good for?
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War, what is it good for?

John and Sarah discuss a great week for Irish politicians, as a new war in the Middle East stopped them from having to do any Irish politics. Also: Fuel taxes, Burkes in Jail, Stephen Kerr arrested, and a quiet start for Catherine Connolly: PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/war-what-is-it-good-for/ Episode 179 Available on Spotify & iTunes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7kOPNDrvsxqXv8uicOotvP iTunes […]
Labour: Carbon tax cut wouldn’t be “environmentally responsible”
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Labour: Carbon tax cut wouldn’t be “environmentally responsible”

Labour says the Taoiseach should call out “egomaniac” Donald Trump on St. Patrick’s Day over his “illegal” war in Iran. They also say they don’t “at all” support reducing carbon tax, despite energy price hikes, as it wouldn’t be “environmentally responsible”. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means […]
Co Galway Filling Station Owner: We’re not the ‘price gougers’
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Co Galway Filling Station Owner: We’re not the ‘price gougers’

“We’re getting absolutely hammered with taxes and levies and electricity charges going through the roof – and we’re just expected to motor on. To hear Micheál Martin accuse small business owners of price gouging is not fair,” says owner of filling station. Filling Station owner: Blame Govt, not us, for soaring fuel costs ——————- Gript […]
St Patrick’s Shambles
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St Patrick’s Shambles

The growing tendency to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of national and cultural celebrations irks Jason and Maria this week. The deepening oil crisis and Maria’s experience of the recent Women’s Coalition on Immigration event make up the rest of the show. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/st-patricks-shambles/ Episode 61 ——————– Gript is proud to be an […]
St. Patrick’s Day Oval Office highlights
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St. Patrick’s Day Oval Office highlights

Ben Scallan summarises the highlights of the Oval Office meeting between US President Donald Trump and Taoiseach Micheál Martin. ——————- 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 […]
Reverse Classism at play in Meath?
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Reverse Classism at play in Meath?

John compares the case of the Murray family in Meath to that of Sean Meehan in Tipperary, and asks if “reverse classism” is in play over public attitudes to the demolition of their home? ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU […]
Covid and Courts Madness
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Covid and Courts Madness

Jason is joined this week by Fatima, who comes bearing stories from the courts. They also discuss the state of Ireland’s Covid-19 ‘evaluation’ and the quality and quantity of biblical dramas on streaming services in 2026. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/covid-and-courts-madness/ Episode 63 Available on Spotify & iTunes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1cIcXGWVnEiGMrkQtOGB5C iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game/id1841408242 ——————– Gript is proud to be […]
Irish Senator “terrified” of Irish national flag at protests
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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 […]
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