Gript Media Podcasts

On Armistice Day, LAURA PERRINS is joined by Ronan McGreevy of the Irish Times to discuss the history of Irish soldiers in British wars, the relationship between Collins and Churchill, the controversies over poppy wearing, and more:

This week, Ben and Jason rant and rave about institutional failures and shortcomings, from the BBC to RTÉ and everywhere in between.

John and Sarah dive into Simon Harris's surprising immigration shift, sparking debates about political consistency and community impact. They lament the health service's crisis, sharing personal stories of overcrowded hospitals and lengthy wait times. Discussions reveal the difficulties of reform within the HSE due to union power and inefficiencies. The duo also reacts to Zoran Mamdani's unexpected New York win, pondering the implications of leftist leadership. Lastly, they analyze recent poll trends, highlighting the decline of traditional parties.

In this discussion, Frank Haviland, a commentator from The New Conservative, dives into the complications of UK politics and its impact on public safety. He highlights the link between immigration policy failures and rising crime rates, particularly regarding brutal knife attacks linked to asylum seekers. Cultural influences on violence are examined, alongside the economic pressures from increasing migrant costs. The conversation emphasizes the challenges facing Labour, making predictions on tax implications and the need for decisive leadership in addressing these urgent issues.

This week, Ben and Jason discuss the Government's swing to the FAR-RIGHT (also known as majority opinion on immigration), the dawning awareness that EU regulation has stifled homebuilding, and finally the unspoken time bomb that western nations are sitting atop.

This week's podcast covers all the fallout to the great spoiled vote of 2025: Simon Harris's migration u-turn, Micheál Martin's jeopardy, the Galway West by-election, and the state of Ireland's right wing politics.

In this week's election special episode of The Long Game podcast, Ben and Jason discuss the victory of Catherine Connolly, the spoiled vote avalanche, and whether Simon Harris and Micheál Martin can survive as leaders of their respective parties.

Laura is joined by therapist and Genspect founder STELLA O'MALLEY. They talk all things transgender, from Stella's childhood desire to be a boy, how many girls are afflicted by self-loathing, and how social contagion online is threatening our children.

John and Sarah break down the two biggest stories of the week, discussing all aspects of the Citywest sexual assault and subsequent riots, and then examining the myriad ways that Fine Gael managed to blow the Presidential Election.

The President who never was? With two days to go until polling, Gript's LAURA PERRINS is joined on the podcast by Maria Steen, to discuss her career, family, activism, beliefs, and the Presidential Campaign that very nearly was.