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Dr. 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 aims to achieve in Gaza. Abukhalil runs a campaign to help displaced people at shelters, wher...

We went back to talk with writer with the Intercept (and the launching soon www.tinyrevolution.substack.com ) Jon Schwarz, about the ongoing slow-moving fall of the American empire. We discuss the Student Demonstrations, the Tik Tok wars, the US (neo)liberal political alternatives, what is happening with immigration and lots more. As always, Jon puts everything in a stark yet humorous way. Laughin...

It has been heartening to see so many students globally saying "No" to Israel's ongoing genocidal campaign in Gaza. We've witnessed the scenes in the US and now we are seeing a @TrinityBDS movement set up camp in Dublin, under threat of action form the University. Joining us from the encampment are TCD student, activist, musician (yes, you've heard him on the pod loads) Aziz Abushark and TCD PhD s...

Employee or Self-Employed -   The first step is the Scope Section of the Department of Social Protection. In this podcast, Martin and Matt explain the workings of the Scope Section, how decisions are made, and why the Scope Section is under attack by Senior Management of the Department of Social Protection for refusing to cover-up bogus self employment in RTE.

When our friend and previous guest, Paediatrician  Dr Liqa Ur Rehman posted 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 this very important podcast, are three doctors who wanted to share their own experiences of the Iris...

It 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 Standing is Madrid-based journalist, Eoghan Gilmartin. The revolution won't be beaten by Lawfare......

Zarefah 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 killed, including our late friend, Dr Refaat Alareer. Yousef Aljamal, Helena Cobban and Tony...

In 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 at a European Union level. 

Dean and Sparky sit down to chat with their friend singer songwriter Ciarán Moran. Ciaran bring us on a young songwriters journey from his mothers house in Dublin's North Inner City to headlining gigs in New York. He tells us about the options and opportunities he got in the local youth club and the choices he made growing up in Inner City Dublin.

A member-only podcast for you this morning. Lots covered and a heads up on what’s happening later this week.

In 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, nor the Unions nor RTE wanted to be heard. You cannot rebuild a National Broadcaster on th...

A look at the state of politics in the US, UK and Ireland. Some flavour of guests lined up next week and a chat about how Fianna Gael planted the seeds for the polarisation we are witnessing domestically all in pursuit of their (intentionally?) failed trickledown economic policies. Finally we post a passionate Naomi Klein's speech about the Jewish exodus from Zionism.

Hebh 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 activism. In this episode of PalCast, Yousef Aljamal, Helena Cobban and Tony Groves speak about the German position on Israel in relation to its history, and their declared commitment to human rights! From Berlin...

While Dean and Sparky are working on their upcoming episodes we thought it would be nice to share with you there first episode. You can hear that the buzz was there from the very beginning. Enjoy!

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 Master was being treated much worse by An Post all across Ireland? Don't believe us? We didn't want to believe it either. But here ar...

Mahmoud Mushtaha rejoined us from Cairo for a chat about his evacuation from Gaza, the happiness of being in the world and the heartbreaking guilt of getting out without his family. He speaks about the shock of arriving in Egypt, the future he dreams about and the six months of genocide that he lived through. CW: some content listeners may find upsetting

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 where she’s been the target of abuse, who’d want to be a local politician? Hazel rejoins us to talk about this and why she is seeking reelection at what is, in her opinion, a crucial moment for Irish democracy.

Elbit Systems, Israel’s leading weapon manufacturing, is playing a major role in the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Huda Ammori, a co-founder of the Palestine Action Group spoke to PalCast co-hosts about the role of Israeli firm in the genocide in Gaza, campaigns against Elbit; successes and failures. Ammori, who is facing court cases because of her activism, argues that Elbit Systems, an arm of the Is...

(Featuring Martin's performance with Christy Moore) For 100 weeks now musician and and activist Martin Leahy has traveled from West Cork to Leinster House to protest about the housing crisis and play his Housing Activist Anthem, Everyone Should Have a Home. He rejoins us to talk about his activism journey, his protest music and the friends he’s made along the way. Well done, Martin!

One of those podcasts where we said that we would talk for 15 minutes about the latest news, only to get so pissed off about a dozen things that we needed 30 minutes. Member-only!

In July 2018, the Public Accounts Committee and the Ministers for Social Protection, Finance and Media were all fully aware that the 'Eversheds Review', RTE's own bought and paid for legal advice, exposed that RTE owed more than it was worth for decades of bogus self employment, this is that story. This podcast features music from comedian and actor Michael Fry, narration from musician Matt McGran...

Sparky and Dean do a deep dive into the darkness to try and find some light. We also get to hear these two friends playing a lovely song together.

In this Reboot Republic, Rory and Tony talk with Hugh Brennan of the O Cualann Co Housing Alliance about the work that Hugh is doing to actually build affordable housing and the blockages and lack of support he is facing from the Government and Department of Housing. Hugh outlines what is needed in order to build affordable housing. Not-for-profit affordable housing providers need additional fundi...

As Israeli forces withdrew from Khan Younis, after four months of military operations they were ambushed by Palestinian fighters. Israel, it's clear, did not achieve its two stated goals of releasing the hostages and of eliminating Hamas. However once the IOF retreated, dozens of bodies of Palestinians were found decomposed. Over 45,000 houses in Khan Younis were destroyed and entire neighborhoods...

Listener favourite, Prof Richard Murphy, has just published this: https://taxingwealth.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Taxing-Wealth-Report-2024-Summary.pdf and in between chatting to Bloomberg and the Guardian about it, he managed to find 40 minutes to talk to us. And it's another belter. In fact it might even change your perception of what the word Tax means. It'll certainly challenge the current...