Reboot Republic - Rory Hearne by Tortoise Shack Media

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In this Reboot Republic podcast, Rory talks to Professor Kieran McQuinn, Research Professor at the ESRI, about their new report, CONTRASTING HOUSING SUPPLY IN IRELAND, NORTHERN IRELAND AND THE REST OF THE UNITED KINGDOM.

We discuss the issues in the Irish housing market that are constraining supply, the need for the state to provide social and affordable housing, the role of investor funds, what will happen house prices, and Rory's proposal for a national building agency. We even share some thoughts on where house prices might be heading. Buckle up.

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In this Reboot Republic Podcast, Rory talks about the upcoming referendums on the family and care to Orla O Connor, Director of the National Women's Council, Ailbhe Smyth, activist and academic, and Damien Peelo, CEO of Treoir.

We discuss why these referendums will make a difference in giving equality to all Ireland’s children that were born outside of marriage, recognising the diversity of families in Ireland, and really valuing care.

We outline why it is so important that everyone gets out and votes yes for the Ireland that we are today, and to give clear direction to this and all future Governments to better support families and care. To get involved in the Yes Yes campaign go to:www.nwci.ie

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If you heard Baraa Albayari's interview from Podcasts for Palestine, then you'd know that after he'd left Gaza and swam from Turkey to Kos in Greece, he'd wound up homeless on the streets of Dublin. You'd also know that we weren't going to let that continue and things have improved a little now for him.

Joining Baraa in the shack for some pizza, some football on the tv and a catchup podcast are musician, activist and engineering student, Aziz Abushark and the Accidental Rapper himself. We find out how Baraa is doing since that night in the Sugar Club, we talk music as activism, why solidarity is still so strong with Palestine and we talk about the latest criminal scenes coming out of Rafah.

ICYMI: The chat plays out with the live recording of the guys.

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Most people don't look forward to the European election, but most people aren't political ners like us. So we were delighted to be rejoined on the pod for the first time this year by current (and going for it again) MEP, and a face-that-doesn't-fit, Luke Ming Flanagan.

He talks about fears that the balance in the EU parliament is tilting further right and how the EPP are more worried about immigration and the populist right than taking climate action that will lessen the necessity of migration. He also has some potential good news for the families impacted by the MICA scandal.

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CW: This conversation discusses subject matter that some people may find upsetting.

Another highlight from the Podcasts for Palestine was the live Reboot Republic conversation between our very own Dr Rory Hearne and Irish Psychologists for Palestine's Dr Meg Ryan. A terrific listen especially as we are all witnessing horrors daily from Gaza on our phone screens.

Then musician and activist, Martin Leahy, takes to the stage to lift everyone's spirits with a uplifting rendition of his song "Palestine." If you find yourself singing along, don't worry, Martin had the Sugar Club on its feet singing!

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The last time we spoke with activist-artists, Pattern Up and Adam SpiceBag Doyle, they'd caused a lot of pearl clutching with their Crack Zone posters in Dublin. This time they've done something very different and very much appreciated us in the Shack. They've repainted the iconic Free Derry Wall with words from the poem of our friend Dr. Refaat Alareer, who was murdered by the Israeli military last December. A tribute to Refaat and a symbol of the solidarity between Ireland and Palestine, a shared struggle.

Not content with that, they then went to Belfast and installed a DUP urinal (now destroyed), because of course they did. Art and activism go hand in hand and Pattern Up and SpiceBag are developing quite the activist art portfolio. Yup!

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Whether it's Biden or Trump, it seems Corporate Democracy will win again. But much like the President and former President, America seems to have lost a step. This, ladies and gentlemen, might be what empire in decline looks like.

Joining us on the podcast to delve into this and a lot, lot more is one of the best writers, reporters and wry commentators there is, the Intercept’s Jon Schwarz.

2024 has a lot in store for the U.S of A, and while we're not big into the predictions game, we aren't overly enamoured with the possibilities. A great listen!

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This is a recording of the excellent live podcast, 'Do we need investor funds? How can we get affordable housing?' hosted by Rory Hearne with special guests O Cualann CEO, Hugh Brennan, Business Post's Killian Woods, CATU's Aisling Hedderman and architect, Alfonso Bonilla. A really interesting discussion that outlines the negative impact of investor funds on the housing market for those looking to buy or rent an affordable home, and solutions that outline how we can get affordable housing, and the three things you should ask election candidates on housing when they come knocking on your door.

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Note: This is a paywall-free version of our regular member-only Sunday Show.

We've watched as polling around immigration has continued to make headlines and be used (and misused) by bad faith actors to advance certain narratives. So naturally we went back to our favourite poll-analyst, Mr Irish Election Projections, Harry McEvansoneya. We are also joined by the man behind the questions that sparked some controversy, Ireland Thinks' own Kevin Cunningham. We get into it all. Sincere thanks to Kevin for joining us at short notice. (Poll Discussion starts about min 22)

In the first half of the podcast we discuss some of the news of the week, including Tom Clonan vs Stephen Donnelly, Cost Rental that is not Cost Rental, the push for poverty wages, Cork watch and a historic day for Michelle O'Neill and Northern Ireland.

The Luke Ming Flanagan interview is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-97063426

Read Harry's analysis here:https://irishelectionprojections.com/2024/02/02/january-2024-projections-update/,

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CW: Contains subjects that listeners may find upsetting - But I'd urge you to listen.

About halfway through the Podcasts for Palestine show, Mazen Hania, mentioned that his friend, Baraa Al Bayary, who was in audience, wanted to say a few words. We of course obliged. So this podcast wasn't planned or rehearsed; it was simply Baraa telling his story to a room of people who felt every word.

Please listen, please tell people about Baraa and remember that behind the howls about "unvetted men" are people like him. Wonderful people. Baraa's story begins at about 15 minutes.

Also this podcast plays out with a stunning performance of 'It's Ok' by the incredibly talented Ciarán Moran that he played on the night. Tears flowed.

Translations by Aziz Abusharkh

Editors note: Baraa swam from Turkey to Kos in Greece.

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