Best Tortoise Shack Media Podcasts (2024)

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355. Something to Fight For 54:32

5h ago54:32

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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackMessaging & actions of hope to counter the far-rightIn this Reboot Republic podcast. Rory discusses messaging and taking actions based on hope, solidarity and solutions to counter the far right, with Niamh McDonald of the Hope and Courage Collective and Emily Duffy of parable. Niamh and Emily explain their…

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1247. RTE Pt 3. The Media Committee and Social Welfare Fraud 44:31

21m ago44:31

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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackIn this third part of our ongoing coverage of RTE and their rogue employment processes Martin is joined by Matt McGranaghan and former RTE News Presenter, Angie Mezzetti, to discuss the events at the Oireachtas Media Committee.You'll also hear, via Fine Gael TD Brendan Griffin, some voices who neither OPLA…

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1255. The European Elections – Do It For Dublin? 46:32

1h ago46:32

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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackTrade Unionist, workers rights advocate and social justice campaigner Brendan Ogle joins us to talk about why he's running for the European Parliament and what he wants to bring from Dublin to Brussels and from Europe back to Dublin.We talk activism, building movements and why Brendan doesn't believe the c…

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1260. RTE – Collusion, Corruption and a Quasi-Legal System

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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackIn yet another Echo Chamber Podcast exclusive, we expose how RTE colluded with their legal representatives and with the assistance of the Dept of Social Protection, to force RTE employees, past and present, through an arduous and costly quasi-judicial appeals process, when there are no legal grounds whatso…

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Understanding Hamas, Ep.4: Mouin Rabbani 1:15:12

4h ago1:15:12

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This was the fourth of a series of Public Conversations that Just World Ed is presenting in May 2024, on the theme of "Understanding Hamas and Why That Matters." The series is presented by JWE President Helena Cobban and board member Rami G. Khouri. Our guest in this episode was Mouin Rabbani, a super-smart Dutch-Palestinian researcher and analyst …

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1257. Poll-ageddon for the Left? 30:47

2h ago30:47

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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackOur favourite poll analyst, Mr irishelectionsprojections.com Harry McEvansoneay rejoins us to parse the the results of the latest opinion poll. We talk the fall of Sinn Féin, the gaps in the reporting, the confirmation bias of the result reporting and then Harry delivers what was for our money one of the b…

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14. Gaza – Heartbreak and Heroism with Journalist, Aseel Mousa 37:55

1h ago37:55

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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackHelena Cobban of Just World Educational and Tony Groves of the Tortoise Shack send their deep condolences to the inspiring leader of our PalCast project, Dr. Yousef Aljamal, on the death of his father within the past few hours, in Gaza, Palestine. We are heartbroken for our dear friend, Yousef and his fami…

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1254. Gaza and the Rafah Crossing: ‘Silence is Complicity’ – Mahmoud Mushtaha 29:12

2h ago29:12

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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackRejoining us from Egypt on the podcast is journalist Mahmoud Mushtaha, who himself only recently was evacuated through the now closed Rafah crossing. He talks about the current situation, the unfolding and worsening humanitarian crisis and those few minutes of joy, when he, his friends and family had when …

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Understanding Hamas, Ep.3: Dr. Jeroen Gunning 1:10:39

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This was the third of a series of Public Conversations that Just World Ed is presenting in May 2024, on the theme of "Understanding Hamas and Why That Matters." The series is presented by JWE President Helena Cobban and board member Rami G. Khouri. Our guest was Dr. Jeroen Gunning, a Professor of Middle Eastern Politics and Conflict Studies at King…

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13. #GazaGenocide – Farming and the Land of Palestine 43:28

20h ago43:28

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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackAsmaa AbuMezied is a Palestinian agricultural expert from Gaza. Now based in New York, with family in Gaza, she joins PalCast’s co-hosts Yousef Aljamal, Helena Cobban and Tony Groves to talk about agriculture in Gaza and the impact of genocidal and colonial practices on it. Coming from a family that cultiv…

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354. Real Action – UCD Students’ Palestine Encampment 54:21

26m ago54:21

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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackIn this podcast Rory and Tony talk to Martha Ní Riada the President of UCD Student's Union about the encampment of students taking place in solidarity with Palestine. Martha sets out the core demands of the students, calling on the University in relation to the Boycott Divestment Sanctions campaign, and te…

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354. The Hope We Can’t See Yet with John Harris 54:21

22m ago54:21

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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackJoining us on this Reboot Republic podcast, is award winning Guardian political commentator and the host of their Politics Weekly Podcast, John Harris.We discuss the fallout from the UK local elections, the imminent end of this Conservative government, the prospects for a better and fairer deal from a Labo…

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354. The Hope We Can’t See Yet with John Harris 54:21

40m ago54:21

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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackJoining us on this Reboot Republic podcast, is award winning Guardian political commentator and the host of their Politics Weekly Podcast, John Harris.We discuss the fallout from the UK local elections, the imminent end of this Conservative government, the prospects for a better and fairer deal from a Labo…

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1253. A Tiny Revolution with Jon Schwarz 45:22

25m ago45:22

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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackThe US Student Demos and Hope for the HopelessWe went back to talk with (now former) writer with the Intercept and the launching soon www.tinyrevolution.substack.com, Jon Schwarz, about the ongoing slow-moving fall of the American empire. Sort of.We discuss the Student Demonstrations, the Tik Tok wars, the…

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Understanding Hamas, Ep.2: Dr. Khaled Hroub 1:13:19

1h ago1:13:19

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This was the second of a series of Public Conversations that Just World Ed is presenting in May 2024, on the theme of "Understanding Hamas and Why That Matters." The series is presented by JWE President Helena Cobban and board member Rami G. Khouri. Our guest was Dr. Khaled Hroub, a Professor in residence with the faculty of liberal arts at Northwe…

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353. Greenwashing Climate Policies & Politics with Professor John Sweeney 44:17

18d ago44:17

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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackIn this Reboot Republic, Rory talks with Professor Emeritus John Sweeney of Maynooth University about the reality of climate change that is here now, social justice and inequality and climate policy, Ireland's failing to meet its carbon budgets, and what is needed to be done in agriculture, transport, and …

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The An Post Scandal – The Full Story

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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack(Now Published in Full as per requests)Since the broadcast of the TV drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office, we have all been disgusted by the treatment of Post Masters by the bullyboy corporation, Post Office UK. It was truly shocking and upsetting to see.But what if we were to tell you that your local Post Ma…

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12. Dignity for Palestine – Dr Abukhalil in Gaza 45:50

3h ago45:50

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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackDr. Musallam Abukhalil is a physician from Gaza, who has been working at a shelter since November. He joins us to speak about what he has witnessed, the horror and medical cases he dealt with and the need to provide the basics for people in his care.In addition, he shares his perspective into what Israel a…

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1249. The Last Lefty Standing 34:55

22d ago34:55

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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackIt all kicked off in Spanish politics (again), but it appears that Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has outmaneuvered the opposition and is playing the hand he dealt in ways that will likely see his hold on the highest office tighten. A lot can happen in a week.Rejoining us to talk about the Last Lefty Standin…

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Understanding Hamas, Ep.1: Dr. Paola Caridi 1:06:01

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This was the first of a series of Public Conversations that Just World Ed is presenting in May 2024, on the theme of "Understanding Hamas and Why That Matters." The series is presented by JWE President Helena Cobban and board member Rami G. Khouri. Our first guest was journalist and author Dr. Paola Caridi. You can see much more information about t…

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1250. Losing Doctors from the Health Service because of our Visa System 40:20

24d ago40:20

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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackWhen our friend and previous guest, Paediatrician Dr Liqa Ur Rehman posted online about the plight of a Psych Doctor, who has had his family reunification visa rejected and is now waiting over 3 years to see his wife and child, we were appalled, but not surprised.So joining us alongside Dr Ur Rehman, on th…

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11. Gaza and the US Student Demonstrations 37:09

27d ago37:09

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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackZarefah Baroud is a Palestinian American who has family in Gaza. When she visited Gaza in 2022 for the first time in her life, she could not have known what was awaiting the coastal enclave.Baroud has lost multiple family members, her uncle went missing and some of the people she met during her visit were …

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352. Trade Union Revival 59:44

6d ago59:44

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.wpedon-container .wpedon-select, .wpedon-container .wpedon-input { width: 170px; min-width: 170px; max-width: 170px; } Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackRespect at work & solidarity in society!As part of Trade Union Week, in this Reboot Republic, Rory talks with Ethel Buckley, Deputy General Secretary of SIPTU trade union and Maeve Richar…

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351. The HAP Trap & Stopping Evictions into Homelessness 41:13

9d ago41:13

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.wpedon-container .wpedon-select, .wpedon-container .wpedon-input { width: 170px; min-width: 170px; max-width: 170px; } Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackIn this Reboot Republic podcast, Rory talks to Executive Director of the Simon Communities of Ireland Wayne Stanley about their recent report, Locked Out Of The Market, which found in Mar…

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1245. The An Post Scandal 16:13

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.wpedon-container .wpedon-select, .wpedon-container .wpedon-input { width: 170px; min-width: 170px; max-width: 170px; } Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackNote: Published to members April 19th 2024Since the broadcast of the TV drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office, we have all been disgusted by the treatment of Post Masters by the bullyboy corp…

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1243. A Vision for Dublin and No Pasarán with Hazel Chu 23:29

10d ago23:29

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.wpedon-container .wpedon-select, .wpedon-container .wpedon-input { width: 170px; min-width: 170px; max-width: 170px; } Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackFormer Dublin Lord Mayor and Green Party Cllr Hazel Chu has, it’s fair to say, had more than a bumpy few years. From the Lord Mayor’s Office during Covid to the racially charged protests …

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Helena Cobban, talk on Hamas at Westmoreland Church, April 21, 2024 1:22:12

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In March 2024, the Middle East Committee of Westmoreland Church, which is a very active "UCC" congregation located on the borderline between Maryland and Washington DC, invited Helena to go and speak to their members on the topic "Hamas: A Primer." The event took place on April 21, 2024, and took the form of a conversation conducted, for the first …

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10. Gaza: 200 Days of Genocide 46:13

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.wpedon-container .wpedon-select, .wpedon-container .wpedon-input { width: 170px; min-width: 170px; max-width: 170px; } Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackHebh Aljamal, who grew up in New York, is a remarkable Palestinian-American journalist, who currently lives in Germany and is shockingly facing legal prosecution because of her Palestine …

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