The Echo Chamber from Tortoise Shack

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Jenny Maguire's journey to becoming Students Union President of Trinity College Dublin was far from ordinary. From attending an all-boys school, to running (unsuccessfully) for class president, to finding out that what may seem like setbacks at the time, were really only opportunities for her to grow and learn. It was a pleasure to chat with her and, as an old foggy who thinks that he knows it all, realise that I can still learn something. Enjoy. The Simon McGarr - Gist Podcast is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-120956141

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this PalCast, Yousef and Tony are joined by special guest, Gazan Political Analyst and Advocate, Muhammad Shehada. They discuss the return of over a million people to their destroyed homes in the north of Gaza, Trumps plan for ethnic cleansing, the arrest of Electronic Intifada's Ali Abunimah and yes, even the ridiculous “condoms for Gaza” story. As always, Muhammad is erudite, concise and historically honest in his analysis. The Soc Dem Deputy Leader Cian O'Callaghan podcast is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-121106933

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Poverty Pay on the Government Payroll In this Echo Chamber Pod we are joined by national organiser with the Independent Workers Union (https://www.union.ie/) Alex Homits, to discuss how the State and many State services are currently outsourced to largely untaxed and unaccountable companies at a cost of tens of millions to us and very much to the detriment of workers. This is an eye-opening conversation about how "middle-man" Ireland works against workers. Please give it a listen. Reboot Republic is Back Here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/120879302 Support Dignity for Palestine:https://www.patreon.com/posts/117612489

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this podcast we are joined by two-term Senator (looking to be reelected on the NUI Panel) Alice-Mary Higgins. We talk about her work in scrutinising, amending and improving legislation, her determination to put society and environment before market interests in our political decision making process and her ambition to work for better international outcomes in a world that seems to be moving towards militarism. Vote for her ASAP if you can. (Yes, the Seanad is anti-democratic) The TCD SU President, Jenny Maguire podcast is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-120571174

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this podcast housing expert and lecturer, Dr Lorcan Sirr, joins us to talk about the housing bubble in the affordable housing market, the issue of homelessness as an acceptable feature (and not a bug) of the current market and so much more. I'd argue this is as good a 'The State of Housing Going Into 2025' chat as you'll hear anywhere. Please listen. The Deprogrammed for Govt podcast is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-120395618