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01:29

Harris: “Regrettable” there were only 2 candidates

Simon Harris on the Presidential election: “I think it is regrettable that there were only two candidates on the ballot.” ——————– 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 […]

October 25, 2025

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00:55

Is this Ireland’s strangest NGO?

Ireland’s strangest NGO is going out of business. Here’s what they’re about. ——————– 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 […]

November 17, 2025

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03:02

Denmark’s lessons for Ireland on immigration?

Britain’s Labour government could announce plans for a Danish-style immigration system, which includes strict laws on integration and tighter rules on family reunification. Could Denmark offer lessons for Ireland too? asks MARIA MAYNES: _____________ Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding […]

November 20, 2025

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01:03:34

Andrew Tate and the Book of Exodus

In something of a Christmas special, Ben and Jason discuss whether 2025 went as they predicted politically-speaking, the weekend whooping of Andrew Tate and the ethics of Santa Claus. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/andrew-tate-and-the-book-of-exodus/ ‎ Episode 51 ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU […]

December 22, 2025

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01:06

Ban smartphones for kids?

“I think that there’s a better argument to be made for tech minimalism”: Jason argues that it would be better to prevent kids from accessing the internet in the first place instead of limiting content on the internet in a way that affects everyone. ——————- Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, […]

December 17, 2025

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01:14

Jason reacts to NGO movie about Dublin riots

“God knows there would be uproar”: Jason reacts to a movie by a State-funded NGO about the 2023 Dublin riots. ——————– 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 […]

December 11, 2025

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00:53

The feminisation of the culture

“Men have started to act more like women, and women have started to act more like men” – so says Daily Telegraph reporter Michael Murphy, in conversation with Laura this week ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. […]

January 8, 2026

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01:04:47

Davos Man versus World

Laura Perrins and Nick Delehanty reflect on the sudden shift in global affairs at Davos. Meanwhile Nick outlines the Government’s army of special advisers, and Laura reflects on recent twitter controversy. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. […]

January 28, 2026

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01:01

The Ultimate Profession?

“All of our jobs are just scaffolding”: Ben makes the case that the most important work done by anyone is that of raising the next generation. ——————– 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 […]

February 10, 2026

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02:39

Basic income for arts given randomly, not by quality

“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder”: Arts Minister Patrick O’Donovan says that artists who receive taxpayer money under the Basic Income for the Arts scheme are selected “randomly”, not based on the perceived quality of their work. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject […]

February 11, 2026

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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

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03:57

Minister pressed on whether Irish citizenship should be tightened

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan says that relative to other European countries, the bar for gaining Irish citizenship is “on the more liberal side”, but refuses to say whether it should be made more restrictive despite repeated questioning from Ben Scallan. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we […]

May 29, 2026

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02:22

Von Der Leyen has done an “exceptional” job as EU chief – Donohoe

Paschal Donohoe says Ursula Von Der Leyen is an “extremely successful leader” who has done an “exceptional job” as European Commission President. Asked about her handling of Gaza, he said that politicians’ performance should be taken “in the round”. Question by Ben Scallan.

February 19, 2024

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01:34

Irish politicians widely agree: “No veto” on asylum centres

Irish politicians from almost every party consistently use the same talking point: that communities have “no veto” over who lives in their area. Helen McEntee said that such a veto would be used “by those who simply don’t want this to happen at all.

August 15, 2024

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The voters, the fools | PODCAST EP100

John and Sarah examine the contradiction between Fine Gael’s standing in the polls and the state of Scoliosis treatment for children. Also: Simeon Burke and the law library, Micheal Martin’s endless leadership, and did Israel blunder in Lebanon? PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/the-voters-the-fools/ 02:45 Political Landscape and Opinion Polls 05:47 Fine Gael’s Momentum and Election Strategy 09:01 Health […]

September 20, 2024

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