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Selective Editing

This week, Ben and Jason rant and rave about institutional failures and shortcomings, from the BBC to RTÉ and everywhere in between. 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 an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. […]

November 10, 2025

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04:27

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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09:16

Harris and Martin stifled the immigration debate

Simon Harris says that ‘The Left’ have stifled the immigration debate – but Ben Scallan takes a look back at the Government’s own role in shutting down migration conversations. ——————– 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 […]

November 6, 2025

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59:46

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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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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01:12

McEntee reacts to avalanche of spoilt ballots

“There was very clearly a campaign as well to encourage people not to use their vote correctly…”: Fine Gael Deputy Leader Helen McEntee reacts to the record number of spoilt ballots in the 2025 Presidential election. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government […]

October 25, 2025

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01:39

“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 […]

October 25, 2025

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What the F*ck has happened to Ireland in 2025

A Garda(Policeman) tells a worried Irish father that a Foreign man can carry a knife because it’s part of his culture and religion… ✔️

October 24, 2025

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02:09

Protest held outside Dublin asylum hub

Scenes of unrest unfolded as thousands gathered outside Citywest asylum hub in response to the alleged sexual assault of a child by an asylum seeker. ——————- 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 […]

October 21, 2025

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04:22

10-year-old girl allegedly assaulted at Citywest

“Is this going to be another ‘lessons will be learned’ situation?…When is the action part going to come in?”: Ben Scallan pushes Simon Harris on the alleged rape of a 10-year-old girl who was in Tusla care by an IPAS applicant at Citywest. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but […]

October 21, 2025

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01:04

Shooting themselves in the foot

“Fine Gael have contrived by blocking other candidates to leave Heather Humphreys out there alone with no support – they have shot themselves in the foot”. Nick Delehanty reflects on the Presidential election he and others were locked out of. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we […]

October 16, 2025

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01:08

Daylight robbery

“They’re not just taking your money, they are also taking your time” – Laura Perrins and Nick Delehanty discuss Ireland’s high tax rates and the abandonment of taxpayers in the budget. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. […]

October 15, 2025

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01:29

Martin won’t rule out Irish peacekeepers in Gaza

Taoiseach Micheál Martin won’t rule out the idea of an Irish peacekeeping mission in Gaza: “We’ll wait and see.” ——————– 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 […]

October 14, 2025

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03:13

Minister Michael Healy-Rae on carbon tax hike

“Whether I like it not, it’s happening…we are where we are”: Minister Michael Healy-Rae explains why he’s part of a Government that’s hiking carbon tax given his previous criticisms of the tax, saying that even if he was “dead”, it would remain in place until 2030 regardless. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent […]

October 10, 2025

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05:27

O’Brien on Jim Gavin saga: “We’ll learn from this”

Darragh O’Brien on the Jim Gavin fiasco: “We’ll learn from this…learnings need to be made.” Timmy Dooley: “It’s an internal issue for Fianna Fáil…The vast majority of the public have moved on.” ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others […]

October 8, 2025

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