Eddie Hobbs
Eddie Hobbs is a former financial adviser and television personality from Ireland, known for his impactful 2005 RTÉ documentary series 'Rip-off Republic', which critiqued consumer issues and sparked national conversations about the high cost of living in Ireland. Once a prominent figure in the media, Hobbs gained notoriety for his financial predictions and advice, but has since shifted his focus to promoting conspiracy theories, particularly related to global banking and Covid-19. In recent years, he has found a new audience through his podcast 'Counterpoint', where he discusses controversial topics and features guests from the right-wing political spectrum.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 8 | 4.88 | 0.75% | +10% | 5,030,000 | 41,641 | $5,100 | 42$ |
| Totals | 8 | 5,030,000 | 41,641 | $5,100 | 42$ |
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Ireland:
Eddie Hobbs stated that Steve Bannon's comments have nothing to do with him.
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Ireland:
Eddie Hobbs has stated that Steve Bannon's comments have nothing to do with him and he has had no conversations about an Irish Trump.
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Ireland:
Eddie Hobbs is mentioned as someone who aims to set up an Irish national party.
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Ireland:
Eddie Hobbs has reinvented himself in recent years as a podcaster and he campaigns on a variety of topics and issues.
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Ireland:
Eddie Hobbs is one of the leading figures in the political world that exists to the right of any of the parties represented in the Dáil.
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Ireland:
Eddie Hobbs hosted a conference for Ireland's emerging new right.
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Ireland:
Eddie Hobbs, the organiser of the IRL Forum, is reported as saying that those seeking a new Irish government should reach across the Atlantic.
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Ireland:
Eddie Hobbs is a financial adviser who became famous for his criticism of government financial policy and later shifted to promoting conspiracy theories.
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