Gript Media Podcasts Keeping up with the Kardashian
Mar 9, 2026
They debate a controversial council housing allocation tied to a high-profile transgender figure. They discuss Dublin Zoo's Mother's Day advert featuring a drag performer and the public backlash. They examine rising energy prices, carbon tax mechanics, and government responses to the cost-of-living squeeze.
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Different National Approaches To Women's Day
- International Women's Day is celebrated very differently across countries, with Poland treating it as a genuine celebration while Ireland often frames it around grievance and antagonism.
- Ben Scallum contrasts Polish tradition of gifting roses with Ireland's trend of turning the day into a platform for 'man-hating' rhetoric.
Barbie Kardashian In Council Housing Raises Questions
- Jason Osborne and Ben Scallum discuss 'Barbie Kardashian', a convicted male sex offender now identifying as female, being housed in a council house in Meath shortly after release.
- They question how someone recently released from prison obtained seemingly expedited social housing despite official wait times of six to ten years.
Perceived Bias In Social Housing Prioritisation
- The hosts cast doubt on whether social housing prioritisation aligns with perceived need, suggesting political or ideological factors may speed some cases.
- Jason Osborne notes public frustration when deserving families wait years while controversial individuals appear to be fast-tracked.