Gript Media Podcasts Another ride around the Sun
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Jan 2, 2026 Join Sarah as she chats with Keith Redmond, a sharp political commentator known as 'Mr. Sarah'. They dive into the tumultuous landscape of Irish politics in 2025, marked by crises yet flickering hope like the Spoil the Vote campaign. Keith tackles issues like the fallout from Charlie Kirk's assassination, the challenge of outdated ideologies, and concerns over proposed hate speech laws. They also critique leadership failures in Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, while pondering Ireland's immigration strategy and its implications for 2026.
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Hate Speech Laws As A Control Tool
- Keith argues proposed hate speech laws function as 'woke blasphemy laws' to silence dissent.
- He says these laws threaten free speech by criminalizing opinions the political class dislikes.
Go To The Electorate With Clear Alternatives
- Keith argues change requires taking issues to the electorate rather than relying on the political class.
- He urges the centre-right to offer a clear alternative and mobilize voters from the ground up.
Parliamentarians Hide Disagreement Privately
- Sarah praises Sharon Keoghan for research, independence, and thoughtful politics.
- Keith and Sarah recount colleagues texting embarrassed emoji reactions to dissenting views in party chat groups.