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In this Reboot Republic, Rory speaks with Michelle Murphy from Social Justice Ireland, who discusses Ireland's economic position, social justice issues, the impact of political and ideological policies, and the importance of building a society focused on the common good. Michelle emphasises the need for real investment in community, building public services, and growing indigenous industry to create a fairer and more resilient Ireland.

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MEP Lynn Boylan on the EU, Ryanair and Hare Coursing:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-163437304

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In this Reboot Republic, Rory talks to Poet and teacher Mikey Cullen about his experience on the Global Sumud Flotilla, which attempted to break the siege of Gaza. He explains the illegal actions of Israel in kidnapping EU citizens in International waters, the violence they inflicted, and the hope and humanity the Flotilla carried. We also discuss why Ireland cannot play the Israel soccer match #Stopthegame

CW: Listeners should note some of this maybe be triggering.

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This Reboot Republic Podcast, is a deep dive into the environmental and societal impacts of data centres and AI development in Ireland. Rory and Dr Ciaran O'Carroll analyse the rapid expansion of data centre infrastructure, its economic benefits (if any?), and the urgent need for sustainable and equitable strategies.

This podcast outlines the finance chaos of Data Centres and why the bill for them keeps falling on the public to pay.

Mikey Cullen from the Gaza Flotilla podcast:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-160504651

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In this Reboot Republic, Rory is joined by Economist with SIPTU, Michael Taft, to discuss the global economic outlook, the impacts the various crises are having on Ireland and the steps our Government (in housing, energy and health) can take to protect people from the worst of a worsening situation.

Michael also delves into the issues facing the low and middle-income workers and has a quick-win progressive suggestion for how to address their genuine needs.

The Left Unity Debate with Sinn Féin's David Cullinane:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-160123801

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In this Reboot Republic, Rory talks to Tony about the massive rent increases caused by the Government's new rental policies, Micheal Martin's thinskinned replies in the Dáil and the disturbing killing of Yves Sakila on Henry Street in Dublin.

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Philip O'Connor on violence podcast:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-158808490

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Hope, Courage and Community

This Reboot Republic episode explores public attitudes towards migration, the rise of hate and far-right mobilisation in Ireland, and how communities are responding. Experts from the Hope and Courage Collective, Niamh McDonald and Edel McGinley join Rory to discuss the findings of their new report 'Ireland in Focus 2025, Mind the Gap,' which highlights the influence of online hate, shifting narratives, the gap between perception and reality and the importance of community resilience.

https://hopeandcourage.ie/ireland-in-focus-2025

https://hopeandcourage.ie/social-media-hate-analysis

James Leonard on Building Community interview:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-158043146

Mohammed Isdodi in Gaza report:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-157949546

Michael Taft is Back:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-158316794

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In this Reboot Republic, Rory talks with economist and Director of NERI, Tom McDonnell about the current energy crisis, its global implications, and practical solutions for Ireland. The conversation covers energy security, renewable infrastructure, housing, and the need for a state construction company to address Ireland's housing crisis. It's all about inflation.

We also discuss why a state construction company is needed, its benefits and why we wouldn't be in this housing crisis if it was set up a decade ago.

Stormont on the Brink pod:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-157551108

Journalist Malak Hijazi on the ground in Gaza:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-157428448

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In this Reboot Republic episode, Rory interviews Joe Guinan about the current geopolitical turbulence, the economic implications of the war, and the potential of community wealth building as a transformative alternative to the current financial system.

Joe Guinan is President of The Democracy Collaborative. His focus is on political economy, strategy, and economic system change, and he is co-author (with Martin O’Neill) of The Case for Community Wealth Building (Polity, 2020).

Bohemian's Cooperatives is launching this week. The Bohemian Cooperatives: Building Community Wealth - a three-year strategy to develop a grassroots community wealth building ecosystem in Dublin that helps workers, communities and the planet thrive.

NERI's Tom McDonnell on the Energy Crisis and Solutions Pod:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-156099307

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In this Reboot Republic, Rory talks to Poet and teacher Mikey Cullen about his decision to join the new flotilla heading to break the siege on Gaza. We talk about history repeating itself - how genocide continues in Gaza by Israel despite international law, our common commitment to never again, and finding meaning and purpose in a world where social media tries to commodify us into turning against each other and blaming the other instead of the billionaires destroying our societies and the planet.

Barry Heneghan Debate pod:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-155860288

Trump's Board of Peace pod:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-156002841

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In this Reboot Republic podcast, Rory and Tony discuss the costs of Trump's war - Israel's ongoing attacks on Lebanon, the fuel protests, the need for societal solidarity and how they reflect a deep distress amongst people struggling with the cost of living and where this is all headed.

They draw the parallel between government arrogance and lack of compassion on Homelessness and evictions, which are at record levels, to their dismissive response to the scenes on our streets.

Hubris? Maybe. But not unfounded until now.

Prof Richard Murphy on the global energy crisis and the political leadership vacuum:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-155762052

Run for Teddy:https://www.patreon.com/posts/short-message-155503232

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