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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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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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00:52

Is a housing crisis inevitable?

Ben and Jason discuss a thought experiment about the complexities behind housing shortages in modern societies. ——————– 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 […]

November 18, 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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02:10

Minister Defends Government Flights to Climate Summit

Just one Irish Government Department spent over €153k on flights and accommodation for the COP30 climate conference in Brazil. Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon denies that this is “hypocritical”, arguing that in-person meetings are often more productive than virtual ones. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject […]

December 19, 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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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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00:54

Slow learners

“If you can’t provide services you can’t just open the floodgates and let people in” – Keith Redmond on the dawning realisation finally overtaking Fine Gael. ——————- 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 […]

January 2, 2026

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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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01:23

Tens of thousands of Irish farmers object to Mercosur

Ben Scallan reports from a farming protest in Athlone, where tens of thousands of Irish farmers are objecting to the controversial Mercosur trade deal, which they say will undercut their business by flooding European markets with lower quality South American beef. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means […]

January 10, 2026

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01:47

Richard Boyd Barrett calls for “Left Government”

People Before Profit leader Richard Boyd Barrett calls for the formation of a “Left Government” in #GE24.

November 18, 2024

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02:43

Donohoe: Rebuilding Ukraine “will require huge ongoing investment”

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has said that rebuilding Ukraine after Russia’s invasion will require “huge ongoing investment” as Ireland confirmed a new €7 million contribution to a European Ukraine reconstruction fund. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. […]

April 26, 2025

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01:00:24

Nonsense and Nonsensibility | PODCAST EP145

John and Sarah start the podcast talking about Jeffrey Epstein, and proceed to have an enormous row about conspiracy theories. Also: Javier Milei’s progress in Argentina, re-running referendums, and prickly cyclists. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/nonsense-and-nonsensibility/ ‎ 00:00 Introduction and Weather Banter 01:11 Slow News Week and Epstein Files 01:58 Theories Surrounding Jeffrey Epstein 03:46 Trump’s Involvement and […]

July 11, 2025

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03:40

Should Ireland adopt UK-style policies on knife crime?

Following the Capel Street stabbing, a Fine Gael TD has said Ireland should follow recent UK policy as a good example of how to get knives “off our streets”. ——————– 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 […]

August 7, 2025

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00:59

“You’re getting really upset about this…”

“You’re getting really upset about this – just don’t buy the Sunday Independent” – Laura and John discuss the media’s Michael D. Higgins love-in. ——————– 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 […]

August 29, 2025

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