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The Week That Really Was" offers a different and distinctive take on the events of the week of a kind that you won't find anywhere else in Ireland. It is presented by Gript Media Editor John McGuirk, and Barrister at Law and Media Personality, Sarah Ryan.
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It's basically just a more vulgar version of Statler and Waldorf.
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GripT Life brings a community of individuals together who believe in the relentless pursuit of health, passion, and purpose. We understand that success is often achieved on the back of struggle, failure, and hard work. We don’t see differences in people but rather the similarities, which allows us to realize and support the potential that lies in those around us. Each episode will provide success secrets and inspiration, from people who have defied the odds. People who have faced adversity a ...
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The Week That Really Was 98 - A new frontier for nonsense
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John and Sarah discuss the SPHE book that set tongues wagging; the world's most expensive bike shelter; what may be the world's most expensive sex abuse enquiry; and why some stories impact you emotionally more than others.Kirjoittanut Gript
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TRSI 405 - Others must fail
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Amnesty International Ireland seems to be on a short road to going bankrupt; a Junior Cert schoolbook on how liking traditional music and being a controlling bigot are basically the same thing; and the latest opinion poll.Kirjoittanut Gript
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Amnesty International Ireland seems to be on a short road to going bankrupt; a Junior Cert schoolbook on how liking traditional music and being a controlling bigot are basically the same thing; and the latest opinion poll.Kirjoittanut Gript
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John and Sarah discuss the latest developments in the Enoch Burke case, the nude cyclists and the Mayor of Cork, Kamala Harris finally agreeing to an interview, and the latest revival of the hate speech bill. 00:00 Introduction and Back to School Week 01:00 Enoch Burke's Return to School and Stance on Pronouns 09:58 Discussion on the Stabbing Incid…
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The Week That Really Was 97 - Back to School
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John and Sarah discuss the latest developments in the Enoch Burke case, the nude cyclists and the Mayor of Cork, Kamala Harris finally agreeing to an interview, and the latest revival of the hate speech bill.Kirjoittanut Gript
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TRSI 404 - Where the money lives
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Georgia's ruling party gets democratic and everyone freaks out; Ukraine invades Russia; and Sinn Fein's spurned lovers in the NGOs.Kirjoittanut Gript
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TRSI 404 - Where the money lives
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Georgia's ruling party gets democratic and everyone freaks out; Ukraine invades Russia; and Sinn Fein's spurned lovers in the NGOs.Kirjoittanut Gript
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John and Sarah discuss beauty contests this week: The upcoming election, during which politicians will flash their ankles. The Democratic Convention, which attempted to entice us to Kamala, and the Rose of Tralee, which has nothing to do with beauty at all: 00:00 Apologies and Introduction 01:22 Minor Public Spat and Election Speculation 04:05 Fine…
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The Week That Really Was 96 - Beauty pageants
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John and Sarah discuss beauty contests this week: The upcoming election, during which politicians will flash their ankles. The Democratic Convention, which attempted to entice us to Kamala, and the Rose of Tralee, which has nothing to do with beauty at all:Kirjoittanut Gript
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An entirely circular room
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England's recent unrest; the economic advisor to the Taoiseach has said that tech firms leaving Ireland could make "austerity look like an episode of Care Bear;" and sometimes a warning shot isn't enough and other unpopular views https://gript.ie/gardai-fail-to-provide-explanation-as-to-why-public-order-unit-did-not-display-identifying-numbers/ htt…
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TRSI 403 - An entirely circular room
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England's recent unrest; the economic advisor to the Taoiseach has said that tech firms leaving Ireland could make "austerity look like an episode of Care Bear;" and sometimes a warning shot isn't enough and other unpopular views. https://gript.ie/gardai-fail-to-provide-explanation-as-to-why-public-order-unit-did-not-display-identifying-numbers/ ht…
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Sarah and John review a week that featured big revelations about government spending, plans to abolish same sex schools, a big love island breakup, and a disagreement over olympic breakdancing. 00:00 Introduction and Weather 00:55 Government Spending and Lack of Discussion 01:48 Media Coverage and Lack of Challenge 03:08 Lack of Hard Conversations …
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The Week That Really Was 95 - Raygunism Revived
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Sarah and John review a week that featured big revelations about government spending, plans to abolish same sex schools, a big love island breakup, and a disagreement over olympic breakdancing.Kirjoittanut Gript
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TRSI 402 - A return to form
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Gary and Michael return from their time in the wilderness to discuss wind energy, a newly proposed tax credit designed to stop young people fleeing the country, and the likely outcome of Ireland's overreliance on multinationals to keep the economy afloat. https://www.thejournal.ie/offshore-wind-farm-ireland-2030-targets-6457011-Aug2024/ https://new…
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Gary and Michael return from their time in the wilderness to discuss wind energy, a newly proposed tax credit designed to stop young people fleeing the country, and the likely outcome of Ireland's overreliance on multinationals to keep the economy afloat. https://www.thejournal.ie/offshore-wind-farm-ireland-2030-targets-6457011-Aug2024/ https://new…
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The Week That Really Was 94 - Silly Season Delayed
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In what should be silly season, John and Sarah discuss a surprisingly busy week: Riots in the UK, an anti-media rebellion for Kellie Harrington, a new VP nominee for Kamala Harris, and Simon Harris goes to war with Elon Musk.Kirjoittanut Gript
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In what should be silly season, John and Sarah discuss a surprisingly busy week: Riots in the UK, an anti-media rebellion for Kellie Harrington, a new VP nominee for Kamala Harris, and Simon Harris goes to war with Elon Musk. 00:00 Introduction and Discussion of Recent Events 01:07 Hypocrisy in Media and Politics: The Treatment of Athletes 06:32 Di…
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The Week That Really Was 93 - Hot summer of discontent
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John and Sarah discuss the controversy around the Olympic games, the riots in Southport, the death of Edna O'Brien, and ask whether it's time to revisit the way the state engages with Travellers after the Dooley murder in Kerry.Kirjoittanut Gript
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Hot summer of discontent
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John and Sarah discuss the controversy around the Olympic games, the riots in Southport, the death of Edna O'Brien, and ask whether it's time to revisit the way the state engages with Travellers after the Dooley murder in Kerry. 00:00 Introduction and Discussion of the Olympic Opening Ceremony 13:10 Tragedy in Southport and Societal Issues 16:46 Fr…
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John and Sarah discuss Sinn Fein's new immigration policy, the fantasy of "public service broadcasting", Catherine Martin's bad press conference, and the pitfalls of the Trump versus Kamala Harris election.Kirjoittanut Gript
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The Week That Really Was 92 - Gaslight nation
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John and Sarah discuss Sinn Fein's new immigration policy, the fantasy of "public service broadcasting", Catherine Martin's bad press conference, and the pitfalls of the Trump versus Kamala Harris election.Kirjoittanut Gript
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The Week That Really Was 91 - The battle of Coolock
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John and Sarah discuss events in Coolock, which has John "f*cking livid", as well as the attempt on Donald Trump's life, why Sarah adores JD Vance, and why Sinn Fein's apology to its voters likely won't work.Kirjoittanut Gript
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John and Sarah discuss events in Coolock, which has John "f*cking livid", as well as the attempt on Donald Trump's life, why Sarah adores JD Vance, and why Sinn Fein's apology to its voters likely won't work.Kirjoittanut Gript
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You come at the king you best not miss
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The failed assassination of Donald Trump, how it happened and what it might mean.Kirjoittanut Gript
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TRSI 401 - You come at the king you best not miss
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The failed assassination of Donald Trump, how it happened and what it might mean.Kirjoittanut Gript
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The Week That Really Was 90 - Technical difficulties
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John and Sarah discuss a week of implosions, including the implosion of Independent Ireland, the disintegration of Joe Biden's campaign, and yet more lenient sentences in our mess of a justice system. Unfortunately, technical difficulties mean this week's audio is sub-par: We apologise.Kirjoittanut Gript
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John and Sarah discuss a week of implosions, including the implosion of Independent Ireland, the disintegration of Joe Biden's campaign, and yet more lenient sentences in our mess of a justice system. Unfortunately, technical difficulties mean this week's audio is sub-par: We apologise.Kirjoittanut Gript
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Let's talk about the Media Commission's new Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion strategy and how it pushes junk science whilst tying public funding of media outlets to their willingness to cover issues in the 'right' way. https://www.cnam.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CnaM_Gender-Equality-Diversity-and-Inclusion-Strategy.pdf…
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TRSI 400 - Overreach
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Let's talk about the Media Commission's new Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion strategy and how it pushes junk science whilst tying public funding of media outlets to their willingness to cover issues in the 'right' way. https://www.cnam.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CnaM_Gender-Equality-Diversity-and-Inclusion-Strategy.pdf…
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John and Sarah discuss the fallout from the Biden debate debacle; Independent Ireland's woke turn; the rise to power of Ebun Joseph, and the many many people who simply aren't having children.Kirjoittanut Gript
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The Week That Really Was 89 - The baby bust
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John and Sarah discuss the fallout from the Biden debate debacle; Independent Ireland's woke turn; the rise to power of Ebun Joseph, and the many many people who simply aren't having children.Kirjoittanut Gript
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TRSI 399 - Like a corpse reanimated with experimental magic
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European politics; FF's confusion; France goes to the polls; Chevron falls; and the Trump v Biden debate.Kirjoittanut Gript
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Like a corpse reanimated with experimental magic
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European politics; FF's confusion; France goes to the polls; Chevron falls; and the Trump v Biden debate.Kirjoittanut Gript
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The Week That Really Was 88 - Burn it all down
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John is on holiday; Sarah is taking refuge in the loving arms of Taylor Swift; and both are in absolute despair at the events of the week in the Oireachtas ranging from standing ovations to baby finance ministers.Kirjoittanut Gript
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