The Echo Chamber from Tortoise Shack

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Despite knowing everything about everything, I decided to ask for another opinion on the fuel protests. So here's an in-depth interview with the wonderful Saoirse McHugh, who discusses the recent protests, the systemic issues in agriculture, energy, and social policy, and explores potential solutions for a sustainable future. The conversation highlights the influence of powerful (shady) interest groups, EU policies, and the urgent need for systemic change.
Barry Heneghan on that Government confidence vote:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-155860288
Mikey Cullen on the Gaza Flotilla:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-155844130
Run for Teddy: https://www.patreon.com/posts/short-message-155503232
The Hind Rajab jersey for Dignity for Palestine is available here: https://spicebagmerch.com/

Conor McCabe's piece:https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41826395.html
Simon's Gist:The Gist:https://www.thegist.ie/the-gist-a-denial-of-service-attack/

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The Occupation Killed My Grandchildren and Dispersed My Family is written by Yusra Salem Abu Awad and narrated by Bernadette Devlin McAliskey
"Where is the United Nations? Where are the world’s
nations? Where are those who stand with us? I raise my voice with all Palestinians. My scattered children, I hope to meet them safely soon."
Bernadette Devlin is a lifelong civil rights activist and leader. We are very grateful for her contribution to this audiobook.
To purchase Displaced in Gaza click:https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/2620-displaced-in-gaza
All proceeds go to We Are Not Numbers in Gaza.

Production by Tony Groves @ the tortoise shack

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In this Reboot Republic podcast, Rory and Tony discuss the costs of Trump's war - Israel's ongoing attacks on Lebanon, the fuel protests, the need for societal solidarity and how they reflect a deep distress amongst people struggling with the cost of living and where this is all headed.
They draw the parallel between government arrogance and lack of compassion on Homelessness and evictions, which are at record levels, to their dismissive response to the scenes on our streets.
Hubris? Maybe. But not unfounded until now.
Prof Richard Murphy on the global energy crisis and the political leadership vacuum:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-155762052
Run for Teddy:https://www.patreon.com/posts/short-message-155503232
The Hind Rajab jersey for Dignity for Palestine is available here:https://spicebagmerch.com/

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Dr. Belal Alakhras is a lecturer at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) who was born and raised in Gaza. His research focuses on settler colonial studies, conflict resolution, and the geopolitical dynamics of the Middle East and Southeast Asia and the escalating war on Iran.
In this episode, he talks about his experience watching the genocide unfold in Gaza from afar and how it feels heavier than he'd imagined. He also offers his expert perspective on geopolitics in the Middle East and the impact of the ongoing war and the centrality of Gaza in this equation. Tune in for more details.
Rory Hearne on joining the dots from the Fuel Protests to the Cost of Living Crisis:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-155282335
Run for Teddy:https://www.patreon.com/posts/short-message-155503232
The Hind Rajab jersey for Dignity for Palestine is available here:https://spicebagmerch.com/

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Timmy Facciola is a freelance journalist who worked previously with the New York Times and Politico. He now covers the new Mayor Zohran Mamdani from his excellent substack https://judgestreetjournal.substack.com/
He made his first ever podcast appearance on the shack earlier and we discussed his work, the mad king Trump, the Jewish communities feelings towards Mayor Mamdani and why local journalism is so important in this global news obsessed era.
Rory Hearne on joining the dots from the Fuel Protests to the Cost of Living Crisis:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-155282335
Run for Teddy:https://www.patreon.com/posts/short-message-155503232
The Hind Rajab jersey for Dignity for Palestine is available here:https://spicebagmerch.com/