The Echo Chamber from Tortoise Shack

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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

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In this tortoise shack episode, Philip O'Connor talks about the tragic school attack in Fagersta, Sweden, a place close to him and his family.
He explains the influence of social media and online "true crime" communities on violence, and the urgent need for regulation and action to protect young people. We also discuss the role played by the companies based in Dublin, who have less than zero interest in tackling the toxic content spread on their networks.
Philip's piece:https://philipoconnor.com/irelands-failure-to-regulate-social-media-is-killing-our-children/
Political Violence vs Systemic Violence podcast:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-170055503
Saudi influence at the IPCC podcast:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-170256675