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The podcast about Roderic O’Gorman throwing orange coloured cornflour all over Paul Murphy’s private jet.

In this Echo Chamber Podcast, cofounder of secondtree.org  and longtime humanitarian, Gio Fontana, joins us from Brussel's to discuss the crueler policies contained within the new EU Migration Pact, the "pushbacks" that are working at the expense of our own humanity and the split between right wing economics and the right wing immigration policy. We also talk about the latest developments in the c...

In this Reboot Republic, Rory talks to Jenny Roche, who, with her family, is facing eviction from their home in Galway. Jenny is a lecturer in film in NUI Galway and has been living in her rental home for 19 years. She tells her housing story of living in fear, anxiety, the impact on her child, and how she is overholding because there is no where to go and she refuses to be evicted into hidden hom...

For 10 years the Public Accounts Committee, and various Oireachtas Committees, have failed to serve their purpose: hold the powerful to account. A cautious legal approach, backed up by OPLA, has led to a situation where whistleblowers were told that the Committee could “not adjudicate” on the wrongs they exposed. Joining us on the shack are two such whistleblowers, Matt McGrangahan annd Shane Corr...

If you were hoping to hear from a senior Sinn Féin spokesperson on their local and European election results, as well as the immigration "debate", then we got you covered. Rejoining us is Eoin Ó Broin and he is frank and honest about the last few months as well as (More Importantly) worried about the mess that Darragh O'Brien's flagship Planning Bill will make of housing delivery. Do listen.

In this very heated podcast Martin and Tony talk about the legacy of Eamon Ryan, the Hard Right Harris cruelty-is-the-policy policies and the huge significance of the Supreme Courts dismissal of Angela Kerrin's claim against the PAC. Strong language and justifiable anger throughout.  

Deanna Othman is a Palestinian American, who is both a journalist and educator. She is from the West Bank, but has traveled to Gaza twice, most recently in June 2023. In this episode of PalCast, she shares her experience of visiting Gaza and how the world has changed since then. Othman speaks of the feelings of being a Palestinian-American in the diaspora during Eid and the impact the genocide has...

..Cunningham We were due to chat with Mr Ireland Thinks, Kevin Cunningham and Mr Irish Election Projections, Harry McEvansoneya about the voter analysis from the European and Local Elections. Kevin didn't show (until afterwards), so we talked about him behind his back.

One of those Martin and Tony forever behind a paywall podcasts. We cover everything from lying to buy a gun, to which of the new Limerick Lord Mayor’s homes we are going on holidays in. Please don’t sue me, John xx Note: this podcast is going to all paid members as a thank you for your support. It’s a struggle right now, but without your help it would be impossible. Also: Please go and listen to t...

If you've been with us from the beginning you'll know the story of how the Police (PSNI) burst through the doors of award winning journalists and documentary producers, Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey and arrested them for the crime of accuracy. Six years on and their dogged determination has revealed a spying network that monitored hundreds of journalists, solicitors and (Left Leaning?) NGO's....

Editors Note: This is the first PalCast since Yousef's sister, Fatima was killed in Gaza. Yousef talks about her at the beginning. The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) started Palestinian refugee camps in Gaza in 1948. The AFSC’s educational work in Palestine goes back to the early 1900s when the first Quaker School, the Friends School, was established in Ramallah. This PalCast episode ho...

Rejoining us on the podcast is listener favourite, Prof Richard Murphy. He's is feisty form as he outlines the societal challenges and the economic realities facing the UK, as well as the political and financial options available to the soon-to-be new Prime Minister, Keir Starmer. Richard also defends himself from the people who claim that his criticism of Labour's lack of ambition is a defence of...

This is a bumper podcast on everything we know so far on the results of the Local and European Elections. Joining us to break it down is the best in the biz (and massive Carly Rae Jepsen fan) Mr irishelectionprojections.com , Harry McEvansoneya. Buckle up. It is getting bumpy.

No current RTE bogus self employed employee has been allowed to speak publicly. Unions refuse to have their voices heard, mainstream media is terrified of RTE and even the Oireachtas has been told by shadowy legal figures to ensure the bogus self employed workers get no voice. Only the Echo Chambers Podcast will give voice to these workers who have had their pensions and entitlements stolen by RTE...

When creating inclusive and representative democracy we need to assess how we use language and how language is set in a broader context of democracy and hierarchy.

Last night we managed to get a connection with Dr Musallam Abukhalil in the medical shelter where he works with his colleagues and the volunteers with Dignity for Palestine. Joining us also as we talk about how things are right now on the ground in Gaza and the immense suffering of thousands of displaced people is artist (who is now raising money for Dignity for Palestine) Adam SpiceBag Doyle. You...

I was meant to have a short chat with PBP Local Election candidate and disability rights activist, Bernard Mulvaney about the campaign and what he's heating on the doors, but it went in a few other directions, including what happened when he campaigned against the PBP position on the recent Care Referendum. A very interesting insight into internal party politics, so here it is in full.

How the voting goes for Ireland South MEP candidates is arguably the best barometer for where the electorate is currently. You have proper hard left eco-socialists and far right nutters. So here's our breakdown of the constituency that has more (good and bad) choices than an all you can eat breakfast buffet.

Close friend, Musician and Singer Songwriter Colm Quearney brings Sparky and Dean a bag of fresh chips and sits down for warm chat about the importance of music, family and friendships. He gets honest about how therapy helped him figure out what's important in his life and tells about some of the exciting projects he has cooking.

The Israeli ban of Aljazeera is just another example of how, as our returning guest, journalist Mahmoud Mushtaha, puts it, they want the Palestinians to die silently. Mahmoud talks about the latest developments in Gaza and the deeply disingenuous way the ceasefire talks have been covered and reported on.

The Polls have thrown up some data that if accurate would make the idea of a Left government less than a pipedream. So we needed to talk with the font of wisdom and non-panic-ness, Mr irishelectionprojections.com , Harry McEvansoneya. I'm not sure it helped.  

You asked for it, you got it. Disclaimer 1: We in no way endorse the madness. In fact I'd encourage you to not listen and check out a Múscailt or Fresh Batch Pod instead Disclaimer 2: The Audio is rougher than a badgers arse Disclaimer 3: See Disclaimer 1

A 3 part-podcast exclusively for our members (You Wonderful People) - 1. We discuss the DCU MEP debate, chaired by Vincent Browne and facilitated by Tony. It was spikey. 2. We breakdown the candidates for Midlands-North-West, 27 of our countries best and boldest. 3. Robin Cafolla joins us to chat revolutionary politics and why he wants to use elections to speed up the decocratisation of workplaces...

Sinn Féin Cllr Daithí Doolan is no stranger to regular tortoise shack listeners, but MEP Candidate is a different thing altogether. He joins us for a chat about why he's running, what he wants to do to help Dublin and the issues he's hearing on the campaign trail.

Eman Abdelhadi is is a Palestinian professor who is involved in student encampments in the US. She joins PalCast co-hosts to talk about the student movement in the US and its impact on US and global politics. Abdelhadi notes that the student movement had reached its climax and that it builds on a long history of activism in the country. The Israeli invasion of Rafah was highlighted during the epis...