46. #GazaCeasefire – A First Step
16 January - 47 minsPlease join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack
As reports of a ceasefire deal are emerging, we are joined on the PalCast by a very special guest, Dr Ayesha Khan, who is an Emergency Medicine physician. Dr Khan has recently returned from Gaza, where she worked in trying to hold together the crumbling medical facilities. This is a first-person account of the reality on the ground by a remarkable woman who has helped build health system capacity in thirteen regions across the globe. Please listen. PalCast - One World, One Struggle.
The Ceasefire Deal pod with Mahmoud Mushtaha is out now:https://www.patreon.com/posts/120110740
Support Dignity for Palestine:https://www.patreon.com/posts/117612489
Series Episodes
49. This is Gaza – Trump’s Clownish Ethnic Cleansing Plan
Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this PalCast episode BAFTA and Emmy award winning filmmaker, Yousef Hammash joins us to discuss his work during the genocide in Gaza, the role of storytelling in informing the world and how, on the day that Dr Refaat Alareer's body was given a proper burial, the Palestinian people will persevere despite the absolute madness coming out of Donald Trump. This is Gaza. They aren't leaving. Gareth Browne in Damascus podcast is here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-121472788 Stream This is Gaza here:https://www.channel4.com/programmes/this-is-gaza
37 mins
5 February Finished
1413. I Was Always Me with Jenny Maguire
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
51 mins
2 February Finished
48. Gaza – The Returning
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
42 mins
31 January Finished
1406. The Bike Shed Economy
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
32 mins
28 January Finished
1414. International Co-operation, Not Militarisation with Senator Alice-Mary Higgins
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
33 mins
26 January Finished
1403. The Housing Crisis in 2025
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
46 mins
22 January Finished
