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Make RTE Great Again

July 14, 2026 · 59 min

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This week’s episode focuses on RTÉ, examining the broadcaster’s financial difficulties, leadership, editorial direction, and declining quality of programming. The hosts question RTÉ’s independence and impartiality, raising concerns about perceived political favouritism, censorship, and bias in its coverage of immigration, crime, and other contentious issues.The discussion also explores the decline of Irish-produced entertainment, the loss of cultural identity in public broadcasting, and whether RTÉ still reflects the views and experiences of its audience. Alongside this, the hosts consider Ireland’s political landscape, asylum policy, EU influence, big tech, free speech, and the challenges facing local businesses.

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