Welcome to The Long Game with Gript - a podcast in which hosts Jason Osborne and Ben Scallan share the week’s top political, social and cultural stories as seen through young, Irish, conservative eyes. Rome wasn't built in a day, and Ireland's future won't be either.

The Long Game
Claim This Podcastby Ben Scallan, Jason Osborne
Podcast Overview
Welcome to The Long Game with Gript - a podcast in which hosts Jason Osborne and Ben Scallan share the week’s top political, social and cultural stories as seen through young, Irish, conservative eyes. Rome wasn't built in a day, and Ireland's future won't be either.
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Recent Episodes

July 6, 2026
Riad Bouchaker and the Fears Fuelling Modern Culture
<p>In a wide-ranging conversation this week, Ben and Jason cover the case of Riad Bouchaker, the Minister for Housing's belief that he has no say over the demand side of the housing crisis and two movies that have generated a lot of conversation recently: Citizen Vigilante and Obsession.</p>

June 29, 2026
Europe vs the Sun
<p>Scorching scenes in Europe provoked terror across the continent, or so the media would have it, leaving Jason and Ben longing for a return to common sense. Also this week, is Pride running out of steam? And are the fuel protests set to make a reappearance?</p>

June 23, 2026
The Undefeated Slippery Slope
<p>Much to Ben and Jason's surprise (not), the Dáil backed a Sinn Féin bill last week to get rid of the three-day abortion waiting period. They discuss the "betrayal" of voters who were reassured by that promise, as well as poor weeks press-wise for the Taoiseach and Tánaiste.</p>
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