Gript Media Podcasts

Jason is joined this week by Fatima, who comes bearing stories from the courts. They also discuss the state of Ireland's Covid-19 'evaluation' and the quality and quantity of biblical dramas on streaming services in 2026.

A hacked social media identity and the frustrations of automated platform support. A looming fuel price shock and how energy policy, supply chains and geopolitics could ripple through economies. A controversial house demolition and calls for consistent planning enforcement. Debates over low‑level crime, illegal dumping and whether immigration links to crime should be openly discussed.

Ben returns from the U.S. and they riff on banned TikTok content and how EU rules police online speech. They unpack the Digital Services Act, trusted flaggers and election-era content controls. Conversation shifts to Middle East-driven energy shocks, fuel-policy choices and renewables vs nuclear. They end by sparking debate over a controversial public figure’s remarks and the backlash that followed.

Sarah recounts a surreal White House shamrock event and being in the room with Donald Trump. They debate Micheál Martin’s decision to attend and whether his diplomacy landed with an Irish audience. Conversation swings to a controversial Meath demolition and rural planning tensions. They also tackle migrant crime debates and Ireland’s potential offshore oil riches.

A heated debate over St. Patrick's Day marketing and whether national celebrations should prioritize cultural identity. Discussion of public backlash to culture-recasting ads and drag in mainstream promotion. Analysis of fuel prices, taxes, and heating oil shocks. Introduction of a new Women's Coalition on Immigration and calls for ethnicity data on crime.

A packed show about a personal home heating oil crisis and soaring fuel prices. They debate taxes, price-stabiliser ideas and global supply risks. Immigration cases and employer checks spark a wider discussion on illegal stays and enforcement. Campus sexual assault coverage and media failings come under scrutiny. Cultural flashpoints include a zoo drag promo and a St. Patrick’s Day parade poster controversy.

Peadar Toibín, leader of Aontú and TD, speaks on energy policy, defence, planning reform and social media regulation. He discusses fuel poverty, carbon tax impacts, renewables and grid limits. He argues for stronger defence investment, faster transport projects, planning reform and tougher rules to protect children online.

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.

A lively rundown of how a new Middle East war distracted Irish politicians and reshaped domestic debate. Discussion of Iranian expatriate protests and clashes on Irish streets. Exploration of naval strikes and wartime consequences. Examination of why fuel taxes, not stations, drive pump prices. Coverage of courtroom disruptions, arrests over old social posts, and a legal debate on unborn victims.

A heated look at Green party influence in recent by-elections and the politics of coalition-building. An investigation into companies profiting from asylum accommodation and links to rising homelessness. A tax deep dive on corporation tax changes and spending priorities. A debate over tree removal for sports pitches and the tensions between green space and urban development.