Counterpoint with Eddie Hobbs

📌 Join 7,000+ others on Substack for exclusive access to deep dive articles, upcoming talks, and more: https://dub.sh/1215substack In this episode of Counterpoint, veteran journalist and GB News Irish Correspondent Doug Beattie joins us for a wide-ranging and hard-hitting interview. We dive into: The immigration crisis in Ireland, the UK, and across Europe Why GB News has grown so rapidly as a challenger to BBC, ITV and mainstream media Free speech, censorship, and the EU's push for new hate speech laws How old-school journalism contrasts with today's media management The future of Irish and British politics in a time of unrest and change Doug shares first-hand insights from decades on the ground, explaining what people in communities are really saying about immigration, asylum seekers, and political decisions that impact daily life. We also explore how GB News has connected with the public and why its audience is growing so fast. This is a must-watch conversation for anyone interested in media freedom, Irish politics, and the shifting landscape of Britain after Brexit. Get in touch: X (Twitter): https://dub.sh/eddiehobbs-x Newsletter: https://dub.sh/1215substack To engage with Eddie on personal or corporate financial matters, go to his website: https://eddiehobbs.com/ Eddie Hobbs heads up Hobbs Financial Practice Ltd, a private client advisory firm that specialises in strategic positioning of personal wealth. Hobbs Financial Practice Limited is Regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. © 2025 1215 Counterpoint Productions Limited. All rights reserved.

📌 Join 7,300+ others on Substack for exclusive access to deep dive articles, upcoming talks, and more: https://dub.sh/1215substack Una McGurk, Senior Counsel and Masters of International Relations, presents a protected disclosure made by a senior Irish pharmacist under the Protected Disclosures Amendment Act 2022. The discussion examines how these regulatory bodies allegedly failed in their statutory obligations to protect public health, the lack of carcinogenicity and genotoxicity studies for COVID vaccines, and the concerning pattern of excess deaths in Ireland since January 2021. This conversation raises profound questions about informed consent, regulatory oversight, and the potential long-term health consequences of pandemic policies that have resulted in approximately 23,000 excess deaths in Ireland that cannot be attributed to COVID-19 itself. Get in touch: X (Twitter): https://dub.sh/eddiehobbs-x Newsletter: https://dub.sh/1215substack To engage with Eddie on personal or corporate financial matters, go to his website: https://eddiehobbs.com/ Eddie Hobbs heads up Hobbs Financial Practice Ltd, a private client advisory firm that specialises in strategic positioning of personal wealth. Hobbs Financial Practice Limited is Regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. © 2025 1215 Counterpoint Productions Limited. All rights reserved.

📌 Join 7,000+ others on Substack for exclusive access to deep dive articles, upcoming talks, and more: https://dub.sh/1215substack Financial reform advocate Andy Agathangelou joins Eddie Hobbs to expose the dark underbelly of Ireland's mortgage and financial system. From vulture funds and misleading court claims to regulatory failure and conflicted legal practices, this conversation dives deep into the structural fraud hurting thousands of Irish families. Andy, founder of the Transparency Task Force, outlines how power, lack of accountability, and weak regulation have created a "can of worms" - a system rigged against the public. Together, they discuss: How up to 90,000 Irish mortgage holders were trapped The role of law firms and accountancy giants in enabling injustice Why regulators are failing to protect consumers The media's silence and how it must change What Ireland must do next to restore trust and justice Whether you're a homeowner, policymaker, journalist, or just concerned about fairness in finance, this is a conversation you can't afford to miss. Get in touch: X (Twitter): https://dub.sh/eddiehobbs-x Newsletter: https://dub.sh/1215substack To engage with Eddie on personal or corporate financial matters, go to his website: https://eddiehobbs.com/ Eddie Hobbs heads up Hobbs Financial Practice Ltd, a private client advisory firm that specialises in strategic positioning of personal wealth. Hobbs Financial Practice Limited is Regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. © 2025 1215 Counterpoint Productions Limited. All rights reserved.

📌 Join 7,000+ others on Substack for exclusive access to deep dive articles, upcoming talks, and more: https://dub.sh/1215substack In this compelling episode of "Counterpoint," host Eddie Hobbs sits down with Theo McDonald, a prominent Generation Z journalist and author of the incisive "McDonald Report" on Ireland's housing crisis. Theo provides an unfiltered critique of the structural failures within Ireland's housing market, addressing how institutional investors, shadow banking, and governmental policy missteps have converged to lock out an entire generation from home ownership. The discussion dives deep into why Ireland's young, highly educated talent pool is emigrating in significant numbers due to unaffordable housing and stagnant wages, and how current policies disproportionately benefit institutional investors rather than ordinary citizens. Theo challenges conventional wisdom around supply-demand dynamics, asserting that the market's dysfunction is not purely about inadequate supply but rather about systemic flaws, inadequate regulation, and misguided governmental strategies that enrich investors at the expense of the public. Theo also highlights troubling developments in the mortgage market, including questionable practices around mortgage securitization and loan sales to vulture funds, raising critical questions about legal ownership and systemic risk. Eddie and Theo explore solutions, including fundamental reforms to local governance and the empowerment of local authorities, while acknowledging the complex reality of implementing meaningful change in an entrenched political landscape. Watch this essential conversation for an insightful look into Ireland's ongoing housing crisis, its broader socio-economic implications, and the urgent need for systemic reform. Get in touch: X (Twitter): https://dub.sh/eddiehobbs-x Newsletter: https://dub.sh/1215substack To engage with Eddie on personal or corporate financial matters, go to his website: https://eddiehobbs.com/ Eddie Hobbs heads up Hobbs Financial Practice Ltd, a private client advisory firm that specialises in strategic positioning of personal wealth. Hobbs Financial Practice Limited is Regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. © 2025 1215 Counterpoint Productions Limited. All rights reserved.

📌 Join 7,000+ others on Substack for exclusive access to deep dive articles, upcoming talks, and more: https://dub.sh/1215substack In his first Irish interview, Colonel Douglas Macgregor, a decorated U.S. Army combat veteran, military strategist, and former Pentagon advisor, speaks candidly and in depth about the growing geopolitical crisis in the Middle East, including Israel, Iran, and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. From Israel's influence in Washington to the realities of the conflict in Ukraine, Iran's regional role, and NATO's military capabilities, Macgregor provides a detailed analysis that challenges mainstream narratives. Topics covered: – Israel's influence over U.S. foreign policy – The true state of the Ukraine-Russia war – NATO's limitations and strategic failures – Iran's role in global geopolitics – Internal security threats facing the United States and Ireland Get in touch: X (Twitter): https://dub.sh/eddiehobbs-x Newsletter: https://dub.sh/1215substack To engage with Eddie on personal or corporate financial matters, go to his website: https://eddiehobbs.com/ Eddie Hobbs heads up Hobbs Financial Practice Ltd, a private client advisory firm that specialises in strategic positioning of personal wealth. Hobbs Financial Practice Limited is Regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

📌 Join 7,000+ others on Substack for exclusive access to deep dive articles, upcoming talks, and more: https://dub.sh/1215substack Keith Woods and Eddie Hobbs discuss Ireland's evolving immigration landscape and its impact on national policy. They examine different perspectives on nationalism, its historical context in Ireland, and its potential role in contemporary society. Get in touch: X (Twitter): https://dub.sh/eddiehobbs-x Newsletter: https://dub.sh/1215substack To engage with Eddie on personal or corporate financial matters, go to his website: https://eddiehobbs.com/ Eddie Hobbs heads up Hobbs Financial Practice Ltd, a private client advisory firm that specialises in strategic positioning of personal wealth. Hobbs Financial Practice Limited is Regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. © 2025 1215 Counterpoint Productions Limited. All rights reserved.

📌 Join 7000+ others on Substack for exclusive access to deep dive articles, upcoming talks, and more: https://dub.sh/1215substack Dr. Marcus De Brun is a doctor and microbiologist. Marcus join Eddie Hobbs to discuss the Irish Medical Council's approach to COVID-19 health policies, regulatory oversight, and the treatment of dissenting medical professionals. Expect to learn about the government-appointed structure of the Irish Medical Council and its role during the pandemic, Dr De Brun's resignation and subsequent investigation after raising concerns about nursing home deaths, the lack of due process, transparency, and human rights considerations in medical council proceedings, growing professional and public pushback against mRNA vaccines and much more. Get in touch: X (Twitter): https://x.com/RealEddieHobbs Newsletter: https://dub.sh/1215substack To engage with Eddie on personal or corporate financial matters, send him an email at eddie@eddiehobbs.com. Eddie Hobbs heads up Hobbs Financial Practice Ltd, a private client advisory firm that specialises in strategic positioning of personal wealth. Hobbs Financial Practice Limited is Regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. © 2025 1215 Counterpoint Productions Limited. All rights reserved.

📌 Join 7000+ others on Substack for exclusive access to deep dive articles, upcoming talks, and more (we just ranked #40 in World Politics): https://dub.sh/1215substack Malachy Steenson is a practicing lawyer and Dublin City councillor Eddie Hobbs and Malachy talk about the growing nationalist movement in Ireland following a major rally in Dublin on April 26th. As one of the organisers behind this grassroots initiative, he provides insights into the movement's development from small beginnings to a significant public demonstration. Expect to learn about the rally's unprecedented attendance which Steenson estimates at nearly 50,000 people, how mainstream media like RTÉ downplayed the event's significance, the movement's plans to expand rallies across Ireland including upcoming events in Cork and Dublin, the underlying concerns about immigration, housing, and Irish sovereignty that are driving public support, and much more Get in touch: X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/RealEddieHobbs Newsletter: https://1215tribes.com/subscribe To engage with Eddie on personal or corporate financial matters, send him an email at eddie@eddiehobbs.com. Eddie Hobbs heads up Hobbs Financial Practice Ltd, a private client advisory firm that specialises in strategic positioning of personal wealth. Hobbs Financial Practice Limited is Regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. © 2025 1215 Counterpoint Productions Limited. All rights reserved.

📌 Join 7000+ others on Substack for exclusive access to deep dive articles, upcoming talks, and more: https://dub.sh/1215substack In this explosive first edition of Counterpoint from our new Dublin studio, host Eddie Hobbs is joined by a powerful panel to unpack what may be Ireland's most pressing and controversial issue: mass migration. Our guests: Nick Delehanty @nickdelehanty Independent researcher and commentator, exposing the financial incentives and political silence around Ireland's growing IPA (International Protection Accommodation) industry. Uberboyo @uberboyo Popular online voice known for psychological and historical takes on modern political issues, offering insight into the ideological and structural forces driving migration. Michael McCarthy @Think-About-This Social media commentator providing sharp, fact-driven video commentary on the political, demographic, and social changes underway in Ireland. Together, we discuss: - Over 520,000 migrants entering Ireland since 2020, who's coming, and why? - The role of the UN's International Organization for Migration, and Ireland's growing ties with it. - The EU Migration Pact: how Ireland's parliament signed it without public debate. - Why Irish taxpayer money is funding a booming refugee housing business. - How NGOs, state contracts, and political insiders are quietly profiting. - The suppression of open debate, including the shutdown of public talks at UCD. We also look at the disconnect between the Irish political class and the public, the growing housing crisis, and how mass migration is reshaping Ireland's cultural and economic landscape. Join the conversation in the comments, and don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more unfiltered discussions. Get in touch: X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/RealEddieHobbs Newsletter: https://eddiehobbs.com/subscribe To engage with Eddie on personal or corporate financial matters, send him an email at eddie@eddiehobbs.com. Eddie Hobbs heads up Hobbs Financial Practice Ltd, a private client advisory firm that specialises in strategic positioning of personal wealth. Hobbs Financial Practice Limited is Regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. © 2025 1215 Counterpoint Productions Limited. All rights reserved.

📌 Join 7,000+ others on Substack for exclusive access to deep dive articles, upcoming talks, and more: https://dub.sh/1215substack In this in-depth interview, Eddie Hobbs and Neil Oliver explore in part the foundational role of common law in safeguarding individual rights to preserve freedom of speech. They discuss how this legal framework is being challenged by new pressures, including recent cases that raise concerns about the erosion of free speech in the UK—with the Lucy Connolly case serving as a prominent example. The conversation also delves into Neil Oliver's scepticism about majority referendums not safeguarding the people due to lack of informed knowledge, where he questions whether majority rule always leads to just or wise outcomes, highlighting the complexities and potential pitfalls of direct democracy. Both Oliver and Hobbs reflect on how law can be used instrumentally, sometimes manipulated by those in power for specific ends, which can undermine the rule of law and the public's trust in legal institutions. Throughout the interview, Hobbs and Oliver emphasize the importance of remaining vigilant about these trends, urging viewers to consider how legal and democratic systems can be protected against creeping instrumentalism and the suppression of fundamental human rights regarding free speech. Get in touch: X (Twitter): https://dub.sh/eddiehobbs-x Newsletter: https://dub.sh/1215substack To engage with Eddie on personal or corporate financial matters, go to his website: https://eddiehobbs.com/ Eddie Hobbs heads up Hobbs Financial Practice Ltd, a private client advisory firm that specialises in strategic positioning of personal wealth. Hobbs Financial Practice Limited is Regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. © 2025 1215 Counterpoint Productions Limited. All rights reserved.