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01:01:26

They’re eating the dogs | PODCAST EP99

The big debate in America; The big windfall at home; Another clue about the election date; and Ireland’s useless opposition misses again – John and Sarah round up the week. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/theyre-eating-the-dogs/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Week 01:22 Analysis of the US Presidential Debate 12:57 Political Landscape in Ireland: Dáil Returns 16:50 […]

September 13, 2024

02:31

Norma Foley, Teacher Shortage, Education, Ben Scallan, Budget2025

Education Minister Norma Foley says she is “confident” that her measures in #Budget2025 will address the teacher shortage. Question by Ben Scallan.

October 2, 2024

27:01

Chris Dalby on Irish gangs’ cartel links, fentanyl in Ireland, + more

“Irish gangs are crucial players on an international level.” Journalist Chris Dalby says even small Irish gangs are now importing drugs from Latin American cartels, and that it is “absolutely pivotal” that Gardaí prevent drugs from flowing into Europe due to Ireland’s location. Check out Chris’ organisation, World of Crime: www.worldofcrime.net Check out Chris’ book, […]

February 15, 2025

01:10:09

The mental load | PODCAST EP59

John and Sarah discuss Helen McEntee’s very broad definition of “far right”, why they’re both voting NO twice on March 8th, and why men are so useless at domestic chores. Also: Paschal Donohoe’s future, and the increase in domestic violence. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/the-mental-load/ Available on Spotify & iTunes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7kOPNDrvsxqXv8uicOotvP iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-week-that-really-was/id1653091194?uo=4

December 8, 2023

56:00

Double Standards | PODCAST EP70

John and Sarah talk about an epidemic of double standards in Ireland: The lack of any concern about the attack on Carol Nolan’s office, as opposed to the horror at the NWCI receiving mean tweets. Also: FF’s selection mess, crazy cat killing women, and the perils of canvassing. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/double-standards/

March 1, 2024

07:50

FF TD: Catherine Martin has shown “poor judgement” with RTÉ

Fianna Fáil TD John McGuinness, ex-Chair of the Public Accounts Committee, says that Media Minister Catherine Martin has shown “poor judgement” in her handling of the RTÉ crisis, and says RTÉ may only be the tip of the iceberg regarding wasteful State-funded bodies.

March 1, 2024

01:26

Rejected referendums not a rejection of politicians or NGOs, says O’Gorman

Minister Roderic O’Gorman says the public’s rejection of #Referendum2024 was not a rejection of the political parties who advocated for a ‘Yes’/’Yes’ vote, or a rejection of State-funded campaigning NGOs like the National Women’s Council. Question by Ben Scallan.

March 9, 2024

50:07

Satan Lives | PODCAST EP77

John and Sarah discuss Simon Harris’s cowardly reshuffle, the desired return of Kate O’Connell to frontline politics, the Cass Review, and the state of abortion politics, stateside. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/satan-lives/

April 12, 2024

02:28

Niall Boylan at The Countess’ RDS event last weekend

Niall Boylan says he would object to amendments in EU law that allow biological males into women’s single sex spaces

April 30, 2024

01:53

Minister questioned on Ireland’s “international obligations”

Asked if the government would consider whether some “international obligations” were actually outdated and bad for Ireland, Fine Gael Minister Heather Humphreys said: “Ireland is a very proud & active member of the EU. We make decisions collectively.” Question by Ben Scallan.

May 9, 2024

04:29

Steenson says councils need old powers back

Dublin inner city council electee Malachy Steenson has vowed to “build the nationalist movement” going forward.

June 9, 2024

04:11

Donohoe: QUANGOs and State agencies are “highly accountable”

Minister Paschal Donohoe says Fine Gael “won’t be recommending” the closure of QUANGOs and State agencies in the upcoming election, saying they are “highly accountable” and that “the majority of the time they do use the country’s money in the way the country wants.”

November 7, 2024

Fine Gael discuss migration at manifesto launch

“We have an open mind about that” – Taoiseach Simon Harris says Fine Gael might consider offshore processing of migrants in a European context, and says his party no longer wishes to use hotels to accommodate asylum seekers:

November 17, 2024

00:51

O’Gorman admits he has objected to housing developments

Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman admits that he has put in planning objections previously, but defends this on the basis that “Not every planning application is a good planning application.” #GE24

November 18, 2024

52:16

Voting our way through WW3 | PODCAST EP112

John and Sarah talk the latest twists in Russia and Israel, Blindboy’s new RTE documentary, and the latest twists in the very, very, very unexciting general election. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/voting-our-way-through-ww3/ 00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdotes 02:52 Philosophy and Stoicism in Modern Discourse 05:54 International Affairs: Russia and Israel 08:50 The Role of Ireland on the World […]

November 22, 2024

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