Gript Media Podcasts

Ben and Jason bemoan the weather and the Government response to it, before turning to problems of entirely human origin: the State's funding of, apparently, everything, the Deposit Return Scheme's disastrous effect on Dublin and the omnipresence of gambling.

Laura Perrins and Nick Delehanty reflect on the sudden shift in global affairs at Davos. Meanwhile Nick outlines the Government's army of special advisers, and Laura reflects on recent twitter controversy.

This week, Ben and Jason discuss Helen McEntee’s great love of Europe, a Fianna Fáil TD’s suggestion that the State should steer clear of "anti-Government" CEOs for State contracts, and the political leanings of modern movies.

Laura Perrins and Nick Delehanty dive headlong this week into Ireland's "vulture fund culture" in the housing market, how it affects you, and how it distorts our politics. Also: Irish media as PR machine; and is social media radicalising the youth...for the better?

On this week's episode of The Long Game podcast, Ben and Jason discuss the tech illiteracy of the people regulating the Irish digital space, Trump's impending seizure of Greenland and the growing threat of a US-EU trade war, and the re-arrest of Enoch Burke.

Laura Perrins and her new regular co-host NICK DELEHANTY kick off their 2026 partnership in a week brimming with news: Mary McAleese hates baptism; Irish politicians hate accountability; The money might be running out; and AI might be taking over.

Jason and Ben discuss the week’s top news, from Sinn Fein failing to learn lessons, Grok being bold to the impending end of the 25 year-long Mercosur saga.

They tackle Ireland’s housing surge and whether booming construction can match long-term demand. They debate immigration’s role in housing markets and political contradictions. Flooding and infrastructure failures draw criticism of local planning and communications. Scrambler bike attacks, sentencing and enforcement spark a talk on public safety. They close by mocking politicized rituals around St Brigid.

After driving away listeners with 8 mins of Beckham chat, John & Sarah rip into the big story: Misinformation circulated by the ICCL and other state-funded agencies. Also: Gráinne Seoige's call for new laws, smartphones for kids, and the usual row over Trump:

A deep dive into the government's ambitious immigration bill sparks debate on its practicality and potential to deter newcomers. The hosts analyze a tragic ICE shooting in the U.S., examining split-second decisions and law enforcement's role. They also tackle AI controversies, contrasting media hype with more pressing online issues. Lastly, Mary McAleese's critique of infant baptism stirs controversy, as they explore parental choices and the importance of understanding cultural traditions before casting them aside.