The Echo Chamber from Tortoise Shack

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack

We have Mexico's first female President, Claudi Sheinbaum, disastrous floods in Brazil, Argentina's Milei starting a fight with Spain, and horrendously racist policies leaving thousands Stateless in the Dominican Republic. So you know we had to go back to chat with El Pais reporter and journalist in Latin America, Nicholas Dale Leal. A lot to cover. Don't miss it.

The Latest Local and EU election Poll Analysis Podcast is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-105442649

The Gaza Orphan Appeal Donation Details:https://www.patreon.com/posts/gaza-orphan-for-105080810

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack

Why are far right faces from the South canvassing for far right candidates in the North? Our guest, writer, commentator and columnist with the Irish News, Elaine Crory, has some ideas. You should listen to them. Please read her piece here:https://www.irishnews.com/opinion/elaine-crory-the-far-right-are-miles-ahead-of-us-we-need-to-fight-back-now-3W6X23254BB3FK5QA3VBJCSVQE/

The Song at the end is by Daniel Maté (yes, THAT Daniel Maté) and the full podcast from him is out here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/101762276

The Gaza Orphan Appeal details are here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/105080810

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack

Eman Abdelhadi is is a Palestinian professor who is involved in student encampments in the US. She joins PalCast co-hosts, Yousef, Helena and Tony 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 episode as Israeli advances inside the city, displacing 900,000 Palestinians again. Three massacres took place so far in Rafah after Israel announced the start of the invasion that many countries around the world warned Israel against. Listen to the full episode for more details.

Gaza Orphan Appeal:https://www.patreon.com/posts/gaza-orphan-for-105080810

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack

Trade Unionist, workers rights advocate and social justice campaigner Brendan Ogle joins us to talk about why he's running for the European Parliament and what he wants to bring from Dublin to Brussels and from Europe back to Dublin.

We talk activism, building movements and why Brendan doesn't believe the current Dublin MEP's are working for the city.

The Gaza Orphan Appeal details are here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/105080810

For more about Brendan's campaign visit brendanogle.ie

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack

In yet another Echo Chamber Podcast exclusive, we expose how RTE colluded with their legal representatives and with the assistance of the Dept of Social Protection, to force RTE employees, past and present, through an arduous and costly quasi-judicial appeals process, when there are no legal grounds whatsoever to do so.

This podcast was made with the help of Keith Walsh, Angie Mezzetti, Matt McGranaghan, Luke Ming and more.

Support the volunteers of Dignity for Palestine here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/103886136

The full 45 minute detailed podcast is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-104788570

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack

Our favourite poll analyst, Mr irishelectionsprojections.com Harry McEvansoneay rejoins us to parse the the results of the latest opinion poll. We talk the fall of Sinn Féin, the gaps in the reporting, the confirmation bias of the result reporting and then Harry delivers what was for our money one of the best explainers on how government arrogance has led us to a situation where violence directed towards politicians is becoming routine. Make sure you stay tuned to the end.

Support Dignity for Palestine here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/103886136

Music written and performed by Martin Leahy

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack

Helena Cobban of Just World Educational and Tony Groves of the Tortoise Shack send their deep condolences to the inspiring leader of our PalCast project, Dr. Yousef Aljamal, on the death of his father within the past few hours, in Gaza, Palestine. We are heartbroken for our dear friend, Yousef and his family.

After Yousef told us of his sad news, and at his urging, we decided to proceed with today’s episode. Partly because there have been some very noteworthy developments in recent days regarding the genocide in Gaza, including the application the ICC Prosecutor says he has made for arrest warrants of Netanyahu, Gallant, and three Hamas leaders. And also because we really wanted to hear from our special guest, Aseel Mousa, an experienced Palestinian journalist who reported from Gaza for the past few years and through the first five months of the genocide, prior to being evacuated to Cairo in March. Aseel talked to us about the challenges of her work in Gaza prior to evacuation, the challenges of the life she now faces in Egypt, and her hopes for the future.

Donate to Dignity for Palestine here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/103886136

Yousef has dedicated this piece to his father:https://inthesetimes.com/article/education-gaza-palestine-students-israel-teachers-refaat-debt-been-decimated-but-the-spirit-of-refaat-alareer-will-prevail

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack

Rejoining us from Egypt on the podcast is journalist Mahmoud Mushtaha, who himself only recently was evacuated through the now closed Rafah crossing. He talks about the current situation, the unfolding and worsening humanitarian crisis and those few minutes of joy, when he, his friends and family had when they thought a ceasefire had been agreed.

You'll also hear a small part of Joe Biden's speech he gave on the very day that Israel started the Rafah invasion that he "warned" them not to. They want you to accept their preposterous and ignore what is obvious.

The Poll Analysis Podcast with irishelectionprojections.com is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-104371184

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack

Asmaa AbuMezied is a Palestinian agricultural expert from Gaza. Now based in New York, with family in Gaza, she joins PalCast’s co-hosts Yousef Aljamal, Helena Cobban and Tony Groves to talk about agriculture in Gaza and the impact of genocidal and colonial practices on it. Coming from a family that cultivated the land for many generations, Asmaa shares personal stories about what the land means to her, noting that understand this relationship that Palestinians have is essential for rebuilding Gaza and the agricultural sector there. Listen to learn more about agriculture in Gaza!

The latest report from Mahmoud Mushtaha is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/103864975

Donate to Dignity for Palestine here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/103886136

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack

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. Don't mind the crap on the future of Public Service Broadcasting on Upfront the other evening. You cannot rebuild a National Broadcaster on the bodies of those who you are still trying to bury.

RTE Pt4 is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/103604048

Please support Dignity for Palestine here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/103886136