The Echo Chamber from Tortoise Shack

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In this Tortoise Shack episode, Madrid-based Journalist, and host of the excellent Sobremsa podcast, Eoghan Gilmartin, rejoins us to discuss his fantastic investigative journalism piece that reveals the influence of conflicts of interest in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the role of Saudi Arabia in climate diplomacy, and the political implications of Spanish border policies. The conversation highlights the complexities of climate negotiations and the importance of transparency in scientific assessments.

The investigation is here: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/21/saudi-arabia-aramco-oil-scientists-ipcc-climate-reports

The Spanish Housing Revolution:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-171581922

The Zionism is Racism motion:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-171492244

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"They’ve included the working family payment as part of your income that’s assessed. These are primarily lone parents, primarily single mothers, and this is where the increase is now up to 53%."

In this Tortoise Shack episode, PBP Councillor with SDCC, Jess Spear, discusses the ongoing fight against rent hikes in local authority housing in South Dublin, which will impact the most vulnerable and those at greatest risk of poverty in the area.

They discuss the lack of power in County Councils, and the broader issues of housing standards and policy in Ireland. She shares insights into the legal challenge she has instigated to stop this affront to local democracy.

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Finding a path through the genocide:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-171585351

The Zionism Is Racism motion:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-171492244

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Dr. Ahmed Alqady and Dr. Abdullah Almobayed are Palestinian physicians from Gaza. They established a small medical point/clinic inside a simple tent following the destruction of most medical facilities in the area.

They joined us from Gaza to talk about how difficult it is to administer medical services in an area that has at least 100,000 displaced people, many of whom have had extremely limited access to essential healthcare and basic medical services for the last two plus years.

They describe the unimaginable suffering: families losing their homes and loved ones, children arriving with injuries, elderly patients struggling with chronic diseases, and civilians living without reliable access to basic healthcare. Yet they are adamant that they will not abandon their patients nor their people.

Support their work here:https://chuffed.org/project/heart-of-gaza-clinic

The Green Party 's Zionism is Racism motion:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-171492244

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In this pre-budget tortoise shack episode, we explore Ireland's complex issues around poverty measurement, the links between the housing crisis and inequality, and all the budget goodies promised so far. We also ask why there's such reluctance to implement a living wage in the country with the worst market income inequality in the EU. Economist at NERI, Ciarán Nugent and Tony discuss the flaws in current metrics, the impact of housing costs, and potential policy solutions to foster a more equitable society.

Stop The Rent Hikes with Cllr Jess Spear:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-171197381

Rosa Luxemburg vs Hayek's Bastards with Prof Constantin Gurdgiev:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-171014508

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Listeners will be aware of the story of the late Harvey Sherratt, who passed away at only nine and a half years old. Many of you would also know of the dedicated activism and campaigning done by his parents, Gillian and Stephen; two remarkable people, doing incredible advocacy under the most heart-breaking of circumstances.

They both joined me in the Tortoise Shack for an evening where we discussed activism, their campaign, State failures, Simon Harris's broken promise, the importance of great neighbours, their personal grief journeys, and how their determination to let the world know that Harvey mattered keeps them going. Please listen.

Rosa Luxemburg vs Hayek's Bastards podcast:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-171014508

Two Doctors in Gaza:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-170897014

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"You spent the last four years telling these people you don’t want them. And then you wonder why they don’t vote for you."

— Philip O'Connor

Lock-in, this is a long one.

The recent Swedish elections have left many asking who won? Philip O'Connor returns to the Echo Chamber Podcast to discuss the results and the implications of a government that appears to be neither here. Turns out you can be just a little too racist.

Then we dive into the Trump nonsense, the antisemitism in public issue, A.I. seeking regulation-ish, what the NAZA documentary says about western media, and more

Philip's piece:https://philipoconnor.com/welcome-to-sweden-and-the-election-nobody-won/

The Justice For Harvey podcast with his parents, Gillian and Stephen:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-171094500

Why The The AI Boom is starting to look a lot like the Dot Com Bubble with Constantin Gurdgiev:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-171014508

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Hala Hanina is an academic, a writer, a student of colonialism and host of the podcast, Falasteeniya. She left Gaza to complete her PhD a few days before October 7th. Now in London, she lives a life in many realms, pursuing academia, constantly checking in on her family in Gaza, and helping to platform the voices that might otherwise go unheard.

She shares the story of her own wedding day and talks about how the Gaza of then, and many of the people who attended, no longer exist. We also share our mutual experiences of using our platforms to raise voices and capture stories.

More:https://www.youtube.com/c/PalestineDeepDive

Latest from Gaza with two Doctors in Nasser Hospital:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-170897014

The AI and Democracy for Sale Podcast:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-170798413

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"Society saw this coming a long way, and we let them walk right into that crack."

In this episode, listener favourite, writer, community activist, and commentator, Elaine Crory rejoins (the James Corden of podcasting) Tony to discuss pressing social issues in Northern Ireland, including youth services, inequality, political tensions, and the ongoing impact of Brexit. They explore how resource allocation, austerity, underfunding, Punch and Judy nonsense, and political decisions shape the North’s future.

They also discuss https://securebritishfuture.com/

This is not as bleak as it sounds. Honestly!

Budget 2027 Preview Podcast:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-170546260

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Hassan Herzallah is an English Literature Graduate, a writer and translator from Rafah, Gaza, Palestine. He joins us to talk about his experiences of the ongoing genocide, the near-fatal trips to get aid from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) death-traps, losing his home and sense of self, and why he committed himself to speaking up, writing the reality on the ground and completing his university degree.

Elaine Crory on Stormont Pay Rise vs Public Cuts:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-170375043

The Saudi influence at the IPCC Investigation:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-170256675

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In this Reboot Republic episode, Rory and Tony are rejoined by Senior Lecturer of Applied Psychology at University College Cork and President-elect of the Psychology Society of Ireland, Dr Sharon Lambert, who explores and outlines the stark realities of child poverty, social inequality, and policy choices in Ireland.

They discuss how societal and political decisions impact mental health, social cohesion, class solidarity and long-term well-being, emphasizing the importance of empathy and equitable participation.

They also get into the new health referral system around drugs and Sharon explains how it may and may not work.

Political Violence vs Systemic Violence podcast:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-170055503

Climate Action and the Saudi influence at the IPCC:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-170256675