Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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.
PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/riad-bouchake/
00:00 Introduction and Overview of Topics
01:26 Riad Bouchaker Trial and Its Implications
06:29 Public Safety and the Nature of Crime
13:07 Citizenship and Responsibility
19:02 Political Accountability and Justice
23:42 Housing Crisis and Government Response
33:54 Film Discussion: Citizen Vigilante
39:13 Exploring Injustice in Cinema
42:05 The Dangers of Vigilante Justice
46:43 Cultural Commentary and Political Implications
53:08 The Role of Institutions in Society
58:12 Navigating Modern Relationships
58:59 The Horror Genre and Its Cultural Relevance
Available on Spotify & iTunes
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1cIcXGWVnEiGMrkQtOGB5C
iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game/id1841408242
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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.
PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/riad-bouchake/
00:00 Introduction and Overview of Topics
01:26 Riad Bouchaker Trial and Its Implications
06:29 Public Safety and the Nature of Crime
13:07 Citizenship and Responsibility
19:02 Political Accountability and Justice
23:42 Housing Crisis and Government Response
33:54 Film Discussion: Citizen Vigilante
39:13 Exploring Injustice in Cinema
42:05 The Dangers of Vigilante Justice
46:43 Cultural Commentary and Political Implications
53:08 The Role of Institutions in Society
58:12 Navigating Modern Relationships
58:59 The Horror Genre and Its Cultural Relevance
Available on Spotify & iTunes
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1cIcXGWVnEiGMrkQtOGB5C
iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game/id1841408242
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