The Echo Chamber from Tortoise Shack

It's always a pleasure to be joined by US Based, Russian-Irish Economist, Constantin Gurdgiev, even if the topics tend to be a bit bleak.

We discuss the ECB's creative accounting and handling of the Italian debt crisis. We ask are the FED and ECB trying to manufacture a recession via a policy of 'what's bad is good' and we look at what it means for society and climate action. Another cracking chat with a great voice.

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Shrapnel is the podcast that looks at pieces of the past in Northern Ireland. Hosted by Sam McIlwaine and Gareth Mulvenna, we aim to bring you the voices and conversations that aren't given a platform by the mainstream media.

In this introductory episode, Sam and Gareth are joined by tortoise shack producer, Tony Groves, to discuss the ambitions and goals for this series.

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In this Reboot Republic, Rory talks to Dr Patrick Bresnihan, lecturer in in the Department of Geography at Maynooth University.

We go beyond the narrow media 'Agriculture versus the rest' in climate emissions to discuss who are Ireland's farmers, the agri-food industry, ideas for creating food sovereignty and sustainable agriculture and food production that can provide livelihoods in rural Ireland.

We also discuss the land, identity and farming and the need to understand the importance of rural Ireland, supporting it to develop a real future, rather than just data centres and tourism. We also highlight the need to reorientate Bord na Mona's planned renewable data centre into renewable energy for Irish homes and sustainable business not big corporations.

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Joining us to discuss journalism outside the mainstream are Co-Founders of ontheditch.com, Eoghan McNeill and Roman Shortall.

We discuss their beginnings, their links with Web Summit founder, Paddy Cosgrave and what that might mean for how their stories are received. Roman and Eoghan discuss the revelations their work exposed in An Bord Pleanála and the impact that has had.

Then, in another ditch investigation, they reveal how Fianna Fáil TD, Robert Troy, bought a home and almost doubled his money by selling it to the Local Authority in a little over 3 months.

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The World Health Organisation has called Monkeypox a 'global health emergency.' Yet, as our guests, Dr Ciara Conlon and Robbie Lawlor, both of Access to Medicines Ireland, outline it is not been treated as one.

They discuss the international inaction that is going to allow this virus to spread and the steps nationally and internationally needed to stop it. We also discuss the institutional homophobia that underpins much of the weak response to this virus and the discriminatory supports available when compared to the Covid-19 emergency.

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There’s been a lot of infighting within the 3 Government parties around climate action and targets. But what about the main party of opposition? Joining me to discuss this is Sinn Féin TD and their Climate Spokesperson, Darren O’Rourke.

We discuss effective opposition, governments super majority and then I ask if his party is serious about leading a left government and ready to get real about the climate crisis.

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(Released to members July 22nd)

It was a pleasure to be joined by Economic justice campaigner. Professor of Accounting Practice, Sheffield University. Chartered accountant. Political economist. Co-founder, the Green New Deal, Richard Murphy.

We discuss the economic icebergs the Bank of England (and prospective Conservative leaders) seem determined to steer towards. Why neoliberalism has failed and how to build stories about a better way. Richard discusses how the Green New Deal can be a win for the 99% and the importance of the role of the State in getting us there. We also touch on the macroeconomic picture and ask are the markets correct in betting against this inflationary cycle continuing in the long-term.

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Tensions in Gaza are rising as another Islamic Jihad leader has been killed and with the death toll now over 30, there are fears that things are going to get worse. Joining me to discuss this is Ramallah based Journalist, Gareth Browne.

Gareth explains how this escalation started with the arrest of Islamic Jihad commander Bassam al-Saadi in Jenin, 5 days ago. He outlines the reasons why Hamas are currently not involved and the pressures internally to alleviate the suffering of Palestinian citizens. We also talk about the Israeli political campaign behind this and the imbalance of power between the 2 sides. Thanks to Gareth for fitting me in during such a busy time.

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A few minutes ago Gaza-based Activist, Researcher and Journalist, Issam Adwan, joined me to discuss the events of yesterday that led to the killings of 10 people, including a 5 year old girl, a 23 year old woman and a senior member of Islamic Jihad.

He outlines the reasons for this escalation in the besieged area and why the Israeli elections mean this could continue into the days ahead. Issam tells me about how this has made issues to food, water, electricity and other basic needs - that were already difficult - almost impossible for many citizens.

You can follow Issam at @Issam_Adwan

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Social Democrats TD, Holly Cairns, joined me to discuss the last Dáil term, the dysfunction in how the Houses operate and a deep-dive on Ireland's ongoing failure to live up to our International obligations to people with disabilities.

We also talk Climate Action and ask are we really serious about taking the steps necessary to mitigate the worst impacts of what is already happening outside our windows.

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